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Tools and Resources for Assessing Social Impact (TRASI)
This online database from the Foundation Center contains proven approaches to measuring and ... and metrics in tracking progress. Tools and Resources for Assessing Social Impact (TRASI) ...
Working with Government: Guidance for Grantmakers
Publication date:
07/2010
Foundation -government collaborations seem to be on the rise ... latest guide includes case studies, suggestions for finding changemakers in government and advice on ... power dynamics. Government partners chime in with ideas for keeping things running smoothly. Working with Government: ...
United Way of New York City Names Mary Ann Sallas as Director of New York City’s Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)
Release Date:
11/01/2012
... deduction. New York City’s CFC raised over $2 million for charity in 2011. Ms. Sallas has been in the nonprofit ... working with the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation until...
From Katrina to the “Next Sandy”: Disaster Preparedness, Relief and Recovery for Older Adults
Release Date:
04/03/2013
Altman Foundation Program Officer Rachael Pine served as moderator for our recent program on the impact of disasters, like ... Sandy”: Disaster Preparedness, Relief and Recovery for Older Adults...
A Road Less Traveled....
Release Date:
11/01/2011
... Casey Family Programs, share them and their larger meaning for foundations. A Road Less Traveled.... ...
As National Momentum Grows, Advocates’ Voices Ring Out On Capitol Hill
Release Date:
12/19/2012
... National Opportunity to Learn Campaign, Edward W. Hazen Foundation President and Philanthropy New York Board member ... the school-to-prison pipeline and discusses the need for school discipline reform and the...
Bridging the Knowledge Gap About Grantmaking for People with Disabilities
Release Date:
11/04/2010
... about the Disability Funders Network and inclusive models for grantmaking. In our latest blog post, Laura Cronin, Director of the Toshiba America Foundation , provides us with a recap of that program and .....
New Tech, Renewed Trust and a Less Lunatic Political Process
Release Date:
10/12/2012
... Moore, Executive Director of the Participatory Politics Foundation , talks more about their flagship website, ... OpenCongress.org, and other digital tools and technologies for increasing civic engagement and...
Responding to Haitian Devastation, At Home
Release Date:
08/13/2010
... wake of the Haitian earthquake, the New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth) worked to find a way to help victims ...
Three Essentials for Accelerating Funder Collaboration
Release Date:
03/07/2012
Lisa Philp, Vice President for Strategic Philanthropy and Director of GrantCraft at the Foundation Center, provides examples of tools for increasing collaboration among grantmakers. (Lisa will ...
Don’t Forget the Small Guys
Release Date:
07/19/2010
During the current recession, several grantmakers have decided to fund larger and more-established nonprofits, rather than invest in newer, smaller, and “riskier” ones. In our latest blog post, Miguel Bonilla, the Director of Strengthening New York...
How Philanthropy Can Scale Away S.V.
Release Date:
08/23/2010
... Lisa Turngren, President of the Frank and Ruth E. Caruso Foundation , offers a unique way of looking at one of our most ...
Partner & Prepare: How to Fund Advocacy During Polarized Political Times
Release Date:
02/06/2012
On November 29th, Philanthropy New York hosted a funders briefing to discuss the rise of political attacks against social justice advocacy and the roles that foundations can play in responding.
Philanthropy New York’s Adventure Series: Version Red Hook
Release Date:
07/27/2011
... in our New York Adventures Series—a new opportunity for funders to visit and learn more about the lesser-known ... from our visit to Red Hook—Daniel Lilienthal, Associate for Social and Emotional Learning at...
The New Nonprofit: A Model for Innovation Across Sectors
Release Date:
03/14/2013
... L. Solomon, CEO and Co-Founder of The New York Stem Cell Foundation , talk about how organizations like hers are leading the charge as a new force for innovation, changing the philanthropic landscape in New...
Advocacy Funding: The Philanthropy of Changing Minds
Publication date:
07/2005
Grantmakers tend to be cautious about funding advocacy, and for good reason - yet advocacy can play a crucial role in advancing a foundation 's mission. In this guide, contributors explain ... policy debate, the guide offers resources and strategies for planning your work, reaching your audience, assessing .....
The Effective Exit: Managing the End of a Funding Relationship
Publication date:
05/2013
... contributors to this guide, who have found ways to plan for exits upfront, clarify expectations with grantee ... new sources of support, and even multiply the value of the foundation ’s investment. The Effective Exit: Managing the ...
Working with the Business Sector: Pursuing Public Good with Private Partners
Publication date:
06/2004
... influence the business world. Grantmakers weigh the case for engaging business, share strategies for working with companies, and identify skills for promoting corporate philanthropy. They also explore ways ...
As Use of Libraries Grows, Government Support Has Eroded
Release Date:
01/08/2013
... according to a new study funded by the Charles H. Revson Foundation . To see how New York City’s library systems ...