Resources

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

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

Foundations Regroup to Meet Shifting Public Policy

February 27, 2018 Myron Miller Amy Segal Shorey / Grantmaking, Leadership

Responding to dramatic changes in public policy in 2017, many foundation leaders have tailored their strategies and tactics in continued pursuit of their missions. Armed with clear focus, experience, and strong networks, these foundations are modeling good philanthropic practice that is worth noticing. Recently, dozens of funders gathered at Associated Grant Makers (AGM) to discuss... Read More