Publication Date: January, 2008
The Forum's handbook of tools and resources for giving circle host organizations, including tools for deciding whether to host a giving circle, key questions to ask and a checklist of giving circle and host duties.
Publication Date: January, 2008
This book takes a no-nonsense look at the intricacies of establishing successful partnerships between nonprofit organizations, between nonprofits and for-profit companies, and between nonprofit organizations and governmental entities.
Publication Date: January, 2008
Sample job descriptions for positions at a Corporate Foundation or Corporate Giving Program.
Publication Date: January, 2008
Sample board committee descriptions, including roles and responsibilities of committee members
Publication Date: November, 2007
Resource for top officers who sign the Form 990-PF to understand the important safeguards they should undertake before signing the tax return.
Publication Date: November, 2007
The Rural Philanthropy Knowledge Center contains practical information on how to start and manage a rural fund, and other useful resources on how to grow philanthropy in rural areas.
Publication Date: October, 2007
This resource monograph developed by Philanthropy Ohio provides brief case studies of several partnerships in which foundations play or have played a pivotal role, beyond funding to convening, advocacy and technical assistance.
Publication Date: August, 2007
In this report, the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy explores the disparity in giving between urban and rural nonprofits, and how geographical isolation and capacity-building needs greatly reduce the ability for rural nonprofits to secure funding. The report offers substantive recommendations on ways to make philanthropy more responsive to rural America.
Publication Date: May, 2007
This toolkit is designed to walk you through some of the key steps and choices to consider as you establish or grow your fund, reflecting lessons and experience gathered from existing funds and foundations in Black, Asian, Arab, Latino and Native-American communities.
Publication Date: May, 2007
Sample job descriptions for positions at Community Foundations.
Publication Date: May, 2007
Sample job descriptions for positions at private foundations.
Publication Date: May, 2007
A sample form used by a foundation's board of directors to evaluation the chief executive officer.
Publication Date: May, 2007
All online communities and social networks that rely on users to contribute content or build services share one property: most users don't contribute. Find out how participation inequality can affect your blog or online community from Jakob Nielsen.
Publication Date: April, 2007
For tax preparers of the 990-PF, highlights those areas most commonly completed incorrectly and provide explanations and directions for proper completion.
Publication Date: April, 2007
This tool for unstaffed foundations includes an accountability self-assessment and a legal checklist. It is divided into nine topic sections, each of which is divided into three levels, which can help foundations tailor the tool to meet their specific interests and needs. Also included are an Excel spreadsheet to help tabulate responses, an extensive accountability resource list, and a glossary of key words and concepts used in the tool.
Publication Date: April, 2007
Online resource from Free Management Library, includes a guideline and agenda for board training sessions.
Publication Date: April, 2007
How can grantmakers measure if communications for social change are working? Find guidelines for measuring social change and explore case studies with varying levels of success from the Communication for Social Change Consortium.
Publication Date: April, 2007
What does effectiveness mean to foundations? Explore definitions, challenges, and tips for evaluating foundation effectiveness.
Publication Date: April, 2007
What is participatory communications and what role can it play in the development process? Explore 50 stories and profiles where communications played an essential role in empowering communities for social change from the Communication for Social Change Consortium.
Publication Date: April, 2007
Sample conflict of interest policy, as outlined by the Internal Revenue Service.
