The Foundation Center of today is preparing for the knowledge-driven philanthropy of tomorrow, and in the world of today knowledge starts with data.
With huge volumes of historical data on U.S. philanthropy; growing data and relationships involving foundations around the world; rich content in terms of foundation and nonprofit research; a research institute of its own; increasing multimedia content; and significant mapping and data visualization capabilities, the Foundation Center is poised to help shape the field once again. We are committed to providing nonprofits, donors, advisors, social investors, and others with the kinds of data-driven tools, research, and analysis that will help them maximize the allocation of their resources—whether it be in their own community or around the world—on the issues they care about the most.
Shaping involves trying to see today what will drive the practice of philanthropy tomorrow, as new generations come into the field: not an easy task, but one for which the Foundation Center has considerable core capabilities in an era where data, information, and knowledge are at the forefront.
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