http://www.foundationcenter.org en-us ℗ & © The Foundation Center Conversations with experts in the field of philanthropy The Foundation Center In this podcast series, the Foundation Center brings you conversations with grantmakers and other experts in the field of philanthropy on topics ranging from arts funding to changing trends in grantmaking to the impact of the economic crisis on nonprofits. In this podcast series, the Foundation Center brings you conversations with grantmakers and other experts in the field of philanthropy on topics ranging from arts funding to changing trends in grantmaking to the impact of the economic crisis on nonprofits. The Foundation Center gef@foundationcenter.org no The Foundation Center 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. 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. 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. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/20091021_natl_cryer.mp3 Thurs, 30 Oct 2009 16:00:00 EST 19:28 Foundation Center, nonprofit sector, nonprofits, Shelly Cryer, The Nonprofit Career Guide, careers, nonprofit careers, nonprofit jobs The Foundation Center 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. 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. 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. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/20091008_natl_firstenberg.mp3 Thurs, 30 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EST 12:18 Foundation Center, nonprofit sector, nonprofits, Paul Firstenberg, 21st Century Nonprofit, board recruitment, capacity building development The Foundation Center Marcie Bergman, Executive Director of the Cleveland Arts Prize, discusses fifty years of supporting and encouraging artists and promoting public awareness of artistic creativity in Northeast Ohio through the work of Arts Prize recipients. Marcie Bergman, Executive Director of the Cleveland Arts Prize, discusses fifty years of supporting and encouraging artists and promoting public awareness of artistic creativity in Northeast Ohio through the work of Arts Prize recipients. Marcie Bergman, Executive Director of the Cleveland Arts Prize, discusses fifty years of supporting and encouraging artists and promoting public awareness of artistic creativity in Northeast Ohio through the work of Arts Prize recipients. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/cl_bergman.mp3 Thurs, 22 Oct 2009 16:00:00 EST 15:00 Foundation Center, Marcie Bergman, Cleveland Arts Prize, nonprofits, arts, arts funding The Foundation Center 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. 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. 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. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/phil_chat_warshawski.mp3 Thurs, 22 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EST 39:33 foundation center, morrie warshawski, nonprofits, arts, arts funding, filmmaking, film, video The Foundation Center 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. 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. 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. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/phil_chat_stein.mp3 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EST 09:07 nonprofits, arts, arts funding The Foundation Center Frances Phillips, director of the Creative Work Fund and also senior program officer at the Walter and Elise Haas Fund, discusses the Creative Work Fund's current grantmaking programs, reflects on the Fund's impact over the last 15 years, and provides tips for artists and arts organization representatives who plan to approach the Creative Work Fund for support. Frances Phillips, director of the Creative Work Fund and also senior program officer at the Walter and Elise Haas Fund, discusses the Creative Work Fund's current grantmaking programs, reflects on the Fund's impact over the last 15 years, and provides tips for artists and arts organization representatives who plan to approach the Creative Work Fund for support. Frances Phillips, director of the Creative Work Fund and also senior program officer at the Walter and Elise Haas Fund, discusses the Creative Work Fund's current grantmaking programs, reflects on the Fund's impact over the last 15 years, and provides tips for artists and arts organization representatives who plan to approach the Creative Work Fund for support. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/sf_phillips.mp3 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EST 45:21 nonprofits, arts, arts funding, san francisco The Foundation Center Brad Whitehead discusses economic development grantmaking and shares information about Cleveland's Fund For Our Economic Future. Mr. Whitehead provides insights from the Northeast Ohio experience that may be useful to other philanthropic communities that may be grappling with how to leverage finite resources in response to significantly altered economic landscapes. Brad Whitehead discusses economic development grantmaking and shares information about Cleveland's Fund For Our Economic Future, where Mr. Whitehead serves as president. A philanthropic collaboration of more than 70 foundations and agencies, the Fund has taken on activities aimed at increasing economic competitiveness across a 16-county area. Mr. Whitehead provides insights from the Northeast Ohio experience that may be useful to other philanthropic communities that may be grappling with how to leverage finite resources in response to significantly altered economic landscapes. Brad Whitehead discusses economic development grantmaking and shares information about Cleveland's Fund For Our Economic Future, where Mr. Whitehead serves as president. A philanthropic collaboration of more than 70 foundations and agencies, the Fund has taken on activities aimed at increasing economic competitiveness across a 16-county area. Mr. Whitehead provides insights from the Northeast Ohio experience that may be useful to other philanthropic communities that may be grappling with how to leverage finite resources in response to significantly altered economic landscapes. