Despite numerous challenges, the U.S. economy has been more resilient than many expected, leading to new all-time highs in equity markets. After years of dislocation, shocks, and abnormal events, please join us to discuss key observations, risks, and what it means for your foundation’s portfolio. Read More
Gain practical insights and actionable strategies to refine and enhance your philanthropic efforts. Join us for this timely conversation on five key issues that should be top of mind for lean funders today: Rising use of donor advised funds Effectively bringing on the next generation Foundation investment and mission alignment Matching foundation values and grantmaking... Read More
What does it really take for funders to maximize impact and effect change? Join us as we reveal the results of a third-party benefit study that drills into how closing the gap between technology and services benefits foundations with few or no staff. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what a successful partnership looks like and... Read More
Hear from our partner Glenmede about key trends and insights for this year. Read More
Explore insights from Exponent Philanthropy’s 2025 publication, Racial Equity in Lean Foundations: Staying the Course Toward Inclusive Philanthropy, which examines how lean funders are navigating racial equity work amid legal and political complexity. This discussion highlights key findings from the report, grounded in data and real-world experiences from lean funders across the country. You’ll hear... Read More
The Black Equity Collective’s Principles of Black Equity Framework is a reflective tool for funders seeking to integrate equity as a core measure of organizational effectiveness. The framework offers guiding questions, evaluation tools, and milestones to help examine power, systems change, relationships, and care in grantmaking. The Black Equity Collective is a California-based organization whose mission... Read More