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A Research Synthesis on Aspects of Foundations and Philanthropy
Philanthropy’s substantial research muscle has largely been focused inward, according to this report by PAI and Edge Research’s Lisa Dropkin and Colleen McCulloch-Learch. Research addresses internal...
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Making American Foundations Relevant
The work and impact of foundations is not registering with critical audiences, according to philanthropy leaders and sector observers interviewed for this report by PAI and Edge Research’s Lisa...
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Philanthropy in the News
A large disconnect exists between how foundations want to be perceived and how they are portrayed in the media, according to this report by PAI and University of Minnesota professor David Fan. Over the...
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Five Questions About Demonstrating Impact
Subhead: > Leader Commentary Foundations must do a better job of demonstrating the impact of their work, according to a dozen philanthropy leaders. In this PAI Digest, leaders weigh in on how...
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Philanthropy’s Awareness Deficit
Subhead: > Survey Results Fewer than half of engaged Americans can identify a foundation. They struggle even more to identify examples of foundations’ impact on their community or issues they care...
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High Expectations, High Opportunity
Subhead: > Survey Results Engaged Americans expect a lot of foundations even if they know little, according to recent waves of a survey by Harris Interactive. In a time of crisis, these citizens,...
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Moving Beyond the Money: Case Study One
Subhead: > Solutions Read this case study of an NPR Morning Edition piece that captured the risk-taking role of a foundation. It is the first in a series by Theodora Lurie, former journalist and...
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Not Exactly Retiring in Florida
Subhead: > Solutions Read this story of a statewide summit used to accelerate the conversation between philanthropy and state government leaders.Resource (PDF): Not Exactly Retiring in...
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Put Your Mouth Where Your Money Is
Subhead: > Solutions How can foundations start talking today about the value they bring to society—a value that describes more than just the money they grant? Rich Neimand and Dave Clayton of...
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Moving Beyond the Money: Case Study Two
Subhead: > Solutions Read this case study of how one foundation engaged the editorial writers of its state’s leading newspaper to promote informed coverage of philanthropy. It’s the second in a...
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