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/phil_chat_whitehead.mp3 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:00:00 EST 19:15 nonprofits, economic development, cleveland The Foundation Center 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. 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. 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. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/phil_chat_lapiana.mp3 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:00:00 EST 32:51 nonprofits, restructuring The Foundation Center 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. Ron Mattocks's timely book, Zone of Insolvency: How Nonprofits Avoid Hidden Liabilities and Build Financial Strength, explores how nonprofits find themselves in the "zone of insolvency," a period of financial distress between solvency and total insolvency. His recent conversation with Cynthia Bailie, the Foundation Center's director of special online initiatives, explores the reasons nonprofits experience periods of intense financial distress, sheds some light on the large number of nonprofits that are perpetually positioned in the "zone of insolvency," and outlines some options nonprofits have for reversing the situation, including how and when to consider dissolution. Ron Mattocks's timely book, Zone of Insolvency: How Nonprofits Avoid Hidden Liabilities and Build Financial Strength, explores how nonprofits find themselves in the "zone of insolvency," a period of financial distress between solvency and total insolvency. His recent conversation with Cynthia Bailie, the Foundation Center's director of special online initiatives, explores the reasons nonprofits experience periods of intense financial distress, sheds some light on the large number of nonprofits that are perpetually positioned in the "zone of insolvency," and outlines some options nonprofits have for reversing the situation, including how and when to consider dissolution. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/phil_chat_ron_mattocks.mp3 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:00:00 EST 15:11 nonprofits, insolvency The Foundation Center 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. 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, exploring ongoing recovery and reconstruction activities that are rebuilding families and Mississippi communities affected by the disaster. 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, exploring ongoing recovery and reconstruction activities that are rebuilding families and Mississippi communities affected by the disaster. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/phil_chat_alexander.mp3 Thu, 25 Aug 2009 17:00:00 EST 17:44 katrina, louisiana, disaster recovery The Foundation Center 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. 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. 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. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/phil_chat_katrina.mp3 Thu, 24 Aug 2009 17:00:00 EST 26:07 katrina, louisiana, disaster recovery The Foundation Center Fatima Angeles of The California Wellness Foundation provides an overview of the foundation's grantmaking priorities, a glimpse of trends in the field of health care philanthropy, and insights into best practices in securing foundation support. Fatima Angeles of The California Wellness Foundation provides an overview of the foundation's grantmaking priorities, a glimpse of trends in the field of health care philanthropy, and insights into best practices in securing foundation support. Fatima Angeles of The California Wellness Foundation provides an overview of the foundation's grantmaking priorities, a glimpse of trends in the field of health care philanthropy, and insights into best practices in securing foundation support. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/sf_cal_wellness.mp3 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:36:00 EST 15:41 california, health care, nonprofits The Foundation Center 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. The mission of the Taproot Foundation is to strengthen nonprofits by engaging business professionals in service. 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. The mission of the Taproot Foundation is to strengthen nonprofits by engaging business professionals in service. 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. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/sf_taproot.mp3 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:36:00 EST 26:03 volunteers, taproot foundation, corporate philanthropy, nonprofits The Foundation Center Foundation Center president Bradford K. Smith and GuideStar president and CEO Robert G. Ottenhoff discuss how nonprofits are weathering the economic storm. 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. 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. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/smith_ottenhoff_teleconference.mp3 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:30:00 EST 54:39 economic crisis, foundation center, guidestar, philanthropy, foundations, nonprofits The Foundation Center 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. Jamie P. Merisotis, president and CEO 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. Touching on the effects of the economy and the foundation's strategies and tactics for reaching its goal of increasing college attainment rates in the United States from 39 percent to 60 percent by 2025, Mr. Merisotis shares valuable advice and insights for grantseeking organizations and his other partners in philanthropy. Jamie P. Merisotis, president and CEO 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. Touching on the effects of the economy and the foundation's strategies and tactics for reaching its goal of increasing college attainment rates in the United States from 39 percent to 60 percent by 2025, Mr. Merisotis shares valuable advice and insights for grantseeking organizations and his other partners in philanthropy. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/phil_chat_lumina.mp3 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:15:00 EST 19:26 education, college, lumina foundation The Foundation Center Rick Noguchi, program officer for the arts at the James Irvine Foundation, discusses the foundation's Creative Connections Fund, supports creativity and the expansion of diverse, relevant cultural offerings in local communities across California. Rick Noguchi, program officer for the arts at the James Irvine Foundation, discusses the foundation's Creative Connections Fund, which is currently accepting applications through August 3, 2009. The Creative Connections Fund supports creativity and the expansion of diverse, relevant cultural offerings in local communities across California. The Fund targets small- and mid-sized arts organizations and offers project grants of up to $50,000, over a maximum of 24 months, through an open, competitive review process. Listen to the interview to learn more about how to apply and submit a competitive application, and to learn more about other arts grantmaking at the James Irvine Foundation. Rick Noguchi, program officer for the arts at the James Irvine Foundation, discusses the foundation's Creative Connections Fund, which is currently accepting applications through August 3, 2009. The Creative Connections Fund supports creativity and the expansion of diverse, relevant cultural offerings in local communities across California. The Fund targets small- and mid-sized arts organizations and offers project grants of up to $50,000, over a maximum of 24 months, through an open, competitive review process. Listen to the interview to learn more about how to apply and submit a competitive application, and to learn more about other arts grantmaking at the James Irvine Foundation. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/phil_chat_noguchi.mp3 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:25:00 EST 21:11 culture, arts, nonprofits, james irvine foundation The Foundation Center Bruno Manno of the Annie E. Casey Foundation discusses the key role that schools play in advancing the foundation's efforts to improve outcomes for families and children. Bruno Manno, Ph.D., senior associate at the Annie E. Casey Foundation, discusses the key role that schools play in advancing the foundation's efforts to improve outcomes for families and children. As the lead in the foundation's education portfolio, Dr. Manno shares information about the foundation's experiences investing in programs that give low-income parents the opportunity to send their children to high quality schools and to get services that strengthen their community-school connections. Bruno Manno, Ph.D., senior associate at the Annie E. Casey Foundation, discusses the key role that schools play in advancing the foundation's efforts to improve outcomes for families and children. As the lead in the foundation's education portfolio, Dr. Manno shares information about the foundation's experiences investing in programs that give low-income parents the opportunity to send their children to high quality schools and to get services that strengthen their community-school connections. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/phil_chat_manno.mp3 Mon, 8 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EST 15:40 education, schools, annie e casey foundation The Foundation Center Peter York of TCC Group discusses common characteristics of successful nonprofits. Peter York, senior vice president and director of research for TCC Group, shares the results of new data collected from more than 700 nonprofits. York discusses common characteristics of successful nonprofits in an interview with Charlotte Dion, library director at the Foundation Center-New York. Peter York, senior vice president and director of research for TCC Group, shares the results of new data collected from more than 700 nonprofits. York discusses common characteristics of successful nonprofits in an interview with Charlotte Dion, library director at the Foundation Center-New York. