Following a Dream to High-Impact Giving
The Guardians retained GMA to explore the ways in which philanthropy and larger government programs assist families, and map a path to high-impact giving. read more
News & Resources
Exercising Thoughtful Stewardship while Remaining Anonymous
Five directors of a family fund have differing appetites for visibility in their philanthropy, particularly for grants made within their respective geographically-dispersed communities. read more
Nonprofits Generating Revenue along with Social Impact
At upcoming NPO Conversation, GMA hosts Directors of nonprofit organizations with earned income from activity that is central to their social purpose. We would like to learn more about your work. read more
Nonprofit-Funder Relationships, Confident Grantmaking
Recently we witnessed a grant application from a small charter elementary school in an economically struggling port city spark a private foundation board’s enthusiasm in an unusual way. read more
Funder-nonprofit relations matter, but is anyone listening?
The fraught relations between funders and nonprofit organizations was a hot topic in philanthropy last year. The key may be to re-imagine how grantmaking processes are structured. read more
Community engagement sprouts fresh ideas and nonprofit leadership
Environmental organizations are in transition. The slow pace of progress, combined with political resistance, has forced advocates to rethink how they connect with new allies. read more
It’s Time to Review Your Foundation Bylaws
Bylaws are intended to exert a powerful influence on foundation board behavior. Prepare for reflection and renewal. read more
Grantmakers Re-group to Meet Shifting Public Policy
In response, many foundation leaders have tailored their strategies and tactics in continued pursuit of their missions. read more
Environmental Action: Fresh Ideas & New Voices
We are inviting environment-facing nonprofit organizations formed in the past decade to join us for lunch and informal conversation. As staff to funders and as humans, we have questions. read more
Census Equity Fund to Promote Accurate 2020 Count
Leaders of the Massachusetts Census Equity Fund 2020 unveiled their plans for a three-year project to promote an accurate count read more