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What Are My Values and Beliefs?

Deciding what to accomplish with your philanthropy begins with identifying your passions, starting not with data but with your values and beliefs. Learn more

What is “Success” and How Can It Be Achieved?

Defining success requires translating your aspirations into the specific outcomes that you want to see in the world. Learn more

What am I Accountable For?

Identifying what you, personally, will do to attain success requires an honest assessment of the resources you are willing and able to contribute.
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What will it Take to Get the Job Done?

Defining your role will help you decide how to operate and understand how you can offer more than checks to your grantees. Learn more

How do I Work with Grantees?

When working with grantees, your success hinges on their success. Ensuring you are aligned to the same goals and building a strong relationship is critical. Learn more

Am I Getting Better?

Getting better over time allows you to deliver more results with the same or fewer resources. Learn more

Donor Decision Tool

Your Customized Guide to Researching a Nonprofit

What is the best way to research a nonprofit organization you’re considering funding? The Donor Decision Tool will answer that question by creating a tailored research plan for you based on your specific needs.

About Give Smart

Toward More Effective Philanthropy

Have you made the decision that you want to get real, lasting results from your philanthropy? The Give Smart initiative is intended for those who have done just that. We have found six simple questions to be extremely powerful in helping donors unlock their philanthropy’s potential.

Give Smart Blog

How Might Philanthropy Help Change Government-Funded Nonprofits’ Uncertain Funding Outlook?

Recent research from Bridgespan’s Daniel Stid and Vishal Shah paints a bleak picture for government-funded nonprofits. Given this challenging environment, what are some responses for philanthropy in helping government-funded nonprofits facing a funding cliff?

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