This research paper provides a literature review on the sunsetting strategy. It represents the first of three phases in a research partnership with the Ivey Foundation, one of the first limited-life foundations in Canada.
The document is divided into four sections. The first section provides a general definition of the limited-life foundation model, and outlines the historical background to its emergence. The second section proposes a typology of the different types of foundation encountered within this trend. The third section lists the main advantages and challenges identified by foundations adopting this approach. Finally, the fourth section identifies and discusses key strategic and managerial elements for foundations planning to wind down.
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