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Resources for Building Multi-Generational Involvement in your Family Foundation on 06/13/19
Program Resources: LinkedIn- Beyond the Profile on 04/20/2021
A key objective of the Scaling What Works initiative has been to translate insight and learning from grantmaker intermediaries involved with the Social Innovation Fund and share them with the broader philanthropic community. The fifth guide in the Lessons Learned series presents the benefits and challenges of partnerships between local and national funders, and highlights key considerations for both kinds of funders to foster success in their collaboration.
In early August, members of Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia(PNGP), Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania (GWP) and
Resources from Administrative Learning Network Roundtable 09/04/2019
A benchmark project that will encourage funders to adopt intentional investment strategies to support the long-term stability of this sector.
This is the webinar recording, slides and transcript from the NCFP Webinar: Leveraging Small Grants for Big Impact
Resources from the Administrative Learning Network: Essential Tools For Planning Meetings And Events Program
Research shows that one of the greatest impediments to a prosperous future for all of Michigan's people is unequal access to resources. To help foundation leaders and their boards begin essential conversations about marginalized populations and determine the extent to which their organization's culture and grantmaking practices are aligned with a commitment to expanding opportunity in the communities they serve, CMF developed this discussion guide and self-assessment.
Resources from GWP Program Census 2020: What’s at Risk and What Can Philanthropy Do Now? 5-29-18
Program resources from session three of the 3-part series with Trust Based Philanthropy: Transparent Communication, Soliciting Feedback, and Support Beyond the Check
How the government can partner with impact investors to unleash new capital, talent and energy for maximum impact.
Resources from Nonprofit Finance Basics session on 9/21/23.
How to measure the value and results of corporate philanthropy remains one of corporate giving professionals’ greatest challenges. This report offers a review of recent measurement studies, models, and evidence drawn from complementary business disciplines as well as the social sector.
This study of family foundations in 2008 summarizes key findings regarding how many active family foundations are planning to spend down or exist in perpetuity (or have not yet made a decision), and examines their motivations and decision-making.
Addressing a community’s information needs is a critical aspect of supporting a vibrant and healthy democracy. As community and place-based foundations increase their participation in this work, they realize they cannot do it alone.