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Center for Effective Philanthropy

Cambridge, Massachusetts
  • Grants
    9
  • Total Awarded
    $855,000
  • Years
    2003 - 2022

Grants

2022 (3 years)
$150,000

The Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP), founded in 2001 and based in Cambridge, MA, is a nonprofit organization that develops data, tools, and services to help foundations and major donors measure and improve their performance. CEP conducts research on grantee satisfaction, prepares case studies on various approaches to grantmaking, publishes data about funders and grantees, develops software tools, and holds meetings and conferences devoted to assessment, evaluation, and philanthropic practice. This grant supports the general operations of CEP.

2020 (2 years)
$100,000

The Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) is a nonprofit organization that develops data, tools, and services to help foundations measure and improve their performance. Founded in 2000 and funded through a mix of earned revenue and foundation grants, CEP conducts research on grantee satisfaction, prepares case studies on various approaches to grantmaking, publishes data about funders and grantees, develops software tools, and holds meetings and conferences devoted to assessment, evaluation, and philanthropic practice. CEP's work is intended to result in a more efficient, accountable, and effective philanthropic sector. This grant provides CEP with flexible support for general operations.

2017 (3 years)
$150,000

The Center for Effective Philanthropy (the Center) is a non-profit organization that develops data, tools, and services to help foundations measure and improve their performance. Founded in 2000, and funded through a mix of earned revenue and foundation grants, the Center conducts research on grantee satisfaction, prepares case studies on various approaches to grantmaking, publishes data about funders and grantees, develops software tools, and holds meetings and conferences devoted to assessment, evaluation, and philanthropic practice. The Center’s work is intended to result in a more efficient, accountable, and effective philanthropic sector. To date, over 300 foundations have used the Center's assessments to gather honest feedback from their stakeholders in an effort to learn how to be more effective. This grant supports the Center's general operations.

2014 (3 years)
$90,000

The Center for Effective Philanthropy (the Center) is a non-profit organization that develops data, tools, and services to help foundations measure and improve their performance. The Center conducts research on grantee satisfaction, prepares case studies on strategic approaches to grantmaking, publishes data about funders and grantees, develops software tools, and holds meetings and conferences devoted to assessment and evaluation. The Center’s primary audience consists of approximately 950 foundations, each conducting at least $5 million in annual giving. Forthcoming research will focus on operational benchmarking of foundations, identifying the qualities of high performing program officers, responsibly exiting programs and areas of work, and program evaluation. The Center’s work is intended to result in a more efficient, accountable, and effective philanthropic sector.

2012 (3 years)
$90,000

The Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) is a non-profit organization that develops data, tools, and services to help foundations measure and improve their performance. CEP has developed a number of widely used assessment tools that give foundations comparative feedback from key groups, including grantees, declined applicants, staff, beneficiaries, and donors. More than 200 foundations, most among the largest in the United States, have used CEP’s assessment tools, and many have implemented significant changes on the basis of what they have learned.

2009 (3 years)
$75,000

To support research on the philanthropic sector (over three years).

2006 (3 years)
$100,000

In support of research activities and a 2007 conference in Chicago (over three years).

2004 (2 years)
$50,000

In support of research activities (over two years).

2003 (1 year)
$50,000

In support of general operations.