Are You Ready to Comply with New FASB Guidelines?
Published:
11/2017
... continues to be a focus in the sector. Under the new guidelines, not only must expenses be reported by ... your approach? Are You Ready to Comply with New FASB Guidelines? ...
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The Status of Women in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania: 2018 Report
Published:
04/2019
The Montgomery County Foundation Inc. commissioned this study, conducted by the ... and earnings; work and family; poverty and opportunity; health and well-being; reproductive rights and infant health; violence and safety; political participation; and ...
Deciding Together: Shifting Power and Resources Through Participatory Grantmaking
Published:
10/2018
In Deciding Together: Shifting Power and Resources Through Participatory Grantmaking, we look at why and how funders are engaging in participatory 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.
The Impact of Youth Civic Engagement on Community Health, Safety, and Equity
Published:
04/2019
... compared to a more affluent one. With this issue in mind, health equity and community safety in America will require ... before. The Impact of Youth Civic Engagement on Community Health, Safety, and Equity ...
Learning to Ride the Wave: Adaptive Business Modeling for Philanthropy-Serving Organizations
Developed in partnership with United Philanthropy Forum and Northern California Grantmakers, this guide shares seven practices and 12 tools for Philanthropy-Serving Organizations who seek effective ways to mobilize resources to sustain their organization’s work.
Diversity of Asset Managers in Philanthropy
Published:
02/2020
For a decade, Knight Foundation has been intentional about identifying high ... questions arising from the general lack of data — Knight Foundation asked Global Economics Group to assess the ... two figures is greater than $8.62 billion.5 The average foundation invests 13.3% of its assets in diversely-owned ...
Anchor Collaboratives: Building Bridges With Place-Based Partnerships and Anchor Institutions
The Democracy Collaborative’s report Anchor Collaboratives: Building Bridges with Place-Based 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 local communities.
Common Goals, Different Approaches: How Five Cities Reimagined Their Public Spaces
Published:
04/2019
BY AARON WIENER| A new report from JOHN S. AND JAMES L. KNIGHT FOUNDATION showcases how Philadelphia and four other cities ...
Benchmarking Survey: Electronic Payments to Grantees
Published:
04/2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the transition to remote work has presented numerous challenges for nonprofits and foundations alike. With most grantees working off-site, foundations need to consider the most effective and cost-efficient way to get funds to them beyond mailing checks. This resource includes the results of a Philanthropy Network benchmarking survey of e-payment practices in relation to grantmaking and two discussion threads found on PEAK Grantmaking's Open Forum.
Ten Ways for Foundations to Consider Diversity and Inclusive Practices
These guides are designed to help foundations consider how more diverse and inclusive practices might advance their mission 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.
Race influences professional investors’ financial judgments
Published:
05/2019
Results of an online experiment suggest that underrepresentation of people of color in the realm of investing is not only a pipeline problem, and that funds led by people of color might paradoxically face the most barriers to advancement after they have established themselves as strong performers.
Pensions & Investments: It's racial bias, not merely an issue of access
Published:
08/2019
By DANIELLE WALKER | New research pokes holes in the theory that the lack of ... money and are judged more harshly as top performers. The new research on racial bias in institutional investing was ... by Prudential Financial and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. Pensions & Investments: It's racial bias, not ...
Philadelphia Impact Investment Landscape Scan
Published:
05/2019
... engaged Urbane Development through a grant from The Barra Foundation to assess the impact investing ecosystem in the ...
How Compliance Affects Grantseeking: A Guide for For Foundations, Nonprofits, and Fundraising Professionals
Published:
04/2021
... This guide, prepared by Harbor Compliance and Foundation Center, answers questions received by Harbor ...
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 ... the second email, I shared a legal opinion for the Bauman Foundation from Beth Kingsley of Harmon, Curran, Spielberg + ... Gary D.
Guidance for Place-Based Funders to Address Political Violence Before and After the 2020 Election
Published:
10/2020
This guide is designed to help local place-based funders invest quickly in leaders and organizations who are poised to address the threat of political violence around the United States election in 2020.
Keystone Policy Series: Census 2020 (4.11.19)
Published:
04/2019
An update for Pennsylvania funders on national, statewide and local activities currently being undertaken – and where philanthropy can continue to play a role – to ensure a fair and accurate census count.
How to think about power (especially if you have some)
Published:
02/2019
In this case study of the Chorus Foundation, Farhad Ebrahimi shares how exploring ...
An Open Letter on Family Detention in Pennsylvania
Published:
10/2018
Out of concern for immigrant rights, especially the health and well-being of our immigrant children, Philanthropy ...
Greater Good: Lessons from Those Who Have Started Major Grantmaking Organizations
Published:
04/2019
With more than 30,000 new private foundations established in the U.S. in the past ... gleaned from those interviews, offering guidance for a new wave of philanthropic leaders as they seek to ... shared goals. While there is no single blueprint for those new to philanthropy to follow, across CEP’s interviews ...