Honest Feedback to Improve Philanthropy

Welcome to Philamplify – where expert assessments and community feedback meet to maximize the impact of grantmaker giving. Together we’re creating a comprehensive picture of philanthropic practices that work and areas where we can all improve.

Honest Feedback to Improve Philanthropy

Welcome to Philamplify – where expert assessments and community feedback meet to maximize the impact of grantmaker giving. Together we’re creating a comprehensive picture of philanthropic practices that work and areas where we can all improve.

“I am eager to see grantmakers, nonprofits and members of our communities come together to provide critical feedback that will make philanthropic resources more effective at solving the world’s toughest problems. ”-- Ruth Messinger, President, American Jewish World ServiceShare Your Stories

Latest Foundation Assessments

The California Endowment Assessment

The California Endowment is a national leader in bringing health equity to the Golden State. While the Endowment is already doing a lot of things right and it could have an even greater impact by bolstering California’s nonprofit advocacy infrastructure.

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Daniels Fund Assessment

The Daniels Fund is one of Colorado's most important grantmakers. In examining the foundation, we ask: Is donor intent compatible with strategic, social justice philanthropy? The issues are complex but the answer is yes.

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William Penn Foundation Assessment

While William Penn is highly lauded for its work on pre-K, the environment and the arts, it has encountered bumps in the road during changes in leadership and strategic direction.

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Woodruff Foundation Assessment

The Woodruff Foundation is doing even more than it appears at first glance to help marginalized communities. But it could achieve even greater impact by convening nonprofits to tackle pressing issues and bringing more diverse voices into its decision-making process.

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Lumina Foundation Assessment

Lumina has been successful in calling attention to the problem of low college attainment rates, especially for marginalized students. However, experts and community members share ideas on what Lumina can improve upon to achieve its ambitious goals.

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Lennie Clausen

11/6/14 at 4:16pm

RT @NCRP: Mutual Trust as a Basis for Philanthropic Excellence http://t.co/TnInU5OGum #Philamplify #philanthropy #nonprofits @npquarterly

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Caitlin Duffy

11/6/14 at 3:50pm

RT @NCRP: Mutual Trust as a Basis for Philanthropic Excellence http://t.co/TnInU5OGum #Philamplify #philanthropy #nonprofits @npquarterly

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PSGA

11/6/14 at 3:48pm

RT @NCRP: Mutual Trust as a Basis for Philanthropic Excellence http://t.co/TnInU5OGum #Philamplify #philanthropy #nonprofits @npquarterly

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Caitlin Duffy

11/6/14 at 3:37pm

How do nonprofits rate the effectiveness of their partnerships w/ fnds in #Philamplify feedback? @NCRP @npquarterly http://t.co/QbNzurnnTM

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Stanley N. Katz

10/21/14 at 5:45pm

Philamplify is an invaluable contribution to those of us who care deeply about the health of the field of philanthropy. Most of us recognize that the field has been slow
(reluctant) to engage in either self-criticism or in cross-institutional review. This is one reason why it is hard to define philanthropy as a “profession” – the core essence of professionalism is the establishment of field norms and the mechanisms for assessing compliance with those norms. Some of us have felt for years that philanthropy should attempt to professionalize itself, and Philamplify is one of the few serious attempts to identify neutral norms and to evaluate institutions objectively in accordance with them. The case studies you have published thus far strike me as well-researched, intelligently analyzed, and fair. I am all admiration for what NCRP is doing with this initiative, and I very much hope you will find the resources to carry it forward as an ongoing contribution to the progress of our field.
- Stan Katz, Director, Center for Arts and Cultural Policy Studies, Princeton University

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NCRP

8/19/14 at 11:19am

Thank you! We agree that effective communication is an important part of learning.

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Guest

8/14/14 at 12:54pm

More communication is always better for continued learning.

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GIFT conference

8/3/14 at 11:55am

Woodruff should have a listening session to hear from as many people as possible so that they can get a sense of who needs to comprise diverse voices in their decision making.

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National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP)

11/6/14 at 5:04pm

How do nonprofits rate and describe the effectiveness of foundation-nonprofit partnerships? Check out our latest article on Nonprofit Quarterly? #philanthropy #nonprofits #philamplify

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National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP)

11/5/14 at 4:30pm

Congrats to NCRP board member Pramila Jayapal who was elected to the #Washington state senate last night! #election2014

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National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP)

11/5/14 at 4:25pm

In late October, NCRP hosted a webinar titled “Freedom Funders Then and Now: What Lessons Foundations Can Learn from Philanthropy during the Civil Rights Era.” Check out the highlights of what was a rich discussion, full of inspiring anecdotes and words of wisdom from Dr. Colin Greer, president of New World Foundation; Gara LaMarche, president of Democracy Alliance; Judith Browne Dianis, co-director of Advancement Project (DC); and NCRP’s Jeannée Isler. #philanthropy #socialjustice #civilrights #FreedomFunders

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National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP)

11/4/14 at 2:51pm

Thanks to Judilee Reed, Program Director of the Thriving Cultures Program at Surdna Foundation, and Melanie Brown, Progam Officer at The Heinz Endowments for exploring with NCRP’s Aaron Dorfman how foundations can smash silos during the Grantmakers in the Arts Conference earlier this month.

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National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy

10/30/14 at 10:37am

Do you think greater staff and board diversity helps make foundations more effective and impactful? ...

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National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy

10/25/14 at 12:30pm

Thank you AIDS Foundation of Chicago for joining our ‪#‎PhilanthropysPromise‬ community! ‪#‎philanthropy‬...

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National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy

10/31/14 at 3:37pm

Do you think greater staff and board diversity helps make foundations more effective and impactful? ...

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National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy

11/5/14 at 2:49pm

Did you miss our #FreedomFunders webinar? No worries, here are highlights from the discussion with Judith...

How Philamplify Works

About Philamplify. Philamplify fosters an environment of transparency and honest feedback among foundations and nonprofits.

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The Latest News & Postings. Philamplify challenges philanthropic leaders to make unvarnished feedback an integral part of our culture, and sparks dialogue on how we can improve.

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Join the conversation. Philamplify provides everyone touched by philanthropy with an opportunity to share experiences and discuss what is needed from foundations to make real and lasting social change in our communities.

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