In an era of shrinking aid and shifting power, IDP Foundation has reimagined how philanthropy can drive sustainable impact. By deploying innovative financing tools—like program related investments, loan guarantees, and blended capital—the Foundation has supported thousands of low-fee private schools serving some of the poorest communities in Sub-Saharan Africa. This session explores how these catalytic approaches have extended the reach and accountability of philanthropic capital, strengthening existing systems rather than creating new ones.
Grantmaking Process
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In the quest to generate positive social change, family philanthropies face diverse and sometimes competing perspectives. They also must sort through an overwhelming amount of information to make good decisions—and often, that information is too general or limited to be useful. With this research report, clear and focused data goes a long way toward helping families make confident decisions for their family foundations and at each inflection point in their philanthropy.
Charitable Giving Guide
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Based on “The Stanford PACS Guide to Effective Philanthropy” and “The Philanthropy Toolkit: An Introduction to Giving Effectively,” this Charitable Giving Guide provides donors with a comprehensive resource to help maximize the impact of their philanthropic giving. By selecting one or more sections that align with your most immediate needs, you can tailor your experience by the topics that interest you.
Nonprofit Grantmakers Benchmarking Report
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Beset by economic uncertainty and increasing demand for funding, grantmakers and family foundations find themselves at a pivotal moment as they adapt to a changing environment. With this breakout report, grantmakers will learn how their peers are approaching the challenges ahead of them, including mitigating the effects of inflation, addressing the talent crunch, and investing in technology to increase their agility and flexibility to further help the needs of their grantees.