The Future of Foundation Philanthropy – The Center for Effective Philanthropy

The Center for Effective Philanthropy  surveyed and interviewed foundation CEOs in an effort to understand what foundation leaders have to say about the changing landscape in which they work—and about […]

Going Beyond Giving – The Philanthropy Workshop

The Philanthropy Workshop, with funding from the Raikes Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, commissioned research to understand the experiences, practices, and behaviors of high and ultra-high net […]

2017 SVP Philanthropy Development Outcomes Report

SVPI’s biennial report that measures partner engagement and changes in the amount they give, how they give, and their community involvement.

SVP Portland’s Journey Toward a Community-Focused Goal

In October 2017, Social Venture Partners International and SVP Portland co-hosted a two-day “Learning Lab” event to examine how SVP Portland organized around a shared community goal, and to impart […]

Disparities in Multnomah County Kindergarten Readiness

A report that SVP Portland commissioned while establishing their community goal strategy. The report, researched and written by Portland State University researchers, documented disparities in kindergarten readiness and showed where […]

Elements of a Great Executive Director – Board Chair Relationship

At a March 2013 meeting of SVP board chairs and executive directors (EDs), there was consensus that the board chair/ED relationship is a proxy for health of the organization. To that […]

Grantmaking with a Racial Equity Lens

Developed by GrantCraft, in partnership with the Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity, this guide offers advice to grantmakers on promoting and deepening their commitment to racial equity, internally and through […]

Racial Equity Recommendations and Resources for Foundation Leaders

A list of recommendations for foundation leaders in supporting grantees working for racial justice. This document also contains additional resources and readings on each recommendation.