Report to the Community 2009 Cleveland Foundation Published: November 2004 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's letter, president's report, program information, grantee profiles, grant highlights, lists of new gifts and funds, financial summary, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Cleveland Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 1.78MB; HTML)
Report on the Status of Payday Lending in California Public Interest Law Firm Cook, Leslie; Kyra Kazantzis; Melissa Morris; James Zahradka Published: October 2009 Provides an overview of storefront and Internet payday lending in California, its effects, state and federal laws and regulations, and reform efforts. Includes recommendations for state and local policy, banking access, and consumer education. Funder(s): Silicon Valley Community Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(43 pages; 1.06MB; PDF)
Theory of Change: A Practical Tool For Action, Results and Learning Annie E. Casey Foundation Reisman, Jane; Anne Gienapp Published: November 2004 Explains how a theory of change, in the form of an outcome map and a list of assumptions about change, can guide community change efforts and what core capacities are needed to achieve them. Includes sample outcome maps and lists, tips, and exercises. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): Organizational Research Services Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(49 pages; 820KB; PDF)
Greater Boston Housing Report Card 2009: Positioning Boston in a Post-Crisis World Boston Foundation Bluestone, Barry; Chase Billingham; Jessica Herrmann Published: October 2009 Presents an annual survey of Greater Boston's market conditions, including economic and demographic trends; housing production; rents; home prices; housing affordability; foreclosures; and public spending in support of housing. Analyzes implications. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Related Organization(s): Citizens' Housing and Planning Association, Kitty and Michael Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy at Northeastern University Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(116 pages; 3.92MB; PDF)
2003 Annual Report George Gund Foundation Published: 2004 Contains president's letter, executive director's letter, photo essay, grants list, grant guidelines and application procedures, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Includes link to searchable grants database. Funder(s): George Gund Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 1.78MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report George Gund Foundation Published: 2006 Contains president's letter, executive director's letter, photo essay, grants list, grant guidelines and application procedures, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Includes link to searchable grants database. Funder(s): George Gund Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 1.85MB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report George Gund Foundation Published: 2005 Contains president's letter, executive director's letter, photo essay, grants list, grant guidelines and application procedures, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Includes link to searchable grants database. Funder(s): George Gund Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 1.75MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report: Trying Times, Trying Harder Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Published: 2009 Contains mission statement, president's message, a profile of the city of Flint, grantee profiles, program information, grants list and statistics, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Civil Society; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(86 pages; 5.89MB; HTML)
Securing a College Prep Curriculum for All Students Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University Shah, Seema; Sara McAlister; Kavitha Mediratta Published: July 2009 Presents a case study of community organizing for school reform by Los Angeles' Community Coalition: how its intergenerational campaign for college preparatory classes shaped leadership development, district policy, school capacity, and student outcomes. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(42 pages; 1.09MB; PDF)
Keeping Parents and Student Voices at the Forefront of Reform Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University Mediratta, Kavitha; Sara McAlister; Seema Shah Published: September 2009 Presents a case study of community organizing for school reform by Eastern Pennsylvania Organizing Project and Youth United for Change: how developing leadership, relationships, and research shaped district policy, school capacity, and student outcomes. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(48 pages; 4.31MB; PDF)
Urban Community Development: Partnerships for Restoration Ford Foundation Thomas, Franklin A. Published: 1987 Reprints remarks delivered by Ford Foundation president Franklin A. Thomas in the City Club Forum, Cleveland, Ohio, on December 15, 1986. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(14 pages; 545KB; PDF)
Improving Schools Through Youth Leadership and Community Action Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University Mediratta, Kavitha; Sara McAlister; Seema Shah Published: September 2009 Presents a case study of community organizing for school reform by Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition and Sistas and Brothas United: how their campaigns shaped leadership development, district policy, school capacity, and student outcomes. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(46 pages; 1.38MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report George Gund Foundation Published: 2007 Contains president's letter, executive director's letter, photo essay, grants list, program information, grant guidelines and application procedures, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Includes link to searchable grants database. Funder(s): George Gund Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 2.40MB; PDF)
Rethinking the Teacher Pipeline for an Urban Public School System Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University Mediratta, Kavitha; Sara McAlister; Seema Shah Published: July 2009 Presents a case study of community organizing for school reform by Chicago ACORN: how its coalition of community groups, training programs, teacher unions, and others shaped leadership development, district policy, school capacity, and student outcomes. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(38 pages; 2.17MB; PDF)
Building a Campaign for Reading Reform in Miami Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University Mediratta, Kavitha; Sara McAlister; Seema Shah Published: September 2009 Presents a case study of community organizing for school reform by Miami's People Acting for Community Together: how its campaign for a new literacy program shaped leadership development, district-level policy, school-level capacity, and student outcomes. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(60 pages; 1.02MB; PDF)
Building Partnerships to Reinvent School Culture Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University Mediratta, Kavitha; Sara McAlister; Seema Shah Published: May 2009 Presents a case study of community organizing for school reform by Austin Interfaith: how its "alliance schools" network and parent and community engagement shaped leadership development, district-level policy, school-level capacity, and student outcomes. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(60 pages; 5.63MB; PDF)
Soul of the Community 2009 Gallup Consulting; John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Published: September 2009 Presents results of a second survey of twenty-six communities about community attachment — how residents rate their community loyalty, passion, and elements of civic involvement, openness, social capital, emotional wellness, and community offerings. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Social Science; Social Science, Urban Studies Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(22 pages; 1.06MB; PDF) Data by Community
Building a Districtwide Small Schools Movement Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University Mediratta, Kavitha; Sara McAlister; Seema Shah Published: April 2009 Presents a case study of community organizing for school reform by Oakland Community Organizations: how parent and community engagement in a campaign for small schools shaped leadership development, district policy, school capacity, and student outcomes. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(60 pages; 9.63MB; PDF)
Layoffs, Furloughs and Union Concessions: The Prolonged and Painful Process of Balancing City Budgets Pew Charitable Trusts Published: September 2009 Summarizes the budget actions Philadelphia and twelve other large cities took between May and September 2009 in order to balance their fiscal year 2010 budgets, including tax increases and political brinksmanship in negotiating with unions. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(14 pages; 364KB; PDF)
Libraries Connect Communities: Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study 2008-2009 American Library Association Davis, Denise M.; John Carlo Bertot; Charles McClure Published: September 2009 Based on a survey of public libraries, examines trends in demand for, provision of, and quality of free computer and Internet services and in library budgets. Includes state data and suggestions for improving public access connectivity and infrastructure. Funder(s): American Library Association, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Science/Technology; Science/Technology, Internet; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(216 pages; 1.58MB; PDF)
50th Anniversary Report to the Community Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham Published: 2009 Contains president's message, program information, donor profiles, funds list, and grantee profiles. Funder(s): Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Human Services Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link( pages; ; HTML)
2008 Annual Report Healthcare Georgia Foundation Published: 2009 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, 2008 highlights, program information, grants list and summary, grant guidelines, financial statements, diversity policy, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Healthcare Georgia Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 940KB; PDF)
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: A Guide to Housing Related Opportunities for Making Connections Communities Annie E. Casey Foundation Lubell, Jeffrey; Megan Richardson Published: July 2009 Outlines stimulus funding for housing-related programs and coordinated strategies to help low-income communities benefit. Suggests policies to promote, including advancing green and healthy housing and addressing the foreclosure crisis. Lists resources. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): National Housing Conference Center for Housing Policy Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(32 pages; 384KB; PDF)
Equity Advancing Equity: How Community Philanthropy Can Build Racial and Social Equity Through Mission Investing Blueprint Research & Design; GPS Capital Partners Bernholz, Lucy; Lisa Richter Published: September 2009 Provides guidance on mission investing as a means for community foundations to protect local assets and build long-term social equity by enhancing the community's business opportunities, home ownership, education, and wealth creation. Profiles examples. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ford Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(51 pages; 1.34MB; PDF)
Foreclosures and Renters in Washington, DC Urban Institute Tatian, Peter A. Published: April 2009 Provides an overview of how the foreclosure crisis affects renters in the District of Columbia, with a focus on areas east of the Anacostia River. Examines foreclosure data by neighborhood and property type and compares renter- and owner-occupied units. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Human Services Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(34 pages; 851KB; PDF)
The Uncharted, Uncertain Future of HOPE VI Redevelopments: The Case for Assessing Project Sustainability Urban Institute Abravanel, Martin D.; Diane Levy; Margaret McFarland Published: July 2009 Discusses the need for a third-party assessment of the management and financial stability issues posed by the publicly and privately funded redevelopment of housing projects into mixed-income, mixed-tenure properties. Explores feasibility at two sites. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Related Organization(s): University of Maryland Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(38 pages; 184MB; PDF)
