Brief // Falling Into Philanthropy, Wandering Into Learning

This brief explores the informal learning paths grantmakers take in the field as well as ways foundation leaders can provide an orientation to the field in place of an established pathway.

2015 National Summit on Family Philanthropy

The third biennial National Summit on Family Philanthropy, themed “Better Together: Stronger Collaboration for Smarter Philanthropy,” was held in New York City on June 15 and 16, 2015.

Report // Next Gen Donors: Respecting Legacy, Revolutionizing Philanthropy

This first-of-its-kind research examines the next generation of major donors and studies this crucial group directly, rather than summarizing what others think about them.

Report // Next Gen Donors: The Future of Jewish Giving

Based on new analysis of data collected for “Next Gen Donors: Respecting Legacy, Revolutionizing Philanthropy,” this report examines the ways in which high-capacity, Jewish next gen donors think about and experience philanthropy.

Report // Valuing Social Return on Investment

This report seeks to identify and describe state-of-the-art approaches to valuing social returns on social investments, to review the organizational challenges to implementing an SROI measurement process, and to examine in detail organizations in the Netherlands and the U.S. that have attempted to use SROI measurements.

2013 National Summit on Family Philanthropy

The second biennial National Summit on Family Philanthropy, themed “The Future of Family Philanthropy: Predicting and Preparing,” was held in Chicago on June 5 and 6, 2013.

Report // Impact on Giving After the Repeal of the Michigan Community Foundation Tax Credit

This study commissioned by the Council of Michigan Foundations assesses the initial impact of the 2011 repeal of the Community Foundation Tax Credit in Michigan.

2011 National Summit on Family Philanthropy

The inaugural National Summit on Family Philanthropy, themed “Charity Begins at Home: Families Rebuilding Communities,” was held in Grand Rapids, Mich., on May 19 and 20, 2011.