Stanford Social Innovation Review: How should foundations balance perpetuity with immediate challenges? Michelle Morales of @woodsfund.org shares how her organization has increased payout from 6% to 7% to 8% and now to 14% in 2025

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Stanford Social Innovation Review ssir.org · Jun 17, 2025
How should philanthropy respond to the radical disruptions of government funding cuts and attacks on civil society? A new SSIR in-depth series published today features eight of the sector's most thoughtful leaders, starting with @macfound.org president @palfrey.org THREAD👇
Philanthropy Must Accelerate Spending and Broaden Collaboration (SSIR)

The sector's response to the sharp withdrawal of government funding and to threats against basic freedoms should start with the easy answers.

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How should foundations balance perpetuity with immediate challenges? Michelle Morales of @woodsfund.org shares how her organization has increased payout from 6% to 7% to 8% and now to 14% in 2025
A Looser Hold on Perpetuity (SSIR)

In a crisis, how can foundations justify perpetuity as a guiding star? Increasing payouts goes hand in hand with a trust-based philanthropy approach that prioritizes supporting our partners.

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