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Many donors see education as one of the most important ways to make a difference with their philanthropy. There are many ways to approach education funding. For those who wish to increase educational opportunities for…

We know that navigating the world of philanthropy can be a challenge. That is why we were thrilled to work with Fidelity Charitable to help create a guide that donors can use to learn more…

This toolkit is for seasoned donors, donor-advised fund holders, foundation trustees, and staff who are taking steps to significantly ramp up the impact of their giving. No longer content with just “making good grants” or…

The philanthropic conversation between professional advisors and their clients is important to have early and often, but many of these conversations are falling short of their potential. To better understand the extent and dynamics of…

The philanthropic conversation between professional advisors and their clients is important to have early and often, but many of these conversations are falling short of their potential. To better understand the extent and dynamics of…

For funders already working in a region or interest area, a landscape scan allows them to step back and gain perspective on how their philanthropic endeavors fit into the greater fabric of charitable efforts. A…

Over the course of 2016, The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) conducted a landscape scan, including interviews with more than 40 advocates, investors, and advisors on the issues and opportunities around women and impact investing. The research…

This guide is designed to help foundations thoughtfully and responsibly plan for a significant ramp up in giving and/or adjust to a sudden infusion of assets. Drawing on the experiences of a number of foundations…