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A Perilous Moment in the ‘Long Arc’: Day Three at CEP2025Chloe Heskett Senior Writer, Editor & Content Strategist, CEP

Nov 5, 2025

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The third and final day of CEP2025 began with a concise but comprehensive history lesson: Kelly Lytle Hernández, Thomas E. Lifka endowed chair in history professor at UCLA presented a […] The post A Perilous Moment in the ‘Long Arc’: Day Three at CEP2025Chloe Heskett Senior Writer, Editor & Content Strategist, CEP appeared first on…

‘The Light Is Already On’: Day Two at CEP2025Chloe Heskett Senior Writer, Editor & Content Strategist, CEP

Nov 5, 2025

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As elections took place across the U.S., day two of CEP’s 2025 conference got underway and democracy in the U.S. — and around the world — was a key theme […] The post ‘The Light Is Already On’: Day Two at CEP2025Chloe Heskett Senior Writer, Editor & Content Strategist, CEP appeared first on The Center…

Grounded in Data: Day One of CEP2025Chloe Heskett Senior Writer, Editor & Content Strategist, CEP

Nov 3, 2025

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Philanthropy leaders from across the U.S. and around world gathered in downtown L.A. on Monday amid fanfare as the city celebrated back-to-back World Series wins for the Dodgers. The more […] The post Grounded in Data: Day One of CEP2025Chloe Heskett Senior Writer, Editor & Content Strategist, CEP appeared first on The Center for Effective…

Rebuild, Restore, Remain: Philanthropy’s Role in Ensuring Equitable Recovery after L.A.’s FiresJasmin Shupper Founder and CEO, Greenline Housing Foundation

Oct 31, 2025

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Natural disasters such as the devastating fires that ignited in the Los Angeles area on January 7, 2025 do not intend to discriminate on the basis of race or class. […] The post Rebuild, Restore, Remain: Philanthropy’s Role in Ensuring Equitable Recovery after L.A.’s FiresJasmin Shupper Founder and CEO, Greenline Housing Foundation appeared first on…

Building a Just AI Future: A Framework for Philanthropic LeadershipAllison Scott, Ph.D. CEO, Kapor Foundation

Oct 30, 2025

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Breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI) have demonstrated promise for addressing some of society’s most complex challenges, ranging from enabling early diagnosis and treatment of cancer and forecasting wildfire paths to […] The post Building a Just AI Future: A Framework for Philanthropic LeadershipAllison Scott, Ph.D. CEO, Kapor Foundation appeared first on The Center for Effective…

Building on the Bright Spots: Unlocking AI’s Potential in the Social SectorAdam Goldfarb Executive Director and Co-Founder, Opportunity AI

Oct 28, 2025

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The Center for Effective Philanthropy’s new report reveals both bright spots and a warning for philanthropy: while first movers in the social sector have begun funding and building powerful AI […] The post Building on the Bright Spots: Unlocking AI’s Potential in the Social SectorAdam Goldfarb Executive Director and Co-Founder, Opportunity AI appeared first on…

Multiyear, Flexible Funding and Knowledge Creation: Argidius’ Recipe for Supporting EntrepreneurshipNatalia Kiryttopoulou Lead for Global Assessment and Advisory Services

Oct 23, 2025

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“I think one of the most important things that philanthropy can do is be as anonymous and as shrinking-violet as possible, and just allow everybody else to take credit.” – […] The post Multiyear, Flexible Funding and Knowledge Creation: Argidius’ Recipe for Supporting EntrepreneurshipNatalia Kiryttopoulou Lead for Global Assessment and Advisory Services appeared first on…

Beyond Productivity-Focused AI: How Funders Can Move From Reactive to Strategic on AIAlbert Chen CEO, Anago

Oct 21, 2025

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Recently, I used AI to review a contract for a new client engagement. What started as a “quick” review turned into a 10-plus hour project. Instead of asking AI to […] The post Beyond Productivity-Focused AI: How Funders Can Move From Reactive to Strategic on AIAlbert Chen CEO, Anago appeared first on The Center for…

AI Deserves CEO-Level Attention, NowLowell Weiss President, Cascade Philanthropy Advisors, Inc.

Oct 16, 2025

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To accompany CEP’s new report on AI, Cascade Philanthropy Advisors President Lowell Weiss interviewed 15 leaders from foundations, nonprofits, and affinity groups. In the first post in this two-part series, […] The post AI Deserves CEO-Level Attention, NowLowell Weiss President, Cascade Philanthropy Advisors, Inc. appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy. Goto full post…

Why AI is a ‘Crucial Partner for Nonprofits’ and Other Insights from OpenAI’s Head of Global PolicyLowell Weiss President, Cascade Philanthropy Advisors, Inc.

