Hannah Smith

From Belief to Practice: Why Multiyear Flexible Funding Still Lags Behind Consensus
Hannah Smith Manager, Editorial and Publications, Exponent Philanthropy

Apr 21, 2026 | Guest Author Guest Author

Most funders agree on what nonprofits need to thrive: flexibility, trust, and sustained support. These principles are widely endorsed, reflected in conference panels and board conversations alike. Yet multiyear general operating support, one of the clearest ways to...

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

Aug 29, 2024 | Guest Author Guest Author

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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From Belief to Practice: Why Multiyear Flexible Funding Still Lags Behind ConsensusHannah Smith Manager, Editorial and Publications, Exponent Philanthropy

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

From Belief to Practice: Why Multiyear Flexible Funding Still Lags Behind Consensus
Hannah Smith Manager, Editorial and Publications, Exponent Philanthropy

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