April 7, 2025
A Generous Life: Reflections on Inspired Giving
A bold and imaginative guide for donors who want to make their giving more meaningful,…
October 7, 2022
Environmental Scan of Nonprofit Organizations Working to Advance Racial Equity and Social Justice in Boston and Quincy, Massachusetts
State Street Foundation (SSF) engaged The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) to conduct an environmental scan of…
March 10, 2022
Response to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA): Community Foundation Peer Analysis
As part of a larger project to inform the work of the Hartford Foundation for…
April 26, 2021
Memory Cafes: An Environmental Scan
Memory cafés are expanding across the United States, mirroring the dramatic increase in Americans who…
February 27, 2020
Amplifying Your Philanthropy Through Impact Investing
Through Invest for Better, an initiative of TPI, we've created a new workbook for donors…
August 12, 2019
The Thoughtful Funder’s Guide to Global Giving
With this report, The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) set out to share knowledge and to equip…
June 20, 2019
Fellowship Programs that Support Leadership Development, Capacity Building, and Network Creation
Since its inaugural year, The Russell Berrie Foundation has recognized more than 300 leaders who…
June 3, 2019
Enduring Ties: The Human Connection Between Greater Boston, Latin America and the Caribbean
This report maps the demographics and economic data of Greater Boston. It explores how these…
February 26, 2019
Funding Education: Approaches and Considerations for Supporting Scholarships via a Donor Advised Fund
Many donors see education as one of the most important ways to make a difference…