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Coffee and Conversation: Valerie Raines of the KeyBank Foundation
Cleveland, OH
October 22, 2010
Valerie Raines, Vice President of Corporate Philanthropy at KeyBank Foundation, discusses the foundation's grantmaking priorities and how they relate to arts and culture.
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Arts Advocacy Now!
Atlanta, GA
October 4, 2010
Susan Weiner, executive director of the Georgia Council for the Arts, explains the vital importance of advocating for the arts community and provides practical advocacy advice for all artists and nonprofit arts organizations.
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Coffee and Conversation: Deena M. Epstein of The George Gund Foundation
Cleveland, OH
October 1, 2010
Deena Epstein, Senior Program Officer for Arts at The George Gund Foundation, discusses the Foundation's arts grantmaking and the role that arts play in making Cleveland and its region a more desirable place to live.
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Dialogue With Donors: Foundation Funding for the Arts
New York, NY
October 14, 2010
In this Funding for Arts Month program, presented in collaboration with the Arts & Business Council of New York, panelists offered an inside view of how arts funders decide what to fund and why as well as advice about navigating the new normal in the arts world.
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Coffee and Conversation: Robert Miller of The Generation Foundation
Cleveland, OH
September 17, 2010
Robert Miller, executive director, The Generation Foundation discusses the foundation's grantmaking priorities, including its support of the formation of technology-based and sustainability initiatives in Northeast Ohio.
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Coffee and Conversation with a Grantmaker
Cleveland, OH
July 23, 2010
Deborah Vesy, President and CEO of the Deaconess Community Foundation, talks about the foundation's history, mission, current activities and grantmaking priorities, as well as ongoing activities within the philanthropic world of greater Cleveland.
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Meet the Grantmakers: Online Grant Applications and Reporting
New York, NY
July 21, 2010
Representatives of five grantmaking organizations discuss how funders use their online systems to effectively manage across the cycle of a grant, and what nonprofits can do to navigate the system more efficiently. Nancy Albilal, vice president for development at the Foundation Center, moderates.
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Dialogue with Donors: Community and Economic Development
Cleveland, OH
June 25, 2010
A panel of program staff members from the Cleveland Foundation discuss the foundation's community and economic development initiatives.
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State of the Foundation Center
June 4, 2010
View a presentation by Foundation Center president Bradford K. Smith that addresses what's new with the Foundation Center and what lies ahead.
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A New Diverse Majority: Students of Color in the South's Public Schools
Atlanta, GA
May 26, 2010
Lynn Huntley discusses the Southern Education Foundation's report on diversity in the South's public schools and its implications on funding.
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Coffee and Conversation with a Grantmaker: Funding Innovation in K-12 Public Education
Cleveland, OH
May 21, 2010
Listen as Ann K. Mullin, senior program officer for education at The George Gund Foundation, discusses the foundation's grantmaking priorities, particularly their support of the transformation of public education in Cleveland.
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Coffee and Conversation with a Grantmaker: Entrepreneurship Education: Supporting the Next Generation of Innovators
Cleveland, OH
May 14, 2010
Listen as Deborah Hoover, president of The Burton D. Morgan Foundation, discusses the foundation's grantmaking priorities, particularly its support of innovation in entrepreneurship education.
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Social Enterprise and Social Change: Should Nonprofits Embrace Business and the Market?
April 22, 2010
Michael Edwards, author of Small Change: Why Business Won't Save the World, addresses this question and is followed by a panel discussion.
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Coffee and Conversation with a Grantmaker: Celeste E. Terry of the United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland
March 19, 2010
Celeste E. Terry discusses the activities, priorities and projects of the United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland.
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Grants Management: Past, Present, and Future
March 15, 2010
First presented at the Grants Managers Network’s Annual Conference, Foundation Center president Bradford K. Smith provides a comprehensive overview of the realities and possibilities of technology in philanthropy and the Center's wide variety of tools and services for grantmakers and grantseekers alike.