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/phil_chat_york.mp3 Thu, 4 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EST 20:10 sustainability, nonprofits The Foundation Center Jonathan Bydlak, executive director of DiscoverScholars.org, discusses a new vehicle for scholarship awards tied closely to the varied interests of its donors. Jonathan Bydlak, executive director of DiscoverScholars.org, discusses a new vehicle for scholarship awards tied closely to the varied interests of its donors. DiscoverScholars.org creates a market for scholarships based on matching donors with students who match specific, donor-identified criteria. Jonathan Bydlak, executive director of DiscoverScholars.org, discusses a new vehicle for scholarship awards tied closely to the varied interests of its donors. DiscoverScholars.org creates a market for scholarships based on matching donors with students who match specific, donor-identified criteria. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/phil_chat_bydlak.mp3 Tue, 2 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EST 19:20 higher education, scholarships The Foundation Center John Beahm discusses the Jenzabar Foundation's investments in education and shares information about the foundation's keen interest in supporting student leaders providing humanitarian efforts around the globe. John Beahm, executive director of the Jenzabar Foundation, discusses the foundation's investments in education aimed at fostering a culture of service and educating and inspiring future generations to create a better world. Mr. Beahm shares information about Jenzabar Foundation's keen interest in supporting student leaders in higher education who are providing humanitarian efforts around the globe, while also sharing insights into the challenges and rewards of the foundation's work. John Beahm, executive director of the Jenzabar Foundation, discusses the foundation's investments in education aimed at fostering a culture of service and educating and inspiring future generations to create a better world. Mr. Beahm shares information about Jenzabar Foundation's keen interest in supporting student leaders in higher education who are providing humanitarian efforts around the globe, while also sharing insights into the challenges and rewards of the foundation's work. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/phil_chat_beahm.mp3 Mon, 1 Jun 2009 11:15:00 EST 16:03 higher education, humanitarianism, nonprofits The Foundation Center Eva Blum of PNC Bank and the PNC Foundation discusses the PNC Grow Up Great program, a ten-year, $100 million dollar investment in early childhood education. Eva Blum, senior vice president and director of community affairs at PNC Bank and chair of the PNC Foundation, discusses the PNC Grow Up Great program, a ten-year, $100 million dollar investment in early childhood education. Ms. Blum also shares information about PNC's additional philanthropic interests in education and other fields. Eva Blum, senior vice president and director of community affairs at PNC Bank and chair of the PNC Foundation, discusses the PNC Grow Up Great program, a ten-year, $100 million dollar investment in early childhood education. Ms. Blum also shares information about PNC's additional philanthropic interests in education and other fields. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/cl_pnc.mp3 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:45:00 EST 13:41 early childhood education, nonprofits The Foundation Center Rachel Spears, executive director of Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta, shares how nonprofits in Atlanta can qualify for free legal assistance to manage and grow their nonprofit organizations. Rachel Spears, executive director of Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta, shares how nonprofits in Atlanta can qualify for free legal assistance to manage and grow their nonprofit organizations. Rachel Spears, executive director of Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta, shares how nonprofits in Atlanta can qualify for free legal assistance to manage and grow their nonprofit organizations. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/atl_pro_bono.mp3 Wed, 20 May 2009 13:00:00 EST 9:45 economy, downsizing, nonprofits The Foundation Center Lita Ugarte Pardi, program officer at the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, discusses changes to its giving, particularly with the Common Good Funds. Whether in times of crisis or to improve effectiveness, foundations and nonprofits undergo changes to better serve their constituents. Listen to Lita Ugarte Pardi, program officer at the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, discuss changes to its giving, particularly with the Common Good Funds. Whether in times of crisis or to improve effectiveness, foundations and nonprofits undergo changes to better serve their constituents. Listen to Lita Ugarte Pardi, program officer at the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, discuss changes to its giving, particularly with the Common Good Funds. