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Make your philanthropy more effective.

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.

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    Impact Investing

    Navigating the Territory: A Guide to Impact Investing for Donors

    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…

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    Families

    Giving Together: A Primer for Family Philanthropy

    This primer is designed to be used in conjunction with TPI’s Giving Together: A Workbook for Family Philanthropy and can be a guide for answering the questions that are common to family giving experiences.

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    Families

    Giving Together: A Workbook for Family Philanthropy

    This workbook is designed to be used in conjunction with TPI’s Giving Together: A Primer for Family Philanthropy and can be a guide for answering the questions that are common to family giving experiences.

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    Families

    A 5 Step Guide for Creating an Expression of Donor Intent

    This workbook is a detailed guide both for documenting your intent and reflecting on the vision and purpose of your giving. It is useful for all those considering their own legacy or interpreting the legacy…

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    Professional Advisors

    2013 TPI/U.S.Trust Study of The Philanthropic Conversation – Full Report

    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…

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    Professional Advisors

    Executive Summary of the 2013 TPI/U.S Trust Study of The Philanthropic Conversation

    This study explores the extent and dynamics of advisor approaches and high-net-worth client expectations of the philanthropic conversation.

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    Community Foundations, Impact Investing

    Northern New England Community Foundation Impact Investing: A Rural Community Foundation Case Study

    Published by TPI and GPS Capital Partners, this study looks at expanding impact investing as a program strategy and donor service in community foundations in New England.

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    Global Philanthropy

    Community Foundations and International Giving: Opportunities for Global Engagement

    This report explores the current and future role of U.S. community foundations in international giving and begins to identify the resources and strategies needed to build capacity in this area.

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