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The Power of Learning: How Learning Communities Amplify the Work of Nonprofits and Grantmakers: CMF Peer Action Learning Network Case Study
This case study of the Council of Michigan Foundations' Peer Action Learning Network (PALN) is part of a report from New York University's Wagner Research Center for Leadership in Action. It explores the power of learning communities to build connections and knowledge to increase organizations’ community impact.
Webinar: Introducing Pennsylvania Stats
Resources from the joint launch of Pennsylvania Foundation Stats, a new online dashboard that provides a window into the philanthropy landscape for our state and within four distinct regions in Pennsylvania.
Program Resources: GWP Grants Managers Learning Network: 10 Easy Ways to Improve Your Grantmaking Practices
Resources from Grants Managers Learning Network Session: 10 Easy Ways to Improve Your Grantmaking Practices on 06/18/2020
Program Resources: Transparent Communication, Soliciting Feedback, and Support Beyond the Check
Program resources from session three of the 3-part series with Trust Based Philanthropy: Transparent Communication, Soliciting Feedback, and Support Beyond the Check
Program Resources: Analysis of Regional Capacity Building
Program Resources: Funder Discussion: Analysis of Regional Capacity Building on 05/18/23
A New Anchor Mission for a New Century
Community foundations are beginning to deepen and shift how they work, adopting an anchor mission that seeks to fully deploy all resources to build community wealth. Moving into territory relatively uncharted for community foundations, they are taking up impact investing and economic development — some in advanced ways, others with small steps. This report offers an overview of how 30 representative community foundations — including The Seattle Foundation, the Vermont Community Foundation, and the Greater Cincinnati Foundation — are working toward adopting this new anchor mission.
Disaster Grantmaking: A Practical Guide for Foundations and Corporations
This guide was developed by a joint working group of the Council on Foundations and the European Foundation Centre. It identifies eight principles of good disaster grantmaking and offers a number of tips to help grantmakers address disasters more effectively, including facts and figures about recent major disasters around the world and a list of useful disaster information websites.
Administrative Roundtable: Let’s Talk Document Retention And Technology Program Materials
These are the program materials from the January 29, 2015 Administrative Roundtable discussing Document Retention and Technology.
Tri-State CF Partnership Webinar: So You Want to Engage Next Gen? Lessons in Engagement, Straight From the Source
Wednesday, October 17, 2018 - 1:00pm
Please join us for this upcoming webinar where participants will hear the results of Indiana Philanthropy Alliance’s Listening Tour and leave with some best practices and great ideas around effective Next Gen engagement.
2019 CF Gathering: Catalyzing Investment in Opportunity Zones
Resources from Catalyzing Investment in Opportunity Zones presentation at 2019 CF Gathering.
Supporting Pennsylvania Food Systems: Site Visits in Pittsburgh Resources
In early August, members of Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia(PNGP), Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania (GWP) and
Commonfund Report on Investment Returns
The annual Council on Foundations-Commonfund investment report for private and community foundations is now available.
Measuring the Value of Corporate Philanthropy: Social impact, business benefits, and investor returns
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.
Civic Engagement Matters Workshop 12-4-2018
Resources from the December 4, 2018 Civic Matters Engagement Workshop
Racial Equity Exploration Project Summary and Blueprint for Action
In early 2021, GWP partnered with Community Centered Evaluation and Research (CCER), a woman-owned consulting firm, to advance the organization’s internal and external racial equity efforts.
Perpetuity or Limited Lifespan: How Do Family Foundations Decide?
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.
Breakfast with Bea Boccalandro Program Materials
Resources from GWP's 11/13/13 program, Breakfast with Bea Boccalandro
Resources from Unpacking Impact Investing - What It Is and How It Can Fuel Social Innovation
Program resources, including the PowerPoint presentation and handouts, from Unpacking Impact Investing - What It Is and How It Can Fuel Social Innovation.