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To see archived events from all the Foundation Center library/learning centers, including videos, audio recordings, transcripts, and webcasts, visit the Events Archive.

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Dialogue With Donors: Foundation Funding for the Arts
Will Maitland Weiss New York, NY
October 14, 2010

In this Funding for Arts Month program, presented in collaboration with the Arts & Business Council of New York, panelists offered an inside view of how arts funders decide what to fund and why as well as advice about navigating the new normal in the arts world.

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Meet the Grantmakers: Online Grant Applications and Reporting
Nancy Albilal New York, NY
July 21, 2010

Representatives of five grantmaking organizations discuss how funders use their online systems to effectively manage across the cycle of a grant, and what nonprofits can do to navigate the system more efficiently. Nancy Albilal, vice president for development at the Foundation Center, moderates.

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State of the Foundation Center
Bradford K. Smith June 4, 2010
View a presentation by Foundation Center president Bradford K. Smith that addresses what's new with the Foundation Center and what lies ahead.

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Meet the Grantmakers: After the Grant
Janet Camarena March 25, 2010
Based on the Foundation Center's book, After the Grant: The Nonprofit's Guide to Good Stewardship, panelists addressed a variety of stewardship issues including meeting and communicating with funders, issues related to reporting on grants, and troubleshooting advice when things don't go as planned. Janet Camarena, Director, Foundation Center-San Francisco, moderates.

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Grants Management: Past, Present, and Future
Bradford K. Smith March 15, 2010
First presented at the Grants Managers Network’s Annual Conference, Foundation Center president Bradford K. Smith provides a comprehensive overview of the realities and possibilities of technology in philanthropy and the Center's wide variety of tools and services for grantmakers and grantseekers alike.

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Making a Corporate Partnership Work
Barbara Barlow New York, NY
March 19, 2009

Dr. Barbara Barlow, executive director of Injury Free Coalition for Kids, and Jan Epstein, executive director of Allstate Foundation, speak with Michael Seltzer about their philanthropic partnership.

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The Economic Storm: Challenges and Opportunities—Changing the Paradigm to Meet Community Needs
Gordon Campbell New York, NY
November 19, 2008

Nonprofits are tested during periods of economic hardship. How can they—both individually and collectively—be prepared to meet the impending economic storm? The Foundation Center, New York Regional Association of Grantmakers (NYRAG), United Way of New York City, and Citi host a roundtable forum for thought leaders from New York’s nonprofit, philanthropic, business and public sectors.

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Dialogue with Donors: Arts Funding in a Time of Economic Downturn
Will Maitland Weiss New York, NY
October 27, 2008

A panel of corporate, foundation, and government grantmakers discusses arts funding during times of economic downturn.

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Tips for Securing Successful Corporate Partnerships
Nancy Lublin New York, NY
April 15, 2008

Nancy Lublin, CEO of Do Something, speaks with Michael Seltzer about her strategies and success in partnering with corporations to support the two organizations that she has led: Dress for Success New York and Do Something. Nancy shares her tips on getting your foot in the corporate door.

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What Drives Foundation Expenses and Compensation? Results of a Three-Year Study
Elizabeth Boris New York, NY
March 12, 2008

The co-authors of What Drives Foundation Expenses and Compensation? Results of a Three Year Study, issued jointly by the Foundation Center, the Urban Institute, and GuideStar, present findings from the report, which looks at characteristics and activities of the 10,000 largest grantmaking foundations and documents how differences in these factors affect foundations' spending patterns.

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It's How We Live: Branding Strategies for Socially Responsible Organizations
Branding for Social Good New York, NY
February 20, 2007

Presented by Raphael Bemporad and Mitch Baranowski of the Bemporad Baranowski Marketing Group (BBMG), this workshop explores the power of branding for social good, offering practical branding strategies and techniques that can help nonprofits stand out in the marketplace and advance their mission.

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Symposium on the Future of Philanthropy:
A Conversation With Five Leaders in the Field

A Symposium on the Future of Philanthropy New York, NY
November 9, 2006

As part of our 50th anniversary celebration at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian in New York, we convened A Symposium on the Future of Philanthropy: A Conversation with Five Leaders in the Field.

