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Digging Deeper in Times of Crisis
Forum President & CEO David Biemesderfer highlights the importance of funders to dig deeper to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and the work that nonprofits, foundations and philanthropy-serving organizations have already taken in response to the crisis.
Early Learnings on Building Foundation Openness
Family Foundation Webinar Series | Determining Donor Intent When the Donor is No Longer Engaged
KEY 2020 Census Milestones: Preparing to Invest in a Fair and Accurate Count
Top Ten Philanthropy Resources: May Part 1
Does Philanthropy’s Awareness Gap Still Exist?
Top 10 Hot Topics for RA Staff 2014
Trends
The face of philanthropy is rapidly changing. Established foundations play a visible and powerful role in charitable giving, yet the vast majority of philanthropy, about 80%, still comes from individuals.
An Event or an Era: Resources for Social Sector Decision-Making in the Context of COVID-19.
The COVID-19 crisis has created a moment of hyper-uncertainty for social sector organizations. No one knows how the future will unfold, but the tools of scenario planning can help social sector leaders better prepare their organizations for the different, possible futures that may unfold.
Perpetuity or Limited Lifespan: How Do Family Foundations Decide?
This study of family foundations in 2008 summarizes key findings regarding how many active family foundations are planning to spend down or exist in perpetuity (or have not yet made a decision), and examines their motivations and decision-making.
Public Policy Update, Special Edition: The ACE Act
Public Policy Update: May 28, 2021
Join the Forum Network
The Forum is pleased to invite national and regional philanthropy-serving organizations (PSOs) who work work to advance, inform and support philanthropy to become members of our network.
Disaster Recovery Plans for Foundations
Philanthropy + Policy Update: September 29, 2023
Philanthropy + Policy Update: July 31, 2023
The Philanthropy + Policy Update by United Philanthropy Forum provides updates, analysis, and breaking news about public policy issues impacting the philanthropic sector and the communities we serve.This issue is for July 31, 2023.
Public Policy Update: May 22, 2020
Public Policy Update: May 6, 2020
Forum Public Policy Update is a regular update for United Philanthropy Forum members covering public policy issues impacting the philanthropic sector.