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cep.org /3 weeks ago

Listening Isn’t Enough, Philanthropy Has to RespondFrances Messano CEO, NewSchools Venture Fund

Every day, I’m struck by the courage it takes to lead one of the organizations we fund in K-12 education. Funding is getting harder to come by, and the political […] The post Liste...

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wealthmanagement.com /4 weeks ago

How Fiscal Sponsorship Can Streamline Philanthropic Giving

By operating under an established nonprofit’s tax-exempt umbrella, charitable initiatives can accelerate fundraising, reduce administrative hurdles and focus on advancing their mis...

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khon2.com /3 weeks ago

Ask a Banker | Making your giving more meaningful

If you are thinking about giving to a charitable cause, consider philanthropy with purpose. That means being intentional about your giving.

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fortune.com /1 month ago

Asian family philanthropy is ‘a lot more hands-on’—and more corporate—than the West

Over three-quarters of Asian family philanthropies partner with government, a contrast with Western donors who get 'nervous' about the state.

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scmp.com /1 month ago

GBA integration may help mainland China’s philanthropy sector learn from Hong Kong

Urgent priorities for advancing China’s philanthropy sector include fostering a favourable legal environment and overhauling the nation’s social service industry, according to lead...

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msmagazine.com /2 weeks ago

Making It Count: The Women Redefining Philanthropy

This is a pivotal moment for philanthropy focused on women and girls—not only because our rights are actively under attack in the U.S. and globally, but because we’re on the cusp o...

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cep.org /2 days ago

Responding to Urgent Needs: Five Lessons from Grantmaking in Washington, D.CJed Oppenheim Program Director, Public Welfa...

For the last year and a half, our grantee partners have been hit hard. They’ve experienced rollbacks in public resources, changes in the environment, and attacks on their core miss...

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cep.org /1 month ago

What it Takes to Build Locally-Grounded Systems ChangeCamilo Andrés Morales Country Director for Colombia, Jacobs Founda...

When it comes to effecting tangible improvements in local or regional systems, collaborations across the public, private, and philanthropic sectors are of paramount importance. Tha...

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clairification.com /1 month ago

Nonprofit Boards: From Passion to Philanthropic Leadership

You can’t ask someone else to passionately support your organization until you’ve personally connected with your own passion for its work. To preach religion, you must first get re...

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cep.org /1 month ago

The Tidal Foundation: Unmooring Philanthropy From Perpetuity Versus Spend DownRickke Mananzala President, New York Found...

Approaches to foundation spending have too often been organized around a false choice. Foundations are expected to preserve assets in perpetuity while spending at or near the IRS-r...

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observer.com /1 month ago

Philanthropy Needs to Invest in the Infrastructure of Mobility

Point Source Youth’s Larry Cohen examines what youth homelessness reveals about the gaps between philanthropy’s investments in education and economic mobility and the conditions re...

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stylevanity.com /1 month ago

How to Build a Thoughtful Local Giving Plan

Table Of Contents A thoughtful local giving plan helps turn good intentions into steady support for the issues that matter most. Whether someone is contributing a few dollars each...

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wealthmanagement.com /2 weeks ago

The Next Generation of Affluent Americans Are Reshaping Giving

Are they ready to take on their family’s philanthropic causes?

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cep.org /1 month ago

How One Collaborative’s Movement-Led Participatory Model Makes a Difference for GranteesKevin Bolduc Vice President, Ass...

In the second half of 2025, CEP’s Assessment and Advisory Services Team worked with the teams at Philanthropy Together, Redstone, and Vital Impact to survey recent grant recipients...

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cep.org /1 week ago

25 Years of Profound Impact on Philanthropy: A Thank You to a Longtime ColleaguePhil Buchanan President, CEP

It’s a big statement but I think it’s correct: I really don’t think there is any person in this country who has done more to influence how grantmakers approach their […] The post 2...

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cep.org /1 week ago

The Case for Pooled Funds in a Time of DisruptionOtha Cole Co-Director, Nonprofit Sustainability InitiativeCarrie Harlow...

The Center for Effective Philanthropy’s recent report, “Evolving Foundation Responses to a Sector in Crisis,” paints a picture of a philanthropic field that is moving, but still no...

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wealthmanagement.com /1 week ago

When Are DAFs the Right Choice?

The vehicle is one of the fastest-growing methods of charitable giving.

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fastcompany.com /1 week ago

Government has perfected awarding grants

The federal government sent $1.26 trillion to state and local governments in FY2022, primarily through grants. States distributed $662 billion to local governments, while nonprofit...

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cep.org /2 weeks ago

A Growing Tide: Creating New Channels for ChangeCarmen Rojas, Ph.D. President and CEO, Marguerite Casey FoundationRickke...

Across the first three articles in the tidal foundation series, we explored how foundations can move beyond default payout practices and invest in a broader approach to stewardship...

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cep.org /4 weeks ago

The Full Current of Capital: When Every Resource Flows Toward MissionCarmen Rojas, Ph.D. President and CEO, Marguerite C...

In the first two pieces in this series, we introduced the tidal foundation and explored when mission may require higher payout. But how much a foundation spends is only one […] The...

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cep.org /1 week ago

Philanthropy’s Crossroads: Retraction or Solidarity?Saulo Araujo Director of Global Philanthropy, Grassroots Internation...

Philanthropy as we know it is facing one of its deepest crises yet. As the director of global philanthropy for Grassroots International, an organization built on decades of support...

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cep.org /1 month ago

Is the Call to Give More Distracting Foundations From Giving Better?Neel Hajra CEO, Michigan Health Endowment Fund

I’ve appreciated seeing CEP’s leaders contribute thoughtful viewpoints in recent weeks on some of the burning topics facing our field. I’m thinking specifically about Phil Buchana...

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wealthmanagement.com /1 month ago

Charitable Gift Annuities

A multipurpose option for philanthropic clients

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financial-planning.com /1 month ago

What Dolly Parton's philanthropy can teach advisors about estate planning

The late singer and business mogul gave prodigiously throughout her life. Parton's example can tell advisors a lot about how to plan estates, especially for child-free clients.

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