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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.
- Advocacy & Public Policy (40)
- Emerging Practice (8)
- Asset Development (12)
- Communications & Marketing (18)
- Community Philanthropy (28)
- Corporate Philanthropy (20)
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (39)
- Family Philanthropy (15)
- Finance & Investment (29)
- Governance & Board Development (32)
- Grantmaking & Evaluation (52)
- Impact Investing (14)
- Operations & Legal Issues (49)
- Sector Leadership & Collaboration (57)
- Youth Philanthropy (12)
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OFL Case Study: Sustainability Through Transitions
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Trends 2020
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Strategic planning can be both a daunting and invigorating experience for an organization. This webinar is designed to help you think through your approach to strategic planning.
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A collection of downloadable sample documents related to Corporate Philanthropy
Midwest Corporate Giving Webinar Series: Aligning Your Giving Strategy with Business Goals
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