Foundation Center
March 4, 2009
A new report from the Washington, D.C.-based National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy argues that foundations and other grantmaking institutions are not delivering as much social benefit as they could. To help foundations and others do more, NCRP has released a set of measurable guidelines that funders can use to maximize their contributions to society.
The report, Criteria for Philanthropy at Its Best: Benchmarks to Assess and Enhance Grantmaker Impact, focuses on values, effectiveness, ethics, and commitment, and includes benchmarks related to each criterion on hotly contested issues such as payout, general operating support, board composition, compensation, disclosure, mission investing, and support for underserved communities...