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Star Power: Effective Celebrity Engagement for Your Arts Organization
New York, NY
October 20, 2010

Liz Ortiz-Mackes Gabriel Shanks Rob Urbinati
Panelists discuss the do's and don'ts for taking advantage of celebrities to advance your organization's misson. Joey Guastella of the Foundation Center moderates the discussion and the audience Q&A.

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Philanthropy Chat: Arts Management in Uneasy Times
Jim Rosenberg October 12, 2010
Jim Rosenberg, Vice President, National Arts Strategies, urges arts organizations struggling with uncertainty to ask themselves three simple questions: who is your customer? What value do you deliver to them? And, what financial support can you realistically expect from them?

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For-Profit/Not-For-Profit Dilemma: How to Choose The Right Legal form for Your Social Enterprise
Stephen Riff October 7, 2010
In this presentation, Stephen Falla Riff, Staff Attorney in the Legal Aid Society's Community Development program, discusses the different legal forms that social enterprises can take.

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Philanthropy Chat: Fundraising via Online Social Networks
Susan Gordon October 5, 2010
Susan Gordon, Causes' Nonprofit Coordinator, joins us to discuss effective use of online social networks for fundraising, integrating Causes into your organization's year-end fundraising plans, and insights for building community and fundraising opportunities online.

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The Art of Serving on an Arts Board
Roxanne Greenstein New York, NY
October 5, 2010

Building an arts board? Thinking of joining one? Already serving on one? Listen to a panel discussion featuring board members from nonprofit arts organizations discuss board issues, what's different about an arts board, and what you need to know about board fundraising.

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Philanthropy Chat: Kevin Johnson Discusses Planned Giving
Kevin Johnson September 30, 2010
In this interview, Kevin Johnson, founder of Retriever Development Counsel, talks about his book, The Power of Legacy and Planned Gifts: How Nonprofit and Donors Work Together to Change the World.

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Philanthropy Chat: Tom McLaughlin Discusses Mergers and Alliances
Tom McLaughlin September 23, 2010
In this interview, Tom McLaughlin, Vice President of Consulting Services for the Nonprofit Finance Fund, talks about his book, Nonprofit Mergers & Alliances.

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Philanthropy Chat: Kivi Leroux Miller Discusses Nonprofit Marketing
Kivi Miller September 17, 2010
In this interview, Kivi Leroux Miller, a communications consultant and trainer, talks about her book, The Nonprofit Marketing Guide: High-Impact, Low-Cost Ways to Build Support for Your Good Cause.

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Corporate Challenge Competitions: An Inside Look
Liz Dwyer New York, NY
September 15, 2010

This presentation brings together a corporation and challenge winners to share their experiences and lessons learned. Winners of two different corporate challenges tell their stories, and an ambassador from the Pepsi Refresh project provides insight into the corporation’s point of view.

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Philanthropy Chat: Dr. Marybeth Gasman Discusses African American Family Foundations
Marybeth Gasman September 8, 2010
In this interview, Dr. Marybeth Gasman, an associate professor at University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education, talks about her report, A Growing Tradition? Examining the African American Family Foundation.

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Effective Online Storytelling
Allan Pressel New York, NY
August 20, 2010

Allan Pressel of CharityFinders shares his tips for using the internet to tell compelling stories about your organization that can help turn interest into action.

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Fundraising for Filmmakers
Terry Lawler New York, NY
August 4, 2010

Terry Lawler, executive director of New York Women in Film and Television, moderates a panel discussion and Q&A session about strategies for filmmakers seeking funding.

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Using Social Media to Advance Your Career
Bonnie McEwan New York, NY
August 3, 2010

Bonnie McEwan, President of Make Waves, discusses her experience with and advice for using social media tools for career advancement.

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Don't Go it Alone: Fundraising for Small/One-Person Development Shops
Gregory Cohen New York, NY
July 29, 2010

Gregory Cohen and Susan Gabriel of Cause Effective discuss how small and one-person development shops can build powerful partnerships, prioritize, and meet their fundraising goals.

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Capturing the Attention of the Next Generation of Online Donors
Andrew Magnuson New York, NY
June 30, 2010

Andrew Magnuson of Convio presents a landmark study by Edge Research, Sea Change Strategies and Convio: The Next Generation of American Giving.

