Breadcrumb
Search
- Show all (451)
- Advocacy & Public Policy (40)
- Emerging Practice (8)
- Asset Development (13)
- Community Philanthropy (29)
- Corporate Philanthropy (22)
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (40)
- Finance & Investment (30)
- Governance & Board Development (33)
- Impact Investing (15)
- Operations & Legal Issues (55)
- Sector Leadership & Collaboration (62)
- Youth Philanthropy (14)
- Show all (451)
- Advocacy & Public Policy (40)
- Emerging Practice (8)
- Asset Development (13)
- Community Philanthropy (29)
- Corporate Philanthropy (22)
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (40)
- Finance & Investment (30)
- Governance & Board Development (33)
- Impact Investing (15)
- Operations & Legal Issues (55)
- Sector Leadership & Collaboration (62)
- Youth Philanthropy (14)
The Basics of the Grantmaking Process and Due Diligence
This resource is intended to fill a gap in available source material to provide a useful overview for grantmakers of all sizes and types. It outlines the general steps of the grantmaking process while highlighting areas where due diligence components can be incorporated.
The NCFP Guide for Effective Family Philanthropy
Effective family philanthropy makes a collective commitment to meaningful societal change. It holds itself accountable to impact as defined by community, and to the proven practices that support it. It is adaptive, evolving with the family and the community or ecosystem within which it operates.
Real Results: Why Strategic Philanthropy is Social Justice Philanthropy
The crises affecting our nation and the world have prompted philanthropists to become more organized, focused, and, perhaps above all, "strategic" in their efforts. The movement toward "strategic philanthropy" has already contributed to greater philanthropic effectiveness.
Supporting Grantee Capacity: Strengthening Effectiveness Together
In Supporting Grantee Capacity: Strengthening Effectiveness Together, we look at how funders approach building capacity with grantees.
Three Questions to Ask if You're Serious about Jobs for Youth
Government and philanthropy spend $7 billion annually on programs related to youth employment. Yet without engaging employers in shaping these programs, real progress in reducing youth unemployment isn't likely to happen. This report from The Bridgespan Group explores promising e
Water, Michigan and the Growing Blue Economy
In a white paper published by the Michigan Economic Center at Prima Civitas, Foundation Director John Austin defines Michigan’s “Blue Economy” and estimates the economic impact of water-based economic activity at nearly one million jobs and $60 billion annually.
Next Gen Philanthropy: Finding the Path Between Tradition and Innovation
Next-Gen Philanthropy: Finding the Path Between Tradition and Innovation, consider a series of questions that every next-generation donor should carefully consider, as well as recommendations based on the past experiences of other next-generation donors.
New Attitudes, Old Practices: The Provision of Multiyear General Operating Support
This report examines the state of practice in philanthropy regarding multi-year general operating support.
Perpetuity or Limited Lifespan: How Do Family Foundations Decide?
This report presents the full range of study findings, which are based on survey responses from 1,074 family foundations.
Pride of Place: Sustaining a Family Commitment to Geography
How has place-based family philanthropy evolved over time? This resource is a study of place-based foundations and funds. A place-based foundation or fund is committed—often exclusively—to a particular geographic region of the country.
In Pursuit of Equity: A Family Foundation’s Story
The article covers how the family foundation worked with its board to not only evaluate their foundation's tradition in grantmaking but also discover new ways of working, with a keen focus on remaining responsive in their pursuit of equity.
Supporting Vulnerable Children and Families
This report shows that our nation now faces five “new realities” that are redefining who we are, where and with whom we live, and how we provide for our own welfare, as well as that of our families and communities.
Talent Retention Manual
This type of program would provide competitive reverse scholarships, helping recent college graduates pay off their student loan debt if they return to their local communities for work.
Why Family Foundations Lose Their Way
This is a report on who family-owned foundations lose their way.
Working Well With Grantees: A Guide for Foundation Program Staff
Working Well With Grantees: A Guide for Foundation Program Staff offers program staff critical guidelines for building better relationships with grantees.
Trends 2020
Trends 2020 provides an update to NCFP’s 2015 Trends in Family Philanthropy Study, and includes new information on trends in areas such as transparency and community engagement, founder involvement, strategic lifespan, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in family philanthrop
From Big Ideas to Big Change
Foundations are committing more resources than ever before to communicate about their work and missions -- yet grantees continue to give funders low marks when it comes to fostering a clear understanding of what the foundation is trying to accomplish and where they fit in.
A Date Certain: Lessons from Limited Life Foundations
The limited life approach in philanthropy has received increased attention in recent years. But across foundations, perpetuity is often still seen to be the default, and there is considerable uncertainty about the practice of spending down.
Pagination
Questions? Ask CMF!
Our team of experts is here to answer your technical questions, track down research and connect you with best practices in grantmaking, legal and operational insights, sample documents and more.