How can your community foundation do more for those you serve?

Community foundations are important leaders, and are a powerful force in deepening donors’ engagement in their philanthropic giving and in growing the impact of philanthropy in their communities. Through tailored consulting and field-building initiatives, TPI helps foundations identify emerging needs, strengthen donor engagement, collaborate on innovative solutions, and serve as vital resources for their communities.

Strengthen Your Community Impact

For more than 30 years, TPI has partnered with community foundations to help them realize their potential as leaders, conveners, and catalysts for change. We understand that every community foundation is unique and shaped by its donors, local context, and vision for impact. Whether you’re seeking to engage new donors and advisors, strengthen philanthropic services, design innovative programs, or address emerging community needs, TPI can help you chart a path forward.

In 2012, TPI became a distinct operating unit of the Boston Foundation, creating a partnership that has uniquely positioned TPI to understand and support the needs of the community foundation sector. We bring deep experience in strategy, donor engagement, and collaboration—along with a strong commitment to the growth and vitality of the community foundation field—to help you increase your impact and advance the greater good. TPI continues to operate locally, nationally, and globally, partnering with community foundations around the world.

READ MORE ABOUT TPI'S WORK WITH COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS
Learn about the Community Foundation Impact Initiative (CFii)

HOW WE CAN HELP

  • Strategic planning, repositioning, and restructuring
  • Policy, field, and community assessments
  • Program evaluation
  • Donor engagement strategy and evaluation
  • Family philanthropy training and support
  • One-on-one donor consultation
  • Donor education
  • Staff training and support
  • International grantmaking support
  • Professional advisor engagement and trainings
  • Foundation-donor partnerships