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The No-Fail Approach to Soliciting Individual and Corporate Gifts
March 2, 2010
Betsy Baker, president of The Grant Authority, discusses best practices for approaching individual and corporate donors.
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Arts in Crisis: A Kennedy Center Initiative
Atlanta, GA
February 24, 2010
Michael Kaiser, president of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, is interviewed by Susan Weiner, executive director of the Georgia Council for the Arts.
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So You Gotta Wheelchair Ramp…What Next?
Atlanta, GA
October 22, 2009
Elizabeth Labbe-Webb, VSA Arts of Georgia, presents this session which is designed to explain the original Americans with Disabilities law and to discuss the changes that were made in January 2009.
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Public Art Project Proposal Writing
Atlanta, GA
October 20, 2009
Lisa Tuttle discusses how to write a well-developed, clear and organized public art proposal. This presentation offers insight into the proposal writing and commission selection process.
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Beyond Survival: Collaboration, Partnerships and Sustainability
Atlanta, GA
October 15, 2009
Learn the essential information and practical tools needed to ensure a successful collaboration. Erik Speakman highlights keys to organizational sustainability for arts and cultural organizations.
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Challenges and Opportunities of the Economic Crisis
Atlanta, GA
October 13, 2009
This event is a special Foundation Center-Atlanta 15th Anniversary program. Bradford K. Smith, president of the Foundation Center, provides his perspective on the impact of the economic crisis on the philanthropic sector.
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Coffee and Conversation with a Grantmaker:
Lillian Kuri of The Cleveland Foundation
Cleveland, OH
October 9, 2009
Lillian Kuri, Program Director for Architecture, Urban Design and Sustainable Development at The Cleveland Foundation, discusses the past, current and future urban planning projects of the Cleveland Foundation.
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Developing Your Communication Plan for Social Media
Atlanta, GA
October 9, 2009
In this program, cosponsored by the Foundation Center-Atlanta and the Fulton County Arts Council, Sherry Heyl, Founder, Concept Hub, Inc., focuses on how to direct your organization's social media endeavors.
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Sustaining Your Arts Organization Through Advocacy
Atlanta, GA
October 5, 2009
Adam Natale and Jan Selman discuss how advocacy can sustain funding for the arts. Learn how to bolster your organization's case for funding through arts promotion and advocacy.
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Low-profit Limited Liability Companies:
A For-Profit with a Non-profit Soul
Atlanta, GA
September 16, 2009
Cass Brewer explains the nuts and bolts of the low-profit limited liability company (L3C), which is a cross between a non-profit and a for-profit.
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Using Social Media for Development: Flash in the Pan
or Wave of the Future?
Atlanta, GA
September 10, 2009
This event is a special Foundation Center-Atlanta 15th Anniversary program. Kelly Hornbuckle discusses how nonprofit organizations can leverage Web 2.0 tools and do more with less.
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Revise, Revamp, Rejuvenate: Ways to Survive the Recession
Atlanta, GA
August 27, 2009
This event is a special Foundation Center-Atlanta 15th Anniversary program. Terri Theisen of Theisen Consulting LLC explores options facing nonprofit organizations in these tough economic times.
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Best Practices in Financial Management for Nonprofits
Atlanta, GA
August 5, 2009
Wendy Stewart, Senior Vice President and Senior Client Manager at Bank of America and Rachel Epps Spears, Executive Director, Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta discuss financial recordkeeping and reporting, investment policies, and internal controls to help nonprofits remain financially fit.
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Coffee and Conversation with a Grantmaker: Linda Springer
of Cleveland Social Venture Partners
Cleveland, OH
July 31, 2009
Linda Springer from Cleveland Social Venture Partners discusses the structure and background of CSVP, as well as its activities and projects.
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What You Need to Know About Fiscal Sponsorships
Atlanta, GA
July 22, 2009
Rachel Epps Spears, Executive Director, Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta, shares the pros and cons of having a fiscal sponsor and what organizations can do to avoid potential problems when entering into a fiscal sponsorship agreement.
