A new report from the Center for Effective Philanthropy explores how foundation practices have shifted in the last 18 months and whether those changes will be sustained in the future. Foundations Respond to Crisis: Lasting Change? documents shifts in how foundations identify applicants, reductions in administrative burdens for grantees, increases in unrestricted funding, and new efforts to advance racial equity. It also considers the role of foundation boards and notes that boards with more racial diversity tended to adopt more practices to support grantees and the communities they serve.
Focus Area(s): Philanthropic Growth and Impact
Related Topic(s): Governance and Operations, Trustee Resources