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
If you are responsible for your foundation’s investments, then you are a fiduciary, defined as anyone who has the legal responsibility of caring for someone else’s money. In this webinar, learn about the “fiduciary difference” between investment professionals and foundations staff and board members. Find out why it matters to your foundation, your fees, and... Read More
This webinar explains how different insurance products can help your organization manage risk, and help you determine if you’re adequately covered. Mike Mooney, SVP, USI Affinity walks you through the benefits and cost-savings of the insurance coverages available to Exponent Philanthropy members, including: Directors & Officers Liability, Cyber Liability, Business Owner’s Policy, and Workers’ Compensation. Read More
I have always been a fan of internships. I had several internships in college and remember them fondly. They exposed me to the “real world” and had a profound impact on my professional direction. So it was no surprise that about a year ago, when my program officer, Michael, and I started thinking of ways... Read More
You won’t find bullies on every board, but, when you do, they can be very disruptive—creating surprisingly high levels of stress for fellow board members and damaging the integrity, effectiveness, and impact of the board’s work. Be careful not to assume the other party to any difficult conversation is a bully. Some people engage in... Read More
Educating and developing board members can be a challenge for even the most well-intentioned foundations. Board members’ time and energy can be limited. Longstanding board members can grow increasingly comfortable in their roles and with their colleagues. Grantmaking decisions and general business can easily fill agendas. And yet, we know from our foundation members that... Read More