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Following the Money Trail: The Impact of the Economic Stimulus on Education in Georgia
Atlanta, GA
June 30, 2009
Lauren Veasey, Program Officer, Southern Education Foundation discusses the impact of the economic stimulus on education in Georgia.
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Dialogue with Donors: Focus on Education Policy and Reform
Cleveland, OH
June 19, 2009
Dr. William Hiller of the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation and Dr. Helen Williams of The Cleveland Foundation discuss the role of these two leading grantmakers in supporting education and also actively engaging in activities aimed at strengthening education policy in Ohio.
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Meet the Grantmakers: Improving Public Education
San Francisco, CA
June 18, 2009
In this edition of Meet the Grantmakers, representatives of four Bay Area grantmakers discuss funding programs and guidelines pertaining to improving K-12 public education.
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Coffee and Conversation with a Grantmaker: Cleveland Colectivo
Cleveland, OH
May 29, 2009
Cleveland Colectivo members Walter Wright, Katharyne Starinsky, and Noelle Celeste discuss how they are strengthening Cleveland by identifying and making collective investments that nurture innovative projects.
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Uncharitable: How Restraints on Nonprofits Undermine Their Potential
Atlanta, GA
May 29, 2009
Author Dan Pallotta reviews restrictions imposed on nonprofits and argues that they should be allowed to use standard business tools to create robust and healthy charities.
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Financial Management for Tough Times
Cleveland, OH
May 7, 2009
Dr. Barbara Clemenson of Case Western Reserve University shares essential skills, prerequisites, and activities for sharing financial information and making difficult decisions in turbulent economic times.
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Coffee and Conversation with a Grantmaker: The Cleveland Foundation
Cleveland, OH
April 4, 2009
Introduced by Kathy Hallissey, program officers Jill Paulsen, Paul Putman, Kevin McDaniel, and Nelson Beckford of The Cleveland Foundation discuss the foundation's interests, practices, giving priorities, and plans for the future.
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Meet the Grantmakers: How to Approach Foundations During Tough Economic Times
San Francisco, CA
March 26, 2009
In this program, a panel of experienced grantmaking professionals discuss how foundations respond to periods of economic uncertainty and how to handle your foundation donor cultivation during tough times.
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Making a Corporate Partnership Work
New York, NY
March 19, 2009
Dr. Barbara Barlow, executive director of Injury Free Coalition for Kids, and Jan Epstein, executive director of Allstate Foundation, speak with Michael Seltzer about their philanthropic partnership.
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Building a Strong Financial Infrastructure: Internal Controls 101
Cleveland, OH
January 13, 2009
Tina Dzik and Stephanie Zinnicker, accountants at Cohen & Company Certified Public Accountants, discuss internal controls, safeguards for protecting the assets of your organization from misuse or error, and ensuring accurate recordkeeping.
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Philanthropy and Faith: Philanthropy, Faith, and Individual Giving
Atlanta, GA
December 9, 2008
This session focuses on individual philanthropists and how they express their faith and gratitude through philanthropy. Alicia Philipp moderates a panel discussion with Dorothy Davidson Cohen, M.Ed., Dave Markert, Wendy Moore, and Sunny Park, individual donors who share their stories of faith and philanthropy.
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The Economic Storm: Challenges and Opportunities—Changing the Paradigm to Meet Community Needs
New York, NY
November 19, 2008
Nonprofits are tested during periods of economic hardship. How can they—both individually and collectively—be prepared to meet the impending economic storm? The Foundation Center, New York Regional Association of Grantmakers (NYRAG), United Way of New York City, and Citi host a roundtable forum for thought leaders from New York’s nonprofit, philanthropic, business and public sectors.
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Meet the Grantmakers: Corporate Philanthropy in Turbulent Economic Times
San Francisco, CA
November 14, 2008
This edition of Meet the Grantseekers features representatives of Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Intel, and Cisco discussing how corporate philanthropy responds during tough economic times. Panelists discuss philanthropy in the banking and technology industries, including current philanthropic strategies and giving forecasts for 2009.
