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Building Bridges: The Power of Social Capital in Grantmaking
One powerful way to regain focus in uncertain times is to support those doing work you know is important and relevant. To riff on Mr. Rogers’ famous advice: Don’t just look for the helpers; look for the helpers and help them. As funders, we support organizations advancing change and addressing urgent needs. One of the... Read More
The Gender Pay Gap Is Getting Worse, Not Better
A Wake-Up Call for the Sector Exponent Philanthropy’s 2025 Foundation Operations and Management Report (FOMR) sheds a critical light on ongoing and troubling pay disparities in the philanthropic sector. Women in leadership roles, such as CEOs, earn 27% less than their male counterparts. What?! How?! In a field where many of us are committed to... Read More
Tariffs and Market Volatility: What Foundations Need to Know
Want more insights? Join author Peter J. Klein on April 29, 2025, from 2:00–3:00 pm ET for the webinar: “Tariffs? The Markets Are in Flux. What Now?” Register here. In today’s unpredictable market and economic environment, foundations face distinctive challenges in advancing their missions amid ongoing market volatility. How can they better understand this uncertainty—especially... Read More
How Philanthropy Can Help—or Hurt—Right Now
We’re in a pivotal moment for civil society. Nonprofits are on the front lines of supporting communities across the United States—and philanthropy is a critical partner. As a mission-driven consulting firm working with both nonprofits and funders nationwide, we’re uniquely positioned to hear what’s working—and what’s not. What we’re hearing strongly echoes the principles of... Read More
A Tariff and Market Analysis Update – 4/4/2025
Note: Glenmede’s research and strategy teams are working continuously to review new data and market events. We welcome conversations with Glenmede if you have questions about the impacts for your foundation. President Trump’s tariff announcements on April 2 were broader than expected and have led to a negative global equity market reaction. Economic implications... Read More
Family Foundation Trends from the 2025 Operations and Management Report
Family foundations are a cornerstone of philanthropy, channeling generational wealth into impactful grantmaking and community initiatives. These foundations are often guided by the values, traditions, and priorities of a donor family, resulting in distinct governance structures, staffing patterns, and grantmaking approaches. Whether entirely family-run or including nonfamily board members, family foundations play a vital role... Read More