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Jun
2023
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"As the South Grows: Weathering the Storm"
Publication date:
11/2017
New Southern Community Leaders' newest report, " As the South Grows: Weathering the Storm ," explores opportunities for philanthropy to invest in environmental, racial and climate justice in the South.
The Nation’s Eyes on Rikers: A Report on Community Leader-Identified Priorities, Opportunities for Funders and Key Organizing Objective
“The Nation’s Eyes on Rikers: A Report on Community Leader-Identified Priorities, Opportunities for Funders and Key Organizing Objectives” is an easy-to-scan report featuring strategic takeaways from the Funders Summit on Justice Reform hosted by Philanthropy New York in December 2017. It provides an overview of the justice funding landscape, appraisals of potential funding strategies and additional resources for funders seeking collaboration on justice reform. The report, approved by the Justice Reform Funders Steering Committee at its June 2018 meeting, focuses on six strategic takeaways,...
23
Mar
2017
Financial Series - Using Financial Statements Together with IRS Form 990 to Understand Your Potential Grantees
Thursday, March 23, 2017 -
9:00am to 11:00am
Experienced grantmakers often use two financial documents to review potential and current grantees: financial statements and IRS Form 990. But how do the two documents differ and how can they best be used together to interpret the financial status...
09
Mar
2017
Financial Series - Looking at the 990 Part I (March 9) and Part II (March 16)
Thursday, March 9, 2017 -
9:00am to 10:30am
The IRS Form 990 is used by funders as a tool to track and scrutinize the finances, governance and accomplishments of grant applicants and recipients. The form creates a level playing field for an otherwise diverse sector. What information can be...
02
Mar
2017
Financial Series - What to Look for in a Nonprofit’s Financial Statement
Thursday, March 2, 2017 -
9:00am to 11:00am
Learn how to analyze and evaluate nonprofit financial statements and know what questions to raise for further analysis. Walk through a set of sample financial statements, focusing on definitions and relationships of numbers. What are some “red flags...
30
Mar
2017
Financial Series - The IRS Form 990 as a Tool for Understanding Organizational Capacity
Thursday, March 30, 2017 -
9:00am to 11:00am
Nonprofit organizations face increasing challenges in today’s operating environment. In order to better understand the realities facing nonprofits and make sound funding decisions, grantmakers must have a firm grasp of the story told by the numbers...
15
Feb
2017
Financial Series: Intro to Financial Statements
Wednesday, February 15, 2017 -
9:00am to 11:30am
In this Primer to the Financial Series, participants will get a peek into how a grantee assembles the financial statements and the stories they tell. It is a broad overview for all newcomers who must work with nonprofit organizations’ financial...
27
Feb
2020
Financial Series: Intro to Financial Statements
Thursday, February 27, 2020 -
9:00am to 11:00am
In this primer to the Financial Series, participants will get a peek into how a grantee assembles the financial statements and the stories they tell. It is a broad overview for all newcomers who must work with nonprofit organizations’ financial...
05
Mar
2020
Financial Series: What to Look for in a Nonprofit's Financial Statement
Thursday, March 5, 2020 -
9:00am to 12:00pm
Learn how to analyze and evaluate nonprofit financial statements and know what questions to raise for further analysis. Walk through a set of sample financial statements, focusing on definitions and relationships of numbers. What are some “red flags...
09
Apr
2020
Financial Series: Getting the Financial Information You Need Without Overburdening Grantees - A Webinar
Thursday, April 9, 2020 -
9:30am to 11:00am
Webinar
You now know what you can learn about grantees through the Form 990’s and Financial Statements. What more do you need from them to understand their financial situations? What’s useful to you and not too much to ask from grantees?
07
Mar
2024
2024 Financial Series - Introductions to Financial Statements
Thursday, March 7, 2024 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
The Program In this primer to the Financial Series, participants will get a peek into how a grantee assembles the financial statements and the stories they tell. It is a broad overview for all newcomers who must work with nonprofit organizations’...
13
Mar
2024
2024 Financial Series: What to Look for in a Nonprofit's Financial Statement
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
The Program In this session, learn how to analyze and evaluate nonprofit financial statements and know what questions to raise for further analysis. Walkthrough a set of sample financial statements, focusing on definitions and relationships of...
20
Mar
2024
2024 Financial Series: Looking at the 990
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
The Program This session will focus on the IRS Form 990, which is used by funders as a tool to track and scrutinize the finances, governance, and accomplishments of grant applicants and recipients. The form creates a level playing field for an...
27
Mar
2024
2024 Financial Series: Using Financial Statements Together with IRS Form 990 to Understand Your Potential Grantees
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
The Program This session will focus on the IRS Form 990, which is used by funders as a tool to track and scrutinize the finances, governance, and accomplishments of grant applicants and recipients. The form creates a level playing field for an...
04
Apr
2024
2024 Financial Series: Getting the Financial Information You Need Without Overburdening Grantees
Thursday, April 4, 2024 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
In this interactive wrap-up to the Financial Series, participants will step into the shoes of grantees, providing a new perspective on financial due diligence. Join us to explore what can be gleaned from internal financial reports, such as budgets,...
Partnerships Are Key to Our Programming
Release Date:
03/04/2015
... we often just provide logistical support during the event , because the bulk of the planning is done by the ...
Between Resistance and Rebuilding
Release Date:
04/05/2021
... been providing increased social services and pivoting to meet the emerging needs of their community members. While the ... funders can shift and align their investment priorities to meet the longer-term needs...
07
Feb
2024
Practice Makes Better – Navigating Difficult Dialogues Across Difference, Revisited
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 -
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Whether you manage difficult conversations between peers or find yourself a participant in one, challenging the norms around power in your professional partnerships is easier said than done. It’s with this in mind that we’ve cultivated a space for...
17
Jun
2026
Practice Makes Better – Navigating Difficult Dialogues Across Difference, 2026 Revisited
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 -
10:00am to 11:30am
Zoom Meeting
Whether you manage difficult conversations between peers or find yourself a participant in one, challenging the norms around power in your professional partnerships is easier said than done. It’s with this in mind that we’ve cultivated a space for...

