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Operating Archetypes: Philanthropy's New Tool for Strategic Clarity

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Publication date: 
April 2022
A new analytical framework designed to support more thoughtful and effective philanthropy by helping funders better understand and articulate their distinct position in the philanthropy ecosystem. The eight distinct operating archetypes distilled by RPA include: Talent Agency, Think Tank, Campaign Manager, Field Builder, Venture Catalyst, Designer, Underwriter and Sower. Each is defined by several core attributes that range from the philanthropy’s value proposition to its skills to its advancing equity, relationships, and more.
Resource type: 
Report
Audience: 
Board/Trustees
Consultants/Advisors
Funders
Topic(s): 
Governance
Strategic Planning
Knowledgebase

2018 Columbus Survey

Publication date: 
August 2019
Based on a survey of more than 250 community foundations that collectively hold more than 90 percent of the field's assets, the 2018 Columbus Survey report found that total community foundation assets increased 0.12 percent on a year-over-year basis, to $86.8 billion.
Resource type: 
Report
Audience: 
Community Foundation
Funders
Topic(s): 
Facts, Figures, Trends
Knowledgebase

Cybersecurity Essentials for Philanthropy

Publication date: 
August 2019
Technology Affinity Group has released two new resources as a part of its Cybersecurity Essentials for Philanthropy series. These publications offer best practices and suggestions based on the collective on-the-ground knowledge and experience of philanthropic organizations across North America.
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