All foundation leaders have one thing in common: the desire to make a difference. But achieving impact requires good planning, intentional work, and a drive to keep learning and improving. This primer will help you undertake a thoughtful planning process that answers two important questions: What do we want to accomplish with our limited resources,... Read More
Your foundation needs policies in order to operate. Yet, the word policy can send some board members running. This primer walks you through 11 policies your foundation should consider and offers tools to empower your board as it works to fulfill the foundation’s mission. The policy topics covered in this primer include: Attending fundraisers Board... Read More
Ramping up giving offers your foundation a number of opportunities, including deeper stakeholder engagement, extended reach and influence, new funding strategies, and greater impact in your interest area. This primer is designed to help foundations like yours thoughtfully and responsibly plan for a significant ramp-up in giving and/or adjust to a sudden infusion of assets.... Read More
The Foundation Guidebook provides the baseline knowledge you need for running a foundation so that you can get on to the important work of making a difference. You will learn how to build a foundation through thoughtful design and careful construction. Recognizing, though, that you have a lot to do in too little time, this... Read More
This series introduces young people to strategic, thoughtful philanthropy, and inspires them toward giving with impact. Families and adults who work with youth can use these guides to facilitate peer discussions and fun activities around giving. On the menu Order a full-color, printed set of these readers. This project is a partnership of Exponent Philanthropy and... Read More
Foundations have greater impact if they first consider what they bring to the table and determine which opportunities will enable them to achieve the most with their giving. This discussion guide helps you understand the benefits of knowing your foundation and your field, and offers simple ways to acquire field knowledge. The topics covered in... Read More