As the stock market plunges and foundation endowments take a beating, are you worried about where your next grant check is coming from? 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.
Panelists:
Kenneth Blum, consultant, Dean Witter Foundation
Anu Greenlee Cairo, senior program officer, education, Walter and Elise Haas Fund
Ulla Davis, executive director, Crescent Porter Hale Foundation
Merle Lawrence, senior manager, community affairs, Levi Strauss Foundation
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Welcome and Introductions: Janet Camarena, Foundation Center-San Francisco [5:46]
Question 1: "How has your endowment been affected by the economic crisis, how much do you anticipate giving away in 2009 and how does this compare to last year, and what you think the outlook is like beyond 2009 in terms of your philanthropy?" [26:15]
Question 2: "How is the psychology of the economic crisis impacting your boards and their willingness to give?" [9:42]
Question 3: "Please tell us about your grantmaking priorities in terms of the subject areas you support and let us know if you anticipate these priorities shifting because of the economy." [15:41]
Question 4: "Please enumerate the different ways your corporation donates, what kinds of organizations are eligible for support, and how the process works with each of your giving vehicles? And, do you anticipate any adjustments in these different vehicles during this tough economy?" [5:38]
Question 5: "How can nonprofit organizations best cultivate relationships with private foundations, particularly if they are new nonprofits or new to your foundation?" [14:25]
Question 6: "How can an existing grantee build from having a grant to becoming a partner to whom you would consider awarding increased support during these difficult times?" [11:57]
