This post from Andrea Brock, former manager on CEP’s research team, originally appeared on the CEP blog in 2013 and delves into findings from CEP’s report, Foundation Transparency: What Nonprofits Want. Next Tuesday, February 23rd, CEP will be releasing a new research...
Andrea Brock
Data Point: More Transparency Needed About What Foundations Are Learning
Andrea Brock shares a data point from our “Foundation Transparency” report about nonprofits’ desire for funders to be more open about their experiences with what hasn’t worked in their grantmaking.
Transparency for Those that Need It Most
Research Manager Andy Brock highlights key findings from our new research report exploring what types of foundation transparency really matters to grantees.
Data Point: Helpfulness of Foundations’ Social Media for Grantees
Research Manager Andrea Brock shares a data point on how grantees are interacting with their foundation funders through social media–and how they aren’t.
Data Point: Foundations’ Use of Logic Models and Theories of Change
Research Manager Andrea Brock shares a data point on foundation CEOs’ use of logic models in guiding their work.
General Operating Support Remains the Exception
Andrea Brock shares new data that suggests foundations have not shifted towards providing more general operating grants despite the abundance that has been written arguing for unrestricted support.
Report Watch: Giving While Living Requires Inspiration and Good Strategy
Senior Research Analyst Andrea Brock reviews a recent Atlantic Philanthropies report, noting it is “inspiring” but could urge donors to give in a more thoughtful way.