Ellie Buteau

Nonprofit leaders and staffs are exhausted from two years of continuing crises. Philanthropies need to respond by doubling down on the more equitable and less burdensome grant-making practices put in place early in the pandemic.

Grant makers must avoid relying on anecdotes and fad-following management experts, and instead seek out rigorous research if they hope to grow more effective, say two scholars.

In a time of significantly reduced endowment values, foundations must look carefully at whether they are spending money in a way that accomplishes their goals. They might start with a review of their attempts to provide charities with advice on strategic planning, budgeting help, and other forms of…