Thinking

We believe good philanthropy starts with good thinking.

Here’s a collection of our writing on the ideas, questions, and challenges shaping the field.

Jessica Robinson Love 12/9/25 Jessica Robinson Love 12/9/25

The Collaborative Effect: Grantee Perspectives on How Collaborative Funds Work Best

A report by ViaNova, Redstone Strategy, and Philanthropy Together provides practical, actionable guidance to strengthen collaborative approaches.

Nikki Zarkh 7/23/25 Nikki Zarkh 7/23/25

Building Organizational Resilience in Times of Uncertainty

In times of uncertainty, nonprofit organizations face enormous pressure, from tightening budgets to shifting political landscapes to evolving community needs.

Abby Degenhart 8/19/22 Abby Degenhart 8/19/22

Navigating Change: Recommendations for Responsibly Managing Programmatic Transitions

As philanthropies implement their strategies, engage in learning, and assess their impact over time, changes to who, what, and how they fund are inevitable, but how they manage those transitions can make or break the impact they have worked hard to build.