Management and Governance Tools

for Grantmakers

The following tools are provided to promote grantmaker ethical behavior and accountability in management and governance.  For additional information and resources, visit the Grantmakers Forum Public Policy and Advancing Philanthropy pages.

Benchmarking and Reporting Foundation Administrative Expenses

Creating a Successful Long-Term Investment Program

Conflicts of Interest at Foundations: Avoiding the Bad and Managing the Good

Donor Intent: Preserving the Mission of Charitable Foundations

Self-Assessment Tools for Private Foundations

Self-Assessment Resource Directory

Self-Dealing: A Concise Guide for Foundation

Board and Staff

Using Your 990-PF to Communicate Effectively

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National Philanthropy  Day In November - Local Event Listings

National Philanthropic Alliance Announcement

Webinars for Grantmakers   Register now

Philanthropy in Challenging Times      December 4, 2008 Register now.

Regional Events and education of interest to funders