Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

by Chloe Heskett on July 3, 2025 at 2:17 pm

Funders have long encouraged collaboration among their grantees, but historically they have been far less enthusiastic about collaborating with each other. That’s perhaps understandable given that effective collaboration means surrendering The post The Many Paths to Launching and Scaling a Collaborative Fund appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

by Chloe Heskett on July 1, 2025 at 2:20 pm

In the following conversation, Natalia Kiryttopoulou, lead for global assessment and advisory services at CEP, discusses just-released research on European foundation practices with Sevda Kilicalp, head of research and learning The post In Discussion: ‘Partnering for Progress,’ a New Report on European Philanthropy appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

by [email protected] on June 30, 2025 at 1:10 pm

Between hard bargains and charity, the future requires catalytic collaboration.

by [email protected] on June 30, 2025 at 1:05 pm

The next chapter for global development means learning from markets and building an accountability culture.

by [email protected] on June 30, 2025 at 1:00 pm

Finding a way forward in the global pullback from solidarity

by Angela Hult on June 26, 2025 at 3:00 pm

Advocacy is a long game, and it can be messy at times. However, when paired with grantmaking, it becomes a powerful force for advancing systemic change, deepening relationships with grantee partners, and expanding your foundation’s knowledge and understanding of the issues you care about. Helping your board embrace a broader understanding of advocacy can shift the The post Helping Your Board Understand Advocacy appeared first on Exponent Philanthropy.

by Clare Nolan on June 26, 2025 at 2:18 pm

Philanthropy is more needed than ever, but without governance that reflects today’s complexity, it risks losing its relevance. In a world reshaped by climate instability, democratic erosion, and rising inequality, The post Philanthropy Is Changing — Governance Must Change, Too appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

by [email protected] on June 26, 2025 at 12:00 pm

Climate change and slavery form a vicious cycle. Collective action for a free and livable future is an opportunity to combat both at once.

by Anna Jaeger on June 24, 2025 at 8:45 pm

Animal and environmental causes receive just 3% of all nonprofit giving, yet the ripple effects of companion animal welfare extend far beyond pets. From housing instability and public health to community safety and economic resilience, animal welfare is deeply intertwined with human well-being, especially in systemically excluded communities. At the Animal Assistance Foundation (AAF), Colorado’s The post Animal Welfare Is Community Care: Why Lean Funders Should Pay Attention appeared first on Exponent Philanthropy.

by Chloe Heskett on June 24, 2025 at 2:25 pm

As the leader of a frontline-accountable intermediary, I’m hearing story after story from the ground: promised federal funds permanently or indefinitely frozen; environmental justice funding portfolios sunsetting unexpectedly; reimbursements from The post Grassroots Groups Aren’t a Risk — They’re the Sure Bet: Insights From a Frontline Funder appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

by [email protected] on June 24, 2025 at 1:00 pm

How humanitarian organizations can use cost evidence to survive global aid's "Great Depression" and scale what works to save more lives.

by [email protected] on June 23, 2025 at 12:00 pm

A simple but powerful exercise for teams of all sizes and types.

by Maggie McGoldrick on June 17, 2025 at 3:11 pm

Family philanthropy is uniquely positioned to support a healthy democracy by funding community organizing, which often aligns well with their values and can fill funding gaps in meaningful ways, argues Loren McArthur.  Many family donors are worried about the state of American democracy. Today, just 34 percent of Americans are satisfied with the way democracy is working in the United

by Chloe Heskett on June 17, 2025 at 2:13 pm

“Philanthropy is where organizers go to retire.” For those of us who transition into the world of charitable giving from roles in organizing and advocacy, it’s common to hear this The post Belaboring the Change: What If Funder Organizing Learned from Worker Power Building? appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

by [email protected] on June 17, 2025 at 12:00 pm

How Asian philanthropists are embracing adaptive, blended, and locally informed approaches to transform the uncertainty of global aid into opportunity.

by [email protected] on June 17, 2025 at 12:00 pm

Any response to this moment must include careful reflection on philanthropy's role in a democratic society.

by [email protected] on June 17, 2025 at 12:00 pm

Those of us in philanthropy may not always agree, but we must defend each other's right to exist.

by [email protected] on June 17, 2025 at 12:00 pm

In a crisis, how can foundations justify perpetuity as a guiding star? Increasing payouts goes hand in hand with a trust-based philanthropy approach that prioritizes supporting our partners.

by [email protected] on June 17, 2025 at 12:00 pm

The sector's response to the sharp withdrawal of government funding and to threats against basic freedoms should start with the easy answers.

by [email protected] on June 17, 2025 at 12:00 pm

The relationship between impact and time varies issue by issue.