Oct 14, 2025

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To accompany CEP’s new report on AI, Cascade Philanthropy Advisors President Lowell Weiss interviewed 15 leaders from foundations, nonprofits, and affinity groups. In this post, Weiss shares his conversation, edited […] The post Why AI is a ‘Crucial Partner for Nonprofits’ and Other Insights from OpenAI’s Head of Global PolicyLowell Weiss President, Cascade Philanthropy Advisors,…

Talk About Talking: Making a Grantee Convening CountGerson Galdamez, Ph.D. Program Officer, Archstone FoundationLaura Rath, Ph.D., M.S.G. Vice President of Programs, Archstone Foundation

Oct 9, 2025

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We are in a volatile, uncertain, and complex time. In philanthropy, our response is often to have a meeting about holding more meetings, at which we’ll discuss the next meetings […] The post Talk About Talking: Making a Grantee Convening CountGerson Galdamez, Ph.D. Program Officer, Archstone FoundationLaura Rath, Ph.D., M.S.G. Vice President of Programs, Archstone…

Why Funders Freeze on AI — and How to Break the ParalysisJared Chung Founder and Executive Director, CareerVillage.org

Oct 7, 2025

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Over the last few years, I’ve had hundreds of conversations with nonprofit leaders and funders about artificial intelligence. One theme keeps coming up: most funders don’t know how to evaluate […] The post Why Funders Freeze on AI — and How to Break the ParalysisJared Chung Founder and Executive Director, CareerVillage.org appeared first on The…

Safer Schools, Stronger Communities: Lessons for Funders from YouthTruth’s Anti-Bullying ReportJennifer de Forest Director of Research and Learning, YouthTruthCamilla Valerio Analyst, YouthTruth

Oct 2, 2025

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Schools are powerful “holding environments” where belonging, or the lack of it, shapes how we treat one another. For some, the bonds forged in school last a lifetime. For many […] The post Safer Schools, Stronger Communities: Lessons for Funders from YouthTruth’s Anti-Bullying ReportJennifer de Forest Director of Research and Learning, YouthTruthCamilla Valerio Analyst, YouthTruth…

AI With Purpose: As Funders and Nonprofits Adopt AI, What’s Missing?Seara Grundhoefer Analyst, Research

Sep 30, 2025

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“If equity is the goal, the nonprofit sector must be at the [AI] table from the start. Without us, equitable AI won’t happen. With us, it’s possible.” These are words […] The post AI With Purpose: As Funders and Nonprofits Adopt AI, What’s Missing?Seara Grundhoefer Analyst, Research appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.…

Learning From Partners: Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s Grantee-Focused Approach to Continuous ImprovementNatalia Kiryttopoulou Lead for Global Assessment and Advisory Services

Sep 25, 2025

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“We think through what we’re doing, but we also know that nothing is ever perfect. We’re not trying to create perfection. We’re just trying to improve all the time.” – […] The post Learning From Partners: Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s Grantee-Focused Approach to Continuous ImprovementNatalia Kiryttopoulou Lead for Global Assessment and Advisory Services appeared first on…

Preserving and Rebuilding Public Data Systems: A Framework for FundersKaruna Sridharan Chibber Evaluation and Learning Officer, Families and Communities, The David and Lucile Packard Foundation

Sep 23, 2025

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Every year, like many peers at other foundations, I partner with grantmaking teams to draft learning plans. We revisit assumptions, reflect on lessons, identify questions for the year ahead, and […] The post Preserving and Rebuilding Public Data Systems: A Framework for FundersKaruna Sridharan Chibber Evaluation and Learning Officer, Families and Communities, The David and…

Opening the Doors: How a Lean Foundation Modernized Processes and Created New Channels of Communication with GranteesEmily Radwin Manager, Assessment and Advisory Services, CEPNina Stack Executive Director, The Champlin Foundation

Sep 16, 2025

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The Champlin Foundation, a Rhode Island-based funder focused on capital investments, worked with the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) on its first Grantee Perception Report in 2019. After making a […] The post Opening the Doors: How a Lean Foundation Modernized Processes and Created New Channels of Communication with GranteesEmily Radwin Manager, Assessment and Advisory…

We Won’t Know Unless We Ask: In Conversation About Forthcoming CEP Research on the Current ContextElisha Smith-Arrillaga, Ph.D. Vice President, Research, CEPPhil Buchanan President, CEP

Sep 9, 2025

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This is the third in a series of occasional chats among some of CEP’s staff we’ll be posting on the blog, in which they discuss current challenges for philanthropy and […] The post We Won’t Know Unless We Ask: In Conversation About Forthcoming CEP Research on the Current ContextElisha Smith-Arrillaga, Ph.D. Vice President, Research, CEPPhil…

The Giving Done Right Podcast Returns for Season Five Grace Nicolette Vice President, Programming and External Relations, CEP

Sep 2, 2025

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Listen to the trailer here. I’m excited to announce that the Giving Done Right podcast is back for another season! This season arrives at a particularly crucial moment. As we […] The post The Giving Done Right Podcast Returns for Season Five Grace Nicolette Vice President, Programming and External Relations, CEP appeared first on The Center…

Lessons from Katrina: How Funders Can Help Communities Get “Climate Mobility” Right Taryn Higashi Executive Director, Unbound PhilanthropyDavid Lubell Senior Climate Mobility and Cities Fellow, ICLEI – USA.

Aug 26, 2025

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Twenty years ago, on August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans and the surrounding area. That disaster made the reality of climate change visible, and it revealed how disasters […] The post Lessons from Katrina: How Funders Can Help Communities Get “Climate Mobility” Right Taryn Higashi Executive Director, Unbound PhilanthropyDavid Lubell Senior Climate Mobility and…

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