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‘Words Matter’: An Interview with Houston Grantmaker Long ChuEmma Relle Associate Manager, Assessment and Advisory Services, CEPBao-Long Chu Program Director, Arts and Parks, Houston Endowment
‘Words Matter’: An Interview with Houston Grantmaker Long Chu

A funder’s choice to collect grantee feedback by partnering with CEP on the Grantee Perception Report (GPR) signals a commitment to learning, improvement, and ultimately, effectiveness. This is particularly true of the many funders who repeat the GPR and observe their...

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The Power of Partnership: Insights from the CORE Collective ProgramLange Luntao Director of Partnerships & Engagement, EdTrust-WestEsmeralda Marcial Manager of Partnerships & Engagement, EdTrust-West
The Power of Partnership: Insights from the CORE Collective Program

In the organizing world, a key tenet of power is that "power is the product of relationship," meaning people in strong relationships with one another produce power. At EdTrust-West, we embrace this principle of power-building through one of our signature programs, the...

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A Moonshot for Disaster Prevention: Building a Framework for Transformative ChangePatricia McIlreavy President and CEO, Center for Disaster Philanthropy
A Moonshot for Disaster Prevention: Building a Framework for Transformative Change

The frequency and intensity of natural hazards, including hurricanes, wildfires, and floods, are reaching unprecedented levels and devastating communities across the globe. Just last year, we witnessed the destruction caused by Hurricane Idalia, which left thousands...

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Navigating the Equity Journey at Lean FoundationsBrendan McCormick Associate Director, Research and Publications, Exponent PhilanthropyHannah Smith Manager, Editorial and Publications, Exponent Philanthropy
Navigating the Equity Journey at Lean Foundations

In the evolving landscape of philanthropy, lean funders — those operating with few or no staff — are playing a crucial role in advancing racial equity. The latest edition of Racial Equity in Lean Foundations, an annual report from Exponent Philanthropy, sheds light on...

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This Election Year, Why and How to Support Women LeadersDebby Bielak Partner, The Bridgespan GroupNidhi Sahni Partner and Head of U.S. Advisory, Bridgespan Group
This Election Year, Why and How to Support Women Leaders

With November’s election looming in the United States, who will be in power is on most of our minds. The election represents a critical window to increase female representation throughout government. Beyond the presidency, women are vying for 21 seats in the Senate,...

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Keeping the Spark Alive: How One Funder Invests in Grantee Well-BeingKara Doyle Senior Analyst, Assessment and Advisory ServicesJennifer Oakley Program Partner, Imago Dei FundEmily Nielsen Jones Co-founder and Trustee, Imago Dei Fund
Keeping the Spark Alive: How One Funder Invests in Grantee Well-Being

Burnout within nonprofit organization staff is a growing concern within the sector, as seen in the Center for Effective Philanthropy’s new research, State of Nonprofits 2024: What Funders Need to Know. The research shows that 95 percent of nonprofit leaders expressed...

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