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Navigating the 2025 Executive Orders: Considerations for Foundation Giving and Governance

Philanthropy has always operated in a contested political space. From the early 20th century to today, regulation of charitable activity has often reflected political reactions to social change rather than neutral tax policy. Foundations, especially those with few or no staff, often find themselves navigating that tension: balancing a mission to strengthen communities with evolving interpretations of what counts as “charitable.” ... Read More

Community, Courage, and Connection: Highlights From the 2025 Conference

In a year defined by political polarization, rising community needs, and shifting expectations across the philanthropic sector, 2025 challenged funders to reconsider how they show up and where they can make the greatest difference. Nonprofits faced mounting pressures, from constrained budgets to expanding service demands, requiring deeper partnerships, greater flexibility, and renewed trust. Against this... Read More

The Catalysts in Action: Connecting, Collaborating, Championing, and Advocating for Systemic Change

Catalytic Leadership in Philanthropy (CLIP) is a mindset that helps lean funders move from grantmakers to changemakers. Grounded in humility, passion, curiosity, and patience, CLIP encourages funders to build deeper relationships, understand the systems they operate in, and leverage all their assets, not just grant dollars, to spark lasting change. In this final case study,... Read More

Next Gen Fellowship

Apply Today! The program begins in person on Monday, November 10, 2026, in Portland, Oregon, and includes participation in the 2026 Annual Conference, November 11-13. Peer coaching continues virtually through February. Following, participants will join for six virtual, 2-hour modules held weekly in March-April 2027. What is the Next Gen Fellows Program? The Next Gen... Read More

Catalytic Leadership Through Seed Grants: Lessons from the Howell Conservation Fund

Philanthropy doesn’t always have to be big to be bold. Sometimes, the most powerful change starts with a small, timely investment. Seed grants are often the first spark that allows a nonprofit to test an idea, take a risk, or prove a concept. They’re not about guaranteeing success, but rather creating the conditions for innovation.... Read More

Foundation Advocacy Intensive: Develop Your Policy Acumen

Are you ready to join other funders in using your foundation’s freedom to support advocacy? Do your grantees believe influencing policy can lead to major positive changes, advance equity, or solve environmental issues? Are you unsure about your role or how to start in advocacy? This workshop will teach you how to begin and guide you... Read More

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Navigating the 2025 Executive Orders: Considerations for Foundation Giving and Governance

Community, Courage, and Connection: Highlights From the 2025 Conference

The Catalysts in Action: Connecting, Collaborating, Championing, and Advocating for Systemic Change

Next Gen Fellowship

Catalytic Leadership Through Seed Grants: Lessons from the Howell Conservation Fund

Foundation Advocacy Intensive: Develop Your Policy Acumen

Multiyear Funding and General Operating Support: Why They’re Stronger Together

The Hows and Whys of Multiyear General Operating Support

AI in Action: Practical Tools and Guardrails for Smarter, More Equitable Giving

AI in Action: Tools and Tactics for Smarter, More Equitable Giving

Intro to Catalytic Leadership in Philanthropy