Big Issues, Many Questions
What it takes for a foundation to be effective is difficult to master, yet timeless. At the same time, however, there are current trends that foundation leaders and boards must pay attention to if they want to be as effective as possible.
In this essay, Big Issues, Many Questions, CEP President Phil Buchanan explores the five most pressing issues facing U.S. foundations in 2016. From growing dissatisfaction with the so-called establishment to embracing collaboration and aligned action, these are the trends that foundation CEOs and boards cannot overlook or ignore.
April 2016
Resources for Foundations
- Nonprofit Diversity Efforts: Current Practices and the Role of Foundations
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- Greater Good: Lessons from Those Who Have Started Major Grantmaking Organizations
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Resources for Major Donors
- Crucial Donors: How Major Individual Givers Can Best Support Nonprofits
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Benchmarking
- Benchmarking Program Officer Roles and Responsibilities
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Transparency
- Sharing What Matters: Foundation Transparency
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Relationships
- Relationships Matter: Program Officers, Grantees, and the Keys to Success
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