Public Policy

Working with Government: Guidance for Grantmakers

Publication date: 
07/2010
Foundation-government collaborations seem to be on the rise as each sector looks to pool resources with new partners. How can grantmakers take advantage of the benefits while managing the risks of working on terrain that can be unfamiliar to all parties? GrantCraft's latest guide includes case studies, suggestions for finding changemakers in government and advice on navigating roles and power dynamics. Government partners chime in with ideas for keeping things running smoothly.

Grow the Craft: "What's the right relationship between philanthropy and government?"

Publication date: 
05/2010
In a recent survey, GrantGraft shared reflections from eight foundation leaders on this question (including Karen Davis of The Commonwealth Fund; M. Christine DeVita of the Wallace Foundation; Vartan Gregorian of the Carnegie Corporation of New York; Gara LaMarche of The Atlantic Philanthropies; Gail Nayowith of the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund; and Luis Ubiñas of the Ford Foundation) and then asked their users to weigh in. This survey report shares the results.

How Foundations Use Communications to Advance Their Public Policy Work

Publication date: 
05/2010
This study examines how foundations that wish to engage in public policy are using communications to expand the reach and impact of their work. It reveals that communications is at the very center of successful policy engagement for the foundations interviewed, which make use of ten distinctly different strategies to boost their policy engagement. Among the foundations included in the study are The Atlantic Philanthropies, the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the Ford Foundation, and the Rockefeller Brothers Fund.

PNY's Policy Corner: What's on the Ballot in 2024?

Release Date: 
10/30/2024
Did you know that your vote on this year's New York City ballot will influence crucial policy decisions affecting our sector, including the collaboration between philanthropy, government, and nonprofits essential for creating impactful change?
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Insights from “Resilient Resolve: Supporting Justice in NYC’s Nonprofit Crisis”

Release Date: 
10/24/2024
Inefficient government contracting systems create recurring resource challenges for nonprofits, impacting funders, staff, and the communities they serve, highlighting the need for collective action between nonprofits and philanthropy to drive change.

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