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MacKenzie Scott has now given more than $19 billion away in less than five years. Her unique approach to philanthropy — featuring large, unrestricted gifts with minimal reporting requirements — has challenged traditional grantmaking norms and raised questions about the impact of this approach on nonprofits and the communities they serve. Join us for an […]
With the release of the third and final report in the Center for Effective Philanthropy’s (CEP) three-year study, "Breaking the Mold: The Transformative Effect of MacKenzie Scott's Big Gifts", we now have a comprehensive look at the impact of MacKenzie Scott’s transformational philanthropy. While these large, unrestricted gifts have created unprecedented opportunities for nonprofits, many […]
Navigating the Current Context: Partnerships & Collective Action in the Philanthropic Sector April 24, 2025 from 2-3pm ET/11am-12pm PTÂ (Zoom link to follow) Join us for a conversation exploring urgent reorganization of philanthropic resources and pathways to sustainable impact in the current context, featuring: Phil Buchanan, President, The Center for E!ective Philanthropy (CEP) Natalie Ross, […]
Welcome Plenary | Meeting the Moment: Philanthropy’s Role in a Time of Change How should philanthropy lead in today’s constantly changing environment to ensure Virginia communities are thriving? How do we use active listening in our work with grantees to demonstrate empathy and understanding when they face the pressures of uncertain funding and negative public […]
In the wake of significant funding shifts on the federal level, philanthropic investment has never been more important. The philanthropic sector is uniquely positioned to take bold, timely action to address some of the impacts that revised funding streams will have on nonprofits – we can be flexible, move nimbly and take risks that others […]
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) New data to be released in an upcoming Center for Effective Philanthropy report reveals wide variation in grantee perceptions of European funders, with overall findings substantially similar to grantees’ perceptions of US-based funders. To improve, grantees ask for three […]
Join Luminaries, a new dynamic call series designed exclusively for IPA members to connect with leading minds and influencers shaping philanthropy and public life. This is members-only content. Log in to access this page. https://www.inphilanthropy.org/events/luminaries-conversation-cep-president-phil-buchanan
What grantees are saying: how well are European funders listening? New data to be released in a forthcoming Center for Effective Philanthropy report reveals wide variation in grantee perceptions of European funders. This event will explore the opportunity for funders across Europe to give grantees more of what they say they need and rise to […]
Nonprofits and philanthropy are operating in a new and complex environment shaped by a polarized and unpredictable political climate. As nonprofit leaders report difficulty pursuing their missions, fears both for the communities they serve and for their financial futures, and continued struggles with burnout and staffing, they are asking for more from their funders. How […]
Discover how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of nonprofits and foundations in this upcoming webinar hosted by Forum One, Exchange Design, the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP), and expert panelists. Join leading voices from the field as we discuss the findings from CEP’s 2025 State of Nonprofits report, upcoming research on AI and […]
Join us for a conversation on the latest insights from the Center for Effective Philanthropy’s July 2025 report, Voices That Matter: How Nonprofits and Foundations Engage With the Communities They Support. The report explores how foundations and nonprofits collect and use community feedback, where gaps remain, and what funders can do differently. You’ll […]
Join Spur Community Foundation for an evening with Phil Buchanan, president of the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) and author of Giving Done Right: Effective Philanthropy and Making Every Dollar Count—named Best Philanthropy Book of the Year (2019) by Inside Philanthropy. A passionate advocate for effective giving and a strong nonprofit sector, Buchanan has worked […]
Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Annual Member Gathering is an opportunity for members to connect, rejuvenate, and celebrate as a philanthropic community. In response to the enthusiastic request from our members, we are excited to offer additional in-person networking opportunities during this year’s all-member convening. Members of Maryland Philanthropy Network, along with guests, will come together for […]
CEP’s biennial conference brings together senior foundation leaders, program officers, trustees, philanthropic advisors, and major donors from across the U.S. and the world to engage with the most pressing issues in philanthropy. Join us in Los Angeles in 2025! CEP2025 is now sold out!
During this session, hosted by the Philanthropy Working Group at the Natural Language Processing Community of Practice (NLP-CoP), we will look more closely at the role of philanthropy in supporting grantee capacity to make decisions about their own internal use of AI and their integration of AI into their programming. We will start by learning […]