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Budgeting for Those Who Would Rather Not
Fran Smyth New York, NY
June 8, 2010

Elaine Luttrull of The Juilliard School and Michael Royce of New York Foundation for the Arts discuss budgeting for nonprofit as well as grantmaking organizations. Fran Smyth of The Arts & Business Council of New York moderates.

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Legal Structures for Raising Funds in the U.S. to Support Foreign Charities
Pro Bono Clearinghouse New York, NY
June 1, 2010

The program focuses on the six legal frameworks that are relevant for international charities or causes seeking funding from U.S. donors.

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Investments in Expanded Learning Time: A Dialogue with Lucy N. Friedman
Lucy N. Friedman New York, NY
May 25, 2010

Lucy N. Friedman describes how The After-School Corporation advocates with policymakers and elected officials to shape policy and grow sustainable public funding for after-school, summer and expanded learning time programs.

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Meet the Scholarship Funders: Financing Your Education
New York, NY
May 12, 2010

This panel discusses information about their financial aid programs and how to research and apply for scholarships and other types of student assistance. This presentation is for educators, parents, and students and includes information for international students. Luz Rodriquez, Training Coordinator, introduces the panel.

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Philanthropy Chat: Steven Lawrence Discusses Foundation Growth and Giving Estimates, Current Outlook (2010 Edition)
Steven Lawrence May 20, 2010
Steven Lawrence discusses findings from the 2010 edition of Foundation Growth and Giving Estimates and the impact of the economic crisis on the nation's more than 75,000 grantmaking foundations.

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Philanthropy Chat: Tom Adams Discusses Leadership Transition and Development
Tom Adams May 12, 2010
In this interview, Tom Adams, the president and co-founder of the national consulting and educational services company, TransitionGuides, talks about his book, The Nonprofit Leadership Transition and Development Guide: Proven Paths for Leaders and Organizations.

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Philanthropy Chat: Christopher Shearer of the National Geographic Education Foundation
Christopher Shearer May 3, 2010
Christopher Shearer, associate executive director of the National Geographic Education Foundation, discusses the foundation's targeted grantmaking program and also offers practical tips for those trying to raise funds for educational programs.

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Philanthropy Chat: Dana O'Neill, Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Dana O'Neill April 22, 2010
Dana O'Neill, Program Manager for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, discusses the scholarship programs offered by the foundation: their Young Scholars Program and their Community College Transfer Initiative.

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Volunteers are NOT Free! Building a Volunteer Program That Flourishes
Fran Smyth New York, NY
April 20, 2010

A panel discussion, moderated by Fran Smyth, Manager of Arts Services, Arts & Business Council of New York, discusses some of the ingredients of a successful volunteer program.

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Philanthropy Chat: John Lippincott, Council for the Advancement and Support of Education
John Lippincott April 15, 2010
John Lippincott, president of the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, discusses alumnae giving and its critical role in fundraising for institutions of higher education.

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Philanthropy Chat: Patrick Maloney and Jill Tucker of the Lemelson Foundation Discuss Investing in Innovation
Patrick MaloneyJill Tucker March 25, 2010
Patrick Maloney, program director and Jill Tucker, senior program officer both with the Lemelson Foundation join us to discuss the recent March Madness of the Mind event, an annual celebration of e-team innovation and entrepreneurship.

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Philanthropy Chat: Charles Bronfman and Jeffrey Solomon
Discuss The Art of Giving

Steven LawrenceLarry McGill February 24, 2010
Charles Bronfman, former co-chairman of the Seagram Company and the founder of the Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies, and Jeffrey Solomon, president of the Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies talk about their book The Art of Giving: Where the Soul Meets a Business Plan.

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Earthquake in Haiti: Leading U.S. Foundations Respond to the Crisis
Steven Lawrence Larry McGill February 4, 2010
Steven Lawrence, Director of Research, and Larry McGill, Vice President for Research, at the Foundation Center, discuss the immediate post-earthquake reactions of top U.S. funders to the situation in Haiti, while shedding light on the reactions and response of U.S. funders to past, grand-scale natural or man-made disasters.

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Philanthropy Chat: Courtney Bourns Discusses Evaluation in Philanthropy: Perspectives from the Field
Courtney Bourns January 14, 2010
Courtney Bourns, Director of Programs at Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO), discusses Evaluation in Philanthropy: Perspectives from the Field, a co-publication with the Council on Foundations that examines evaluation approaches and real-life examples of their implementation.

