Benchmarks to Assess and Enhance Grantmaker Impact

“Criteria for Philanthropy at its Best presents 10 “best practices” for funders within a four-part outline encompassing values, effectiveness, ethics, and commitment.” — Phil Hall

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A Strategic Plan for Smart Philanthropy

Money Well Spent by Paul Brest and Hal Harvey

“Money Well Spent by Paul Brest and Hal Harvey presents a balanced, well-articulated overview of recent thinking on philanthropy. Supported with informative anecdotes and examples from the authors’ own significant experience in the field, the book highlights the ways in which donors, foundations, and other philanthropic vehicles can become more strategic in their philanthropic giving”. — Lauren Tulp

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Through its summer institute for college-age women and its executive program for professionals, the National Hispana Leaderhip Institute has been an impressive networking and training force for an often neglected demographic. Henry Allen of the Discount foundation convened a meeting with Cristina Lopez, the new director of the Institute, which is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Continue Reading »