Florida 911: The State of Emergency Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice; Tartaglione & Associates Gulliver, David Published: August 2009 Examines Florida's emergency assistance system and its failings, including fragmentation, underfunding, a rural-urban divide, and lack of outcome measurements. Recommends unified oversight and standards, better funding and technology, and coordination. Funder(s): Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice Related Organization(s): Tartaglione & Associates Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Disaster Relief, Other Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 483KB; PDF)
Keeping Your Home: A Guide to Foreclosure Prevention and Assistance in Prince George's County, MD Prince George's Community Foundation Published: April 2009 Offers step-by-step guidance on avoiding foreclosure and negotiating with lenders. Explains foreclosure and eviction procedures. Includes lists of housing counseling agencies, emergency service organizations, and government programs. Funder(s): Prince George's Community Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(28 pages; 1.16MB; PDF)
The Transportation Prescription: Bold New Ideas for Healthy, Equitable Transportation Reform in America PolicyLink; Prevention Institute; Convergence Partnership Bell, Judith; Larry Cohen; Shireen Malekafzali Published: July 2009 Outlines the direct and indirect health effects of transportation policies and offers a framework for a healthy, equitable policy, including prioritizing investments in distressed areas, accessibility, transparency, accountability, and community input. Funder(s): California Endowment, Kaiser Permanente, Kresge Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Nemours Health & Prevention Services, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Related Organization(s): Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Subject(s): Health; Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 552KB; PDF)
Programs for Children and Youth in a Community Context Child Trends Moore, Kristin Anderson Published: July 2009 Shares insights from a discussion on integrating evidence-based out-of-school time programs into community initiatives to improve outcomes for disadvantaged children. Outlines issues and the need for adaptable, data-driven programs with defined outcomes. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(8 pages; 142KB; PDF)
Neighborhoods and the Black-White Mobility Gap Pew Charitable Trusts Sharkey, Patrick Published: July 2009 Analyzes the impact of neighborhood poverty rates during childhood on relative intergenerational economic mobility and how changes in those rates affect incomes, earnings, and wealth as adults. Outlines policy implications for closing the racial gap. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): American Enterprise Institute, Brookings Institution, Economic Mobility Project, Heritage Foundation, Urban Institute Subject(s): Social Science; Minorities; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 1.88MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report McKnight Foundation Published: 2009 Contains mission statement, program information, grant and project highlights, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. An audited financial report and representative grants list are available via separate links. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Children and Youth; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(6 pages; 366KB; PDF) Audited Financial Report Grants List
2008 Annual Report Seattle Foundation Published: 2009 Contains mission statement, lists of donors and contributors, grantees, and fiscal sponsorships; program information; financial highlights; and lists of board members, staff, and committee members. Funder(s): Seattle Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 554KB; PDF)
Investing in Our Future: The Economic Case for Rebuilding Mid-Atlantic Fish Populations Pew Environment Group Gates, John M. Published: July 2009 Estimates the potential direct economic benefits of rebuilding depleted fish populations in the mid-Atlantic by comparing status quo management scenarios with scenarios in which four fish populations would have been rebuilt by 2007. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Environment; Environment, Biodiversity/Conservation; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 1.14MB; PDF)
Asset Building in Low-income Communities of Color, Part 2 Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies Leigh, Wilhelmina A.; Anna L. Wheatley Published: August 2009 Examines practices and policies in states not ranked high for promoting asset building in their large communities of color. Compares factors viewed as supportive of asset accumulation as well as promising practices with those of states ranked high. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Human Services; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 979KB; PDF)
Metropolitan Conditions and Trends: Changing Contexts for a Community Initiative Urban Institute Hendey, Leah; G. Thomas Kingsley Published: July 2009 Analyzes indicators of metropolitan conditions and trends critical to transforming isolated low-income neighborhoods at ten sites: the economy and labor market, demographic change, income and poverty, social conditions, and housing and mortgage market. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Social Science Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 254KB; PDF)
Transportation for a New Era — Growing More Sustainable Communities Urban Land Institute Published: July 2009 Outlines policy recommendations to create a national vision recognizing the links between land use, infrastructure, and sustainable communities; support metropolitan areas; foster more compact development; and invest effectively in transportation. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation, Urban Land Institute Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Environment Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(20 pages; 1.23MB; PDF)
The Los Angeles Historic Resource Survey Report: A Framework for a Citywide Historic Resource Survey J. Paul Getty Trust Howe, Kathryn Welch Published: November 2008 Explains procedural requirements and technical components of a comprehensive survey of the city's historic buildings and neighborhoods designed to help guide planning, maintenance, and investment decisions. Discusses selected findings and best practices. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(120 pages; 6.33MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Colorado Trust Published: 2009 Contains message from the board chair and the president, program information, grantees list, grantee profiles, grant guidelines, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Colorado Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Higher Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 18.98MB; PDF)
Healthy People in a Healthy Economy: A Blueprint for Action in Massachusetts Boston Foundation; New England Healthcare Institute Hubbard, Thomas Published: June 2009 Examines the recession's effects on health and the cost of chronic disease. Suggests proven strategies for schools, municipalities, state government, payers, employers, the food industry, physicians, philanthropies, and media to promote healthy behaviors. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Related Organization(s): New England Healthcare Institute Subject(s): Health; Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(42 pages; 1.56MB; PDF)
Investing in Sustainable Community Change: A Funder's Guide to Community Coaching Community Coaching Initiative Hubbell, Ken; Mary Emery Published: June 2009 Provides an overview of how community coaching can help sustain community and organizational change and the roles funders can play. Discusses critical elements, including commitment to a common vision, a learning culture, and clear rules of engagement. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Northwest Area Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Rural Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(6 pages; 423KB; PDF)
Engaging in Sustainable Community Change: A Community Guide to Working With a Coach Community Coaching Initiative Hubbell, Ken; Mary Emery Published: June 2009 Provides an overview of how a community coach can help sustain community change and offers guidance on how to find the right coach for the community, negotiate the coach-community relationship, and evaluate its success. Lists resources. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Northwest Area Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Rural Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(6 pages; 694KB; PDF)
CAP Chronicles: A Retrospective Look at the Violence Prevention Initiative's Community Action Programs California Wellness Foundation Hyde, Justeen; Eduardo Contreras; Mindy Hochgesang; Sue Holtby; Ellen Iverson; Elaine Zahnd Published: June 2003 Summarizes an evaluation of an initiative that took a public health approach to youth violence, working with academics, residents, social service providers, and policy makers. Focuses on the impact and strategies of local Community Action Programs (CAP). Funder(s): California Wellness Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(13 pages; 61KB; PDF)
Health Improvement Initiative: Final Evaluation Report California Wellness Foundation Published: June 2003 Summarizes an evaluation of an initiative to create health systems change at the community level. Outlines the partnerships' goals of service integration, results-based budgeting, data integration, and policy development; impact; and elements of success. Funder(s): California HealthCare Foundation Subject(s): Health; Health, Public Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(12 pages; 54MB; PDF)
Guiding Sustainable Community Change: An Introduction to Coaching Community Coaching Initiative Hubbell, Ken; Mary Emery Published: June 2009 Provides an overview of coaching strategies for community change and rural development. Offers guidance on needed skills and competencies, improving practice and increasing impact, serving multiple stakeholders, the elements of coaching, and evaluation. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Northwest Area Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Rural Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(48 pages; 1.26MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report: Passions, Dreams & Vision California Wellness Foundation Published: 2009 Contains mission statement, message from the board chair and the president, feature on the foundation's leadership recognition awards, program information, grants list, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): California Wellness Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 3.21MB; PDF)
Helping Rural Families Build Economic Success: Earn It, Keep It, Grow It Association of Small Foundations Published: May 2009 Outlines issues rural families face and asset-building strategies from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Suggests that funders support programs in education; training; tax preparation; financial literacy; health care; and car, home, and business ownership. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Human Services; Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Rural Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(8 pages; 83KB; PDF)
Vibrant Neighborhoods, Successful Schools: What the Federal Government Can Do to Foster Both Urban Institute Turner, Margery Austin; Alan Berube Published: July 2009 Recommends coordinating housing and education policies to create mixed-income neighborhoods with good schools and quality educators, to lower student turnover, and to improve health, nutrition, and school readiness. Presents examples of local initiatives. Funder(s): George Gund Foundation, Heinz Endowments, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Metropolitan Leadership Council Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Elementary and Secondary Education; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 160KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Home Depot Foundation Published: 2009 Contains mission statement, 2008 highlights and awards, program information, grantee profiles, corporate donors list, and lists of board members, staff, and supplier advisory committee members. Funder(s): Home Depot Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 2.37MB; PDF)
The Impacts of Foreclosures on Families and Communities Urban Institute Kingsley, G. Thomas; David Price; Robin Smith Published: June 2009 Examines the primary and secondary effects of foreclosures on families and various neighborhoods, as well as local responses. Suggests coordinated strategies for preventing foreclosures, helping displaced families recover, and stabilizing communities. Funder(s): Open Society Institute Subject(s): Human Services; Human Services, Homeless Services; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(54 pages; 174KB; PDF)
Ups and Downs: Does the American Economy Still Promote Upward Mobility? Pew Charitable Trusts Rose, Steven J.; Scott Winship Published: June 2009 Examines trends in absolute intragenerational mobility by analyzing short- and long-term income fluctuations from 1967-2004, rates of recovery from declines, recovery time, and rates of gains compared with those of declines. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): American Enterprise Institute, Brookings Institution, Economic Mobility Project, Heritage Foundation, Urban Institute Subject(s): Social Science; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(38 pages; 1.00MB; PDF)
