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It is not that difficult to make a common-sense case to funders that it is in their foundation’s own self-interest to invest in grantee staff and the organizational systems that…

It’s often said that family and money don’t mix well. However, I would challenge the notion—I literally wrote the book, A Passion for Giving, on the topic, providing practical guidelines to…

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Whether it’s through thank-you notes, public acknowledgment or small tokens of appreciation, showing gratitude goes a long way in building loyalty.

More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been much reflection around “lessons learned” across all sectors. In the biomedical research space, we’ve seen science meet the urgent…

Throughout the pandemic, our communities saw the loss of a significant number of child care facilities, as public health actions, falling enrollment, and rising safety costs all took their toll.…

A common theme on Exponent’s Catalytic Philanthropy Podcast is leanly staffed foundations’ unique ability to catalyze systems change in ways other entities cannot. Lean foundations can assume more risk, focus…

The land trust movement in the United States has gained notoriety over the past 30 years mainly for its role in environmental conservation.Known as land…

Experts and disability justice advocates say these changes could help more California families with children who have complex medical needs access the care they‘re entitled to.

Indigenous leaders worry when climate change treaties equate “Indigneous peoples” with “local communities” they will lose hard-won rights.

When used strategically, endowment funding can be a powerful grantmaking tool that not only can address longstanding racial inequities but can also represent a direct transfer of power. By helping…

For many years, philanthropy and investing have been considered separate disciplines—one championing social change, the other financial gain. The idea that the two approaches could be integrated within the same…