Is it Time for Foundations to Do More Mission Investing? Most Program Staff Think So

Is it Time for Foundations to Do More Mission Investing? Most Program Staff Think So

Mission-related investing is one way foundations can put more of their vast assets to work on societal problems. Our recent survey found that while many institutions resist the idea, most program staff are all for it.

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Program Staff Support Participatory Practices, but Foundations Still Only Go So Far

Program Staff Support Participatory Practices, but Foundations Still Only Go So Far

Participants in IP’s survey of program staff are supportive of participatory practices like soliciting input from end beneficiaries. Their foundations and leadership, however, still seem to be resistant to certain approaches.

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Staff Say Foundations Are Taking Action on Race, But Question Leadership's Commitment

Staff Say Foundations Are Taking Action on Race, But Question Leadership's Commitment

As part of a series based on a recent Inside Philanthropy survey, program staff answer questions about their foundations’ commitments to racial equity. While they report progress, many say CEOs and boards are less committed to the issue.

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In Turbulent Times, Here's How Foundation Program Staff See Key Issues in Philanthropy

In Turbulent Times, Here's How Foundation Program Staff See Key Issues in Philanthropy

Even before the pandemic and racial justice protests, foundations were grappling with challenges to how they operate. Inside Philanthropy recently conducted a survey to better understand how program staff think about their work.

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