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Knowledge Center | Report

A Profile of the Einhorn Family Charitable Trust
November 7, 2017 | Einhorn Family Charitable Trust
Perhaps the most notable aspect of the Einhorn Family Charitable Trust’s story is the organization’s relative youth. The trustees hired their first full-time staff member only 10 years ago. In that short time, EFCT has surged to the front of the pack when it comes to supporting grantees to pursue higher performance. If you’re a funder, have you asked your grantees Read More
Knowledge Center | Article

Have Donor-Advised Funds and Other Philanthropic Innovations Changed the Flow of Giving in the United States?
November 7, 2017 | Patrick Rooney
Giving intermediaries are nothing new, and include a range of vehicles such as workplace campaigns (like the United Way and the Combined Federal Campaign) and community foundation general funds. Of late, such giving intermediaries have found their donors less willing to give into a general fund—where others make decisions about the final destinations of their gift—and more in favor of Read More
Knowledge Center | Report

The Case for Funding Black-led Social Change
October 26, 2017 | Nat Chioke Williams, Susan Taylor Batten
The country has long resisted grappling with its history of slavery and legacy of anti-Black racism, and with the impact they’ve had on the Black community. Today, the nation has an important opportunity to address this legacy. Philanthropy can play a pivotal role by reversing its under-investment in Black-led social change. Read More
Blog | Featured Article

Nurturing Relationships with Transparency
September 28, 2017 | Richard Russell, Richard Woo
Transparency is a powerful force when used appropriately. The trick is deciding what is “appropriate” across a wide range of contacts and interactions. In our prior blog posts, we shared our experience cultivating transparency through the lens of finding balance and sharing knowledge. This time around, we want to concentrate on ways to harness transparency for mutual benefit. Read More
Events & Webinars | Webinars

The First Year in the Life of a New Executive Director
September 14, 2017 | Adam Simon, John Hicks, Laura McCargar, Sharmila Rao Thakkar
How can your board develop a transition plan to maximize your new or incoming executive director’s prospects for success? What is the board and board chair’s role in orienting the new CEO? What tips do successful freshman CEO’s have for developing strong board/staff relations; setting boundaries; learning more about the community and causes served by the foundation; and understanding and Read More

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