Principles for Grantmakers & Practice Options for Philanthropic Organizations

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Foreword

• Letter from Chairs, Public Trust Task Force
• Philanthropy & Public Trust Initiative

Principles for Grantmakers

Practice Options for Philanthropic Organizations

• How to Use the Practice Options
• Governance
• Accountability and Communications
• Program — Grantmaking, Public Policy Engagement and Other Programs
• Finance and Administration
• Human Resources
• Fund Development (and Other Issues Unique to Community and Public Foundations)

Accountability Self-Assessment Tool for Private Foundations

Diversity Practices in Philanthropic Organizations

Related Resources

• What Every Grantmaker Should Know & Frequently Asked Legal Questions
• Accountability Resource List

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