Find advice and inspiration on a single theme written by fellow members, trusted colleagues, and our expert staff. This exclusive member benefit can help focus your giving and spark conversations with other lean funders. Essentials: Greatest Hits This issue of Essentials covers important and enlightening topics—material you will return to repeatedly. In this, the capstone... Read More
The Hows and Whys of Multiyear General Operating Support Stronger Funding Through Time and Flexibility This primer explores how multiyear funding and general operating support work best together to strengthen nonprofit stability and adaptability. Drawing on funder practice and nonprofit feedback, it offers clear guidance on structure, accountability, and compliance, without adding unnecessary complexity. Foundation... Read More
Explore our latest press releases, announcements, and organizational updates. For media inquiries, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at 202-580-6560. 2026 January – We Stand with Minnesota A message from our CEO, Paul D. Daugherty, Exponent Philanthropy stands with the people of Minneapolis and all Minnesotans… Read more » 2025 December – APPROVED... Read More
Join us for an upcoming educational program to meet other funders who give with few or no staff and learn from skilled facilitators who understand your unique style of philanthropy. Exponent Philanthropy brings you content in many virtual formats in our continued effort to support you with resources & connections. 2026 Programs: Catalytic Leadership Academy: ... Read More
Today is Equal Pay Day, the day when women’s earnings “catch up” to men’s earnings from the previous year. The average American woman would have to continue to work through this date in 2017 to earn as much as the average American man in 2016. The Pay Equity Landscape According to the most recent data,... Read More
This post is an excerpt from the complimentary resource Essentials of Impact Investing: A Guide for Small-Staffed Foundations, created by Exponent Philanthropy and partners Mission Investors Exchange and Arabella Advisors. Want to align your investments with your mission? Download Essentials of Impact Investing: A Guide for Small-Staffed Foundations >> By Cynthia Muller and Catherine Toner, Arabella Advisors For... Read More