History of U.S. Philanthropy
Publication date:
08/2008
A brief history of U.S. philanthropy, along with key facts about philanthropy in New York.
Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors
Philanthropy's Key Contributions to Society
Publication date:
08/2008
A compilation of well-known innovations that can be traced to foundation funding over the past 100 years.
Supporting Next-Generation Leadership: A GEO Action Guide
Publication date:
02/2008
A Grantmakers for Effective Organizations action guide that explores the role grantmakers can take in attracting, developing and retaining the next generation of nonprofit leadership.
Beyond the Rhetoric: Foundation Strategy
Publication date:
10/2007
How do foundations maximize their impact? What is the role of strategy? Is your foundation strategic? Are you?
Investing in Leadership Volume 2: Inspiration and Ideas from Philanthropy’s Last Frontier
Publication date:
02/2006
A Grantmakers for Effective Organizations publication that explores a sampling of the leadership development being utilized now in the nonprofit sector. Also contains case studies about leadership development.
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 that advocacy includes a lot of opportunities to improve public policy through work that is well within the limits of the law. Whether your purpose is to advance an idea, argue a position, or enrich the policy debate, the guide offers resources and strategies for planning your work, reaching your audience, assessing impact, and more.
In The Public Trust
Publication date:
06/2005
A statement on shared values and professional practices adopted by Philanthropy New York's Board of Directors.
Working with the Business Sector: Pursuing Public Good with Private Partners
Publication date:
06/2004
How can grantmakers cross the divide between philanthropy and business? Looking at the push and pull between sectors from the vantage point of those working in independent and corporate foundations, this guide examines efforts to partner with and 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 to bridge cultural and philosophical differences between the sectors.
International Grantmaking: A Closer Look
Publication date:
06/2004
Making grants through an intermediary is often the simplest way to fund internationally, and sometimes the most effective. GrantCraft asked a handful of experienced grantmakers and experts about the keys to finding, working with, and getting the most from international intermediaries. How does the relationship between donor and intermediary really work?
Ariane Cruz Represented Philanthropy New York with City Council Testimony to Improve Contracting for Nonprofits
Release Date:
04/30/2025
Ariane Cruz, our Sr. Manager of Public Policy & Collaboration, testified in front of the New York City Council to support their leadership in streamlining NYC's nonprofit contracting process.
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