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Philanthropy Chat: David Greco from the Nonprofit Finance Fund Discusses Managing During Tough Times
David Greco December 3, 2009
David Greco, Vice President for the Nonprofit Finance Fund's Western Region joins us to share insights and advice into what kinds of actions nonprofits should be taking now to ensure a sustainable future as well as ways in which the Nonprofit Finance Fund's resources can assist nonprofits in weathering tough times.

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Getting Published: A Forum for Writers
New York, NY
October 20, 2009

Arlene HuttonNicolas KaufmanDeborah Ludwig
Three writers share their individual stories and experiences about getting their work published.

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Film, Fundraising, and Social Change Emily VerellenAlice Elliott
New York, NY
October 8, 2009


In this discussion, a filmmaker and a grantmaker help to demystify the various funding options available for grantseekers in film.

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Philanthropy Chat: Shelly Cryer Discusses The Nonprofit Career Guide
Shelly Cryer October 21, 2009
In this interview, Shelly Cryer, author of The Nonprofit Career Guide: How to Land a Job That Makes a Difference, talks about transition rates in the arts sector, accountability standards, becoming an executive director, and preparing for a career in the nonprofit sector.

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Dialogue with Donors: A Corporate View of Arts Funding
Will Maitland Weiss New York, NY
October 20, 2009

Will Maitland Weiss, Executive Director of the Arts & Business Council of New York, moderates this special event in celebration of National Arts and Humanities Month. This program offers an engaging discussion of the current situation in corporate funding for the arts.

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Philanthropy Chat: Paul Firstenberg Discusses The 21st Century Nonprofit: Managing in the Age of Governance, 2nd ed.
Paul Firstenberg October 8, 2009
Paul Firstenberg, author of The 21st Century Nonprofit: Managing in the Age of Governance, 2nd ed., explores transparency and accountability, board recruitment issues, the development profession, challenges for executive directors, and capacity building for small nonprofits.

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Philanthropy Chat: Tobie Stein Discusses Performing Arts Management
 Tobie Stein October 8, 2009
Tobie Stein, the director of the Masters of Fine Arts Program in Performing Arts Management at Brooklyn College and author of Performing Arts Management: A Handbook of Professional Practices, describes the fundraising environment for performing arts groups and provides guidance for organizations preparing for their next fundraising campaign.

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Interview with Morrie Warshawski, Author of Shaking the Money Tree: How to Get Grants and Donations for Film and Video
Morrie Warshawski September 16, 2009
Morrie Warshawski, consultant and author of Shaking the Money Tree: How to Get Grants and Donations for Film and Video, shares advice and lessons learned from his many years of helping filmmakers, arts organizations, and other nonprofit groups fulfill their fundraising goals.

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Philanthropy Chat: Ron Mattocks Discusses the Zone of Insolvency
Ron Mattocks August 25, 2009
Ron Mattocks, author of Zone of Insolvency: How Nonprofits Avoid Hidden Liabilities and Build Financial Strength, explores the reasons nonprofits experience periods of intense financial distress and outlines some options nonprofits have for reversing the situation, including how and when to consider dissolution.

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Philanthropy Chat: David La Piana Discusses How Nonprofits Should Approach Strategic Restructuring
David La Piana August 24, 2009
David La Piana, author of Strategic Restructuring: Mergers, Integrations and Alliances, provides best practices in how nonprofits should approach collaborations, mergers, and other types of partnerships.

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Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation's Work in Post-Katrina Mississippi
Ted Alexander August 24, 2009
Dr. Ted Alexander of the Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation discusses the foundation's response to Hurricane Katrina in the days immediately following the storm and its work that continues today.

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Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation: Four Years After Katrina
Ashley K. Shelton August 17, 2009
Flozell Daniels Jr. and Ashley K. Shelton of the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation discuss the work of the foundation aimed at recovery, response, and community development in Louisiana on the fourth anniversary of Katrina.

