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The Trustee Handbook: Essentials for Effective Foundation Board Members
Why We Accept Proposals Written for Other Funders
How to Avoid Self-Dealing
Exponent Philanthropy programs are designed specifically for funders with few or no staff, and are led by skilled facilitators who understand your unique style of philanthropy.
View Our ProgramsNext Gen Fellows Program
The Next Gen Fellows Program is a 6-month training fellowship for dynamic leaders roughly 18–35 years old who are involved in all types of foundations... Learn More
Peer Circle: Disability Funders
Our Disability Funders Peer Circle had its inaugural meeting in February, and we plan to meet quarterly via web conference. Our next meeting is scheduled... Learn More
Foundant & Exponent Philanthropy Field Trip
Join Foundant and Exponent Philanthropy Field Trip to Minnetonka for an opportunity to get to know Foundant and their clients and learn from Exponent Philanthropy! Foundant... Learn More
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