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Public Policy Update: July 31, 2020

Release Date: 
07/31/2020
... month, Northern California Grantmakers welcomed Crispin Delgado as their new Public Policy Director. A seasoned philanthropic professional, Mr. Delgado served as program officer for Blue Shield of ... access to care in low-income and migrant communities. Mr. Delgado assumes this role, replacing Cecilia Chen who stepped ...

Racial Equity Scan - Inventory Speakers, Facilitators and Trainers

Publication date: 
07/2018

The Forum conducted a scan of regional and national philanthropy-serving organizations (PSOs) in February through May 2018 to get a more comprehensive understanding of PSOs’ current work and future needs to advance racial equity in philanthropy. The scan reflects the input of 43 regional and national PSOs that participated in the scan survey and/or the scan interviews, representing more than half of the Forum’s membership...

Foundations for Civic Impact - Community Foundations

This advocacy and civic engagement toolkit is designed for community and public foundations that want to educate and encourage their grantees about getting involved in civic and policy activities to increase organizational capacity and impact. While its primary focus is on the grantmaking activity of these foundations, the toolkit also addresses rules and guidance for policy involvement by foundation officials acting on behalf of their foundations.

Foundations for Civic Impact - Private Foundations

This advocacy and civic engagement toolkit is designed for private foundations that want to educate and encourage their grantees about getting involved in civic and policy activities to increase organizational capacity and impact. While its primary focus is on the grantmaking activity of foundations, the toolkit also addresses rules and guidance for policy involvement by foundation officials acting on behalf of their foundations.

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Philanthropic Paths: An Exploratory Study of the Career Pathways of Professionals of Color in Philanthropy

Publication date: 
06/2014

Low levels of diversity in the senior ranks of foundations have proven to be a stubborn challenge for the field of philanthropy.  A report by Forward Change takes an important step toward a deeper understanding of the career pathways of professionals of color in philanthropy—how they enter foundations, how they advance across their careers, and what factors affect their advancement within the sector.

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Research
Audience: 
Community Foundation
Topic(s): 
Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Issue Areas: 
Diversity
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Beyond Traditional Scholarships

This policy brief examines creative scholarship models that meet the needs of underserved students, often by moving beyond monetary aid in the direction of wrap-around student supports. While continuing to provide financial relief for income-qualified students, a number of these programs couple academic supports along with financial assistance in order to address non-monetary needs that often impede completion.

Breakfast & Networking Roundtables: The Kitchen Sink

Publication date: 
07/2015
Join us bright and early for roundtable discussions focused on hot topics and collaborative initiatives in the field.
 
 
 
  • Essentials of Creating Best-in-Class Corporate Community Involvement Programs Sponsored by Changing Our World
  • Dealing With Difficult Employees (While Keeping Your Sanity) Sponsored by HR Strategy Group
  • Organizing around a Shared Result: How Regional Associations Can Support Collective Action on Grade-Level Reading
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Conference Materials
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Native Voices Rising, A Case for Funding Native-Led Change

Publication date: 
01/2013

Native Voices Rising is a joint research and re-granting project of Native Americans in Philanthropy and Common Counsel Foundation. This report focuses on the practices and challenges of community organizing and advocacy, focusing on the need for increased investment in and sustained support for American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian communities.

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Resource type: 
Funder Briefing
Audience: 
All Grantmakers
Topic(s): 
Racial, Ethnic, and Tribal Philanthropy
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Strengthening Democracy, Increasing Opportunities: Impacts of Advocacy, Organizing and Civic Engagement

Publication date: 
01/2009
This research documents how 15 nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles County and their allies leveraged foundation grants to secure nearly $91 of benefit for every dollar spent for Los Angeles citizens.