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What business does a community foundation have hawking for-profit deals to its donors and other community members? How does it improve the quality of life in their community? How does it promote the spirit and practice of philanthropy and service? Well it turns out, some…
The Funders Network is a network of grantmakers who address issues of population, reproductive health, rights and justice, both domestically and internationally. Its members share a common goal: to ensure that all people have access to the information and services they need to manage their own…
The BoardSource Leadership Forum (BLF) is the nation’s largest annual convening of nonprofit board leaders. Every year, we gather more than 800 board members, chief executives, staff, and nonprofit professionals for two days to discuss the newest thinking and best practices in nonprofit governance…
SECF’s 46th Annual Meeting, taking place in Asheville, NC
With an awe-inspiring location in Asheville, NC - this gathering provides the region’s number one opportunity to connect and engage with fellow philanthropists and renew your passion for philanthropy!
Thought provoking sessions…
Carol Thompson Cole is president and CEO of Venture Philanthropy Partners.This post has been edited from her recent VPPNews column.
Collaboration allows grantmakers to leverage the expertise and resources of multiple players toward more meaningful impact on systemic problems. It can take many forms, requires time and frequently involves working in ways that run counter to how philanthropy traditionally operates. The…
Take the Lead
Grants management and operations professionals are leading the evolution of philanthropy, taking the lead on changes that improve grantmaking.
Expert management of how grants are made has become increasingly vital as funders seek to grow impact, increase transparency and get the…
Part 1: Outcomes Management
At Venture Philanthropy Partners (VPP), we talk a lot about one number: $31 million. Well, $31.4 million to be exact, the amount of money we raised for our first fund of nonprofits in the National Capital Region. We are proud of this number, but there is another number…