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Catalytic Leadership Practices: A Case Study of Philanthropy’s Role in Policy Change

Catalytic Leadership in Philanthropy (CLIP) is a mindset that transforms lean funders from grantmakers into changemakers. Its four core practices—leading with purpose, centering equity, engaging deeply in community, and making long-term, flexible commitments—help funders amplify their impact and drive systemic change. This case study highlights how Michael Weinberg, program director at the Thornburg Foundation, puts these... Read More

Catalytic Leadership Skills: A Case Study of Relationship-Driven Change

Catalytic Leadership in Philanthropy (CLIP) is a mindset that transforms lean funders from grantmakers into changemakers. Its key skills—listening deeply, building strong relationships, and understanding the landscape—help funders stay grounded in their communities and use every asset at their disposal, not just dollars, to spark lasting change. This case study highlights how Sheena Solomon, executive... Read More

2025 Outsized Impact Award Finalists

The Outsized Impact Award celebrates an individual from an Exponent Philanthropy member organization whose giving has achieved results that are greater than expected. Get to know the 2025 finalists below. Jessica Olson Grants Director, John T. Vucurevich Foundation As Grants Director of the John T. Vucurevich Foundation (JTVF) in Rapid City, South Dakota, Jessica Olson has... Read More

Staying the Course Toward Inclusive Philanthropy

Imagine your neighborhood, town, city, or rural community is facing a significant need or an exciting opportunity, yet it is lacking the financial resources to respond. Too often, the funding and decisions that shape our communities are made far from home without local voices at the table. Even when wealth has been built from the... Read More

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Want To Move From Grantmaker to Changemaker? Consider the Catalytic Leadership in Philanthropy Framework

In today’s complex philanthropic landscape, traditional grantmaking often falls short of addressing deep-rooted societal challenges. Many funders devote most of their time to making grants rather than tackling the systems and structures that sustain these problems. What Is Catalytic Leadership in Philanthropy? Catalytic Leadership in Philanthropy (CLIP) is a values-driven approach that reimagines how lean... Read More

Don’t Know Where to Start with AI? Try Using Your Values

For those of us in philanthropy, AI can feel like both a buzzword and a black hole. But as more tools emerge, it’s worth considering how we might approach them thoughtfully.  Like so many others, we at the Farash Foundation have been cautiously exploring artificial intelligence. Our curiosity isn’t just about generating goofy images or... Read More