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Turning Crisis Into Opportunity: A Conversation With Two Nonprofit Sector Leaders
Bradford K. Smith Robert G. Ottenhoff July 22, 2009
In an unprecedented event that brought together Foundation Center president Bradford K. Smith and GuideStar president and CEO Robert G. Ottenhoff for the first time, the two nonprofit sector thought leaders discussed how nonprofits are weathering the economic storm, how foundations are responding to support the sector, and the challenges, strategies, and opportunities for both going forward.

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Evaluating Your Impact: Basics for Smaller Charities
Ann M. Duffett New York, NY
July 22, 2009

Steve Farkas and Ann M. Duffett of FDR Group offer conceptual and practical steps your organization can take to accomplish self-assessments, and in the process they help to demystify the language of evaluation.

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Philanthropy Chat: Aaron Hurst Discusses the Taproot Foundation and Advice for Making the Most of the Current Volunteer Workforce
Aaron Hurst June 22, 2009
Aaron Hurst, founder and CEO of the Taproot Foundation, discusses lessons the Taproot Foundation has learned over the last decade of managing volunteer teams, the current climate for corporate philanthropy and workplace volunteering, and how nonprofits can most effectively harness the volunteer talent that’s currently on the market.

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Raising Major Gifts for Education
Laura Fredricks New York, NY
June 3, 2009

Laura Fredricks, author of The Ask: How to Ask Anyone for Any Amount for Any Purpose, speaks to advancement professionals who work for educational institutions.

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Philanthropy Chat: Jamie Merisotis Discusses Lumina Foundation's Investments in Higher Education
Jamie Merisotis June 1, 2009
Jamie P. Merisotis of the Lumina Foundation for Education discusses the foundation's strategic, outcomes-based approach to expanding college access and success, particularly among low-income, minority, and other under-represented populations.

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Philanthropy Chat: What Makes Nonprofits Sustainable?
Peter York New York, NY
May 20, 2009

Peter York of TCC Group discusses common characteristics of successful nonprofits in an interview with Charlotte Dion, library director at the Foundation Center-New York.

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High Net Worth Philanthropy: Giving Behaviors of America's Wealthiest Donors
New York, NY
May 12, 2009

Two representatives of Bank of America's Philanthropic Management group, Ken Goody, senior relationship manager, and Claire Costello, national practice executive, explain the data from The 2008 Study of High Net Worth Philanthropy: Issues Driving Charitable Activities Among Affluent Households.

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The Volunteer Leadership Ladder
Kandace Evelyn New York, NY
April 30, 2009

This program, featuring Meghan Moloney of New York Cares and Eric Williams of Credit Suisse Americas Foundation, focuses on the role of volunteers in the work of nonprofit organizations.

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Volunteers for the Arts
Tim Young New York, NY
April 22, 2009

This panel discussion focuses on recruiting, training, and managing volunteers within New York City nonprofit organizations, with key advice about legal considerations, recognition, and locating volunteers who can provide professional services.

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Yvonne Moore of the Daphne Foundation Discusses Building Grantmaker-Grantee Relationships
Yvonne Moore New York, NY
January 13, 2009

Yvonne Moore, executive director of the Daphne Foundation, describes the foundation's grantmaking priorities, depicts the grantee-grantor relationship, and provides advice for the first contact.

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Online Fundraising Strategies for Tough Times
Allan Pressel New York, NY
January 8, 2009

This panel discussion reveals the best free or low-cost resources available to nonprofits on the web, featuring Cristine Cronin of NYCharities.org, Allan Pressell of CharityFinders, and Norman Reiss of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America.

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Philanthropy Chat: Common Sense Financial Advice for Funders and Nonprofits
Paul Woldar New York, NY
December 23, 2008

Paul Woldar, president of the Edwin & Shirley Woldar Family Foundation and president of Legacy Financial Management, explains the work of his family foundation as well as the special challenges of the recent economic crisis in an interview conducted by Charlotte Dion of the Foundation Center-New York.

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New York State Council on the Arts—Support for Arts Organizations
New York, NY
October 7, 2008

This panel features five program directors of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), who discuss the many varieties of support that the agency offers to arts organizations, focusing on grant opportunities, eligibility, and the application process.

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Meet the Grantmakers: Focus on the Environment
New York, NY
June 17, 2008

In this panel discussion, each participant explains the particulars of their funding programs in climate and environmental areas, including their average grant size, application procedures, and evaluation requirements. In addition to a focus on the three foundations, the panelists offer general advice about fundraising in the New York area, tips related to grant writing, and future trends that they foresee in environmental funding.

