Power Sharing for Systems Change
The Sauer Family Foundation invests in strengthening the well-being of children so they thrive in their families and communities in Minnesota. After the events at George Floyd Square unfolded not far from our office and home, we decided there was no better time to bring a larger influx of our resources to bear for children…
Using Multiyear Funding to Supercharge Your Grantmaking
Multiyear funding—support that funders commit up-front for multiple years—is a key to strengthening nonprofit effectiveness, capacity, and impact. These grants guarantee income streams, lessening the time grantees need to fundraise so they can better carry out their missions. In a tough economy, when many foundations are cutting grant budgets and reducing their number of grantees,…
Taking a Look at the Business Cycle
What Is a Business Cycle? A business cycle is a type of economic activity that occurs when the country’s long-term growth rate changes. It explains the contraction and expansion of economic activity that the economy experiences over time. A business cycle can be completed when the economy experiences a single boom and then a single…
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