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This year’s trends share a familiar wealth of examples, data, quotes, and research publications that can help us all anticipate the vectors of change. But at the core of 11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2024, readers will find a set of questions rather than answers. Each trend poses a number of moral, economic, equity-related, tactical, and other questions that the sector will have to answer.
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A Case Study of Michigan During Crisis
"A Case Study of Michigan During Crisis" documents the experience of the Office of Foundation Liaison in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic through a compilation of a dozen interviews with state officials and foundation leaders conducted from December 2020 to February 2021.
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OFL Case Study: Sustainability Through Transitions
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Principles for Good Governance and Ethical Practice: A Guide for Charities and Foundations
This edition provides considerable new value, reflecting changes in law as well as new circumstances in which the charitable sector functions, and new relationships within and between sectors.
Making Boards Better: Resources from the Chronicle of Philanthropy
This collection of resources from the Chronicle of Philanthropy spans guidance on board development, strategies for overcoming common challenges, building diversity, and implementing effective practices for board members & trustees.
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Storytelling for Good
Storytelling for Good connects you to a suite of tools and a growing community that can help you leverage the power of narrative to increase reach, resources and impact for your social impact organization.