Fund for Shared Insight concluded in 2026 after 12 years.

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If you’re interested in funder listening practices that shift power to impacted communities, visit Listen to Community, an initiative co-launched by Shared Insight to continue that work.

Fund for Shared Insight co-chairs featured in Chronicle of Philanthropy Live Chat

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Seven foundations have joined together to create the Fund for Shared Insight, which will give one- to three-year grants to nonprofits working to collect feedback and be more effective.

Fund for Shared Insight co-chairs featured in Chronicle of Philanthropy Live Chat

Watch the recording of a live video discussion about collecting and acting on that feedback with the Fund for Shared Insight’s two co-chairs – Fay Twersky from the Hewlett Foundation and Hilary Pennington from the Ford Foundation – at the following links:

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