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Regional Association Photo Policies
KM Initiative Planning Documents
As the KM Partners transitioned from proprietary, outmoded systems to the new Drupal-Salesforce platform, we conducted a thorough discovery and vendor selection process. The documents resulting from that process are presented here for historical reference.
From Insight to Action: New Directions in Foundation Evaluation
Self-Dealing: A Concise Guide For Foundation Board and Staff
Communications/Disclosure Assessment
Communications/Disclosure Resources
Guiding Principles Communications Plan
Accountability Self-Assessment Tool for Unstaffed Foundations
Community Foundation Job Descriptions
Corporate Foundation Job Descriptions
Sample job descriptions for positions at a Corporate Foundation or Corporate Giving Program.
Family Foundation Job Descriptions
Sample job descriptions for positions at Family Foundations.
Private Foundation Job Descriptions
Sample job descriptions for positions at private foundations.
Proposal Review and Evaluation Guidelines
Sample proposal review and evaluation guidelines from foundations across the country.
Board Committee Descriptions and Responsibilities
Foundation Chief Executive Evaluation Form
Community Foundation Bylaws
Community Foundation Conflict of Interest Policies
Sample conflict of interest policies for Community Foundations.
RA Board Public Policy Protocols
PhilanTrack
The Forum and Altum are excited to partner on a benefit to Forum members. Grantmakers of participating Forum member associations will be eligible to receive a 10% discount on an annual license to the grants management software, PhilanTrack.