To see archived events from all the Foundation Center library/learning centers, including videos, audio recordings, transcripts, and webcasts, visit the Events Archive.
Video
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Making a Corporate Partnership Work
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Philanthropy Chat: Jamie Merisotis Discusses Lumina Foundation's Investments in Higher Education
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?
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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The Volunteer Leadership Ladder
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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