Tag: community foundations
Building community philanthropy
March 24, 2010
Lisa Stifler is a Research Associate with the Community & Economic Development Program. Over the past decade or two, there has been increasing attention and interest in growing community wealth from within. Activities have focused on leadership development, entrepreneurship and growing business … Read more
Mission investing by community foundations
October 16, 2009
Tyler Mulligan is a School of Government faculty member. In the traditional model of philanthropic foundations, the principal (or endowment) is invested in a conservative investment portfolio to generate a predictable return. The returns on investment become the operating funds of the foundation, wi … Read more