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State Street Foundation (SSF) engaged The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) to conduct an environmental scan of nonprofit organizations that are explicitly working to advance racial equity and social justice (RESJ) in Boston and Quincy, Massachusetts. As…
As part of a larger project to inform the work of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving (HFPG), The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) conducted a study to learn how other community foundations are examining use of…
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…
Through Invest for Better, an initiative of TPI, we’ve created a new workbook for donors interested in impact investing: Amplifying your Philanthropy through Impact Investing. Many donors we come across through our consulting work are experienced philanthropists,…
With this report, The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) set out to share knowledge and to equip donors of all types and sizes, from the private and corporate sectors, to determine how they might use philanthropy to…
Since its inaugural year, The Russell Berrie Foundation has recognized more than 300 leaders who have dedicated their lives to public service through inspiring work in the community and at nonprofit organizations, as well as…
This report maps the demographics and economic data of Greater Boston. It explores how these demographics have shifted over time and shares analyses of the economic data for these communities. It also examines the experiences…
Ten years ago, when TPI celebrated its 20th anniversary, we gathered 20 ideas inspired by the ambitious, thoughtful and creative donors with whom we have been privileged to work. In honor of TPI’s 30th anniversary,…