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2022 Outsized Impact Award Finalists

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The Outsized Impact Award honors an individual at an Exponent Philanthropy member organization whose style of philanthropy is achieving outsized (or greater than expected) impact. Read the wonderful stories of the 2022 finalists.  Danyelle O’HaraMortenson Family Foundation (Minneapolis, Minnesota) As the community relationship officer at the Mortenson Family Foundation, Danyelle O’Hara is centering community in the foundation’s decision-making. Danyelle... Read More

2022 Racial Equity in Lean Foundations

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Closing the Gap Between Intention and Impact Collected through FOMR data, surveys, and interviews with members, this report centers on the relevance of racial equity to our members’ mission, as well as their board and staff demographics. We also describe how racial equity relates to good governance, grantmaking, and investment practices. Why Racial Equity in... Read More

How Lean Funders Build Stronger Relationships With Grantees

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Building trust has been a key part of philanthropy for years for lean funders. Nevertheless, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, trust and strong relationships have taken on an even greater significance. Building strong relationships with grantees doesn’t happen overnight. But from our research, we know that lean funders are perfectly positioned... Read More

My Family’s Foundation Entered the Policy Arena, and We Are Not Looking Back

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The system needs to change. Like many family foundations, The Wright Family Foundation in Texas receives several worthy requests that we turn down due to lack of funds. Most of our grants are program or project based—reacting to the problems at hand rather than tackling them before they become an issue. Considering this, the foundation... Read More

Advocacy Field Guide
for Lean Funders

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Leanly staffed foundations and donors have a unique opportunity to influence policy and create meaningful change. The Advocacy Field Guide for Lean Funders provides a practical, step-by-step roadmap to help you navigate advocacy with confidence—leveraging your expertise, relationships, and resources to drive real results. Why This Guide? Many funders hesitate to engage in advocacy, worried... Read More

After 26 Years, What I’ve Learned About Making Catalytic Impact

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It is with tremendous gratitude that I come to the end of my 26 years as Executive Director of the Butler Family Fund. It’s been my joy and privilege to work with extraordinary, courageous, innovative, and inspiring advocates and organizations. This constellation of brave people and groups has done so much to make our world... Read More