Grantee & Applicant Perception Summary
To better understand partner perceptions and how to best serve its communities, the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation collaborated with the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) to administer their Grantee and Applicant Perception surveys. To complement these findings, the foundation enlisted the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University to conduct interviews with key partners. This two-part process utilized CEP’s refined surveys and custom interviews to capture comprehensive perspectives from intermediaries and grantees.
Download ReportGenerator Z Evaluation Report
To learn more about the impact of the Generator Z program, the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation engaged an evaluation team led by a team from the University at Pittsburgh School of Education. The team aimed to shape its mixed-methods evaluation approach to align with the spirit of the overall Generator Z initiative by rooting the evaluation in adolescent and youth development research and elevating youth voices throughout their report.
Download Report2021 – 2022 Biennial Report
View the 2021 through 2022 Biennial Report for the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation. The report covers highlights of the foundation’s 2021 and 2022 programmatic grant commitments made in its two regions of Southeast Michigan and Western New York, spotlights on the Foundation’s special initiatives, and the Foundation’s 2022 financials.
Download ReportThe Wilson Foundation hired an esteemed startups expert to study Buffalo. Here’s what he found
The Western New York Entrepreneurship Ecosystem: Rapid Discovery Assessment & Recommendations for the Future
This report is the result of a three-month rapid discovery process from Victor & Company to better understand Western New York’s (WNY) entrepreneurial ecosystem. Through interviews with regional stakeholders and a review of the existing literature, Victor & Company present findings on the ecosystem’s strengths, challenges, and future opportunities, as the authors offer strategies to support and enhance the ecosystem.
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