313 Results for “community” in Knowledge Center

Knowledge Center | Passages Issue Briefs

Logic Models: Not Just for Big Foundations Anymore
January 4, 2010 | Erica V. Ekwurzel
Logic modeling is popular with large foundations, but has not been embraced by many of the smaller ones. One reason is that foundations with few or no staff fear that producing one is complicated and time consuming. It doesn’t have to be. And it can be a crucial tool for small asset foundations looking to make sustained impact, as explained Read More
Knowledge Center | Passages Issue Briefs

Family Foundations as Agents of Change
September 4, 2009 | Jeffrey M. Glebocki, Joann Ricci
We often hear media reports on the contributions and impact of super-sized grants and mega-foundations. But data and experience tells us it’s the presence and consistency of small- and medium-sized family foundations that provide much of the fuel for nonprofit organizations in our communities. Family foundations are uniquely positioned to serve as leaders in community problem-solving. Because their board members Read More
Knowledge Center | Impact Story

The Tow Foundation: Revamping the Juvenile Justice System Through Advocacy
September 15, 2008 | Kevin Laskowski
Today, the foundation’s staff members commit more than 50 percent of their time to advocacy and collaboration with public and private partners to improve the lives of children involved in or at risk of involvement in the Connecticut juvenile justice system. With support from the Connecticut Juvenile Justice Alliance, which the foundation co-founded in 2001, their strategic approach led to Read More
Knowledge Center | Article

Motivations for Board Service
May 13, 2007 | Virginia M. Esposito
Why many family members want in and some don’t want to leave Of all the governance questions I get and stories I hear, none come more frequently and with more urgency than those related to preparing the next generation of trustee leaders. Now those of you who have read these columns or heard me speak know that my concern in Read More
Knowledge Center | Tool

Using competitions and RFPs: Requests for proposals
November 18, 2004 | Ellen Arrick
When does it make sense to hold a grant competition or use an RFP? In addition to looking at management issues to consider along the way, this guide explores how grant makers shape competitions to serve larger strategic goals, communicate with wider audiences, create a learning community, and find ways to work with those who are not selected. Now with Read More
Knowledge Center | Article

The 990-PF in a Nutshell: What You Need to Know
August 15, 2004
What is the 990-PF and who needs to fill one out? The 990-PF is the tax return used for all private foundations filing under tax-exempt status, which inventories all of a foundation’s assets, investments, revenue, expenses, and charitable disbursements throughout the fiscal year. It also lists foundation officers, trustees, and the number of staff, itemizes its grants, and gives information Read More
Knowledge Center | Sample

Investment policy statement with focus on socially responsible investing (Needmor Fund)
April 15, 2004 | Needmor Fund
An investment policy with a special focus on socially responsible investing. From the policy’s introduction: We believe that a foundation lives out its mission and values not only through the organizations it supports, but also by how it uses its assets. Mission related investing is an investment process that considers the social and environmental consequences of investments in addition to Read More

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