Community Foundations

Civil Conversations in Uncivil Times

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Anita Brown-Graham, Courtney Pullen, Jon Gruber

Society is becoming increasingly divisive. What roles can family foundations play in finding ways to support meaningful dialogue across “party lines” within their community? Is this role appropriate for family foundations? What are the biggest mistakes that funders make when trying to provide a forum for these types of conversations? Join NCFP as we discuss these and other questions about… Read More

Future of Philanthropy Report

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Future Agenda

This report is the detailed synthesis of insights gained from multiple discussions around the world. It brings together views on how philanthropy is expected to change in the next decade from a wide range of experts from 9 workshops on 4 continents undertaken over the past 12 months in Mumbai, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Oxford, London, Washington DC, Quito and Dubai… Read More

The Future of Philanthropy Map

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Institute for the Future

The Future of Philanthropy prepares you for disruptive changes at the intersections of giving, social impact, organization, technology, and human behavior over the next decade. Use this map as a big picture “first look” at the research. Look for connections across the forecasts. Highlight the stories and signals of most interest to your organization. The foresight presented on this map… Read More

Philanthropy and the Social Economy: Blueprint 2017

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Lucy Bernholz

Philanthropy and the Social Economy: Blueprint 2017 is an annual industry forecast about the ways we use private resources for public benefit. Each year, the Blueprint provides an overview of the current landscape, points to major trends, and directs your attention to horizons where you can expect some important breakthroughs in the coming year… Read More

2016 U.S. Trust® Study of High Net Worth Philanthropy

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Bank of America Private Bank, US Trust Bank of America Private Wealth Management

The 2016 U.S. Trust® Study of High Net Worth Philanthropy examines the giving and volunteering trends, behaviors, attitudes, and priorities of wealthy American households. The sixth in this series of biennial studies is based on a nationally representative random sample of wealthy donors, including, for the first time, deeper analysis based on age, gender, sexual orientation and race. … Read More

Choosing Your Impact Investment Advisor

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Brad Harrison, Stephanie Cohn Rupp

Aligning your financial assets with your values in a holistic way most often requires intermediaries and advisors, or what is sometimes referred to as the "artisans of impact." This chapter from "The Impact Assets Handbook for Investors" offers an overview of the vast landscape of resources available. … Read More

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