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May 2010 
High Impact Philanthropy
Partnering with a community foundation to maximize impact

- Jennifer Christian Murtie, Director of Foundation Services
- Ruben Orduņa, VP, Business Development, The Boston Foundation

Much has been written in recent years about a trend in philanthropy to seek greater impact and more measurable results.  No one exemplifies this new approach to philanthropy better than a shared client of The Boston Foundation and Federal Street Advisors.  We invite you to learn how we have helped  them create an exciting new initiative that is helping the hard hit nation of Haiti deal with a devastating natural disaster... Click through to read Jennifer's and Ruben's full article.

Mission Related Investing: Aligning your investment portfolio with your philanthropy

-  Emily B. Bannister, Senior Research Analyst

Achieving outstanding investment returns at an acceptable level of risk is fortunately not incompatible with "mission-related investing" (MRI).  And including MRI in the investment portfolio can amplify a high impact philanthropy strategy.  Click through to read more.
Family Foundations: A new generation wants measurable results

- Randy Allison Hustvedt, JD; Principal & Director of Family Office Services

The question of impact is particularly important for family foundations, which often have more limited resources.  Learn how we helped one family address the question of whether their giving was really making a difference. Click through to read more.
As a donor, how can you impact positive social change?

How do you measure results - and your impact?

How can you align your investments with your values?
Change Philanthropy






Book Pick
Featured at the
Council of Foundations Annual Conference, we're pleased to recommend:
Change Philanthropy: Candid Stories of Foundations Maximizing Results through Social Justice,
by Alicia Epstein Korten.
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