Philanthropic Resources
As an entity that serves and expands the philanthropic sector on the island of Puerto Rico, we consolidate resources that support our membership and philanthropic entities to use their resources effectively and adopt practices that strengthen equity in Puerto Rico.
The following are some of the resources we find valuable:
Effective Support Fiscal Sponsorships
Learn how to integrate effective and equitable practices to support fiscally sponsored grantees. Fiscal sponsorships open up opportunities for more diverse grantmaking. Here you will find guidelines about supporting a fiscally sponsored grantee. This toolkit will help you improve your grantmaking efforts and make them more equitable.
11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2024
A tool to helping individuals and organizations understand, strengthen, and advance philanthropy, resulting in a smart, adaptive sector that helps create strong, inclusive communities.
Advocacy Field Guide for Lean Funders
Some of the most effective foundations engaged in policy and advocacy in the United States are small, place-based foundations. By focusing deeply, developing insight into their issue, leveraging reputation and relationships, and working with persistence, these funders are achieving extraordinary impact and a high return on their investment.
The Future of Philanthropy Is Trust-Based
The trust-based philanthropy movement has grown in rapid time, but there are still basic misunderstandings about this approach and its bold vision for a more just and democratic society. This supplement illustrates what a trust-based approach really means, why it is essential to effective philanthropy, and what will be possible if more funders embrace it. Sponsored by the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project
Event Recap: Rural Impact Investing - Part 1
The Who, What, How and Why Foundations are Advancing Rural Justice with Impact Investing
Event Recap: Rural Impact Investing - Part 2
Centering Accountability: Applying Community-centered and Participatory Practices in Rural Impact Investing
Funder Listening Action Menu
See what funders around the country are doing to listen well in order to shift and share power with the people and communities at the heart of their work. Dozens of real-life examples highlight practices and policies that value lived expertise, improve grantmaking, and advance equity. Get inspired by this collection of insights and ideas to spark the changes you want to see.
Participatory Philanthropy Toolkit Overview
When high-quality listening opens up opportunities for more participatory practices, you can be ready. Find here discussion guides about launching a participatory grantmaking process, concrete tools to help you design and implement your grantmaking program, and reflections on how power shifts can happen in your philanthropy and more broadly.
Funder Collaborative Toolkit
Specially designed for funders working collaboratively with other donors, this toolkit will help you advance listening, inclusivity, and equity. Worksheets walk you through identifying groups that are underrepresented in your collaborative’s decision making and help you create a plan to start making change.
Catalytic Leadership Academy
On-Ramp to Catalytic Philanthropy, provides training, community, and support to venture out into your community, listen deeply, and nurture relationships. This program will build your confidence and openness to pursuing new pathways in your philanthropy. It is designed to be a meaningful, transformative experience – one that could significantly shift your view of your role and work.
A Guide for Philanthropy on Partnership to Equitable Shape Public Funding
The CMF Statewide Equity Fund (SEF) was established as a tool for Michigan foundations to pool resources to practice cutting-edge, equity-centered philanthropy. The support and leadership of CMF members helped our community of philanthropy explore ways to equitably shape federal and state investments in communities.
Responsible AI Adoption in Philanthropy
As society grapples with the increasing prevalence of AI tools, the “Responsible AI Adoption in Philanthropy” guide provides pragmatic guidance and a holistic evaluation framework for grantmakers to adopt AI in alignment with their core values. The framework emphasizes the responsibility of philanthropic organizations to ensure that the usage of AI enables human flourishing, minimizes risk, and maximizes benefit.