Do California's Enterprise Zones Create Jobs? Public Policy Institute of California Kolko, Jed; David Neumark Published: June 2009 Examines how the state's enterprise zone program, which offered incentives in economically distressed areas, affected job and business creation in 1992-2004. Considers elements of relative success such as marketing and outreach and suggests improvements. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Public Policy Institute of California Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 946KB; PDF)
A Healthy Community: Strategies for Effective Giving Seattle Foundation Published: June 2009 Offers a guide to donors on strategies to maximize their support for nonprofits serving the Seattle region. Outlines trends in basic needs, environment, economy, education, arts and culture, community, and health. Profiles effective programs and donors. Funder(s): Seattle Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link( pages; ; HTML)
A New Agenda for a New Michigan Michigan Future, Inc. Published: June 2006 Outlines a plan to build a high-prosperity Michigan focused on knowledge-based enterprises by creating a culture and making public investments that foster, attract, and retain talent. Offers strategies for education, business environment, and leadership. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Frey Foundation, Hudson-Webber Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Higher Education; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 1.24MB; PDF)
Neighborhood Support and Children's Connectedness Child Trends Wilkenfeld, Britt; Laura Lippman; Kristin Anderson Moore Published: March 2008 Summarizes research on the links between levels of neighborhood support, such as neighbors helping one another, and other types of "connectedness" that contribute to children's healthy development — with family, peers, community, and activities. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(3 pages; 52KB; PDF)
Risk and Recovery: Documenting the Changing Risks to Family Incomes Urban Institute Acs, Gregory; Pamela Loprest; Austin Nichols Published: May 2009 Based on 1996, 2001, and 2004 data, examines the incidence of incomes of individuals with children falling substantially over a four-month period and the incidence of their recovering to pre-decline levels. Compares data by income quintile. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Social Science; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(10 pages; 190KB; PDF)
Our Region's Future Funding: The Transfer of Wealth in San Diego County Over the Next 25 Years San Diego Foundation Published: May 2009 Estimates the growth in community endowments for each of the county's regions if 5 percent of the projected transfer of wealth could be captured in endowments, as well as the funds that would be available annually, assuming a 5 percent payout rate. Funder(s): San Diego Foundation Related Organization(s): Nebraska Community Foundation, RUPRI Center for Rural Entrepreneurship Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(11 pages; 1.45MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Greater Milwaukee Foundation Published: 2009 Contains mission statement; message from the board chair and the president; profiles of donors, grantees, and leaders; program and fund information; financial statements; grants list; and lists of partner foundations, board members, and staff. Funder(s): Greater Milwaukee Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 1.57MB; PDF)
Trends in Charitable Giving in North Carolina and the Research Triangle 1997-2006 North Carolina Gives; Urban Institute De Vita, Carol J.; Petya Kehayova Published: May 2009 Provides an overview of giving by average amount, as a percentage of adjusted gross income, and among the state's top earners, compared with national trends, with a focus on Chatham, Durham, Orange, and Wake counties. Includes county-by-county data. Funder(s): North Carolina Community Foundation Related Organization(s): Urban Institute Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Volunteerism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(42 pages; 254KB; PDF)
When Relatives Return: Interviews With Family Members of Returning Prisoners in Houston, Texas Urban Institute Published: May 2009 Examines the emotional, financial, and other tangible support family members of released prisoners provide during the reentry process, how they are affected, and what services would help. Compares the experiences of relatives of released men and women. Funder(s): Houston Endowment, Inc., JEHT Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Human Services; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(17 pages; 229KB; PDF)
Prisoner Reentry in Houston: Community Perspectives Urban Institute Brazzell, Diana; Nancy La Vigne Published: May 2009 Outlines the views of community members, local government, and the nonprofit sector on housing, employment, substance abuse, and other issues of prisoner reentry; policies and practices that affect reentry; and the roles of the community and stakeholders. Funder(s): Houston Endowment, Inc., JEHT Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Texas Department of Criminal Justice Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 179KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report William Penn Foundation Published: 2009 Contains message from the corporation chair, the board chair, and the president; program information; articles on Penn's issue areas; mission statement; financial statements; grants list; and lists of corporation members, board members, and staff. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 2.27MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(52 pages; 2.27MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Published: 2009 Contains mission statement; message from the board chair, the previous chair, and the president; financial summary; grants summary; donor profiles; funds list; and lists of board members, committee members, and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 2.55MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(28 pages; 2.55MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report New York Community Trust Published: 2009 Contains message from the board chair and president, a feature on managing in difficult times, program information, grants list and guidelines, funds list and guidelines, donor profiles, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): New York Community Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(64 pages; 1.89MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(64 pages; 1.89MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan Published: 2009 Contains mission statement; president's message; program information; funds list, grants list, and donors list (including for affiliate foundations); financial statements; and lists of board members, staff, and affiliate foundation board members. Funder(s): Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 1.35MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(28 pages; 1.35MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Homer Foundation Published: 2009 Contains mission statement, board chair's message, executive director's message, donor profiles, program information, financial summary, grants list, donor information, and list of board members. Funder(s): Homer Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(30 pages; 1.87MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(30 pages; 1.87MB; PDF)
Mexico Community Foundations: A Comprehensive Profile Teamworks; Alternativas y Capacidades Berger, Renée; Mònica Tapia Álvarez; Diana Bermúdez; Patricia Carrillo Collard Published: March 2009 Provides an overview of Mexico's community foundations, their support system, and their role in developing local civil society, addressing economic development and educational needs, and bridging the public and private sectors. Makes recommendations. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ford Foundation, Global Fund for Community Foundations, Inter-American Foundation Related Organization(s): Alternativas y Capacidades Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(108 pages; 980KB; PDF)
Tough Decisions and Limited Options: How Philadelphia and Other Cities Are Balancing Budgets in a Time of Recession Pew Charitable Trusts Published: May 2009 Compares the budget gaps, the budget cuts, and proposed tax increases brought on by the economic downturn in twelve cities nationwide with those of Philadelphia. Examines workforce reductions, cuts in services, and income and property tax and fee hikes. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Public Affairs; Public Affairs, Tax Reform/Legislation; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(14 pages; 581KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Published: 2008 Contains board chair's message, executive director's message, program information, financial statements, grants list, grant guidelines, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link( pages; ; HTML)
2008 Annual Report St. Croix Valley Community Foundation Published: 2008 Contains mission statement, messages from the board chair and the president, financial summary, fund information, donor-advised fund profiles, grantees list, donors list, and list of board members. Funder(s): St. Croix Valley Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 1.24MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(24 pages; 1.24MB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Four County Community Foundation Published: 2008 Contains mission statement, board chair's message, fund and grant information, funds list, financial statements, and lists of board members, staff, and committee members. Funder(s): Four County Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(12 pages; 5.55MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(12 pages; 5.55MB; PDF)
One Last Chance: The Economic Case for a New Approach to Fisheries Management in New England Pew Environment Group Johnston, Robert J.; Jon G. Sutinen Published: April 2009 Documents the decline of the New England fishing industry as a result of mismanagement, presents examples of successful and sustainable fisheries, and examines the viability of proposed community-based, fishermen-run cooperatives as a solution. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Environment; Environment, Biodiversity/Conservation; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 733KB; PDF)
Michigan's Transition to a Knowledge-Based Economy: Second Annual Progress Report Michigan Future, Inc. Glazer, Lou; Don Grimes Published: April 2009 Based on updated data from metropolitan areas nationwide, highlights the need for Michigan to develop its knowledge-based, high-wage industries. Reiterates an agenda to attract and retain talent through public investment, education reform, and leadership. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Frey Foundation, Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation, Hudson-Webber Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Higher Education; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(27 pages; 417KB; PDF)
Scope, Scale, and Sustainability: What It Takes to Create Lasting Community Change Association for the Study and Development of Community Published: November 2007 Examines eleven comprehensive community initiatives to identify the specific practices, approaches, and mechanisms that enable the scope and scale needed to create lasting change, including strategic alignment, community engagement, and leadership. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(31 pages; 467KB; PDF)
Youth at High Risk of Disconnection Annie E. Casey Foundation Rosch, Jacob; Dana Brinson; Bryan Hassel Published: May 2009 Updates the 2003 report "Connected by 25: Improving the Life Chances of the Country's Most Vulnerable 14-24 Year Olds" with demographic changes in disconnected and at-risk youth — teens who are dropouts, mothers, in foster care, and/or incarcerated. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): Public Impact Subject(s): Children and Youth; Human Services; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(67 pages; 840KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc. Published: 2009 Contains foundation history, program information, profiles of Bradley Prize recipients, grants list, grant guidelines, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc. Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(41 pages; 1.45MB; PDF)
Passion & Purpose: Restructuring, Repositioning and Reinventing: Crisis in the Massachusetts Nonprofit Sector Boston Foundation Pradhan, Geeta; Barbara Hindley Published: May 2009 Examines how the economic downturn has affected nonprofits in Massachusetts and nationwide and how they, funders, and stakeholders are reacting. Explores cash availability, cost-cutting measures, creative mergers, and potential impact of stimulus funding. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(11 pages; 6.67MB; PDF)
