GRANTCRAFT, BY CANDID CATALYZING COLLABORATION AND INNOVATION: THE RALPH C. WILSON, JR. FOUNDATION 1 How does a foundation spend down a $1.3 billion endowment in 20 years in a way that leaves communities stronger after the funding stops? While there can be many approaches to spending down, for the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, investing in the capacity of nonprofits to better equip them to innovate and collaborate around complex social issues is a key strategy for lasting impact. The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation was founded in 2014 through the bequest of its namesake, the late long-time owner of the Buffalo Bills football team. Before his death, Wilson handpicked four lifetime trustees and set a 20-year lifespan for the foundation. The trustees decided to focus the fou

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