Trust-based philanthropy practices
When projects flounder
Posted on November 18, 2004 by William Ryan
What warning signs might alert you that a project is floundering? In this guide, grant makers recount their experiences with troubled projects and tell how they responded – or how they wish they’d responded. With the benefit of hindsight, veterans describe what they learned and offer advice on the most effective and timely way to handle distress signals… Read More
Endowment-related grants policy (Eckerd Family Foundation)
Posted on October 28, 2004 by Eckerd Family Foundation
When there is a deep connection between the work of a nonprofit and the mission of a foundation, an endowment-related grant is sometimes made. This sample policy from the Eckerd Family Foundation covers the criteria for considering an endowment-related grant and examines the amount and evaluation of the grant… Read More
Difficult Discussions at Difficult Times
Posted on March 4, 2002 by Deanne Stone
This Passages Issue Brief offers suggestions for preparing for and responding to the effect of crises of different magnitude on philanthropic families. These include personal crises such as death, illness, and interpersonal conflicts, as well as community and national crises — including natural disasters, riots, economic recession, and terrorism… Read More