Foundations and Evaluation Contexts and Practices for Effective Philanthropy [Paperback]

Gathered together in this unique book on evaluation and effective foundation practice are the experienced-based perspectives and measured insights of both seasoned practitioners and key philanthropic thought leaders. Foundations and Evaluation is a substantial think piece for grantmakers of any size.
—Dorothy S. Ridings, president and CEO, Council on Foundations

Foundations and Evaluation explores the intersection between organizational effectiveness and evaluation and demonstrates the need for commitment to evaluation throughout the foundation. . . . A good read for both newcomers to evaluation and those with more experience, written by some of the most highly respected leaders in the field.
—Kathleen P. Enright, executive director, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations

Tables, Figures, and Exhibits xi

Foreword xiii
Richard T. Schlosberg III

Preface xvii

The Editors xxi

The Contributors xxiii

Introduction: Putting Evaluation to Work for Foundations xxxv
Jana Kay Slater, Norman A. Constantine, and Marc T. Braverman

PRESIDENTIAL PERSPECTIVES

Perspective by Hodding Carter III xlvii
President and CEO, The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation

Perspective by Michael M. Howe liii
President, The East Bay Community Foundation

Perspective by Risa Lavizzo-Mourey lvii
President and CEO, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

PART ONE: UNDERSTANDING FOUNDATIONS AS A CONTEXT FOR EVALUATION

1 Using Evaluation to Advance a Foundation’s Mission 3
Laura C. Leviton and Marian E. Bass&ll“)