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Reimagining Reporting for Greater Impact
Release Date:
02/16/2024
... authors is below. And keep an eye out for part two with updates and learnings from this work! Lisa Cowan Vice ...
When a Successful Program Can’t Expand, It’s Time to Grow a Network
Release Date:
11/23/2015
The Pinkerton Foundation's Laurie Dien talks about creative strategies for increasing high quality programs when the nonprofit you've been supporting can't take on any more kids.
We Can’t Force Philanthropy to Talk About Power Dynamics, Can We?
Release Date:
11/05/2015
Jen Bokoff, Director of GrantCraft at the Foundation Center, says humor can be an effective tool to address power dynamics in philanthropy.
03
Mar
2022
Pursuing Meaningful Change in a Hyper-partisan Environment
Thursday, March 3, 2022 -
3:30pm to 5:00pm
Join us for a conversation on advocates and funders have achieved progress on a range of issues—immigration, criminal justice, and climate—at the state and federal levels by working with groups from across the political spectrum, and hear how their...
Looking at IRS 990 Forms
Publication date:
03/2012
Participants learned what information can be gleaned from the 990 form and what has changed within the form since prior years.
Benchmarking Foundation Governance
The Center for Effective Philanthropy produced this report on Benchmarking Foundation Governance, with support from the S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation.
29
Nov
2017
The Changing Nature of Work and Income: How Philanthropy Can Respond to and Support Low Income Families - Webinar
Wednesday, November 29, 2017 -
2:00pm to 3:00pm
Income volatility undermines every investment in education, public health, and economic development, chipping away at what would otherwise be positive returns.
11
Apr
2018
Moving Beyond Financial Education: A Grantmaker's Guide to Investing in Impactful Financial Capability Programs - Webinar
Wednesday, April 11, 2018 -
1:00pm to 2:00pm
For decades, we believed in Francis Bacon's declaration that "knowledge is power" when it comes to increasing financial health. Now we have ample evidence that financial education alone is not powerful enough to change behavior. So, what works?
22
May
2018
Education and Homelessness - Working Together for Students Experiencing Homelessness (Part 1 of 2) - A Webinar
Tuesday, May 22, 2018 -
2:00pm to 3:00pm
Across the country, student homelessness is rising. Despite increasing numbers, these students – as well as the school liaisons and state coordinators who support them – report that student homelessness remains an invisible and extremely disruptive...
11
Jun
2018
Education and Homelessness - Working Together for Students Experiencing Homelessness (Part 2) - A Webinar
Monday, June 11, 2018 -
2:00pm to 3:00pm
Across the country, student homelessness is rising. Despite increasing numbers, these students – as well as the school liaisons and state coordinators who support them – report that student homelessness remains an invisible and extremely disruptive...
01
Aug
2018
On Shaky Ground: Stabilizing the Financial Security of Single Women - A Webinar Hosted by AFN
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 -
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Single women in the United States are increasingly entering retirement with too few assets. In fact, the gender wealth gap is widening for this population.
23
Oct
2018
The Art of Knowledge-in-Action: Building Your Reflective Practice as a Funder
Tuesday, October 23, 2018 -
9:00am to 11:00am
Experienced funders often say that grantmaking is both an art and a science. To be effective, philanthropy practitioners must continually build their technical skills and content expertise but how do funders keep getting better at the ‘art’ side?...
12
Sep
2018
Pathways to Progress: Empowering Youth through Integrated Job Training & Financial Capability - A Webinar Hosted by Asset Funders Network
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 -
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Today’s young people, ages 16-24, have a harder time making ends meet and achieving financial milestones that were achievable by the generations that came before. Youth are less likely to utilize formal financial products, and they show signs of...
13
Nov
2018
Ask the Author with David Williams, Opportunity Insights - A Webinar Hosted by AFN
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 -
12:00pm to 12:30pm
In 2018, a landmark study by researchers at Harvard and the Center for Administrative Records Research & Applications found that racial disparities in income and other outcomes are visible and persistent.
08
May
2019
Are Housing Vouchers Contributing to Racial and Economic Segregation for Families with Children? - A Webinar Hosted by Funders Together to End Homelessness
Wednesday, May 8, 2019 -
1:00pm to 2:00pm
The Housing Choice Voucher Program helps families access affordable and stable housing, avoid homelessness, and make ends meet. When implemented properly, vouchers can give low-income families equitable choices about where to live, including the...
12
Jun
2019
Why Gender Pronouns Matter in the Work to End Homelessness - A Webinar Hosted by Funders Together to End Homelessness
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 -
1:00pm to 2:00pm
If you’ve wondered about why we should care about others’ gender pronouns or why they’re important in ending homelessness, this webinar is for you. We’ll talk about why everyone should care about gender pronouns and why they are important to...
13
Jun
2019
Utilizing TANF for Families Experiencing Homelessness - A Webinar Hosted by Funders Together to End Homelessness
Thursday, June 13, 2019 -
2:30pm to 3:30pm
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program acts as a time limited program to assists families with children when the parents or other responsible relatives cannot provide for the family’s basic needs. Some states are making strides...
26
Sep
2019
When A Job Is Not Enough: Next Generation Benefits and The Role of Philanthropy - A Webinar Hosted by Asset Funders Network
Thursday, September 26, 2019 -
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Signs of financial stress among US workers are all around us. Nearly half of employees lack emergency savings - enough savings to cover their expenses for three months – and find it difficult to cover their expense and pay their bills. Over half of...
19
Sep
2019
Secure Jobs: A Holistic Approach to Increasing Income and Stabilizing Housing - A Webinar Hosted by Funders Together to End Homelessness
Thursday, September 19, 2019 -
2:30pm to 3:45pm
Secure Jobs Connecticut takes a holistic approach to increasing income for families and aims to address the issues at the intersection of employment and housing. What began as a three-year demonstration pilot, is about to enter its next phase and is...