Understanding Nonprofit Challenges
Discover how funders can help nonprofits navigate their toughest hurdles.
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Discover how funders can help nonprofits navigate their toughest hurdles.
Private foundations face unique challenges in meeting the 5% annual payout requirement while navigating record-high investment returns and inflation. This session will share innovative approaches to effectively utilize excess funds without compromising long-term goals. Discover practical solutions to optimize charitable spending, enhance impact, and ensure compliance. Join us to explore creative ways to embrace abundance and make informed decisions for your foundation’s mission.
At a time when Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are being vilified on the national stage philanthropy professionals must band together to correct the narrative and protect this impactful tool. The DAF Research Collaborative (DAFRC) conducts empirical research that enhances the public understanding of these funds. This year, DAFRC released the most extensive independent study on DAFs to date—the National Study on Donor Advised Funds.
Discover how to implement trust-based philanthropy practices in your grantmaking efforts. Our panel of peers from Indiana, along with moderator Phil Li (back by popular demand!), will share real-life examples and lessons learned. We’ll explore concrete strategies that foster equity, streamline processes, and promote open, impactful relationships between funders and grantees. From multi-year, unrestricted funding to transparent communication and beyond, discover practical ways to shift from traditional grantmaking to a more trust-based approach.
How can philanthropy support local journalism and why is this support so critical?
How can foundations leaverage the connection between economic and community development?
In between talking with exhibitors at the Idea Exchange, make time for one or more Quick Hits. These 45-minute sessions cover a variety of funding areas: arts & culture, early childhood education, environment, equity & inclusion, grantee perspective, housing, public health, and workforce.