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Coffee and Conversation with a Grantmaker: Mary Kay Incandela, American Greetings Corporation
Cleveland, OH
October 27, 2008
In this edition of the Coffee and Conversation with a Grantmaker series of programs, Mary Kay Incandela, director of corporate giving for American Greetings Corporation, discusses the charitable giving and community involvement of the American Greetings Corporation, including some history and background about the company, what its giving interests are, and how to approach the corporation for support.
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Dialogue with Donors: Arts Funding in a Time of Economic Downturn
New York, NY
October 27, 2008
A panel of corporate, foundation, and government grantmakers discusses arts funding during times of economic downturn.
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Meet the Grantmaker: Funding for Individual Artists
Atlanta, GA
October 15, 2008
Artadia: The Fund for Art and Dialogue will be actively funding artists in Atlanta beginning in 2009. Lila Kanner, executive director, describes Artadia's grant program and application process.
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What You Need to Know to Apply to the National Endowment for the Arts
Washington, DC
October 2, 2008
Amy Stolls, literature program officer at the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), discusses NEA programs for individuals and nonprofits and common mistakes that are made when individuals apply. Includes tips on how to make a proposal stand out.
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Philanthropy and Faith: the Intersection of Philanthropy, Faith, and Race
Atlanta, GA
September 24, 2008
For the third installment of the Philanthropy and Faith series, three speakers—Dr. Robert Franklin, Lynn Walker Huntley, and Dr. Layli Phillips—share their thoughts about the intersection of philanthropy, faith, and race in a lively discussion moderated by Lesley Grady.
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Coffee and Conversation with a Grantmaker: Carrie Carpenter and Brittany O'Connor, Charter One Bank
Cleveland, OH
September 12, 2008
Carrie Carpenter, vice president of public affairs, and Brittany O’Connor, manager of community affairs, join Cynthia Bailie, director of the Foundation Center-Cleveland, to discuss the charitable giving and community involvement of Charter One Bank.
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Meet the Grantmakers: Careers in Philanthropy
San Francisco, CA
September 16, 2008
Learn about the myths and realities of working as a grantmaker, career paths in philanthropy, the core competencies foundations are looking for in prospective candidates, and how the field has changed and how this has impacted hiring trends. Speakers include grantmakers from a variety of grantmaking institutions as well as a recruiter who regularly assists foundations with executive searches.
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Funding for Arts Month 2008
Atlanta, GA
September 12, 2008
Kayron Bearden of the Foundation Center, Carolyn Morris of Alternate ROOTS, and Lisa Wilson of Fulton County Arts Council are interviewed for the People to People program on People TV about the Resource Market for the Arts on October 6, as well as other programs taking place in Funding for Arts Month in October, 2008.
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New Governance Practices Required by the Revised Form 990: Is Your Board Ready?
Washington, DC
September 9, 2008
The newly revised IRS Form 990 is placing greater emphasis on the board of directors' role in overseeing the financial affairs of nonprofits. Is your board aware of its increased responsibility? Regina Hopkins, supervising attorney for the DC Bar Pro Bono Program's Community Economic Development Program, discusses these issues.
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Myths and Realities of Starting and Running a Nonprofit
Atlanta, GA
July 17, 2008
You feel called to start a nonprofit business but do you really know what you are getting into before you take that leap? Hear a panel of nonprofit founders/executive directors tell you what it's really like to run a start-up nonprofit.
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Coffee and Conversation with a Grantmaker: Stephen Brick, the Joyce Foundation
Cleveland, OH
June 20, 2008
Stephen Brick of the Joyce Foundation discusses the foundation's work in protecting the Great Lakes through support for clean energy, combating global warming, and advocating investment in Great Lakes restoration.
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Philanthropy and Faith: Philanthropy, Faith, and the Environment
Atlanta, GA
June 16, 2008
Dr. Katy Hinman of Georgia Interfaith Power and Light; Reverend Dr. Gerald Durley from Providence Baptist Church; and Mr. Barry Berlin, representing Atlantic Trust and the Kendeda Fund, share their perspectives on the interrelationships among philanthropy, faith, and the environment and insights about the impact of making small changes to preserve the environment.
