Philanthropy

Christal Jackson is the founder of Mosaic Genius and Head and Heart Philanthropy, social impact agencies focused on improving social, economic and educational outcomes for communities of color. Recently, she was recognized…

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…

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…

Schools and school districts are being asked to provide more and more services to students while being given few additional resources. This brief discusses how school districts can use partnerships…

Many private foundations fund specific organizations multiple times over several grantmaking cycles. Doing so can help continue a particular charitable program or project, or simply provide a subsequent round of…

Building resilient foundations: Ensure long-term impact with these ten transformative tactics to ensure your foundation’s governance remains robust and responsive.

What Are SDGs? As described by the United Nations, the SDGs are a “universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and improve the lives and prospects of…

The US democracy crisis is not only a matter of voting; it is also a deeply economic crisis. The sharp and growing imbalance between the wealthy and the rest of…