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How Lean Foundations Give Employees Health Insurance
Health insurance is one of the most common benefits lean foundations offer their staff, alongside paid time off and retirement plans. According to the 2025 Foundation Operations and Management Report, 76% of foundations provide health insurance for full-time employees. One of the most frequently discussed topics in our Member Discussion Community is securing health insurance... Read More
Building Bridges: The Power of Social Capital in Grantmaking
One powerful way to regain focus in uncertain times is to support those doing work you know is important and relevant. To riff on Mr. Rogers’ famous advice: Don’t just look for the helpers; look for the helpers and help them. As funders, we support organizations advancing change and addressing urgent needs. One of the... Read More
The Gender Pay Gap Is Getting Worse, Not Better
A Wake-Up Call for the Sector Exponent Philanthropy’s 2025 Foundation Operations and Management Report (FOMR) sheds a critical light on ongoing and troubling pay disparities in the philanthropic sector. Women in leadership roles, such as CEOs, earn 27% less than their male counterparts. What?! How?! In a field where many of us are committed to... Read More
Tariffs and Market Volatility: What Foundations Need to Know
In today’s unpredictable market and economic environment, foundations face distinctive challenges in advancing their missions amid ongoing market volatility. How can they better understand this uncertainty—especially the potential impact of tariffs—on their financial health and long-term sustainability? A Quick History Lesson For nearly 40 years, declining interest rates served as a powerful tailwind for investors,... Read More
How Philanthropy Can Help—or Hurt—Right Now
We’re in a pivotal moment for civil society. Nonprofits are on the front lines of supporting communities across the United States—and philanthropy is a critical partner. As a mission-driven consulting firm working with both nonprofits and funders nationwide, we’re uniquely positioned to hear what’s working—and what’s not. What we’re hearing strongly echoes the principles of... Read More
A Tariff and Market Analysis Update – 4/4/2025
Note: Glenmede’s research and strategy teams are working continuously to review new data and market events. We welcome conversations with Glenmede if you have questions about the impacts for your foundation. President Trump’s tariff announcements on April 2 were broader than expected and have led to a negative global equity market reaction. Economic implications... Read More