Philanthropic Industry Analysis
Blueprint conducts research and analysis and frequently speaks at conferences on trends in philanthropy. Grantmakers work in complex environments that include public, private, and nongovernmental organizations and dynamics. Blueprint conducts independent and commissioned research and analysis of the philanthropic industry to inform clients of the trends that will affect their success and to increase the awareness and efficiency of philanthropy as a whole. We publish regularly, maintain a blog of new ideas on Philanthropy 2173, speak to individual organizations and conferences, and work with the media. Our industry analysis work informs our client work in our other practices and our client work informs our understanding of the industry.
Specific services include:
- Original research on opportunities and trends in philanthropic practice
- Policy analysis of issues relevant to philanthropy
- Applied trend analysis
- Conference presentations and meeting facilitation
