What does it mean to be data-driven? And how do you get there? I asked folks from more than 100 foundations and a roadmap of proven strategies...
When grantmaking practices align with strategy, they support the impact that the funder wants to have.
Social sector leaders have established new ways of working that maximize impact by promoting technology, transparency, and a willingness to learn.
The good news: Technological advances are making it easier than ever before for funders of all stripes to work seamlessly in a near frictionless...
When making big bets, transparency, data-informed decisions, accountability, and clarity of process lead to better outcomes.
More grantmakers are using grants management software than ever before. In fact, the number of users has grown 66 percent since 2013
Storytelling can help foundations and their grantees increase reach and resources—and, by extension, impact.
The IRS is about to release foundation 990-PF (and 990) tax returns as machine-readable open data. Is this the game-changer we've been waiting for?
More and more foundations are offering capacity-building grants, and I believe the social sector is stronger for it.
Through its Strong Local Economies program, the New York City-based Surdna Foundation supports the development of a robust and sustainable economy.