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Learn and Let Learn

This 2012 publication by  Grantmakers for Effective Organizations features the Council of Michigan Foundations’ Peer Action Learning Network (PALN) as one of six in-depth case studies on learning communities. The PALN was formed to strengthen participant organizations’ capacity in diverse and inclusive leadership, management, and grantmaking. This report explores how learning communities can be powerful […]


Emerging Opportunities: Giving and Participation by Silicon Valley Asian American Communities

This 2012 report by Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy provides new insights on the motivation and inspiration that drives giving and civic participation among Silicon Valley Asian Americans.  


The 2011 Study of High Net Worth Women’s Philanthropy and the Impact of Women’s Giving Networks

This 2011 study by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University is the latest in a series of industry leading reports that began in 2006. This study focuses on the motivations and behaviors of high net worth women and increases the understanding of the influence of women’s philanthropic networks in creating informed and engaged donors […]


Giving to Indian Country: Trends in Northwest Giving

This 2010 report by Philanthropy Northwest shows there was slight increase in organized giving to Indian Country despite the downturn in the economy and the significant decline overall in giving in the Northwest.  


Working Towards Diversity IV

This 2011 research study from the Minnesota Council on Foundations presents data that portrays a comprehensive picture of demographics, policies and practices on diversity and inclusion of Minnesota grantmakers. This project updates past work on this topic, while also placing Minnesota  within the context of recent research on diversity in philanthropy conducted in other states […]