Transparency and engagement resources

Foundations are making more information about themselves and their work publicly available. They increasingly recognise the benefits of thinking proactively about how to communicate in ways that meet their audiences' needs. These resources can help foundations to strengthen their transparency and engagement practices.

Transparency and engagement: the pillars of stronger foundation practice

Download our report, which sets out five pillars of stronger transparency and engagement practice that all foundations can work towards. 

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Engaging external audiences

Our new guide for ACF members (login required) explores how foundations can proactively engage their external audiences.

Transparency and engagement case studies

Members can read case studies exploring some of the ways foundations are putting the DEI pillars into practice (login required): 

• Publishing data on grants to individuals (Buttle UK)
• Auditing grant-holder and applicant perceptions (John Ellerman Foundation)
• Engaging partners in delivering a grant programme (Rosa)

Assess your foundation's transparency and engagement practice

Members can access our Stronger Foundations self-assessment tools, including a dedicated transparency and engagement tool (login required).

This can help you reflect on your current transparency and engagement practice and prioritise areas where you might make further progress.