We all know that outdated technology can waste valuable time and money, yet the process of shopping for and implementing something new can be daunting.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
One of the most sought-after goals in philanthropy is finding effective solutions to society’s problems. Foundations are well positioned to accomplish this. Free from the pressure of pleasing customers, voters, and shareholders, foundations can focus their money and knowledge on supporting people and organizations testing new approaches to pressing social and environmental issues. As many... Read More
In the 10-plus years I’ve been a consultant to foundations—and the 20-plus years I’ve been a family foundation trustee—I’ve noticed a phenomenon I’ve come to call the “trustee pendulum.” Trustees often start out very engaged in grantmaking, reviewing all grants (often to organizations they know well) and managing the grantmaking process, which is typically quite... Read More
Like many private foundations, ours has historically kept a relatively low profile. That all changed a decade ago when our board and staff embarked on a strategic planning process. It became clear through its community conversations, interviews, and research that our foundation had a real opportunity to extend our impact by improving our communications. We... Read More
Your community foundation is working hard to get your donors involved and help them understand the importance of supporting not only their own favorite causes, but also the most pressing community needs identified by your team and board of directors. You are also closely watching key trends in philanthropy: Families want to be involved in... Read More