RHOPI Action Plan: Addressing the Foreclosure Crisis in the Chicago Metro Area Chicago Community Trust; The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago; Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago Published: May 2009 Provides a snapshot of the Chicago area's foreclosure crisis and outlines the Regional Home Ownership Preservation Initiative's (RHOPI) action plan for an integrated approach to mitigating its impact and preventing future foreclosures. Funder(s): Chicago Community Trust, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago Related Organization(s): Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(32 pages; 286KB; PDF)
The Frontera Asset Building Network: Building Strong Partnerships for Community Change Along the Southwest Border Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: October 2007 Describes a learning community of local coalitions that create and promote asset-building vehicles, including individual development accounts, microenterprise opportunities, and homeownership programs. Discusses approaches, partnerships, and impact. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(6 pages; 161KB; PDF)
Foreclosure: How Can Philanthropy Help? Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: May 2009 Outlines Casey's support for efforts to place foreclosed properties into community land trusts, avoid eviction of renters, and mitigate foreclosures' effects. Lists other philanthropic options such as supporting research for solutions and direct services. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(5 pages; 35KB; PDF)
Relationships Matter: How Agencies Can Support Family and Social Network Development Annie E. Casey Foundation Pell, Elena Published: August 2006 Explores lessons learned from the efforts of two innovative agencies to support families and social networks. Analyzes how social networks affect communities and how an agency's network approach affects access, choice, problem-solving, and leadership. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Human Services; Human Services, Family Services Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(31 pages; 225KB; PDF)
Social Networks Make a Difference: Family Economic Success Annie E. Casey Foundation Ahsan, Nilofer Published: July 2007 Outlines promising approaches for integrating social networks into Casey's Family Economic Success strategies of workforce development, family economic support, and community investment. Explores the impact of social networking and their implications. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Human Services; Human Services, Family Services Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(29 pages; 1.61MB; PDF)
Community Benefits Agreements: The Power, Practice, and Promise of a Responsible Redevelopment Tool Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: September 2007 Presents May 2007 discussions about how community benefits agreements (CBA) could empower communities affected by urban redevelopment projects by clarifying their priorities. Discusses organizing coalitions, negotiating CBAs, and the role of foundations. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(51 pages; 1.16MB; PDF)
Ties That Bind: The Practice of Social Networks Annie E. Casey Foundation Bailey, Terri J. Published: August 2006 Explores the role of social networks in strengthening families and communities at Casey's Making Connections sites. Outlines elements of a healthy social network, people's motivations for joining, best practices for sustainability, and expected results. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Human Services; Children and Youth Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(51 pages; 268KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Chicago Community Trust Published: 2009 Contains mission statement, chair and president's message, program information, grants list, information on donor-advised grants and grants from funds, 2008 highlights, financial highlights, and lists of contributors, committee members, and staff. Funder(s): Chicago Community Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(80 pages; 3.14MB; PDF)
Preventing Suicide in Colorado: Progress Achieved & Goals for the Future Colorado Trust; Mental Health America of Colorado Published: May 2009 Evaluates the state's approach to suicide prevention and identifies unmet needs, emerging issues, trends, and priorities, as well as opportunities for improvement and strategic goals for the next decade. Includes lists of resources and training programs. Funder(s): Colorado Trust Related Organization(s): Heartland Network for Social Research, Mental Health America of Colorado Subject(s): Human Services; Social Science; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 657KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report George Gund Foundation Published: 2009 Contains president's letter, executive director's letter, photo essay, grants list, financial statements, program information, grant guidelines and application procedures, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): George Gund Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Human Services Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link( pages; ; HTML)
Developing and Implementing Self-Direction Programs and Policies: A Handbook Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Crisp, Suzanne; Pamela Doty; Susan Flanagan; Gary Smith Published: April 2009 Provides a guide to designing, implementing, and evaluating service delivery models that allow public program participants to manage their own care services and supports. Outlines elements of employer and budget authorities, enrollment, and counseling. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Related Organization(s): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Subject(s): Human Services; Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(296 pages; 3.73MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Surdna Foundation Published: 2009 Contains letters from the board chair and the president, program information, grants lists, financial summary, grant guidelines and application procedures, and lists of officers and staff. Funder(s): Surdna Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Environment; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(72 pages; 2.58MB; PDF)
Economic Benefits of Treating Substance Abuse Outweigh Costs Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Necochea, Lauren Published: September 2006 Summarizes findings from an analysis of the effects of drug addiction treatment on medical care, mental health services, criminal activity, employment earnings and government transfer payments. Compares benefits by treatment method. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Substance Abuse; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(2 pages; 135KB; PDF)
Beyond Health Care: New Directions to a Healthier America Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: April 2009 Outlines recommendations for governments, schools, healthcare providers, philanthropies, and others to collaborate on implementing feasible, evidence-based interventions that create healthier communities and address the needs of those most at risk. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(16 pages; 1.16MB; PDF)
Private Roads, Public Costs: The Facts About Toll Road Privatization and How to Protect the Public U.S. PIRG Education Fund Baxandall, Phineas; Tony Dutzik; Kari Wohlschlegel Published: March 2009 Provides an overview of trends in toll road privatization and discusses implications for the public, including loss of control, financial risk, and lack of transparency. Proposes principles that would protect the public interest in privatization deals. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 844KB; PDF)
A 10-Year Investment in Community Building to Improve Children's Health: Evaluation of the Community Partnerships for Healthy Children Initiative Sierra Health Foundation Published: November 2007 Assesses the impact of community building as an approach to improving health, with collaboratives planning and implementing programs and evaluating results. Shares lessons learned for activists, funders, technical assistance providers, and evaluators. Funder(s): Sierra Health Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(38 pages; 279KB; PDF)
Prevention 2000: Moving Effective Programs Into Practice Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Alaniz, Maria Luisa; Johnnetta Davis; James A. Neal; Christopher L. Ringwalt; Traci L. Toomey Published: March 2002 Outlines recommendations from an October 2000 symposium on how to implement effective, evidence-based drug prevention programs at the federal, state, and local levels, such as integrating school-based and community efforts. Summarizes briefing papers. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Related Organization(s): Silver Gate Group Subject(s): Substance Abuse; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(36 pages; 2.09MB; PDF)
Intimate Partner Violence in Immigrant and Refugee Communities: Challenges, Promising Practices and Recommendations Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Runner, Michael; Steve Novick; Mieko Yoshihama Published: March 2009 Reviews research on intimate partner violence in immigrant and refugee communities and examines victims' needs, challenges for agencies, and promising practices for prevention. Makes recommendations for funders, service providers, and policy makers. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Related Organization(s): Family Violence Prevention Fund Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Human Services; Social Science, Immigration Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(66 pages; 1.73MB; PDF)
Driven by Dollars: What States Should Know When Considering Public-Private Partnerships to Fund Transportation Pew Center on the States Published: March 2009 Using Pennsylvania as a case study, presents critical issues in considering public-private partnerships to fund transportation infrastructure. Discusses the needs assessment, the bidding process, financial assumptions, and oversight, among other topics. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Environment Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(42 pages; 1.18MB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Published: 2008 Contains board's message, foundation information, 2007 highlights and fifth anniversary milestones, fund options, funds list and profiles, donors list, financial statements, and lists of board members and committee members. Funder(s): Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 7.83MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(16 pages; 7.83MB; PDF)
Philadelphia 2009: The State of the City Pew Charitable Trusts Published: March 2009 Offers a statistical portrait of the city's strengths and weaknesses, based on trends in indicators for jobs and the economy, crime and the justice system, public schools and higher education, city government, arts and culture, and health and welfare. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs; Social Science, Urban Studies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(60 pages; 12.13MB; PDF)
2008 Report to the Community Albion Community Foundation Published: December 2008 Contains results of community survey; reports on crime and public safety, education, health, human services, and economics; and grant highlights. Funder(s): Albion Community Foundation, Albion-Homer United Way Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(8 pages; 2.49MB; PDF)
Uneven Capacity and Delivery of Human Services in the Chicago Suburbs: The Role of Townships and Municipalities University of Illinois at Chicago Hendrick, Rebecca; Karen Mossberger Published: April 2009 Examines the social services suburban townships and municipalities deliver, their ability to expand their role to meet rising demand during the economic crisis, and the need to strengthen the nonprofit infrastructure. Urges collaboration and coordination. Funder(s): Chicago Community Trust Subject(s): Human Services; Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(64 pages; 2.03MB; PDF)
Commercial Corridors: A Strategic Investment Framework for Philadelphia Philadelphia LISC Published: March 2009 Offers a strategic investment framework for analyzing the links between consumer choices, Philadelphia's traditional retail centers, and citywide context. Presents findings from a simulation model based on survey results and makes policy recommendations. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Related Organization(s): City of Philadelphia, Econsult Corporation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(226 pages; 7.59MB; PDF)
