Many of today’s most interesting experiments focus on redefining the way that funders think about their giving and the relationships that they establish with recipients.
Traditional Approaches
For much of the twentieth century, donors and foundations of all sorts set priorities, reviewed proposals brought to them by prospective grantees, and, especially in the last third of the century, supported specific projects rather than nonprofit organizations themselves. Larger institutional grantmakers in particular have taken a hands-off approach to their grantees, careful to avoid appearing to interfere in or direct the work of nonprofits.
Alternatives
There are now a range of additional options for funders, including:
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