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Meet the Grantmakers: Who's Giving Green?
Atlanta, GA
June 12, 2008
Foundation representatives talk about the types of environmental projects they support and what they look for in potential grantees.
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Coffee and Conversation with a Grantmaker: Richard Stuebi, The Cleveland Foundation
Cleveland, OH
June 6, 2008
In this edition of the Coffee and Conversation with a Grantmaker series of programs, Richard Stuebi, BP Fellow for Energy and Environmental Advancement at the Cleveland Foundation, discusses how the foundation supports advanced energy and the environment in Greater Cleveland.
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Coffee and Conversation With a Grantmaker: Jennifer Thomas, Civic Innovation Lab
Cleveland, OH
May 30, 2008
In this edition of the Coffee and Conversation with a Grantmaker series of programs, Jennifer Thomas, director of the Civic Innovation Lab, discusses how the lab supports and funds social enterprise in Greater Cleveland.
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Meet the Grantmakers: Focus on Young Foundations
San Francisco, CA
May 22, 2008
This edition of Meet the Grantmakers features grantmaking institutions that have been established within the last ten years. It includes information on how newly established foundations operate differently than more established ones, what informs change in new foundations, and how these foundations select the organizations they support.
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Meet the Grantmakers: Meeting the Health and Human Service Needs of Low-Income Communities
San Francisco, CA
April 24, 2008
In this edition of Meet the Grantmakers, a panel of local grantmakers discusses their organizations' giving priorities and guidelines as they pertain to addressing the health and human services needs of economically disadvantaged populations.
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Coffee and Conversation With a Grantmaker: Kathleen Hallissey, The Cleveland Foundation
Cleveland, OH
April 18, 2008
In this edition of the Coffee and Conversation with a Grantmaker series of programs, Kathleen Hallissey, director of community responsive grantmaking at the Cleveland Foundation, discusses the foundation’s interests, practices, and priorities for community support.
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Tips for Securing Successful Corporate Partnerships
New York, NY
April 15, 2008
Nancy Lublin, CEO of Do Something, speaks with Michael Seltzer about her strategies and success in partnering with corporations to support the two organizations that she has led: Dress for Success New York and Do Something. Nancy shares her tips on getting your foot in the corporate door.
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Meet the Grantmakers: Focus on Organizational Effectiveness
San Francisco, CA
March 25, 2008
This panel, made up of local grantmakers who have been involved with Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) over the years, provides an overview of the items discussed at the GEO conference that may impact future grantseeking. These include how grantmakers think about and assess organizational effectiveness and ways in which they are working to strengthen the effectiveness of the organizations they support.
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What Drives Foundation Expenses and Compensation? Results of a Three-Year Study
New York, NY
March 12, 2008
The co-authors of What Drives Foundation Expenses and Compensation? Results of a Three Year Study, issued jointly by the Foundation Center, the Urban Institute, and GuideStar, present findings from the report, which looks at characteristics and activities of the 10,000 largest grantmaking foundations and documents how differences in these factors affect foundations' spending patterns.
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Philanthropy and Faith: How Faith Communities Care for Those in Need
Atlanta, GA
January 17, 2008
Dr. Edward Queen, director of the D. Abbott Turner Program in Ethics and Servant Leadership at Emory University, speaks about how different religions interpret charity and philanthropy. A moderated discussion follows his presentation.
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YouTube and iTunes Aren't Just For Kids: Reaching New Audiences Through Online Communities
Washington, DC
January 10, 2008
As the Web 2.0 platform makes it easier to communicate peer-to-peer, what does this mean for philanthropy? How can foundations leverage these new tools to reach new audiences and encourage greater awareness of the issues in which they are engaged? Join Victor d'Allant, executive director of the Skoll Foundation's Social Edge, the online community for social entrepreneurs, as he shares his recent experiences with blogs, video blogs and podcasts.