Making Tracks: The Case for Building a 21st Century Transportation Network in Maryland Maryland PIRG Foundation Payne, Sarah; Kristi Horvath; Johanna Neumann; Elizabeth Ridlington Published: March 2009 Outlines how investing in public transit by building a regional rail system, expanding or linking rail and bus lines, and improving transit in smaller towns would reduce traffic, oil dependency, and global warming as well as create healthier communities. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation, Wallace Global Fund Related Organization(s): Frontier Group Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Environment, Global Climate Change Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(39 pages; 1.25MB; PDF)
Grow the Craft: Results From a GrantCraft Survey GrantCraft Published: January 2009 Summarizes grantmakers', grantees', and consultants' views on bridging the gap between philanthropy and community organizing, best practices, and challenges. Offers tips for "translating" the needs of each and preventing misunderstandings. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Governance Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(4 pages; 225KB; PDF)
Advancing Policies to Support Healthy Eating and Active Living Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: November 2007 Outlines RWJF's initiative to support local and state policy makers in reducing childhood obesity through policies that promote active living, healthy eating, and access to healthy foods. Highlights the state of the epidemic, goals, and program profiles. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Community Improvement/Development; Athletics/Sports Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 387KB; PDF)
Asset Building in Low-Income Communities of Color, Part 1 Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies Leigh, Wilhelmina A.; Danielle Huff; Lauren M. Ross; Anna L. Wheatley Published: March 2009 Examines practices and policies in states rated high on the Corporation for Enterprise Development's scorecard for asset building in poor communities of color. Analyzes socioeconomic, legislative, and other factors believed to support asset building. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Human Services; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 909KB; PDF)
Collaboration and Community Change in the Children's Futures Initiative Public/Private Ventures Walker, Karen E.; Margo Campbell; Amy F. Feldman Published: February 2009 Assesses RWJF's initiative to improve early childhood health and well-being in Trenton, New Jersey, with funding for direct services, assistance to area groups, and advocacy. Examines program implementation, recruitment, and collaborations among agencies. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(51 pages; 549KB; PDF)
One in 31: The Long Reach of American Corrections Pew Center on the States Published: February 2009 Analyzes the surge in the correctional population, including offenders on probation and parole, and in state corrections costs. Calls for more investment in promising practices in community corrections to reduce recidivism. Includes case studies. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 2.06MB; PDF)
Gun Violence Among School-Age Youth in Chicago University of Chicago Crime Lab Ander, Roseanna; Philip J. Cook; Jens Ludwig; Harold Pollack Published: March 2009 Outlines findings from data reviews, surveys, and interviews on the victims and perpetrators of youth gun violence, turning points for youth involvement, and possible interventions. Highlights the need for evaluations of prevention strategies. Funder(s): Joyce Foundation, University of Chicago Subject(s): Children and Youth; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(20 pages; 915KB; PDF)
Philadelphia Research Initiative Public Opinion Poll Pew Charitable Trusts Eichel, Larry; Cliff Zukin Published: February 2009 Presents survey results on Philadelphians' views on the mayor's performance, the city's fiscal situation, the mayor's budget cut proposals, and the balance between services and taxes. Analyzes results by demographics and in comparison with past surveys. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Public Affairs; Public Affairs, Tax Reform/Legislation; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(17 pages; 73KB; PDF)
Sustaining Neighborhood Change: The Power of Resident Leadership, Social Networks, and Community Mobilization Annie E. Casey Foundation Ahsan, Nilofer Published: November 2008 Details the role residents play in community change efforts. Provides examples of, strategies for, and lessons learned on engaging residents in decision-making through leadership development, social networks, community organizing, and civic participation. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Social Science, Urban Studies Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(40 pages; 1.32MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(40 pages; 1.32MB; PDF)
Taking Flight in Turbulent Times Silicon Valley Community Foundation Published: February 2009 Contains message from the board chair and the president, mission statement, program information, 2008 highlights, grants summary, and list of board members. Funder(s): Silicon Valley Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(8 pages; 2.85MB; PDF)
The Organization-First Approach: How Programs Crowd Out Community Harwood Institute for Public Innovation Harwood, Richard C.; John A. Creighton Published: March 2009 Examines advocacy, outreach, and funding organizations' approaches to community engagement; their views on deliberation with community leaders on issues, choices, and trade-offs; and barriers to more community-oriented and less inward-looking priorities. Funder(s): Kettering Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Governance Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 342KB; PDF)
Putting Public Safety First: 13 Strategies for Successful Supervision and Reentry Urban Institute Burke, Peggy; William D. Burrell; Edward E. Rhine; Richard P. Stroker Published: December 2008 Outlines organizational- and case management-level strategies to reduce recidivism through risk reduction and behavior change, such as by aligning resources with risk factors. Describes each practice's benefits, evidence base, and examples from the field. Funder(s): JEHT Foundation, National Institute of Corrections Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(72 pages; 496KB; PDF)
Effectively Preserving Philadelphia's Workforce Housing Stock Commonwealth Housing Development Corporation; Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania; NeighborhoodsNow Black, Karen Published: February 2009 Compares home repair costs with the consequences of residential abandonment. Calls for expanded Basic Systems Repair Programs and deferred loans to help those unable to afford repairs, code enforcement, targeted and integrated funding, and tracking. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Related Organization(s): Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania, NeighborhoodsNow, Pennrose Service Company, Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations, Women's Community Revitalization Project Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Human Services Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(12 pages; 340KB; PDF)
Community Wind 101: A Primer for Policymakers Energy Foundation Mazza, Patrick Published: September 2008 Provides an overview of a model for wind power development based on local ownership. Reviews innovative examples, economic benefits for the community, benefits for clean energy development, obstacles, and state and federal policy options to address them. Funder(s): Energy Foundation Related Organization(s): 25x'25, Climate Solutions Subject(s): Environment; Environment, Energy/Energy Use; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(32 pages; 1.02MB; PDF)
One Region: Promoting Prosperity Across Race Center for Social Inclusion Faber, Jacob; Lynda Turet; Maya Wiley; Lynne A. Wolf Published: March 2009 Identifies communities with limited opportunities in New York City and environs. Examines the links between housing, jobs, education, and other indicators and racial inequity, poverty, lack of investment, and suburban sprawl. Makes policy recommendations. Funder(s): Open Society Institute, Surdna Foundation, Tides Foundation Subject(s): Minorities; Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(70 pages; 5.87MB; PDF)
Policy Framework to Strengthen Community Corrections Pew Center on the States Published: December 2008 Details policy options for implementing reforms and best practices for reducing recidivism, including evidence-based supervision practices, earned compliance credits for offenders, and performance measurements and incentive funding for agencies. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(48 pages; 706KB; PDF)
A Strategic Approach to Building Affordable Housing in Philadelphia Commonwealth Housing Development Corporation; Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania; NeighborhoodsNow Mallach, Alan Published: February 2009 Calls on the city to coordinate affordable housing production subsidies with other public and private investments in order to build sustainable mixed-income neighborhoods with energy-efficient homes, ensuring economic growth and long-term affordability. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Related Organization(s): Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania, NeighborhoodsNow, Pennrose Service Company, Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations, Women's Community Revitalization Project Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(6 pages; 103KB; PDF)
Healthy Places, Healthy People: Promoting Public Health & Physical Activity Through Community Design Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: October 2001 Outlines recommendations from a November 2000 meeting of community design experts on community models, communications, partnerships, and ways to influence decision-makers to promote physical activity through environmental changes. Includes white paper. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Athletics/Sports; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(54 pages; 1.47MB; PDF)
Residential Segregation and Low-Income Working Families Urban Institute Published: February 2009 Examines the effects of historical segregation on trends in racial/ethnic patterns of residential location among the working poor. Discusses neighborhood attributes; the resulting disparities in education, employment, and wealth; and policy implications. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Minorities; Social Science, Urban Studies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 213KB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Albion Community Foundation Published: 2007 Contains mission statement, highlights, donors list, fund information, grants list, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Albion Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(8 pages; 756KB; PDF)
Criminal Justice Primer 2009: Policy Priorities for the 111th Congress Sentencing Project Published: February 2009 Outlines recommendations for criminal and juvenile justice policy, including reforming sentencing laws, analyzing racial/ethnic disparities, reducing youth gang involvement, and supporting efforts to assist former prisoners' reentry and reduce recidivism. Funder(s): Bernard F. and Alva B. Gimbel Foundation, Criminal Justice Policy Foundation, Elizabeth B. and Arthur E. Roswell Foundation, Ford Foundation, General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church, Herb Block Foundation, JK Irwin Foundation, Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation, Open Society Institute, Public Welfare Foundation, Ralph E. Ogden Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Starfish Group, Wallace Global Fund Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Community Improvement/Development; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(26 pages; 667KB; PDF)
2009 Silicon Valley Index Silicon Valley Community Foundation; Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network Published: February 2009 Provides data on the area's demographic, economic, societal, environmental, and political trends. Special analysis focuses on the impact of the economic downturn and the challenge of meeting changing workforce needs, and urges investment in innovation. Funder(s): Silicon Valley Community Foundation Related Organization(s): Collaborative Economics, Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(64 pages; 1.56MB; PDF) Special Analysis
Community Design for Healthy Eating: How Land Use and Transportation Solutions Can Help Robert Wood Johnson Foundation McCann, Barbara Published: March 2007 Examines how the built environment — land use and lack of grocery stores, poor transportation systems, and sprawling development — limits access to healthy foods in low-income, inner-city neighborhoods. Profiles efforts to improve food access. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Health; Agriculture/Food Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(34 pages; 590KB; PDF)
