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Families and Individuals Families & Individual Donors We can help you or your family act boldly and give wisely. From planning your giving...
Foundations Foundations & Other Philanthropies Foundations and philanthropic entities come in many forms. Whether an independent,...
Companies Companies We can help your company achieve social impact while also furthering key corporate goals...
Center for Global Philanthropy Center for Global Philanthropy The world’s most pressing challenges have no boundaries so why should your philanthropy? TPI’s Center for Global Philanthropy facilitates impactful giving around the world. Through field building and advisory services, we help funders create innovative and effective philanthropic strategies.

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Now Is the Time Thursday, June 11, 2020 Triggered by the murder of George Floyd at the hands of the police, which followed countless instances of violence and injustice against Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, support for the Black Lives Matter movement is rapidly growing in the US and around the world. We are filled with anger,... Read more
6 Questions for Funders to Consider During the COVID-19 Crisis Friday, April 10, 2020 In this unprecedented global crisis, it is easy to get overwhelmed by the magnitude and diversity of needs and wonder, “What can we do?” If you are like many of TPI’s clients – be that a family foundation, independent foundation, company, or individual donor – this question is likely complicated by... Read more
Philanthropic Resources for COVID-19 Response Friday, March 27, 2020 So much has changed for all of us during this difficult time, and we find ourselves needing to adjust to a “new normal” every day. Just the idea of a trip to the grocery store is now a strange and somewhat frightening experience. In this most challenging of times, we are facing anxiety, fear,... Read more

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Racial Equity Resources for Philanthropy We created this resource center to share a variety of resources, tools, articles, thought pieces, and more to help funders on this journey.
Philanthropic Resources for COVID-19 Response Expert guidance, resources, funder perspectives, webinars, and ways to give in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ramping Up Support Are you looking to ramp up in size and/or impact? Our experienced team can help you successfully prepare for and go through the exciting journey of ramping up.
The Thoughtful Funder’s Guide to Global Giving Powerful practices and lessons learned from funders working on water, refugees, and women and girls.
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