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Evaluation, Effectiveness

Strategy and Evaluation: The Twin Engines of Effective Philanthropy

Strategy and Evaluation: The Twin Engines of Effective Philanthropy

Barbara Kibbe writes about how the language, tools, and approaches of philanthropy have evolved across four decades, and envisions the future of practice.

Foundation, President's Updates

President’s Update: Spring 2018

President’s Update: Spring 2018

Lauren B. Dachs reflects on the Foundation’s progress and highlights amidst a changing context in 2017.

Water, Environment

Community Foundations are Working for Water Sustainability

Community Foundations are Working for Water Sustainability

Marselle Alexander-Ozinskas and Joya Banerjee co-author a blog post describing the Community Foundation Water Initiative.

Water, Land, Environment

Environment Program: Toward a Resilient California Environment and Economy

Environment Program: Toward a Resilient California Environment and Economy

Allison Harvey Turner overviews the history of Foundation activity and how it has shaped direction for land and water investments.

Education, STEM, Character

Education Program: Investing in Knowledge, Skills, and Character

Education Program: Investing in Knowledge, Skills, and Character

Susan Harvey describes how the Foundation is building on early STEM funding, and supporting youth character development.

Foundation, President's Updates

President’s Update, Summer 2016

President’s Update, Summer 2016

Lauren B. Dachs and colleagues describe the Foundation’s core lines of work which provide focus for the remaining years of the spend down, through 2020.

Water

Toward Water Sustainability: A Blueprint for Philanthropy

Toward Water Sustainability: A Blueprint for Philanthropy

New release from the Water Funder Initiative offers a roadmap for expanded collaborative action.