Immigrant Integration in Los Angeles: Strategic Directions for Funders Program for Environmental and Regional Equity; Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration Pastor, Manuel; Rhonda Ortiz Published: February 2009 Provides an overview of the immigrant population; their contributions and challenges; the need for leadership development and other efforts to support their economic mobility, civic participation, and integration; and strategies for funding such efforts. Funder(s): California Community Foundation Related Organization(s): Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Social Science, Immigration; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(80 pages; 2.64MB; PDF)
Building Successful Coalitions to Address Underage Drinking: A Step-by-Step Guide Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: November 2006 Outlines proven approaches to building community coalitions to create an environment that reduces underage drinking through media, enforcement, and policy strategies. Discusses action steps, key considerations, and lessons learned. Includes resource list. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Substance Abuse; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(50 pages; 6.70MB; PDF)
The Built Environment and Physical Activity: What Is the Relationship? Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Williams, Claudia H. Published: April 2007 Synthesizes research on how the built environment — recreational resources, land use mix and connectivity, presence of sidewalks and streetlights, and community environment — affects residents' physical activity and health across subgroups. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Athletics/Sports; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 280KB; PDF)
Stop Shooting. Keep Talking. Start Living. CeaseFire: A Proven Method to Reduce Shootings and Killings Chicago Project for Violence Prevention Published: January 2009 Provides an overview of a program for community groups, religious leaders, law enforcement, former gang members, and citizens to identify high-risk events and prevent violence by changing behaviors and community expectations through social pressure. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth; Civil Society, Conflict Resolution Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(20 pages; 3.57MB; PDF)
A Guide to Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Data Urban Institute Pettit, Kathryn L.S.; Audrey E. Droesch Published: December 2008 Provides an overview of the home mortgage application data lenders are required to report and explains how to analyze trends in neighborhood investment, buyers' racial and economic composition, disparities in home loan access, and subprime lending. Funder(s): Fannie Mae Foundation Related Organization(s): National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(36 pages; 361KB; PDF)
Giving by Foundations in the National Capital Region Foundation Center Published: February 2009 Examines the proportion of grantmaking by foundations in Washington, D.C., suburban Maryland, and northern Virginia targeted to area organizations with a local focus. Presents data by funder size and recipient location, regional focus, and issue area. Funder(s): Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(4 pages; 198KB; PDF)
The Story of Safe2Tell Colorado Trust Published: January 2009 Provides an overview of Colorado's school safety program featuring an anonymous hotline. Describes its impact and lists examples of crimes and suicides prevented by anonymous calls. Gives guidance on implementing the program in other states. Funder(s): Colorado Trust Subject(s): Children and Youth; Elementary and Secondary Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(20 pages; 1.47MB; PDF)
2007-2008 Annual Report: A Focus on Prevention California Endowment Published: 2009 Contains videos of board chair's and president's messages and of grantee profiles from six program areas, financial statements, a grant finder database, interactive poll, and lists of board members and senior staff. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link( pages; ; HTML)
Designing for Active Recreation Robert Wood Johnson Foundation McCann, Barbara Published: February 2005 Summarizes research on environmental factors that encourage recreational physical activity, including access to facilities; safe, pleasant surroundings; and walkable neighborhoods. Explores the importance of activity-friendly environments for seniors. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Athletics/Sports; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(4 pages; 319KB; PDF)
Designing for Active Transportation Robert Wood Johnson Foundation McCann, Barbara Published: February 2005 Summarizes research on environmental factors that determine whether residents drive, take public transit, walk, or bike. Explores issues of proximity, connectivity, and density, as well as the impact of walkable communities on residents' health. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Athletics/Sports; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(4 pages; 270KB; PDF)
Increasing Active Living: A Guide for Policy-Makers Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: November 2007 Outlines how street layout, zoning, recreation facilities, and public building locations shape residents' physical activity. Suggests state and local policies on planning, land use, transportation, and space design to create activity-friendly communities. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Athletics/Sports; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 467KB; PDF)
Breaking Ground: Engaging Communities in Extractive and Infrastructure Projects World Resources Institute Herbertson, Kirk; Athena R. Ballesteros; Robert Goodland; Isabel Munilla Published: February 2009 Outlines seven "principles for effective community engagement" for extractive and infrastructure development projects and provides guidance on involving local communities in project design and implementation. Includes next steps and case studies. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Wallace Global Fund Subject(s): International Affairs/Development; Community Improvement/Development; International Affairs/Development, Globalization Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(47 pages; 8.20MB; PDF)
Building Our Heritage Commonwealth Housing Task Force Carman, Edward C.; Barry Bluestone; Eleanor White Published: October 2003 Proposes state legislation to give incentives to communities to pass Smart Growth Overlay Zoning Districts that would allow for increased funding for affordable housing, less sprawl, more open space, and opportunities for preservation and revitalization. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Related Organization(s): Kitty and Michael Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy at Northeastern University Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 514KB; PDF)
A New Era of Higher Education-Community Partnerships: The Role and Impact of Colleges and Universities Boston Foundation; University College of Citizenship and Public Service at Tufts University Rooney, James Davitt; Julia Gittleman Published: October 2005 Urges stronger partnerships among colleges and universities and businesses, government, and civic groups to enhance the area's competitiveness. Makes recommendations for workforce development and retention, increased housing, and higher education access. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Related Organization(s): Carol R. Goldberg Seminar Subject(s): Higher Education; Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(76 pages; 8.32MB; PDF)
Boston's Harbor and Waterfront: A Renaissance Underway Save the Harbor/Save the Bay Published: June 2005 Presents findings on the health of the harbor and waterfront's marine environment, accessibility, activity and diversity of use, and economic landscape after a twenty-year, $4 billion restoration. Offers a framework of goals and indicators of progress. Funder(s): Boston Foundation, City of Boston Subject(s): Environment; Environment, Biodiversity/Conservation; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 3.47MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report: Measured Progress: Our First Five Years Healthcare Georgia Foundation Published: 2007 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, 2006 highlights, program information, grants list and summary, financial statements, grant guidelines, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Healthcare Georgia Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 2.31MB; PDF)
A Healthier Future for Georgia's Children and Youth Healthcare Georgia Foundation Published: June 2006 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, 2005 highlights, program information, grants list and summary, financial statements, grant guidelines, lists of board members and staff, and tips for increasing children's physical activity. Funder(s): Healthcare Georgia Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(26 pages; 661KB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report: Advancing Health Policy Healthcare Georgia Foundation Published: 2005 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, 2004 highlights, program information, grants list and summary, financial statements, grant applicants survey results, grant guidelines, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Healthcare Georgia Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 2.05MB; PDF)
2003 Annual Report: Informed Grantmaking Healthcare Georgia Foundation Published: 2004 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, 2003 highlights, program information, grantee profiles, grants list and summary, financial statements, grant guidelines, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Healthcare Georgia Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(15 pages; 1.04MB; PDF)
2002 Annual Report: Our Commitment to a Healthier Georgia Healthcare Georgia Foundation Published: 2003 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, 2002 highlights, program information, grantee profiles, grants list and summary, financial statements, grant guidelines, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Healthcare Georgia Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 721KB; PDF)
Community Revitalization in the United States and the United Kingdom Urban Institute Published: December 2008 Summarizes a comparison of American and British approaches to community revitalization, cohesion, and sustainability based on visits and policy seminars. Identifies key issues, including race, public and private sectors, and individual and community focus Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Institute of Community Cohesion, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation Related Organization(s): Institute of Community Cohesion Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(27 pages; 507KB; PDF)
Funding Community Organizing: Social Change Through Civic Participation GrantCraft McGarvey, Craig; Anne Mackinnon Published: January 2009 Provides a guide to funding community organizing, with an overview of the field and advice for grantmakers on site visits, capacity assessment, grant negotiation, relationship management, evaluation, and other issues. Includes tools and case summaries. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Related Organization(s): Center for Community Change Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(36 pages; 445KB; PDF)
Reparable Harm: Assessing and Addressing Disparities Faced by Boys and Men of Color in California RAND Corporation Davis, Lois M.; M. Rebecca Kilburn; Dana J. Schultz Published: January 2009 Assesses the socioeconomic, health, safety, and academic disparities the state's African-American and Hispanic/Latino boys and men face. Considers factors at the macro, community, interpersonal, and individual levels and cites efforts to address them. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Minorities; Children and Youth; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(126 pages; 1.14MB; PDF)
Grants to Individuals: Investing in People and Their Communities GrantCraft VanDeCarr, Paul Published: May 2008 Profiles five grants-to-individuals programs and the rationales behind them. Provides guidelines for designing a program, including choosing a funding mechanism; selecting grantees; and evaluating impact. Includes legal details and resources. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(36 pages; 248KB; PDF)
Mentoring Formerly Incarcerated Adults: Insights From the Ready4Work Reentry Initiative Public/Private Ventures Bauldry, Shawn; Danijela Korom Djakovic; Laurie Kotloff; Wendy S. McClanahan; Jennifer McMaken Published: January 2009 Examines the implementation and impact of mentoring as a component of comprehensive social services, along with housing assistance, drug rehabilitation, and job placement and training, in assisting released prisoners' successful reentry into society. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation, United States Department of Labor Subject(s): Human Services; Community Improvement/Development; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(43 pages; 316KB; PDF)
