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The Foundation Review is the first peer-reviewed journal of philanthropy, written by and for foundation staff and boards, and those who work with them implementing programs. It provides rigorous research and writing, presented in an accessible style.

Our mission: To share evaluation results, tools, and knowledge about the philanthropic sector in order to improve the practice of grantmaking, yielding greater impact and innovation.

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Current Issue: Volume 16, Issue 1 (2024) Celebrating 15 Years of Knowledge Building for Transformation

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Editorial
Hanh Cao Yu

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Emergent Learning: A Framework for Whole-System Strategy, Learning, and Adaptation – With 2024 Prologue
Marilyn J. Darling, Jillaine S. Smith, James E. M. Stiles, and Heidi Sparkes Guber