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Publications
"Beyond Dollars: Investing in BIG Change - How Washington Area Grantmakers Are Creating Lasting Impact" (.pdf)
- Washington grantmakers are embracing "Big Change," attacking problems at their core with a long-term vision.
- Area grantmakers can drive "Big Change" by capitalizing on timing and momentum; being a strong voice for change; leveraging resources; and building true partnerships.
- There's more "Big Change" philanthropy ahead, despite the recession. In fact, the recession has spurred grantmakers to take advantage of their assets beyond dollars.
- "Big Change" philanthropy gets results.
Survey: Grantmaking in 2009 & 2010 (.pdf)
- The recession has served as a crucible for many grantmakers, providing an impetus to reduce expenses, reevaluate priorities, and promote and engage in collaboration.
- A lower percentage of grantmakers reported a decrease in assets in 2009 (65%) than in 2008 (86%). Some saw a decline in 2009 as a result of increasing their payout rates.
- Grantmakers expect to give fewer grants in 2010 than in 2009.
- More respondents expect their grants budgets to decrease than increase in 2010. Nearly half expect a decline; roughly one in six expect a decline of 5% or less. Nearly one-third expect grants budgets to increase. Approximately one-quarter are not sure.