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Five Questions for Your Philanthropy in 2021 Monday, May 3, 2021 Philanthropy is changing. Compounding global crises have forced many funders to toss aside standard operating procedures and rething not only how philanthropy should respond in a crisis but also how to more urgently and effectively tackle the longstanding challenges and inequities many were already... Read more
Philanthropy’s Role in Supporting the Growth of Memory Cafés Tuesday, April 27, 2021 Memory cafés are expanding across the United States, mirroring the dramatic increase in Americans who have or are expected to have Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) in coming years. By offering social support and connection, socialization, health, and wellbeing to participants (at... Read more
Three Quick Tips to Avoid Doing Philanthropy in a Vacuum Tuesday, April 13, 2021 The budget is set, the philanthropic goals are identified, the plan for finding funding opportunities is ready to be implemented. Yet many funders still feel uncertain at this point. Might there be a way to be more strategic, to reach beyond “the usual suspects,” to achieve even greater impact?... 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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