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Giving Big: The Impact of Large, Unrestricted Gifts on Nonprofits

Much Alarm, Less Action: Foundations & Climate Change

CEP Resource – In Their Own Words – Funders Share Stories of Change – A Companion Piece to Foundations Respond to Crisis – Lasting Change

OVERLOOKED (Part Two) – Foundation Support for Native American Leaders and Communities

OVERLOOKED (Part One) – Foundation Support for Asian American and Pacific Islander Leaders and Communities

FOUNDATIONS RESPOND TO CRISIS: Lasting Change?

CEP’s Definition of Philanthropic Effectiveness

Persevering Through Crisis" The State of Nonprofits

Persevering Through Crisis: The State of Nonprofits

FOUNDATIONS RESPOND TO CRISIS: Towards Greater Flexibility and Responsiveness? – The Final in a Series of Three Reports

FOUNDATIONS RESPOND TO CRISIS: Toward Equity? – The Second in a Series of Three Reports

FOUNDATIONS RESPOND TO CRISIS: A Moment of Transformation? – The First in a Series of Three Reports

Making it Happen Hero

Making it Happen: A Conversation Guide

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December 1, 2022

3 Key Recommendations for Funders Based on an Analysis of MacKenzie Scott’s Philanthropy

By: Sarah Vaill

November 29, 2022

The Joy in Giving Done Right: Looking Back on Season 3 of CEP’s Podcast

By: Chloe Heskett

November 22, 2022

The Changing Landscape of Philanthropy – Bolder Moves for Greater Impact

By: Lysa Ratliff

November 17, 2022

Are We Facing a Sector-Wide Lottery Curse?

By: Ruth Levine