Assessing Impact
Posted on May 24, 2014 by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
What’s happening with the money I donated? Did I make a good choice? Is it working? Is anything really changing? Why is this so hard?… Read More
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Diversity, inclusion and effective philanthropy
Posted on May 24, 2014 by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Part of the Philanthropy Roadmap series, this guide aims to explain how diversity and inclusion can be used as practical considerations for getting better results. Diversity is the practice of including a full range of perspectives, ideas and experience in philanthropic decision-making. Inclusion seeks the participation of individuals from diverse backgrounds in the process… Read More
Finding Your Focus in Philanthropy
Posted on May 24, 2014 by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Many people come to philanthropy with their focus fully formed. They know what issues they want to take on, what they hope to achieve, and where they want their giving directed. For others, the process of choosing how to allocate their resources can be daunting — especially given the enormous range of opportunities… Read More
Funding Locally
Posted on May 24, 2014 by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Local philanthropy has a long and impressive history. Individuals have given to help communities where they feel a special connection over many generations. And community foundations have for decades epitomized the potential to build nonprofit capacity and philanthropy in a particular area… Read More
Giving as a Couple
Posted on May 24, 2014 by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Giving together not only allows partners the chance to work on issues they care deeply about, it also provides an opportunity for their relationship to grow. Some couples say their joint philanthropy is one of the most meaningful shared experiences in their lives… Read More
Giving in challenging times
Posted on May 24, 2014 by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Huge economic change may seem to call for a dramatic change in giving strategy. But thoughtful philanthropists rarely panic. In fact, they often see changing circumstances as a chance to take a fresh look at their approach—reviewing their giving; recalibrating their priorities and methods; and recommitting to a long-term giving strategy (if appropriate)… Read More
Giving Strategically After Disaster: Ten Points to Consider
Posted on May 24, 2014 by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
In the early days following a disaster, philanthropists naturally want to take action. With communities broken and people suffering, the call to give is compelling. If ever philanthropy should step up to help, many donors believe, it is in such times of dire and unexpected need… Read More
The Giving Commitment: Knowing Your Motivations
Posted on May 24, 2014 by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
This guide offers a brief overview of reasons why people engage in philanthropy. Part of the Philanthropy Roadmap series, the guide offers both experienced and emerging donors an opportunity to take a closer look at what motivates them to give. They can use this knowledge in turn to help create— or refine — their own giving strategy. This guide seeks to help donors become more focused by becoming more self-aware… Read More
Launching your own major project
Posted on May 24, 2014 by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Philanthropic entrepreneurs thrive when building a new program or organization, or making a lead gift in a campaign they champion. But there are also funders who catalyze significant new projects without becoming donor-operators or becoming public spokespeople for their cause. In this sense, the key to a successful major project is largely dependent on the depth of a donor’s engagement… Read More
The Rockefellers
Posted on May 24, 2014 by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
For the Rockefellers, giving has been a central family value that has spanned three centuries. The strong belief of early generations that wealth comes with great responsibility continues to inform the philanthropy of current generations, helping to shape their priorities and perspectives on giving. The family is now entering its seventh generation and has maintained its tradition of giving within… Read More