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A Looser Hold on Perpetuity

By Michelle Morales

In a crisis, how can foundations justify perpetuity as a guiding star? Increasing payouts goes hand in hand with a trust-based philanthropy approach that prioritizes supporting our partners.

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Philanthropy’s Response to the Radical New Reality

How will philanthropy respond to the US government’s sharp cuts to social spending and threats against civil society? This series, developed in partnership with the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, invites some of the sector’s foremost leaders and thinkers to share ideas and strategies for meeting the moment.