Values-Aligned Philanthropy: Balancing Purpose, Responsibility, and Risk in Corporate Grantmaking

Values-Aligned Philanthropy: Balancing Purpose, Responsibility, and Risk in Corporate Grantmaking is centered on helping address the unique challenges faced today by corporate foundations. These organizations can be more vulnerable to external pressures than other grantmaker types, balancing their missions and operations with concerns over public scrutiny, economic conditions, and regulatory matters. Many leaders today find themselves struggling with how to navigate potential hazards, and the Council recognizes the needle that corporate philanthropy must thread – while still ensuring that philanthropy meets its obligation to never support organizations that promote hate, extremism, and violence. 

This resource is one part of our series of guides on values-aligned philanthropy, which help equip foundations with the tools they need to ensure their investments truly reflect their missions and aren’t funding organizations that conflict with their values.