The Philanthropy Framework

Across the world, philanthropy is undergoing a transformation that offers both exciting opportunities and complex challenges. With so much in flux, emerging donors and established funders are seeking new models not only for funding strategies and impact measures, but also for organizational design and management systems that will serve them well into the 21st century. As philanthropies broaden their activities from grantmaking to impact investing, this guide by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors provides a framework around three core elements—the charter, the social compact, and the operating model—to help align their resources for maximum impact.