Tag: CEP Author
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New Data Reveals a Sector in Crisis, But Steadfastly Mission-FocusedEllie Buteau, Ph.D. Director of Research Projects and Special Advisor on Research Methodology and Analysis, CEPSeara Grundhoefer Analyst, Research
The importance of nonprofits’ work in the United States cannot be understated. In the words of one nonprofit leader CEP interviewed in the fall of last year: “Nonprofits are the […] The post New Data Reveals a Sector in Crisis, But Steadfastly Mission-FocusedEllie Buteau, Ph.D. Director of Research Projects and Special Advisor on Research Methodology…
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Listening (and Learning) Closely: Our Favorite Grantee Quotes of 2025Nina Groleger Senior Analyst, Assessment and Advisory Services, CEP
You’ve heard from some of my colleagues these last weeks with insights — directly from the mouths of donors and foundation staff — that we hoped would inspire reflection (and […] The post Listening (and Learning) Closely: Our Favorite Grantee Quotes of 2025Nina Groleger Senior Analyst, Assessment and Advisory Services, CEP appeared first on The…
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Neutrality is Not Viable: Leaders Across Sectors Must Speak Out in Defense of Basic Rights Phil Buchanan President, CEP
The actions of federal agents in Minneapolis, and the federal government’s blatant lies about what occurred, have taken the crisis facing our country to another level. It doesn’t matter your […] The post Neutrality is Not Viable: Leaders Across Sectors Must Speak Out in Defense of Basic Rights Phil Buchanan President, CEP appeared first on The…
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Using Staff Feedback to Guide Your 2026 AgendaJoseph Lee Senior Manager, Assessment and Advisory Services
At least according to some sources, the statue of limitations has ended on wishing each other a Happy New Year. But, if you’re anything like me, the entire month of […] The post Using Staff Feedback to Guide Your 2026 AgendaJoseph Lee Senior Manager, Assessment and Advisory Services appeared first on The Center for Effective…
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The Gift of Donor Feedback: Insights for the Giving Season and BeyondKara Doyle Senior Analyst, Assessment and Advisory Services
The winter holiday season is in full swing, and, at least for many of us, that means it is a time of giving. For many donors who give to […] The post The Gift of Donor Feedback: Insights for the Giving Season and BeyondKara Doyle Senior Analyst, Assessment and Advisory Services appeared first on…
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Editor’s Picks: A Month-by-Month Review of 2025Chloe Heskett Senior Writer, Editor & Content Strategist, CEP
Few will doubt that 2025 has earned a notable place in the history books of the future. There are far too many moments of significance to attempt to summarize here […] The post Editor’s Picks: A Month-by-Month Review of 2025Chloe Heskett Senior Writer, Editor & Content Strategist, CEP appeared first on The Center for Effective…
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Then and Now: A Look Back on 10 Years of Grantee and Foundation Staff PerceptionsAlice Mei Senior Manager, Assessment and Advisory Services, CEP
This year, my attention has been constantly pulled in two directions at once: toward the immediate pressure that nonprofits are facing and toward the broad, sweeping shifts shaping the future […] The post Then and Now: A Look Back on 10 Years of Grantee and Foundation Staff PerceptionsAlice Mei Senior Manager, Assessment and Advisory Services,…
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The Gift That Keeps on Giving: Wallis Annenberg’s Blueprint for Legacy PlanningAradhna Malhotra Oliphant Chief Operations and Strategy Officer, Wallis Annenberg Legacy Foundation
Wallis Annenberg was passionate about creating spaces, opportunities, and access where people could connect, learn, and thrive. From community institutions to bold new ventures, she believed philanthropy should enrich lives, […] The post The Gift That Keeps on Giving: Wallis Annenberg’s Blueprint for Legacy PlanningAradhna Malhotra Oliphant Chief Operations and Strategy Officer, Wallis Annenberg Legacy…
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A Message for Philanthropy in the 2025 Giving SeasonPhil Buchanan President, CEP
This is an edited version of comments Phil Buchanan made to the Maryland Philanthropy Network on September 17, 2025. These comments draw on some previously published material, including Phil’s blog […] The post A Message for Philanthropy in the 2025 Giving SeasonPhil Buchanan President, CEP appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy. Goto full…
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Building Understanding Through Co-Creation: Novo Nordisk Haemophilia Foundation’s High-Touch Grantmaking ApproachNatalia Kiryttopoulou Lead for Global Assessment and Advisory Services
“Listen and be out there in the in the field, whatever your field is.” -Denise Brændgård, General Manager, Novo Nordisk Haemophilia Foundation This post is the last of a three-part […] The post Building Understanding Through Co-Creation: Novo Nordisk Haemophilia Foundation’s High-Touch Grantmaking ApproachNatalia Kiryttopoulou Lead for Global Assessment and Advisory Services appeared first on…
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Reimagining Reporting, Part 2: Sharing the VisionAlice Mei Manager, Assessment and Advisory Services, CEP
In a previous post, we shared what we’re learning about how funders are reimagining the reporting process, from the motivations shaping current practices to the growing adoption of alternative reporting. […] The post Reimagining Reporting, Part 2: Sharing the VisionAlice Mei Manager, Assessment and Advisory Services, CEP appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.…
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Reimagining Reporting, Part 1: Insights From the FieldAlice Mei Manager, Assessment and Advisory Services, CEPNina Groleger Senior Analyst, Assessment and Advisory Services, CEP
In philanthropic relationships, we talk a lot about power dynamics, and there’s perhaps no moment where that becomes more visible than during the reporting process. Traditionally, grantees are required to […] The post Reimagining Reporting, Part 1: Insights From the FieldAlice Mei Manager, Assessment and Advisory Services, CEPNina Groleger Senior Analyst, Assessment and Advisory Services,…
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Multiyear, Flexible Funding and Knowledge Creation: Argidius’ Recipe for Supporting EntrepreneurshipNatalia Kiryttopoulou Lead for Global Assessment and Advisory Services
“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…
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Safer Schools, Stronger Communities: Lessons for Funders from YouthTruth’s Anti-Bullying ReportJennifer de Forest Director of Research and Learning, YouthTruthCamilla Valerio Analyst, YouthTruth
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…
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AI With Purpose: As Funders and Nonprofits Adopt AI, What’s Missing?Seara Grundhoefer Analyst, Research
“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.…
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Learning From Partners: Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s Grantee-Focused Approach to Continuous ImprovementNatalia Kiryttopoulou Lead for Global Assessment and Advisory Services
“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…
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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
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…
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The Giving Done Right Podcast Returns for Season Five Grace Nicolette Vice President, Programming and External Relations, CEP
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…
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Getting Proximate: Effecting Change by Centering Community Voice
Earlier this year, the Aspen Forum for Community Solutions team held its annual retreat in Montgomery, Alabama, visiting the Equal Justice Initiative’s Legacy Sites. As part of this transformative experience, […] The post Getting Proximate: Effecting Change by Centering Community Voice appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy. Goto full post >>
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Beyond Good Intentions: What New CEP Research Reveals About the Importance of Listening for Foundations and Nonprofits
Nonprofits across the country are struggling with the intense pressures facing them, both internal and external, as revealed in CEP’s 2025 State of Nonprofits report, released just over a month […] The post Beyond Good Intentions: What New CEP Research Reveals About the Importance of Listening for Foundations and Nonprofits appeared first on The Center…