Grant Makers Channel More to Charities' Operating Costs

An increasing number of foundations are providing unrestricted funds and multiyear grants — two giving strategies that many nonprofit leaders and experts believe are key to helping nonprofits thrive — according to a study released by Grantmakers for Effective Organizations.

But the study also found little progress in some other areas that nonprofit advocates have been pressing for, like providing financial support for collaboration among charities and openly sharing foundation research.