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bi3 Article: Trust-Based Philanthropy is Grounded in Mutual Accountability and Learning
A new article shows how applying a trust-based philanthropy lens helps funders capture the full impact of grants, describes how bi3 evaluates initiatives, and how building funder-grantee relationships grounded in power-sharing, transparency, and mutual accountability helps achieve greater impact.
New Competency Model for Foundation Program Officers Released
The Dorothy A. Johnson Center on Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University has released a competency model for foundation program officers.
Taking A cultivate approach to Improve Community Health
Health foundations are increasingly recognizing that their mission is not simply to award grants to deserving nonprofit organizations, but rather to play a catalytic role in improving the conditions that influence health, especially at a population level.
Latest Resources
Transforming Philanthropy through Relationships
In the fall of 2014, the third cohort of the Terrance Keenan Institute for Emerging Leaders in Health Philanthropy came together and reached a provocative conclusion: the social capital of grantmakers may be as valuable as grant funding.
Space Coast Health Foundation
Learn more about Space Cost Health Foundation’s mission, vision, and approach in this Grantmaker Focus profile.
Bagels, Pasta, and Pajamas: Importing Ideas to Build a Culture of Health
In this Views from the Field, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation shares how it’s exploring and learning from promising approaches from other countries.
First 5 LA
Learn more about First 5 LA’s mission, vision, and approach in this Grantmaker Focus profile.
DentaQuest Foundation
Learn more about DentaQuest Foundation’s mission, vision, and approach in this Grantmaker Focus profile.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation
Learn more about Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation’s mission, vision, and approach in this Grantmaker Focus profile.
Baptist Healing Trust
Learn more about Baptist Healing Trust’s mission, vision, and approach in this Grantmaker Focus profile.
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
Learn more about Conrad N. Hilton Foundation’s mission, vision, and approach in this Grantmaker Focus profile.
Expanding Impact Through Evaluation
Foundations support evaluations for a variety of reasons: to measure impact and monitor program performance; to strengthen program performance by providing feedback to grantees and foundation staff; and to promote broader learning by grantees, the foundation, and the nonprofit community at large.
Connect With Funder Peers on Governance and Operations
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Trustee Resources
Explore this page to browse resources, publications, and events related to foundation trustees.