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/atl_common_good.mp3 Wed, 20 May 2009 13:00:00 EST 10:35 economy, downsizing, nonprofits The Foundation Center Program manager Kandace Evelyn provides an introduction to the Taproot Foundation's unique service grant program. Kandace Evelyn, program manager in the Taproot Foundation's Washington, DC, office, provides an introduction to the foundation's unique service grant program. Headquartered in San Francisco, the Taproot Foundation supplies nonprofits with pro bono consultants in six locations: San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Seattle, Washington, DC, and Los Angeles. The pro bono consultants provide assistance in marketing, human resources, IT, and strategy management. Kandace Evelyn, program manager in the Taproot Foundation's Washington, DC, office, provides an introduction to the foundation's unique service grant program. Headquartered in San Francisco, the Taproot Foundation supplies nonprofits with pro bono consultants in six locations: San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Seattle, Washington, DC, and Los Angeles. The pro bono consultants provide assistance in marketing, human resources, IT, and strategy management. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/dc_taproot.mp3 Thu, 14 May 2009 17:30:00 EST 7:31 economy, downsizing, nonprofits The Foundation Center Writer, educator, and nonprofit leader Michael Seltzer discusses cost-cutting, collaboration, and staff development, and answers the hard question, "How can nonprofits handle workforce reductions when all else fails?" Writer, educator, and nonprofit leader Michael Seltzer brings more than forty years of experience to this conversation about sensitive issues raised in his recent PhilanTopic post, "Strategies for Hard Times: How to Downsize a Nonprofit." Sitting down with Cynthia Bailie, the Foundation Center's director of special online initiatives, Mr. Seltzer circles the conversation about cost-cutting, collaboration, and staff development back to the hard question, "How can nonprofits handle workforce reductions when all else fails?" Writer, educator, and nonprofit leader Michael Seltzer brings more than forty years of experience to this conversation about sensitive issues raised in his recent PhilanTopic post, "Strategies for Hard Times: How to Downsize a Nonprofit." Sitting down with Cynthia Bailie, the Foundation Center's director of special online initiatives, Mr. Seltzer circles the conversation about cost-cutting, collaboration, and staff development back to the hard question, "How can nonprofits handle workforce reductions when all else fails?" http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/phil_chat_downsize.mp3 Tue, 5 May 2009 17:30:00 EST 15:43 economy, downsizing, nonprofits The Foundation Center Nicole Hanrahan of Community Wealth Ventures discusses strategies nonprofits can use to generate their own revenue and shares advice for beginning a nonprofit social enterprise aimed at earned income. Nicole Hanrahan, director of Community Wealth Ventures, discusses strategies nonprofits can use to generate their own revenue based on her experience as a consultant to an array of organizations pursuing business ventures in areas of economic development, education, and other major fields. In this interview conducted by Pat Pasqual, director of the Foundation Center-Washington, DC, Ms. Hanrahan shares advice, tips, and pitfalls to avoid when beginning a nonprofit social enterprise aimed at earned income. Nicole Hanrahan, director of Community Wealth Ventures, discusses strategies nonprofits can use to generate their own revenue based on her experience as a consultant to an array of organizations pursuing business ventures in areas of economic development, education, and other major fields. In this interview conducted by Pat Pasqual, director of the Foundation Center-Washington, DC, Ms. Hanrahan shares advice, tips, and pitfalls to avoid when beginning a nonprofit social enterprise aimed at earned income. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/phil_chat_hanrahan.mp3 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:10:00 EST 14:23 social enterprise, earned income The Foundation Center Rosetta Thurman of Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington and Thurman Consulting shares her thoughts on social media and the role young nonprofit leaders can play in helping organizations weather the economic storm. Rosetta Thurman holds multiple titles: director of development and special programs at the Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington; publisher, Perspectives from the Pipeline; and principal, Thurman Consulting. In addition, she is rapidly emerging online as a prolific spokesperson for the next generation of nonprofit sector leadership. She sat down recently with Pat Pasqual, director of Foundation Center-Washington, to share her thoughts on social media and the role young nonprofit leaders can play in helping organizations weather the economic storm. Rosetta Thurman holds multiple titles: director of development and special programs at the Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington; publisher, Perspectives from the Pipeline; and principal, Thurman Consulting. In addition, she is rapidly emerging online as a prolific spokesperson for the next generation of nonprofit sector leadership. She sat down recently with Pat Pasqual, director of Foundation Center-Washington, to share her thoughts on social media and the role young nonprofit leaders can play in helping organizations weather the economic storm. