Resources

Topic: “Grantmaking”

Webinar Recording
Managing Risk to Maximize Impact in Grantmaking

April 6, 2018 Serenity Greenfield / Grantmaking, Impact and Evaluation

Funders are often described—and describe themselves—as being able to take risks that neither the private sector nor the government can or will take. However, no industry standard currently exists for defining, assessing, and managing risk in philanthropy. Few grantmakers assess risk during the application process and even fewer have processes in place to manage risks... Read More

To Spark or Sustain? Two Equally Important Rural Funder Choices

April 4, 2018 Allen Smart / Grantmaking

People in rural areas are no strangers to philanthropy. In fact, Philanthropy Roundtable research shows that people in rural communities are disproportionately involved in philanthropy. Maybe it’s raising money to send the girls’ softball team to a tournament. Or getting some money together behind the scenes to open a bakery and coffee shop downtown. Or... Read More

Meet Taproot: A Resource on What Nonprofits Need

March 28, 2018 Ava Kuhlen / Grantmaking

Infrastructure is sexy. It helps an organization achieve its goals. It should be easy to get access to the resources you need to perform these functions. But over half of nonprofits—the organizations charged with solving society’s greatest challenges—report that they don’t have the resources they need to meet their clients’ needs. Taproot Foundation is committed... Read More

Beyond the Checkbook: The Power of Transformational Giving

March 19, 2018 Kris Putnam-Walkerly / Grantmaking, Leadership

Ask almost anyone even vaguely familiar with philanthropy what a foundation does, and the answer will likely be “they give money away.” That’s true, but what if instead the go-to answer was: “They improve people’s lives,” or “They transform communities,” or even, “They make a difference you can see and our community wouldn’t be the... Read More

When $100,000 Goes Further Than a Traditional Grant

March 14, 2018 Brendan McCormick / Grantmaking

Many nonprofits across the country struggle with financial viability, according to a recent report based on data provided by GuideStar. The majority have less than one month of operating reserves, and 30% face potential liquidity issues. Nonprofits in the education and health and human services sectors, typically reliant on government contracts and fee-for-service-revenue, operate with... Read More

Webinar Recording
What Is a Coach Approach to Philanthropy?

March 1, 2018 Serenity Greenfield / Administration, Boards and Governance, Family Philanthropy, Grantmaking, Impact and Evaluation, Leadership

The “coach approach” is a skillset and mindset that can transform the key relationships in your philanthropic work. Using deep listening and powerful questions, the “coach approach” helps you gain awareness, discover new ways of thinking, and focus on creating collaborative solutions. During this webinar, you will learn the basics of the approach and hear... Read More