Before Sunset
Recommendations for Spending Down a Foundation and Extending Impact
Authors: Jessica Love, Mika Matsuno, Shayna Keller
Realizing the full promise of a successful spend down requires careful planning. This report synthesizes insights from current and former spend-down foundation leaders. Here, we share approaches to planning sunsets, partnering with grantees and peer donors, supporting staff members while maintaining internal capacity, and influencing the field.
