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Strategies for Aligning Practices and Values

April 16, 2021 | PEAK Grantmaking
Want to secure more trusting relationships, met expectations, and true partnerships—as well as better, more sustainable outcomes? Discover they key questions you should be asking and the three strategies to connect the “how” of grantmaking to values, strategy, and impact: Develop strategic goals related to improving your grantmaking practice Recognize that grantmaking staff are integral to the realization of your Read More
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Case Study: Humility, Modesty, and Curiosity at the Barr Foundation

April 16, 2021 | PEAK Grantmaking
At the Barr Foundation, narrowing the power gap begins with their mission statement and stated values, by thoughtfully focusing on potential, and being a catalyst and steward. “Modesty and humility come from seeing what grantees are doing in the community, and that our role is a helping role: The impact that our grantees are making is what’s most important,” says Read More
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Strategies for Narrowing the Power Gap in Philanthropy

April 16, 2021 | PEAK Grantmaking
Effective grantmaking organizations deliberately act to redefine the power balance with their grantees, recognizing that grantmakers and grantees are equal partners in the quest for impact. Learn more about expanding your impact by focusing on. The power that we often have as grantmakers shows up in the processes that we ask grantseekers and grantees to follow in order to secure Read More
Knowledge Center | Report

Strategies for Driving Equity in Grantmaking

April 16, 2021 | PEAK Grantmaking
In order to implement strategies that promote justice, inclusion, and equity, we must work with purpose and urgency to establish grantmaking practices that advance equity. This goes beyond narrowing the power gap (which helps all grantseekers and grantees) to a more specific focus on building power for under-resourced communities. On a tactical level, driving equity requires taking an intentional look Read More
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How To Guide: Uncovering Unconscious Bias in Philanthropy

April 16, 2021 | PEAK Grantmaking
This guide is designed to help you, the grants management professional, understand bias, how it shows up in philanthropy, why it matters, and how you can improve impact and outcomes for communities historically disenfranchised from philanthropic benefit. This guide will cover some basic concepts and definitions around unconscious bias and some proven ways to reduce bias that can be applied Read More
Knowledge Center | Article

Family Philanthropy’s New Era

March 24, 2021 | Family Office Exchange
The concept of “making an impact” is not new. Families of substantial wealth and philanthropy have long had an intertwined history. So it is no surprise that, when 2020’s tremors hit, families of exceptional wealth stepped up in ways not only addressing the pandemic but also tackling deeper societal issues. FOX Chief Operating Officer Glen W. Johnson talks with Jacqueline Read More
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Matching Grants Policy (Tracy Family Foundation)

February 2, 2021
The Matching Grant program of the Tracy Family Foundation is designed to encourage eligible participants to replicate the founder’s personal dedication to generosity and service. The program multiplies the time, talents, and resources of eligible participants in the communities they live and on the issues they care about. Read More