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Mission Impossible: Retooling for a Changing Environment
Giving Together: A National Scan of Giving Circles and Shared Giving
This 2005 study documents and describes the range and types of giving circle-related activity nationwide.
Hosting a Giving Circle: The Benefits and Challenges of Giving Together
An April 2008 analysis by the Forum of the relationship between giving circles and their host organizations; accompanies a handbook of tools for considerations when hosting a circle.
Rural Philanthropy: Leading Tactics
Journey Toward Racial Equity Report: Year 2
Public Policy Update: December 3, 2020
Public Policy Update: April 23, 2020
Census Research Priorities For Funders
A document about census research to share with funders interested in supporting research projects.
Value of Forum Membership and Ask to Renew in 2021
Strengthening Democracy, Increasing Opportunities: Impacts of Advocacy, Organizing and Civic Engagement
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.
Policy Update: September 11, 2019
Status of Florida Girls
This collection of research studies commissioned by the Florida Women's Funding Alliance, an Affinity Group of FPN, and conducted by the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center have uncovered significant rates of violence and victimization among certain segments of girls in their communities, particularly girls of color and those identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual or unsure.
Sample Foundation Investment Policy
Public Policy Update: June 25, 2021
Public Policy Update: December 17, 2020
Summit on Advancing Gender Equity
"Top Ten" Marketing Communications Templates
Back in 2007, a project to develop marketing templates for regional associations yielded the "Top Ten Ways to Make the Most of Your Membership". In the intervening years, many regionals have adapted, evolved, and localized new versions to attract new members.
The COVID-19 Crucible
The COVID-19 Crucible: How Philanthropy-Serving Organizations Responded to the Pandemic and Are Adapting in a New Landscape.