Strengthening Philanthropy

Private foundations. Community Foundations. Family Foundations. Corporate Giving Programs. From the grantee's perspective, these groups are synonymous. But for those working in the philanthropic sector, each of these organizations has its own distinct identity.

Over the past decade, the number of grantmaking foundations has doubled, from approximately 32,400 in 1990 to nearly 65,000 in 2002. Collectively, giving by the nation's private, corporate and community foundations approached $30 billion last year - a number that is expected to continue to rise.

As the philanthropic sector grows (over 3,000 new grantmaking foundations were established last year alone), so do the calls for stronger governance, more effective management, and increased accountability and transparency.

CHP&M brings 20 years of experience in working with grantmaking foundations and the associations, affinity groups, and philanthropic infrastructure groups that support them. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities philanthropic organizations face - and the significant stewardship and community leadership roles they play.

From developing your mission and grantmaking priorities to assessing your foundation's board or CEO, CHP&M can help your organization build the organizational and governance systems needed to be more strategic and effective in your philanthropic efforts.

Take a look at some of the philanthropic organizations we have worked with or get additional information on CHP&M's work with family foundations.