This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Investing without a clear plan is like setting sail without a compass. To measure success, it is crucial to understand how a fund is performing — and whether it is delivering on its goals. That is where targets, benchmarks, and fair value assessments come in.
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The ways funders and impact investors think about money often reinforces inequality, even when they seek to reduce it. Here are some ways to get out of this vicious circle.
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A path forward for diversity, equity, and inclusion work.
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Picture this: A person is so outraged by a company’s actions that instead of writing a complaint, they write a check to a charity that stands in direct opposition. Their donation isn’t just about doing good. It’s about making a point.
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Major companies and their philanthropic arms are providing disaster relief to Texas communities after they were hit by flash flooding that killed at least 82 people.
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Freedom Fund CEO argues that the way a collaborative fund is launched and who joins along the way matters deeply to its long-term impact.
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Across the globe, humanity is facing a convergence of challenges, including rising inequality, shrinking civic space, climate instability, and growing anti-rights movements. These challenges are deepening just as foreign assistance…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. They should consider if they hold views counter to successfully leading an institution through a merger or acquisition, one consolidation expert says.
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The next chapter for global development means learning from markets and building an accountability culture.
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. This is a guest blog by Listen4Good, an organization that supports nonprofits in gathering and analyzing feedback from their community. High-impact philanthropy requires more than good intentions. It demands clear goals, continuous learning, and the discipline to make evidence-based decisions. Community feedback can be a key ingredient in supporting this practice. This blog, co-authored with Listen4Good (L4G), draws on their work supporting over 1,300 organizations and 145 funders in embedding feedback into practice. Listen4Good explains why incorporating community feedback into your giving strategy is not just a best practice but a necessity for staying grounded and making a real difference. Why Community Feedback Matters When done well, community feedback enables institutional grantmakers and individual donors to stay informed about evolving needs in ways that can increase the impact of funders’ grantmaking. Gathering community feedback – in collaboration with grantees – helps funders ensure their donations are focused on solutions to the needs that matter most to communities. Listening to community voices can also build trust between funders, nonprofits, and the communities they serve in ways that can help address systemic problems. Finally, when funders don’t presume to have all the answers and instead seek and center the perspectives of those most affected by their grants, they shift power to communities. At its core, community feedback requires listening well to those most affected by a funder’s actions. But despite widespread interest in listening across the sector, much of the feedback that funders gather is not representative, goes unused, or feels one-sided to those providing it. Here’s how funders can listen better by understanding how and when to listen. How to Integrate Community Feedback: Two Models Funders have options for how to listen. Choosing between models depends on your proximity to the community, available resources, and the historical level of trust between…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Chamlee McGuire speaks with us about how Heightened Development is helping nonprofits and social enterprises make a greater impact.
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Two CEOs reflect on building communities that move the sector forward, leading in times of uncertainty, and creating space for new leaders.