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.
Stories
Evaluation, Effectiveness
Toward Equity: Evaluation is Not Neutral
The Foundation supports the Equitable Evaluation Initiative, a field-wide effort to advance equity through evaluation.
Foundation, President's Updates
President’s Update: Fall 2019
Lauren B. Dachs reflects on the Foundation’s commitment to learning and sharing knowledge as it nears conclusion.
Education, Character
Fertile Ground for Philanthropy: Social and Emotional Learning in Out-of-School Time
Rebecca Goldberg writes about opportunities for grantmakers to positively influence adult practices that support social and emotional learning for young people.
Foundation, President's Updates
President’s Update: Spring 2019
Lauren B. Dachs reflects on 2018, a year marked by external change and continued progress as the Foundation nears conclusion in 2020.
Exits, Effectiveness
Keeping What Counts: Should Limited-life Foundations Create Archives?
A new essay examines what foundations leave behind when they close, and the benefits and challenges of establishing various types of archives.
Water, Environment
Incentives Prove Vital to Waterbird Habitats
New research shows the impact of extreme drought – and of incentive programs designed to ensure that waterbirds have a home in the Central Valley.
Effectiveness
Working with Consultants Series
This collection of resources can help any nonprofit or grantmaker engage the right consultant to match its need, budget, and work style.
Foundation, President's Updates
President’s Update: Spring 2018
Lauren B. Dachs reflects on the Foundation’s progress and highlights amidst a changing context in 2017.
Capital Grants, Effectiveness
Building Impact: Tools for Making Good Capital Grants
New tools equip grantmakers to avoid pitfalls and help nonprofits achieve the full potential that is inherent in new buildings and renovations.