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 Recognized as a Top 10 Thought Leader

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Through a Glass a Little Less Darkly: 2015 Philanthropic Transparency Highlights

The Transparency Talk blog post “Through a Glass a Little Less Darkly: 2015 Philanthropic Transparency Highlights”, shines light on the top ten transparency moments, efforts, and exemplars from 2015. Fund for Shared Insight was singled out for its commissioned report on Foundation Openness, which highlighted the critical importance of organizational culture. “FSI is not just another industry group out to improve philanthropy; it is actually made up of philanthropy professionals now representing more than a dozen leading foundations, so the opportunity for peer learning, influence, and momentum building is high.”

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