Defaulting on the Dream: States Respond to America's Foreclosure Crisis Pew Charitable Trusts Published: April 2008 Examines the scope of the foreclosure crisis and state actions to assist homeowners at risk, to minimize problematic loans, and to collaborate on solutions. Calls for a national database to assess conditions and the effectiveness of policy interventions. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(51 pages; 2.02MB; PDF) State-by-State Factsheets (October 2008) Summary of State Interventions (October 2008)
Low-Income Adolescents Face More Barriers to Healthy Weight UCLA Center for Health Policy Research Hastert, Theresa A.; Susan H. Babey; E. Richard Brown; Allison L. Diamant Published: December 2008 Examines the causes behind the higher prevalence of obesity among low-income adolescents, including unhealthy food environments, few opportunities for physical activity, and irregular family meals. Makes policy recommendations to address such disparities. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Health; Children and Youth; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 362KB; PDF)
2008 California County Scorecard of Children's Well-Being: Creating Healthier Communities for Our Future Children Now Published: October 2008 Rates each county on twenty-six indicators of children's well-being, including health status, insurance status, access to dental care, weight, safety, and preschool enrollment. Highlights data by race/ethnicity and summarizes comprehensive initiatives. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(15 pages; 2.03MB; PDF) Scorecard
2007 Annual Report New York Community Trust Published: 2008 Contains chair's and president's messages, a feature on immigrants' contributions to the arts, program information, grant guidelines, fund information, financial statements, funds list, grants list, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): New York Community Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(64 pages; 1.35MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(64 pages; 1.35MB; PDF)
Overview of Assessment and Planning: Food & Fitness Initiative Planning Guide W.K. Kellogg Foundation Published: April 2008 Provides guidance for community collaboratives creating a community action plan for an initiative to improve food and fitness environments. Presents goals, an assessment model, and considerations, and details the key issues for better environments. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Health; Agriculture/Food Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(43 pages; 759KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Published: 2008 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, 1978-2008 highlights, program information, grants list, grantee and donor profiles, funds list, donor information, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(60 pages; 3.39MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(60 pages; 3.39MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report New York Community Trust Published: 2007 Contains chair's and president's messages, a feature on affordable housing in New York City, program information, grant guidelines, fund information, financial statements, funds list, grants list, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): New York Community Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(64 pages; 1.30MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(64 pages; 1.30MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report New York Community Trust Published: 2006 Contains chair's and president's messages, a feature on health and environmental grantees, program information, grant guidelines, fund information, financial statements, funds list, grants list, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): New York Community Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(64 pages; 1.35 MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(64 pages; 1.35 MB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report New York Community Trust Published: 2005 Contains chair's and president's messages, a feature on programs for children and youth, program information, grant guidelines, fund information, financial statements, funds list, grants list, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): New York Community Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(64 pages; 3.62MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(64 pages; 3.62MB; PDF)
2003 Annual Report New York Community Trust Published: 2004 Contains chair's and president's messages, an essay on grantmaking, program information, grant guidelines, fund information, financial statements, funds list, grants list, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): New York Community Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(63 pages; 1.42MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(63 pages; 1.42MB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report: Paving the Way Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Published: 2008 Contains mission statement, president's message, program information, grants list and statistics, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Civil Society; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(66 pages; 5.43MB; PDF) Grantee Profiles
Soul of the Community Gallup Consulting; John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Published: November 2008 Presents results from a survey of twenty-six communities about community citizen engagement — individuals' psychological connections with the community — and factors affecting engagement, including openness, social offerings, and education. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Social Science; Social Science, Urban Studies Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(35 pages; 753KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Boston Foundation Published: 2008 Contains board chair's and president's letters, 2008 highlights, foundation and program information, grantee profiles, selected grants list, grant guidelines, donor information, funds list, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Civil Society Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(85 pages; 3.87MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Community Foundation for the National Capital Region Published: 2008 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's letter, 2008 highlights, 1973-2008 chronology, grants list, donor profiles, donor funds and contributors, financial statements, and lists of affiliates, board members, and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation for the National Capital Region Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 5.72MB; PDF)
Powerful Partnerships: Independent Colleges Share High-Impact Strategies for Low-Income Students' Success Lumina Foundation for Education Ekman, Richard; Russell Garth; John F. Noonan, Eds. Published: October 2004 Compiles essays by the presidents of fifteen colleges and universities with proven successes in admitting, sustaining, and graduating low-income students. Shares strategies for not only meeting financial needs but also creating a supportive environment. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(134 pages; 1.07MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(134 pages; 1.07MB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report: Georgia's Health Safety Net: In Pursuit of Health Equity Healthcare Georgia Foundation Published: 2008 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, 2007 highlights, program information, grants list and summary, financial statements, grant guidelines, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Healthcare Georgia Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 1.81MB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Published: 2007 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, foundation and program information, grants list, funds list, donor information, financial statements, and lists of current and former board members and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 3.04MB; PDF) Donors List FOLIO Link(56 pages; 3.04MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Published: 2006 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, 2006 highlights, foundation and program information, grants list, funds list, donor information, financial statements, and lists of current and former board members and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(60 pages; 3.56MB; PDF) Donors List FOLIO Link(60 pages; 3.56MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Published: 2005 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, 2005 highlights, foundation and program information, grants list, funds list, donor information, financial statements, and lists of current and former board members and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 1.13MB; PDF) Donors List FOLIO Link(56 pages; 1.13MB; PDF)
Magnetizing Neighborhoods Through Amateur Arts Performance Urban Institute Taylor, D. Garth Published: October 2008 Outlines the Arts and Cultural Indicators in Community Building Project's findings on how amateur, informal arts activity improves a community's desirability, social integration, and quality of life as measured by population, test scores, and crime rates. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(13 pages; 100KB; PDF)
How Community-Based Organizations Can Learn About the Needs and Strengths of Disconnected Young People: Hudson Guild of New York City's Youth Survey Effort Public/Private Ventures Daniels, Ben; Danijela Korom Djakovic; Wendy S. McClanahan Published: October 2008 Outlines how an organization designed and implemented a survey project to assess the needs of youth in two housing developments who are not in school, not working, or at risk, and discusses the key decisions involved. Includes a decision-making guide. Funder(s): Achelis Foundation Related Organization(s): JobsFirst NYC Subject(s): Human Services; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(32 pages; 462KB; PDF)
Re:Focus: Making Decisions for Future Generations McKnight Foundation Published: October 2008 Outlines the need for strategic community planning in the rapidly growing outer suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul to preserve the area's quality of life and economic competitiveness. Includes lessons learned from local efforts and a list of resources. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Related Organization(s): Center for Urban and Regional Affairs at University of Minnesota Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Rural Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(29 pages; 5.73MB; PDF)
The Capital Structure Decisions of New Firms Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Robb, Alicia M.; David T. Robinson Published: October 2008 Based on data from the Kauffman Firm Survey, examines the funding sources of firms in their first year of operations. Highlights start-ups' reliance on external debt financing such as bank loans and credit cards, regardless of their credit scores. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development; Social Science Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 354KB; PDF)
Report to the Community 2008 Cleveland Foundation Published: October 2008 Contains mission statement, board chairman and president's letter, president's report, program information, grantee and partner profiles, grant highlights, lists of new gifts and funds, financial summary, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Cleveland Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 2.25MB; PDF) Grants List
Peer Networking and Community Change: Experiences of the Annie E. Casey Foundation Annie E. Casey Foundation Backer, Thomas E. Published: September 2008 Presents findings on how peer networking — problem-solving and decision-making through interaction among equals — supported Casey's goals of effective community change and philanthropic practice. Discusses best practices and challenges. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): Human Interaction Research Institute Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(73 pages; 500KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(73 pages; 500KB; PDF)
2003 Annual Report Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Published: 2004 Contains foundation information, general information on community foundations, fund options, funds list and profiles, donors list, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 6.48MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(16 pages; 6.48MB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Published: 2005 Contains foundation information, fund options, funds list, donors list, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 8.85MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(16 pages; 8.85MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Published: 2006 Contains foundation information, 2005 highlights, fund options, funds list and profiles, donors list, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 8.03MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(16 pages; 8.03MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Published: 2007 Contains board's message, foundation information, 2004-06 highlights, fund options, funds list and profiles, donors list, and lists of board members, committee members, and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 9.25MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(16 pages; 9.25MB; PDF)
