The economic downturn has hit nonprofits hard and foundations are struggling. It's vital to showcase a foundation's value – beyond dollars. In this climate, foundations have a chance to seize the spotlight and state their missions to old audiences and new – both in new and traditional ways.

These issues were front-and-center during a panel discussion Edelman co-hosted with The Council on Foundations and The Bridgespan Group on the need for foundations to communicate their value and demonstrate leadership, “New ...