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Request for Proposals: Bookkeeping/Accounting Services

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This sample RFP, provided by the Marion I. & Henry J. Knott Foundation, outlines how a private foundation can solicit proposals from accounting firms for part-time, contract-based bookkeeping and accounting services. It includes a detailed scope of work, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria—making it a useful template for foundations looking to hire external financial support. Read More

Catalytic Leadership in Philanthropy: How to Get Started

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Catalytic Leadership in Philanthropy (CLIP) is a mindset and practice that empowers lean, place-based foundations to unleash their full potential to spark transformative change on issues prioritized by local communities. By embracing their unique abilities to act quickly, focus persistently, and nurture deep relationships, individuals who embrace CLIP go beyond typical grantmaking and become dynamic... Read More

How Leanly Staffed Foundations Give Employees Health Insurance

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Health insurance is one of the most common benefits lean foundations offer to staff after time off and retirement plans. In the 2025 Foundation Operations and Management Report, 76% of foundations offered health insurance for full-time staff. One of the most frequent topics in our Member Discussion Community is how best to secure health insurance... Read More

Why Your Foundation Needs a Great Brand

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What’s your foundation’s brand? Many foundations don’t recognize the value of investing in their brand. Yet, organizations that prioritize and integrate strategic communications into their core operations have a distinct advantage meeting their goals and executing their missions. What Is a Foundation Brand? Your foundation brand isn’t your logo. Your brand is the complex mix of... Read More