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Communities thrive when people are housed comfortably, safely, and affordably. This is especially true for children. And when children thrive, their educational and other outcomes are more likely to be positive. Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers' What Funders Need to Know looks at the connection between stable housing and educational outcomes.
As older adults are increasingly choosing to age in place, cross-cutting issues are coming to the forefront – the quality of care received by disabled or chronically ill older adults in their own homes, and the quality of the jobs of the caregivers who provide this care.
When considering how to improve health outcomes for low-income individuals, most people think about providing access to good medical care and keeping the cost of that care as low as possible. What people rarely think about is the connection between good health and quality affordable housing. This edition of What Funders Need to Know explores these connections and highlights some promising practices by both government and business that help low-income individuals get housed, stay healthier, and lower overall costs.
This presentation by legal and financial advisers at a Washington state community foundation convening covers danger areas for donor advised funds, fiscal sponsorship, and Form 990 issues.
The first of two panel discussions during which we explored the topic of i
Program Resources: Workplace and Employment Law Trends for 2023 on 05/25/2023
Resources from GWP Program Census 2020: What’s at Risk and What Can Philanthropy Do Now? 5-29-18
Resources from GWP Food Funders' Virtual Roundtable 04/07/2020
Program resources from session three of the 3-part series with Trust Based Philanthropy: Transparent Communication, Soliciting Feedback, and Support Beyond the Check
An update for Pennsylvania funders on national, statewide and local activities currently being undertaken – and where philanthropy can continue to play a role – to ensure a fair and accurate census
Sample job descriptions for various positions in philanthropy.
Resource from GWP session- Community Development Learning Network: Community Land Trusts 09-2018
Foundations Facilitate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Partnering with Community and Nonprofits, a report by the OMG Center for Collaborative Learning, confirms that foundations can, in fact, facilitate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through their grantmaking processes and their partnerships with nonprofits—and identifies eight specific practices for foundations to emulate.
How the government can partner with impact investors to unleash new capital, talent and energy for maximum impact.
Sample job descriptions for President and CEO or Executive Director positions at community foundations.
Resources from GWP FBI Session: What Funders Need to Know about Cyber Security on 2/13/2020