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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.
- (-) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (39)
- (-) Governance & Board Development (32)
- (-) Youth Philanthropy (12)
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- Advocacy & Public Policy (40)
- Emerging Practice (8)
- Asset Development (12)
- Communications & Marketing (18)
- Community Philanthropy (28)
- Corporate Philanthropy (20)
- Family Philanthropy (15)
- Finance & Investment (29)
- Grantmaking & Evaluation (52)
- Impact Investing (14)
- Operations & Legal Issues (49)
- Sector Leadership & Collaboration (57)
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The Business Case for Racial Equity
This report seeks to expand the narrative associated with racial equity by adding a compelling economic argument to the social justice goal.
Ten Essential Responsibilities of Foundation Board Chairs
This 22-page resource will help new and seasoned board chairs understand their 10 essential responsibilities and gain practical tips for carrying them out. The responsibilities are adaptable to all foundation types: family, community, private/independent, or unstaffed.
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.
Leveraging the Power of Differences in the Board Room
This report can be a useful tool for foundation boards at any point in their journey toward leveraging the power of differences.
YouthGiving.org
Foundation Center is building YouthGiving.org, a platform to elevate stories, resources, and data about youth grantmaking.
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.
Benchmarking Foundation Governance
Benchmarking Foundation Governance shares data and infographics on crucial topics related to foundation governance — including composition, member expertise, structure, involvement, and characteristics of meetings.
Teen Philanthropy Café
This guide introduces young people to strategic, thoughtful philanthropy, and inspires them toward giving with impact. Families and adults who work with youth can use these guides to facilitate peer discussions and fun activities around giving.