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/phil_chat_thurman.mp3 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:00:00 EST 10:47 economy, social media The Foundation Center Mal Warwick, author of Fundraising When Money is Tight, discusses effective fundraising strategies during challenging economic times. Mal Warwick has just written the book on how to respond to the recession: Fundraising When Money is Tight. Listen to this interview, conducted by Janet Camarena of the Foundation Center-San Francisco, to learn how to use scenario planning as a tool, avoid common mistakes, plan for leaner times, and strengthen your case for giving. Mal Warwick has just written the book on how to respond to the recession: Fundraising When Money is Tight. Listen to this interview, conducted by Janet Camarena of the Foundation Center-San Francisco, to learn how to use scenario planning as a tool, avoid common mistakes, plan for leaner times, and strengthen your case for giving. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/phil_chat_warwick.mp3 Mon, 5 Mar 2009 10:05:00 EST 37:31 economy, recession, fundraising The Foundation Center 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 in December 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 in December 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 in December 2008. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/phil_chat_woldar.mp3 Mon, 2 Mar 2009 16:25:00 EST 21:47 economy, family foundations The Foundation Center Steven Lawrence, senior director of research at the Foundation Center and author of three recent research advisories on foundation giving in times of economic downturn, shares a first look at how foundations and corporate givers are responding, insights gleaned from examining the grants and other financial investments of close to 50 institutional donors that have announced over $100 million in support. Steven Lawrence, senior director of research at the Foundation Center and author of three recent research advisories on foundation giving in times of economic downturn, shares a first look at how foundations and corporate givers are responding, insights gleaned from examining the grants and other financial investments of close to 50 institutional donors that have announced over $100 million in support. Steven Lawrence, senior director of research at the Foundation Center and author of three recent research advisories on foundation giving in times of economic downturn, shares a first look at how foundations and corporate givers are responding, insights gleaned from examining the grants and other financial investments of close to 50 institutional donors that have announced over $100 million in support. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/phil_chat_lawrence.mp3 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:00:00 EST 09:28 arts, economy, washington The Foundation Center Jennifer Cover Payne, president of the Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington, explains how the arts community in the region is being affected by the economic recession. In this interview from February 19 2009, conducted by Pat Pasqual of the Foundation Center-Washington, DC, Ms. Payne suggests strategies for survival and describes the services the Cultural Alliance offers. Jennifer Cover Payne, president of the Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington, explains how the arts community in the region is being affected by the economic recession. In this interview from February 19 2009, conducted by Pat Pasqual of the Foundation Center-Washington, DC, Ms. Payne suggests strategies for survival and describes the services the Cultural Alliance offers. Jennifer Cover Payne, president of the Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington, explains how the arts community in the region is being affected by the economic recession. In this interview from February 19 2009, conducted by Pat Pasqual of the Foundation Center-Washington, DC, Ms. Payne suggests strategies for survival and describes the services the Cultural Alliance offers. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/dc_payne.mp3 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:00:00 EST 14:10 arts, economy, washington The Foundation Center Kim Klein, educator, author, and fundraising consultant, shares strategies and insights on how nonprofits should approach fundraising during difficult economic times. Kim Klein, educator, author, and fundraising consultant, shares strategies and insights on how nonprofits should approach fundraising during difficult economic times. Kim Klein, educator, author, and fundraising consultant, shares strategies and insights on how nonprofits should approach fundraising during difficult economic times. