Venture Philanthropy 2002: Advancing Nonprofit Performance Through High-Engagement Grantmaking is Venture Philanthropy Partners' third annual report on this emerging field. Prepared for VPP by Community Wealth Ventures, the report is a useful resource for those working in venture philanthropy and other forms of high-engagement grantmaking as well as those interested in learning more about the field. The report emphasizes valuable lessons learned and features a series of essays from funders, recipients, and leaders in the field. It also includes comprehensive profiles of 50 national and international organizations involved in high-engagement grantmaking, as well as a detailed analysis of survey data tracking trends in the field.

The report illustrates that despite the downturn in the economy, the field of high-engagement grantmaking continued to grow in 2001. Both new and established foundations alike are experimenting with innovative approaches. As a result, more highly evolved and adapted forms of high-engagement grantmaking are emerging today.