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Exponent Philanthropy
US grantmakers are watching American politics closely
A new survey by Exponent Philanthropy shows most of its members (82 per cent) expect the institution of philanthropy to play a more important role in society because of political changes in Washington DC. Issued …
Exponent Philanthropy: New report details how small-staffed US foundations create change
Exponent Philanthropy recently released its 2017 Foundation Operations and Management Report. Based on responses from 495 of its more than 2,000 member foundations, all which have few or no staff, the report includes more than …
Exponent Philanthropy: New edition of The Foundation Guidebook published
Exponent Philanthropy has released a new edition of The Foundation Guidebook, its signature publication for those new to foundations or philanthropy. The 128-page publication, which reflects the association’s two decades of experience serving small-staffed foundations, …
Exponent Philanthropy: Grantee feedback tool launched
Released in April 2016, Exponent Philanthropy’s Grantee and Applicant Perception Survey solicits extensive and anonymous feedback from foundations’ grantees and applicants about working with those foundations. This straightforward and comprehensive new tool is designed to …
Exponent Philanthropy: New video series and campaign promote foundation openness
Philanthropy lessons is a video series and campaign produced by Exponent Philanthropy, funded by the Fund for Shared Insight, and released in partnership with The Chronicle of Philanthropy. To help others to be more effective and efficient in creating the change they …
Exponent Philanthropy: How small-staffed US foundations create change
Exponent Philanthropy recently released its 2016 Foundation Operations and Management Report. Based on responses from 676 of its nearly 2,200 member foundations, all of which have few or no staff, the report includes more than …
Exponent Philanthropy: New guide to impact investing for small‑staffed foundations
A new resource is now available to help small-staffed foundations better understand how to harness the massive potential of impact investing. Essentials of Impact Investing: A guide for small-staffed foundations was released this autumn by …
Exponent Philanthropy: Seven new guides for engaging teens in philanthropy
Many philanthropic entities – from foundations to giving circles to charitable families – realize the value of involving young people in giving. It can bring new perspectives and energy to your philanthropy, develop the next …
Exponent Philanthropy – Benchmarking operations and management trends
Exponent Philanthropy recently released its 2015 Foundation operations and management report to the association’s nearly 2,300 members. Based on an extensive survey of its member foundations, who have few or no staff, the report includes …
