This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In part one of this two-part post, we put forth recommendations on adapting results-based funding for crisis and uncertainty. These recommendations come down to a couple of basic principles: first,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. It was incredible for me to experience the annual GlobalWA Goalmakers conference in December 2022 and to witness in one day the best of collective intentions for Humanity and the…
Five social impact trends and opportunities that we hope will define the year ahead.
If you’re used to giving with restrictions, how can you move towards a more unrestricted model? Here we outline how.
There is always a glass-half-full aspect to grantmaking: While we are proud of what our grants have helped accomplish, we recognize that we can always do better. Looking back on…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. At a past Exponent Philanthropy National Conference, we presented a session with GrantCraft’s Jen Bokoff about doing just this—identifying priority needs and leveraging points for change, whether in a specific…
Working collaboratively in philanthropy is a powerful tool for funders. Philanthropic collaboration can enhance organizational capacity, keeping lone organizations strong and sustainable over time. Moreover, in a sector where organizations…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. 4 Reasons to Focus Your Giving If we want to maximize the impact of our resources, we’ll want to have in-depth knowledge of a topic, insight into a field, good…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. What is equity-centered research? There are many approaches funders may consider to learn more about ways in which philanthropy can make a difference in addressing the issues they care most about. Research…
When we first started Propel Capital in 2008, we sought innovative ways to leverage capital for social impact. We looked across sectors, considered market strategies, and wondered if we took the riskiest,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the middle of the night of Feb. 6, as families slept in their beds and a city slumbered, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake occurred close to Gaziantep in southern Turkey,…
Corporate volunteer programs offer an incredible opportunity for nonprofits to partner with businesses in a way that’s beneficial for both parties.