TPI has published a wide range of research, writing, guides, and tools for all types of donors, philanthropic institutions, and the sector at large. We encourage you to explore and use these resources covering a broad spectrum of philanthropic practice topics like research and evaluation, ramping up, and global giving as well as a variety of issue areas like health and education. Use the dropdown menu to filter by theme.
There is an oft cited mantra within the community foundation field that a foundation must choose between being “community centric” and “donor centric” – in other words, between focusing on foundation-driven priorities and donor-driven priorities. Increasingly,…
To act boldly we must ask bold questions. This piece, created to celebrate TPI’s 25th anniversary, examines the bold questions that have faced philanthropy and TPI’s philanthropic clients throughout our 25-year history.
This primer provides suggestions for moving from check writing to high-impact philanthropy and presents examples of donor efforts to move towards more strategic giving.
This primer provides practical guidance, perspective, and action steps for parents who are seeking to encourage charitable attitudes and behavior in their children.
This primer helps donors reflect on their strongest and deepest feelings and values to see how this connects to the satisfaction they experience through their giving.
Measuring the results of a charitable effort can be difficult. This primer offers simple, pragmatic approaches to evaluation. Whether donors choose an analytical approach or a more intuitive one, the most important goal is to…
This primer was created to help families, foundations and companies looking towards collaboration as a tool to increase their impact on the issues they care about.
Are you intrigued by the opportunities presented through impact investing, but not sure how to get started? This basic guide will help you navigate the territory, develop your goals and find partners and resources that…