We all know that outdated technology can waste valuable time and money, yet the process of shopping for and implementing something new can be daunting. If you’re confused by techie lingo or worried that your board members won’t be open to change, join us and our partners at Foundant Technologies to discuss ways to add... Read More
Together with our partners at Mission Investors Exchange and Arabella Advisors, we are pleased to announce the release of Essentials of Impact Investing: A Guide for Small-Staffed Foundations. This new impact investing how-to guide is a must for foundations with few or no staff who want to align their investments with their mission. Impact investing (often... Read More
How do you compare to other foundations with few or no staff? Find out as we share insights and benchmarking data from our comprehensive study of foundations in the field. Join us for an insightful overview of data and trends in giving, salaries, investing, and much more. We know that more foundations that operate with few... Read More
Kick off Exponent Philanthropy’s yearlong 20th anniversary celebration with a conversation about data and trends in small-staffed foundation giving. Senior Program Director Ruth Masterson will be joined by several Exponent Philanthropy members to reflect on what funders have come to see and do differently over the years—and what they haven’t, all grounded in data from... Read More
In Exponent Philanthropy’s 2016 Foundation Operations and Management Report, only 10% of respondents report investing in “alternative” strategies. These investments include commodities, real estate, hedge funds, and private equity, and they are increasingly seen as a way to mitigate the volatility of stocks and bonds. Learn what these asset classes represent, why and how to include... Read More
Through stories and examples, learn how Foundations have aligned their investment portfolios with their philanthropic missions. This webinar was created for foundations that are beginning to explore impact investing, or for Foundations looking for ways to advance their impact investing program. Read More