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Growing Up Green
New York, NY
June 3, 2008

This panel discussion focuses on the various ways that New York nonprofit organizations can "think green" right from the early stages of their development, as well as modest changes that can have substantial impacts for an agency at any stage and in any location.

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Trustees are Volunteers Too!
New York, NY
May 2, 2008

Consultants Michael Davidson and Anne Green address the important role trustees perform as volunteers.

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Taking Volunteers to the Next Level: Using Student, Corporate, and Senior Volunteers
New York, NY
April 29, 2008

Three panelists offer information about their roles in coordinating or managing volunteer programs within different contexts: a corporation, a nonprofit agency, and a university.

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Getting Started with Individual Donors
New York, NY
February 29, 2008

This program examines the basic principles of fundraising from individuals, with particular emphasis on understanding the stages of the Donor Development Cycle. Led by two experts from Cause Effective, Judy Levine and Greg Cohen, the presentation answers such questions as how to find prospects, how to approach them, how to recognize their gifts, and the role of the board in the fundraising effort.

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Meet the Author: Morrie Warshawski, "Shaking the Money Tree"
New York, NY
January 10, 2008

Morrie Warshawski is an author and speaker who works with nonprofit organizations, especially arts and culture groups, helping them create roadmaps to a better future through strategic planning. In this program he discusses individuals, government agencies, foundations, corporations, small businesses, and other nonprofits as possible supporters for film and video work. He helps grantseekers to assess which of these may be suitable prospects for a project, explaining the need for filmmakers to gain the skill for approaching each of these types of funders.

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Giving Circles Panel Discussion
New York, NY
November 16, 2007

In this lively program, each speaker describes the giving circle she is involved in, and the ensuing discussion covers the many varieties of giving circles that are emerging, expectations of donor-participants, and typical methods of operation. Featuring Madeline Lamour Holder of the New York Women's Foundation, Hali Lee of the Asian Women Giving Circle, and Michelle Tong of the Asian American Federation of New York, moderated by Maxine Frampton of Women United in Philanthropy.

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Teleconference: Giving in the Aftermath of the Gulf Coast Hurricanes
New York, NY
August 27, 2007

Steven Lawrence, senior director of research at the Foundation Center and lead author of Giving in the Aftermath of the Gulf Coast Hurricanes, summarizes key findings from the report in this teleconference held on August 27, 2007.

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Meet the Author Audiocast: Jane C. Geever
New York, NY
March 28, 2007

The Foundation Center is pleased to present expert fundraising consultant and author Jane C. Geever in this audiocast of the Foundation Center workshop "Meet the Author and Hear What the Funders Have to Say," which offers insights into the proposal process from the grantmaker perspective. Order the companion volume, The Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing.

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Transcripts

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Proposal Writing for Individuals in the Arts - Write Your Proposal with Passion and Clarity: Gigi Rosenberg
Coffee and Conversation: Lisa L. Bottoms New York, NY
March 27, 2007

Read an excerpt from the Proposal Writing for Individuals in the Arts - Write Your Proposal with Passion and Clarity program featuring writer, teacher, and solo performer Gigi Rosenberg.

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Symposium on the Future of Philanthropy:
A Conversation With Five Leaders in the Field

Symposium on the Future of Philanthropy New York, NY
November 9, 2006

Read the transcript of "A Symposium on the Future of Philanthropy: A Conversation with Five Leaders in the Field." This symposium was convened as part of our 50th anniversary celebration on November 9th at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian in New York.

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Webinars

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The Outlook for Foundation Giving in 2008
New York, NY
May 15, 2008

The Foundation Center, in association with the New York Regional Association of Grantmakers, presents insights on funding in the current economic environment. Presented by Steven Lawrence, senior director of research at the Foundation Center.

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Webinar Series for Nonprofit Startup Organizations
New York, NY
January-February, 2008

A strong nonprofit needs a vital mission, clear lines of accountability, reliable and diverse revenue streams, and high-quality programs and services. This series of five recorded webinars guides you through these issues to help you start off on solid footing and learn to build an effective organization.

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