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Census Update from the Bauman Foundation #2 (4.19.18)
Published:
04/2018
Census Update from the Bauman Foundation (2): Citizenship Question Last week I sent you an ... groups to submit comments, and encourage others (such as elected officials) to submit comments. Private foundations ...
Census Update from the Bauman Foundation #1 (4.9.18)
Published:
04/2018
Census Update from the Bauman Foundation (1): Citizenship Question On March 26, Commerce ... been filed by several states, cities, and the bipartisan U.S. Conference of Mayors. Additional lawsuits are expected. We ...
COVID-19: Nelson Foundation's Grantee Communications
Published:
04/2020
... most closely with impacted communities rely on your foundation's transparency and timeliness in response. Direct and open ... valued and your partnership with your grantees is critical to their success on the ground. The Nelson Foundation has ...
Guidance for Place-Based Funders to Address Political Violence Before and After the 2020 Election
Published:
10/2020
There is escalating concern about the threat of political violence around the United States election in ... and peacebuilding reveal that a great deal can be done to prevent (and, if necessary, de-escalate) violence and ... years. This guidance is based on the report “Building U.S. Resilience to Political Violence: A (Globally-Informed) ...
Strong Foundations: Financial Security Starts with Affordable, Stable Housing – A Research Primer
Published:
01/2020
... families and for the 1 in 4 renters who spend 50% or more of their income on housing—and its effects ripple ... our communities and economy. In 2019, Aspen Institute’s Expanding Prosperity Impact Collaborative (EPIC) recognized ... rising housing costs and instability as critical threats to the financial security of American families and created a ...
Census Update from the Bauman Foundation #3 (5.1.18)
Published:
05/2018
Census Update from the Bauman Foundation: A Plan to Oppose the Census Citizenship Question This is my third ... Gary D. Bass Executive Director Bauman Foundation 2040 S St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009 (202) 328-2040 Census ...
2018 Diversity Among Philanthropic Professionals Report
Published:
11/2019
In 2018, Funders for LGBTQ Issues set out to survey the board and staff of foundations in order to identify how many ... asked participants to identify their role within their foundation, their age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ...
Diversity of Asset Managers in Philanthropy
Published:
02/2020
For a decade, Knight Foundation has been intentional about identifying high ... asset managers when investing its endowment. In response to frequent questions from a variety of stakeholders into the ... firms”), among investment firms used by the country’s top 50 charitable foundations. The study analyzed available ...
The Case for Funding Black-Led Social Change: Redlining by Another Name: What the Data Says to Move from Rhetoric to Action
Published:
12/2019
... for Black Communities (ABFE) , recently conducted a study to learn how leaders of Black-led social change organizations in the United States and U.S. Territories describe their interactions with institutional ... from a partnership between ABFE and the Hill-Snowdon Foundation . In March of 2017, BSCFN released The Case for ...
Ten Ways for Foundations to Consider Diversity and Inclusive Practices
These guides are designed to help foundations consider how more diverse and inclusive ... by making their work more effective and more reflective of communities served. By highlighting 10 ways foundations can approach diversity, this guide seeks to spark ideas and launch further dialogue. There are three ...
No Time for Complacency: Preparing Foundations for a More Turbulent Future
Published:
04/2019
Leaders in every sector are struggling to plan for a future in which social, digital, political and ... In this report, Paul J. H. Schoemaker and George S. Day, research faculty at the Wharton School of the ... Gill, Vice President of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, examine the ability of foundations to detect and ...
Grantmaking with a Racial Justice Lens: A Practice Guide
Published:
11/2019
... Justice Lens: A Practical Guide centers the perspectives of racial justice activists first, and then of funders working on change in their institutions, to identify best practices for driving philanthropy beyond ... toward racial justice. This guide will be most useful to an audience of grantmakers who have already made or are ...
Deciding Together: Shifting Power and Resources Through Participatory Grantmaking
Published:
10/2018
... grantmaking and shifting decision-making power to the very communities impacted by funding decisions. ... Through examples and insights from a diverse range of participatory grantmakers, we explore the benefits, challenges, and models of participatory grantmaking. Deciding Together: Shifting ...
How Compliance Affects Grantseeking: A Guide for For Foundations, Nonprofits, and Fundraising Professionals
Published:
04/2021
... are considered charitable solicitation under the laws of many states, potentially requiring registration. This guide, prepared by Harbor Compliance and Foundation Center, answers questions received by Harbor ... fundraising. Learn what grant makers and grantseekers need to know to ensure compliance, including: When and where is ...
Anchor Collaboratives: Building Bridges With Place-Based Partnerships and Anchor Institutions
The Democracy Collaborative’s report Anchor Collaboratives: Building Bridges with ... Partnerships and Anchor Institutions discusses the role of anchor institutions and collaboratives in leveraging the power of their economic assets to address social and economic disparities and to revitalize ...
The Case for Funding Black-Led Social Change: Case Statement
Published:
03/2017
The Case for Funding Black-Led Social Change intends to spark new energy to vitalize and strengthen the ... Partnership for Black Communities and the Hill-Snowdon Foundation . The Case for Funding Black-Led Social Change is ... that less than 2 percent of funding by the nation’s largest foundations is specifically targeted to the Black ...
Building Impact: A Closer Look at Local Cross-Sector Collaborations for Education
Published:
01/2020
... pages, PDF) While cross-sector collaborations in support of local education reform show promise, they also often face ... College, Columbia University commissioned by the Wallace Foundation, examined eight collaborations, including three in ... school districts that view collaboration as a distraction, to the expense of setting up effective data management ...
Fellowship Industry Report
Published:
12/2020
... professional and academic fellowships,partnered with IREX to produce the 2020 Fellowship Industry Report. IREX, a ... Impact Fellowships Summit (IFS), a growing network and U.S.-based annual gathering of fellowship organizations.
Anchored in Place: How Funders Are Helping Anchor Institutions Strengthen Local Economies
... Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities as part of its Anchors Institution Funders’ Group examines the potential these deeply rooted local enterprises hold to create lasting and sustainable change—and illustrates ... how funders are working with anchor institutions to create healthier, more equitable, and economically vibrant ...