Fund for Shared Insight concluded in 2026 after 12 years.

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Are foundations using feedback loops? The Fund for Shared Insight has answers

This article, published by the Foundation Center’s Glasspockets initiative, highlights recent findings from the Fund for Shared Insight’s baseline evaluation that looked at the extent to which foundations are using beneficiary feedback to improve grant making. Key findings and implications are discussed, noting “it can be scary for foundations to adopt a culture of openness….but with FSI’s help, we’re excited to see a greater culture of willingness and courage develop around transparency and accountability.” (Download the full baseline evaluation report)

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