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Raising Funds From Individuals
Atlanta, GA
September 26, 2007
Fundraising consultant Gerald Duhon gives a basic overview of the various ways to approach individuals for support, including
online fundraising,
direct mail,
special events,
telephone solicitation,
and face-to-face solicitation.
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Meet the Grantmakers: Let's Talk About Leadership
San Francisco, CA
September 18, 2007
This "Meet the Grantmakers" panel addresses how grantmakers assess the effectiveness of a potential grantee organization's leadership as well as how they can serve to inspire leadership within organizations by serving as catalysts to energize board members, donors, and volunteers.
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Meet the Grantmakers — Trends in Funding for Operating Support: The Grantmaker's Perspective
San Francisco, CA
June 28, 2007
Recently the University of San Francisco's Institute for Nonprofit Management issued a report, Practices and Policies of California Foundations in Supporting Grantees' General Operating Costs. This session features findings from the report provided by the author and commentary from a panel of Bay Area funders on trends and practices within their own institutions pertaining to unrestricted funding. Topics covered include: number of foundations providing general operating support, type of foundations most likely to provide general operating support, why foundations decide to provide unrestricted grants, and how nonprofits can position their requests for general operating support dollars.
The speakers were Carol Silverman, director of research, Institute on Nonprofit Management; Fatima Angeles, director of evaluation and organizational learning, the California Wellness Foundation; and Ron Rowell, program officer, social justice, the San Francisco Foundation. The talk was moderated by Janet Camarena, director, Foundation Center-San Francisco.
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The Golden Door: Nonprofits and Grantmakers Helping Immigrants and Refugees in the National Capital Region
Washington, DC
June 21, 2007
An increasing number of immigrants and refugees are making the DC region their home. What kinds of assistance do they require, and how is our nonprofit community helping to meet the needs of these new Americans? Please join us for a panel discussion with Eugenio Arene of the Latino Federation of Greater Washington, Abdulaziz Kamus of the African Resource Center, Lee Christian Parker of the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, and Margaret Siegel, advisor to foundations.
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Reality Grantmaking: Health and Human Services Special Edition
San Francisco, CA
May 22, 2007
You've experienced reality TV; now get ready for "Reality Grantmaking." At this session, which the Foundation Center cosponsored with Development Executives Roundtable and the Association of Fundraising Professionals—Golden Gate Chapter, participants witnessed the decision-making process as a panel of real grantmakers reviewed proposals submitted by health and human service organizations. Applicants were screened by the session moderators and nine finalists were selected. Watch as their proposals are reviewed and scored by real-world funders. The agency with the highest score won a cash grant at the end of the workshop.
The event was moderated by Cheryl Clarke and Susan Fox, fundraising consultants. The speakers were
Mary Gregory, program officer, Pacific Foundation Services;
Damon Scott, contributions manager-northern California region, Community Benefit, Kaiser Permanente;
Michele Williams, community development program fellow, San Francisco Foundation; and
Dianne Yamashiro-Omi, senior program officer, The California Endowment.
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It's How We Live: Branding Strategies for Socially Responsible Organizations
New York, NY
February 20, 2007
Presented by Raphael Bemporad and Mitch Baranowski of the Bemporad Baranowski Marketing Group (BBMG), this workshop explores the power of branding for social good, offering practical branding strategies and techniques that can help nonprofits stand out in the marketplace and advance their mission.
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Giving Circles
Atlanta, GA
February 8, 2007
View a webcast of the Giving Circles program held at the Foundation Center-Atlanta, co-sponsored with the Southeastern Council of Foundations. This webcast combines recorded video of the presentation along with corresponding Power Point slides.
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Symposium on the Future of Philanthropy:
A Conversation With Five Leaders in the Field
New York, NY
November 9, 2006
As part of our 50th anniversary celebration at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian in New York, we convened A Symposium on the Future of Philanthropy: A Conversation With Five Leaders in the Field.
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