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Sample 501(c)(3) Policy for Election Season

Publication date:

06/2014

This sample policy provides language to remind nonprofit employees of the rules governing their conduct in an election year.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Boards as an Accountability Mechanism

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06/2014

This paper examines board functioning in relation to both legal and broader conceptions of accountability, and empirical evidence from over 5,100 nonprofits in the Urban Institute National Survey of Nonprofit Governance . It discusses areas of board weakness and considers different approaches to improving them, including regulation, self-regulation, policy-oriented strategies, and management-oriented strategies.

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Board & Trustees

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Governance

Racial Equity Resource Guide

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05/2014

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation offers an online racial equity resource guide. The web-based, interactive solution provides individuals and organizations with access to extensive learning materials, tools and data on racial inequities, their impact on communities of color and the process for healing racial wounds so that communities can work together across differences.

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Annual Meeting Program Booklet - "Full Participation" with Sec. Hillary Rodham Clinton

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05/2014

Our Annual Meeting Program Booklet with the full program of events, including breakout sessions, speaker bios, etc.

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Program Presentation

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Gender Justice

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Ford Foundation

Sample IRS Form 990

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04/2014

A sample of IRS form 990, which is an annual reporting return that certain federally tax-exempt organizations must file with the IRS. It provides information on the filing organization's mission, programs, and finances.

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Exempt Organization Sample Financial Statement

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04/2014

From the Using Financial Statements Together with IRS Form 990 to Understand Your Potential Grantees event, this is a sample of an except organzation's finiancial statment.

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Finance & Asset Management

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Finance Staff

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Assessing the How of Grantmaking

Publication date:

04/2014

This GMN guide helps funders measure the effectiveness of current practices by assessing five core questions every grantmaker should be able to answer about how it makes grants.

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A New Guide Helps Foundations Become More Transparent

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04/2014

Foundations seeking to meet demands for greater transparency have some help in the form of a new guide. “Opening Up: Demystifying Funder Transparency” was produced by GrantCraft, an arm of the Foundation Center, which provides resources to grant makers.

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Evaluation

NY/NJ Area Common Application

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04/2014

Philanthropy New York and the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers (CNJG) spearheaded a project to develop common application and report forms to help streamline the grant application process and ease the often time-consuming grant preparation process.

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NY/NJ Area Common Report Form

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04/2014

Philanthropy New York and the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers (CNJG) spearheaded a project to develop a common report form to help streamline the grant reporting process.

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Council of Community Services of New York State, Inc.

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04/2014

CCSNYS works to build the capacity of nonprofits and communities to enhance the quality of life in New York State, providing specialized technical assistance services and an array of group purchasing, insurance and employee benefits in the context of membership.

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Network for Good

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04/2014

Network for Good brings together donors, volunteers, and charities online to accomplish good. Nonprofits can access tools for fundraising, volunteer recruitment, and donor communication.

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For Jobseekers: What is a foundation?

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04/2014

Foundations are just one type of nonprofit organization that make up a portion of the total nonprofit "sector" (which is composed of an estimated 1.4 million organizations and entities with nonprofit status), but they do much to fund the work of other nonprofits providing services for the common good.

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Brooklyn Community Foundation

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American Express

Casey Family Programs

Ford Foundation

For Jobseekers: Facts About the Sector

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04/2014

In your job quest, you may find it useful to become more knowledgeable on the nonprofit sector. The statistics provided on this page are designed to broaden your understanding of the sector but in no way offer a complete picture of the intricacies within the sector.

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For Jobseekers: Once You Get the Job

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04/2014

Once you start your position in philanthropy, you'll soon see that this is a field that requires continuous professional development and education. There are numerous resources that we've noted throughout this section of the website that you may find useful as you navigate this new terrain.

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Networking Tips for Job Seekers

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04/2014

As you build your professional network, you will increase your knowledge of the sector, visibility, and awareness.

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Grants Managers

Planning a PNY Members Briefing

Publication date:

03/2014

Our members produce issues-related programming — PNY Members Briefings — where funders can learn from one another and from distinguished leaders and experts. PNY staff will be pleased to assist with the planning process, publicity, registration, and other logistical support. Review our guidelines to learn more about developing a Members Briefing and submit a preliminary planning form.

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