Present, Engaged, and Accounted For: The Critical Importance of Addressing Chronic Absence in the Early Grades National Center for Children in Poverty Chang, Hedy N.; Mariajosé Romero Published: September 2008 Explores the scope and patterns of chronic early absence; its impact on children's social, educational, and physical well-being; and the school-, family-, and community-related factors behind it. Discusses implications and strategies to address the issue. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Elementary and Secondary Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 707KB; PDF)
Knight Creative Communities Initiative Evaluation Final Report John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Stern, Mark; Susan Seifert Published: October 2008 Evaluates the theory, implementation, and initial results of Knight's initiative to train social entrepreneurs as creative catalysts for community transformation. Offers a framework for assessing longer-term impacts and suggestions for future projects. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Related Organization(s): Creative Class Group Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Social Entrepreneurship; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(46 pages; 1.97MB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Saint Luke's Foundation Published: 2008 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, grantee profiles, grant guidelines, grants list, financial summary, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Saint Luke's Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Health Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link( pages; ; HTML)
The Next Stage for Social Policy: Encouraging Work and Family Formation Among Low-Income Men Urban Institute Carasso, Adam; Harry J. Holzer; Elaine Maag; C. Eugene Steuerle Published: October 2008 Examines proposals to create work incentives for less-educated young men by changing the Earned Income Tax Credit for the childless into an individual work credit and reducing the marriage penalty. Simulates each proposal's effects, with cost estimates. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Public Affairs, Tax Reform/Legislation; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 185KB; PDF)
The Greater Boston Housing Report Card 2008: From Paradigm to Paradox: Understanding Greater Boston's New Housing Market Boston Foundation Bluestone, Barry; Chase Billingham; Tim H. Davis Published: October 2008 Combines an annual survey of Greater Boston's market conditions, housing production, rents, home prices, and public spending and support with an analysis of the dynamics of rising foreclosures, falling prices, and the unresolved problem of affordability. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Related Organization(s): Citizens' Housing and Planning Association, Kitty and Michael Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy at Northeastern University Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(90 pages; 4.02MB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report San Francisco Foundation Published: 2008 Contains board chair and CEO's message, program information, donor profiles, grant summaries, financial statements, funds list, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): San Francisco Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(17 pages; 4.38MB; PDF)
Growing Up in North America: The Economic Well-Being of Children in Canada, the United States, and Mexico Annie E. Casey Foundation Scott, Katherine Published: October 2008 Measures children's economic security across North America based on family income; access to food, housing, and health care; and other indicators. Examines the disparities between and within the three countries and the determinants of economic well-being. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Related Organization(s): Canadian Council on Social Development, Population Reference Bureau, Red por los Derechos de la Infancia en Mexico Subject(s): Children and Youth; Community Improvement/Development; Social Science Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(59 pages; 1.16MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(59 pages; 1.16MB; PDF)
Still Working Hard, Still Falling Short: New Findings on the Challenges Confronting America's Working Families Working Poor Families Project Published: October 2008 Provides a snapshot of the characteristics, conditions, and challenges of low-income working families, and outlines the need for stronger policies to address them. Includes data on education levels, housing costs, insurance status, and incomes by state. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ford Foundation, Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 750KB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Kresge Foundation Published: 2008 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, grants lists, financial statements, lists of board members and staff, and highlights of the foundation's expanded approach to grantmaking. Funder(s): Kresge Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(120 pages; 2.96MB; PDF)
Diversifying the Economy to Create Jobs and Help Families Prosper in South Dakota Annie E. Casey Foundation Rubiner, Betsy Published: October 2008 As part of the Rural Families Economic Success framework, highlights Miner County's foundation-supported but community-based success in revitalizing the economy through new industries that fit residents' skills, such as wind energy and organic beef. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Rural Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(5 pages; 1.32MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(5 pages; 1.32MB; PDF)
Where We Live Matters for Our Health: Neighborhoods and Health Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Cubbin, Catherine; Paula Braveman; Susan Egerter; Veronica Pedregon Published: October 2008 Details how a neighborhood's physical and socioeconomic environments, such as safety and access to fresh produce, exercise opportunities, and medical services, affect residents' health. Highlights local interventions to make neighborhoods healthier. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(11 pages; 245KB; PDF)
Charting a New Direction: Exploring the Future of Justice Mapping Urban Institute La Vigne, Nancy; Diana Brazzell; Brian Elderbroom Published: September 2008 Outlines how new mapping technologies help analyze the spatial dynamics of crime, prisoner reentry, poverty, poor health, low education levels, and homelessness, and the impact of criminal justice policies on communities. Discusses promising applications. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform; Science/Technology Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(6 pages; 173KB; PDF)
Release Planning for Successful Reentry: A Guide for Corrections, Service Providers, and Community Groups Urban Institute La Vigne, Nancy; Elizabeth Davies; Robin Halberstadt; Tobi Palmer Published: September 2008 Outlines the concept of release planning, identifies the fundamental needs released prisoners face in reentering society, and recommends ways for corrections agencies and community organizations to help meet those needs through improved release planning. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(104 pages; 519KB; PDF)
Arts & Economic Prosperity III: The Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts and Culture Organizations and Their Audiences Americans for the Arts Published: May 2007 Documents the significant economic impact of the nonprofit arts and culture industry on communities nationwide — economic activity, jobs, growth, and government revenue generated. Includes data tables on arts expenditures and their impact by region. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, Ruth Lilly Fund of Americans for the Arts Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(314 pages; 2.18MB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report: Achieving Philanthropic Dreams ... Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Published: 2005 Contains mission statement, message from the board chair and the president, donor profiles, funds list, grants list, donors list, financial statements, and lists of board members, local advisory board members, and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report FOLIO Link(32 pages; 9.66MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report: Bringing People Together Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Published: 2006 Contains mission statement; message from the board chair, the previous chair, and the president; donor profiles; fund information; funds list; grants list; donors list; financial statements; and lists of board members, advisory board members, and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report FOLIO Link(36 pages; 15.42MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report: The Value of Community Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Published: 2007 Contains message from the board chair, the previous chair, and the president; 2004-2006 summary; donor profiles; fund information; funds list; grants summary; financial statements; and lists of board members, advisory board members, and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report FOLIO Link(28 pages; 4.46MB; PDF)
October 2007 Fires Community Needs Assessment Update San Diego Regional Disaster Fund Published: September 2008 Looks at recovery efforts following major fires in San Diego County and projected community needs as of August 2008. Details priority areas such as mental and physical health, rebuilding, and the environment, and the situation in each impacted community. Funder(s): San Diego Foundation Subject(s): Disaster Relief; Disaster Relief, Other; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(103 pages; 6.22MB; PDF)
UniverCity Connections: Report From the Stakeholders Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Published: May 2007 Outlines the development, vision, and community initiatives of UniverCity Connections, a collaboration between Colorado State University, Fort Collins, and others convened by the foundation. Describes the task groups' focus areas, goals, and strategies. Funder(s): City of Fort Collins, Colorado State University, Community Foundation of Northern Colorado, Downtown Development Authority Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned FOLIO Link(32 pages; 6.22MB; PDF)
Entrepreneurship Summit Executive Summary Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Published: September 2008 Summarizes discussions from an April 2008 conference on the core components of an effective entrepreneurship support program, policy options for building an infrastructure that fosters innovation, and concepts to be explored, such as "economic gardening." Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Related Organization(s): International Economic Development Council Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(25 pages; 376KB; PDF)
Jails and Community-Based Health Care Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: September 2008 Outlines RWJF's Community-Oriented Correctional Health Services (COCHS) approach to providing medical care to inmates with chronic illnesses — connecting them with community health centers to be assigned dually based physicians and case managers. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Community Improvement/Development; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(4 pages; 126KB; PDF)
Building Solutions: Opportunities for Coloradans to Save Energy and Money Through Efficient Home Heating CoPIRG Foundation Madsen, Travis; Danny Katz; Aaron Segel Published: September 2008 Proposes ways to improve home heating efficiency to reduce energy use and costs, describes the expected economic benefits to the state, and makes policy recommendations for raising efficiency standards and expanding weatherization assistance programs. Funder(s): Educational Foundation of America Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Environment, Energy/Energy Use; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 400KB; PDF)
Getting on Track: Good Investments for Pennsylvania's Public Transit System PennPIRG Education Fund Telleen-Lawton, Timothy; James Browning Published: September 2008 Provides an overview of the state's transit system and summarizes opportunities for investment in rapid transit, rail, and bus lines in each region. Includes policy recommendations. Funder(s): Surdna Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Environment, Pollution Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 123KB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Published: 2008 Contains mission statement; message from the board chair, the vice chair, and the president; financial summary; donor profiles; funds list; grants summary; and lists of board members, local advisory board members, advisors, and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 2.61MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(28 pages; 2.61MB; PDF)
