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    Ramping Up
    July 19, 2019

    The Ramping Up for High-Impact Philanthropy Toolkit Stage 1: Dynamics and Readiness

    Co-authored by Ali Carley, Senior Program Associate and Ellen Remmer, Senior Partner. This is the second…
    • Ramping Up
    Ellen Remmer
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    Collaboration
    July 15, 2019

    Fellowship Programs that Support Leadership Development, Capacity Building, and Network Creation

    How do you create effective, sustainable social change? This question is one that funders often…
    • Collaboration
    Rebecca Miller
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    Strategic Philanthropy
    June 12, 2019

    30 Years: Lessons Learned in the Pursuit of Deep Social Impact

    What does it take to realize deep social impact?Ten years ago, when TPI celebrated its…
    • Strategic Philanthropy
    Leslie Pine
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    Strategic Philanthropy
    June 4, 2019

    TPI’s 30th Anniversary: Reflections

    TPI opened its doors 30 years ago today. I was fortunate enough to be there…
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    Leslie Pine
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    Evaluation
    May 24, 2019

    Early Childhood Development: Lessons for Funders about Systems Change

    Funders who support community-driven efforts have a unique opportunity to transform systems. In 2018, I…
    • Evaluation
    Lisa Payne Simon
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    Ramping Up
    May 14, 2019

    The Ramping Up for High-Impact Philanthropy Toolkit: An Introduction for Seasoned Funders

    If you are a seasoned donor, donor advised fund (DAF) holder, foundation trustee, or staff…
    • Ramping Up
    Leslie Pine
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    Professional Advisors
    May 8, 2019

    U.S. Trust Study of The Philanthropic Conversation: 20 Years of Research in Three Powerful Insights for Advisors

    The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) first began examining philanthropic conversations between professional advisors and their high-net-worth…
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    Lisa Spalding
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    Corporate Philanthropy
    March 28, 2019

    Building a Corporate Culture of Generosity and Engagement

    I can distill this entire post into two sentences:If you don’t believe in it, if…
    • Corporate Philanthropy
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    Education Philanthropy
    February 21, 2019

    The Power of Philanthropy in Helping Young People Succeed in College and Beyond

    Postsecondary education can create opportunities and pathways to positive futures for young people. Yet, as…
    • Education Philanthropy
    Leslie Pine
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    Strategic Philanthropy
    January 31, 2019

    Tackling the Big Picture: Philanthropy and the Power of Community

    The only thing that is constant is change, said one ancient Greek. Peter Karoff often…
    • Strategic Philanthropy
    Leslie Pine
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    New Research Report: The 2026 TPI Study of the Philanthropic Conversation

    The 2026 TPI Study of the Philanthropic Conversation is now available!

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