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A Conversation about Consulting Nonprofit consulting, grants consulting, philanthropic advising, strategic consulting for nonprofits. Whatever it’s called it’s a growing part of the social sector
Open Door Philanthropy with Dr. Kim Tan Dr. Kim Tan is Chairman of SpringHill Management, a private fund management company specializing in biotech and social
Prepared for Evaluators, Authors & Partners | August 2026 This report analyzes patterns from Unfunded List’s Spring 2026 review round: 854 individual evaluator reviews across
Spring 2026 Debrief The 22nd round of proposal review at Unfunded List is complete! In this session, we will share our Spring 2026 Insights Report
Round 23 is officially open at Unfunded List, and we’re accepting proposals through September 20. Getting a round ready isn’t a small lift. Behind every
OPEN DOOR PHILANTHROPY WITH DIMPLE ABICHANDANI Author of “A New Era of Philanthropy” What can two of the architects of modern philanthropy teach us about
OPEN DOOR PHILANTHROPY WITH DIMPLE ABICHANDANI Author of “A New Era of Philanthropy” What can two of the architects of modern philanthropy teach us about
Open Door Philanthropy with Willam Villafranco Willam Villafranco’s Personal Background and Path to Wall Street Bill discussed his childhood, sports, and an early memory of
Season 7 of the Open Door Philanthropy Podcast launches with an in-depth conversation with Jud Fisher, President & CEO of Ball Brothers Foundation—one of Indiana’s