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Major U.S. Foundations Aim for Social Change
Monday, November 2, 2015
... nation’s major foundations are increasingly using their resources to promote social change rather than ameliorating ... and Gates.   Judith Rodin, president of the Rockefeller Foundation, puts it this way: “Twenty-first century ...
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Accountability Self-Assessment Tool for Unstaffed Foundations
This tool for unstaffed foundations includes an accountability self-assessment and a legal checklist. It is divided into nine topic sections, each of which is divided into three levels, which can help foundations tailor the tool to meet their specific interests and needs. Also included are an Excel spreadsheet to help tabulate responses, an extensive accountability resource list, and a glossary of key words and concepts used in the tool.
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Accountability Self-Assessment Tool for Staffed Foundations
This tool for staffed foundations includes an accountability self-assessment and a legal checklist. It is divided into nine topic sections, each of which is divided into three levels, which can help foundations tailor the tool to meet their specific interests and needs. Also included are an Excel spreadsheet to help tabulate responses, an extensive accountability resource list, and a glossary of key words and concepts used in the tool.
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R.K. Mellon Foundation Announces New Strategic Plan
Monday, January 25, 2021
The Richard King Mellon Foundation staff hosted a virtual presentation to announce ... includes a request for ideas and proposals matching their funding initiatives. The Foundation is seeking input from existing grantees and ...
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The Pittsburgh Foundation Awarded $67 Million Last Year
Monday, February 8, 2021
The Pittsburgh Foundation set new benchmarks for community giving, awarding ... in grants which is the largest amount in its history. The Foundation, which turned 75 last year, raised $52 million ... the community to address critical needs. The Pittsburgh Foundation Awarded $67 Million Last Year ...
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McCrae Martino to Lead the Community Foundation of Westmoreland County
Thursday, March 11, 2021
... announced as the new Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Westmoreland County. Martino had been serving ... Forbes Funds, a supporting organization of The Pittsburgh Foundation.  McCrae and her family live in Westmoreland ... her own community.  McCrae Martino to Lead the Community Foundation of Westmoreland County ...
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Going Public: Overcoming the Foundation Transparency Challenge
Thursday, February 22, 2018 - 2:00pm
Join United Philanthropy Forum and Foundation Center for a webinar focused on how to improve foundation effectiveness by increasing philanthropic ... nothing new, now as people access greater quantities of information online, public expectation is rapidly growing ...
The Pittsburgh Foundation Launches New Grant-Making Program
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
... to and support community-based nonprofits is part of the Foundation's new 100 Percent Pittsburgh organizing principle, ... The application will be available through The Pittsburgh Foundation's online grant portal beginning Sept. 15, 2016. ... the online application, eligible nonprofits must attend an information session. Please email smallandmighty@pghfdn.org ...
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Nonprofits and Foundations’ Tax Forms Are Now Open Data
Friday, June 17, 2016
... Web Services.  In the past, all Form 990s were public information, but as images (such as PDF files), which made ... this change, the public can download and manipulate the information directly.  Read about the ramifications of this ... for the charitable sector , and also the blog post by Foundation Center president Brad Smith . Nonprofits and ...
Census 2020 & Cybersecurity: What Foundations Need to Know
Thursday, November 15, 2018 - 2:00pm
... is more than enough evidence to make us understand why information security is a growing concern across public and ... The security of the digital collection and storage of information is still unclear despite numerous public- and ...
Investing in Change: Foundation Support for Lobbying and Other Advocacy
Thursday, July 27, 2023 - 2:00pm
... role in advocacy by engaging in advocacy themselves and funding their grantees to advocate on their issues. After this workshop with Bolder Advocacy, your foundation will have a clear understanding of the kinds of ... that lobby? Wondering whether your public or private foundation can speak out on a particular issue? This training ...
Pittsburgh symphony gets support from local Foundations
Monday, March 27, 2017
... has made a $5 million grant to the orchestra. The funding will be used over a five-year period to support the ...  Other grants include $1 million from The Benter Foundation over the next four years and $500,000 from the Eden Hall Foundation, which will be used to "inspire donors at the ...
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Legal Matters for Corporate Foundations & Giving Programs
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 - 1:00pm
... questions for administering funds, grants, and corporate foundation activities are addressed. The legal team will ... top-notch legal team that interacts with nearly 2,000 foundation leaders each year, as well as trends spotted by ... such as expenditure responsibility, scholarships, global funding, and disasters.  Discussion: Most common legal ...

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