A Grantmaker’s Impact Assessment: Yes, and…
Our client had evidence that their grants had led to major policy changes and benefits for communities, but they wanted to know more - to learn and adjust. read more
Case Study
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
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
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
Field Scan: Dynamics of a Funding Ecosystem
By surveying its dynamic environment, the organization is able to consider its possible futures, including what to keep, what to change, and what new initiatives or collaborations would enhance its abiding mission. read more