Philanthropy

When It Came to Educational Opportunities in Prison, Doris Buffett Was Ahead of the Curve

Doris Buffett leaves a legacy that has touched thousands of incarcerated individuals all over the country.

August 19, 2020

Lessons Learned: What Makes Change Effective? Primarily, Trust

In the wake of COVID-19, the McNulty Foundation, in partnership with the Aspen Global Leadership Network, created the Global Response Fund to address the devastating impacts of the pandemic in the most vulnerable communities around the globe.

May 26, 2020

Helping Rural Students Head to College in Uncertain Times

In early March, a group of experts and practitioners came together to discuss the challenges rural students face in pursuing education beyond high school. We checked in to see how their students are coping, how their teams are reacting, and what the novel coronavirus could mean for rural education.

May 14, 2020
Student on laptop

Notes on Estate Planning for Artists Endowing a Private Foundation

This new publication highlights practical concerns about estate planning for artists endowing a private foundation. The aim is to help artists engage more effectively in the estate planning process and more successfully realize their cultural philanthropy and art stewardship goals.

January 16, 2020

What Do Foundations Know About Effective Philanthropy?

Most foundation CEOs know what is working, but don’t necessarily know what isn’t.

December 6, 2018

Philanthropy With Purpose at the 2018 McNulty Prize Announcement

The McNulty Prize awards individuals who have effectively leveraged their expertise to create meaningful change across the world.

July 27, 2018

Study Report Update 2018

This pending publication, scheduled for release in fall 2018, will be the five-year interval update of AEFI’s flagship research endeavor, the National Study of Artist-Endowed Foundations, following on Study Report Update 2013.

June 12, 2018

A Guide for Artists and Their Lifetime Foundations

A Guide for Artists and Their Lifetime Foundations: The Dos and Don’ts is an information resource for artists considering establishing a private foundation during their lifetime.

June 6, 2018