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Strong Foundations: Financial Security Starts with Affordable, Stable Housing – A Research Primer

Strong Foundations Housing Report
Published: 
01/2020
... 100 million people—struggle with housing costs that jeopardize their financial security. The problem is acute for virtually all low-income families and for the 1 ... to the financial security of American families and created a comprehensive research primer on the topic. Drawing on ...
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Affordable Housing/Housing and Shelter

What’s Race Got to Do With It? Equity and Philanthropic Evaluation Practice

Published: 
10/2018
... of foundations are embracing racial equity/equity as a core value, and it is influencing how they see themselves and operate. However, ... evaluation shifts the current evaluation paradigm to one that centers equity/racial equity, so that it is more aligned ...

Diversity of Asset Managers in Philanthropy

Diversity of Asset Managers in Philanthropy
Published: 
02/2020
For a decade, Knight Foundation has been intentional about ... AUM”). The study found: $8.62 billion (13.5%) is invested with diversely-owned firms. $6.82 billion (10.7%) ... 50% of the $8.62 billion is invested with firms that are both women- and minority-owned; thus, the sum of the ...

2018 Diversity Among Philanthropic Professionals Report

Published: 
11/2019
... in philanthropy. In the process, the organization realized that it had an opportunity to not only ask about sexual ... orientation and gender identity but also to inquire about a range of personal identifiers. With the inaugural Diversity ... and those with another focus. To that end, this report is largely a tale of two sectors. 2018 Diversity Among ...

COVID-19: Nelson Foundation's Grantee Communications

Published: 
04/2020
Proactive communication with your grantees is essential during times of disaster. The organizations ... are valued and your partnership with your grantees is critical to their success on the ground. The Nelson ...

Guidance for Place-Based Funders to Address Political Violence Before and After the 2020 Election

Democracy Fund
Published: 
10/2020
There is escalating concern about the threat of political violence ... on international violence and peacebuilding reveal that a great deal can be done to prevent (and, if necessary, ...
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Article
Funding Area 
Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy

Nonprofit Impact Matters: How America’s Charitable Nonprofits Strengthen Communities and Improve Lives

[Report] Nonprofit Impact Matters
Published: 
09/2019
The National Council of Nonprofits has compiled in one convenient spot the latest ... the nonprofit story from the nonprofit perspective for a nonprofit audience. The free report can be found on a related microsite that provides easy access to even more information, including ...
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ReportResearch
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Nonprofit Staff
Topic(s) 
Strengthening Nonprofit Organizations

How Compliance Affects Grantseeking: A Guide for For Foundations, Nonprofits, and Fundraising Professionals

How Compliance Affects Grantseeking: A Guide for For Foundations, Nonprofits, and Fundraising Professionals
Published: 
04/2021
Many nonprofits and foundations are unaware that grant applications are considered charitable ... to know to ensure compliance, including: When and where is registration required? Do the requirements apply to all ... state filings? Must nonprofits register before submitting a grant application, or only if they receive an award? How do ...

Advancing Equitable and Adequate School Funding in PA, Part 2: Framing the Impact

Advancing Equitable and Adequate School Funding in PA, Part 2: Framing the Impact
Published: 
11/2021
This session provided a follow up to the June 2021 program, Advancing Equitable and Adequate School Funding in PA . Along with updates on the status of the Pennsylvania school funding lawsuit, speakers will provide guidance on outcomes ...

Benchmarking Survey: Electronic Payments to Grantees

Published: 
04/2020
... to remote work has presented numerous challenges for nonprofits and foundations alike. With most grantees working ... mailing checks. This resource includes the results of a Philanthropy Network benchmarking survey of e-payment ...

Philadelphia Impact Investment Landscape Scan

Philadelphia Impact Investment Scan Exec Summary
Published: 
05/2019
... Greater Philadelphia engaged Urbane Development through a grant from The Barra Foundation to assess the impact ... investing ecosystem in the Philadelphia area. Through a series of interviews, roundtables, and a short survey, Philanthropy Network and Urbane Development ...

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