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/sf_klein.mp3 Mon, 1 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST 23:32 fundraising, economy The Foundation Center Tamara Lucas Copeland, president of the Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers, discusses findings from the association's recent survey of its members in an interview conducted by Pat Pasqual of the Foundation Center-Washington, DC. Tamara Lucas Copeland, president of the Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers, discusses findings from the association's recent survey of its members in an interview conducted by Pat Pasqual of the Foundation Center-Washington, DC. Tamara Lucas Copeland, president of the Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers, discusses findings from the association's recent survey of its members in an interview conducted by Pat Pasqual of the Foundation Center-Washington, DC. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/dc_copeland.mp3 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EST 10:13 fundraising, economy The Foundation Center Anne Wilson, chief executive officer for the United Way of the Bay Area, discusses findings from the United Way's recent survey of Bay Area nonprofits. She shares advice about strategies that nonprofits might employ to remain sustainable during these challenging times in an interview conducted by Janet Camarena of the Foundation Center-San Francisco. Anne Wilson, chief executive officer for the United Way of the Bay Area, discusses findings from the United Way's recent survey of Bay Area nonprofits. She shares advice about strategies that nonprofits might employ to remain sustainable during these challenging times in an interview conducted by Janet Camarena of the Foundation Center-San Francisco. Anne Wilson, chief executive officer for the United Way of the Bay Area, discusses findings from the United Way's recent survey of Bay Area nonprofits. She shares advice about strategies that nonprofits might employ to remain sustainable during these challenging times in an interview conducted by Janet Camarena of the Foundation Center-San Francisco. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/phil_chat_wilson.mp3 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EST 29:44 fundraising, economy The Foundation Center Clifford Cooper, principal of Cooper and Associates, shares insights from his more than twenty years of experience working to advance the community programs of faith-based organizations. He discusses how the faith community is fairing in the current economy, providing social services to the most vulnerable among us, and shares advice and inspiration for staying focused in tough times. Clifford Cooper, principal of Cooper and Associates, shares insights from his more than twenty years of experience working to advance the community programs of faith-based organizations. He discusses how the faith community is fairing in the current economy, providing social services to the most vulnerable among us, and shares advice and inspiration for staying focused in tough times. Clifford Cooper, principal of Cooper and Associates, shares insights from his more than twenty years of experience working to advance the community programs of faith-based organizations. He discusses how the faith community is fairing in the current economy, providing social services to the most vulnerable among us, and shares advice and inspiration for staying focused in tough times. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/cl_cooper.mp3 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EST 14:19 economy The Foundation Center Steven Lawrence, senior director of research at the Foundation Center and author of two recent research advisories on foundation giving and giving priorities in times of economic downturn, discusses why the outlook for foundation giving is not as pessimistic as current economic conditions might suggest. Steven Lawrence, senior director of research at the Foundation Center and author of two recent research advisories on foundation giving and giving priorities in times of economic downturn, discusses why the outlook for foundation giving is not as pessimistic as current economic conditions might suggest. Steven Lawrence, senior director of research at the Foundation Center and author of two recent research advisories on foundation giving and giving priorities in times of economic downturn, discusses why the outlook for foundation giving is not as pessimistic as current economic conditions might suggest. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/cl_lawrence.mp3 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EST 15:17 economy The Foundation Center Michael Seltzer, educator, writer, and consultant on philanthropic matters, discusses how today's economic downturn compares to others he has weathered during his forty year nonprofit career while sharing advice for strengthening funding relationships and finding a silver lining in the current economic storm. Michael Seltzer, educator, writer, and consultant on philanthropic matters, discusses how today's economic downturn compares to others he has weathered during his forty year nonprofit career while sharing advice for strengthening funding relationships and finding a silver lining in the current economic storm. Michael Seltzer, educator, writer, and consultant on philanthropic matters, discusses how today's economic downturn compares to others he has weathered during his forty year nonprofit career while sharing advice for strengthening funding relationships and finding a silver lining in the current economic storm. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/cl_seltzer.mp3 Tue, 4 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EST 16:36 economy The Foundation Center Cynthia Bailie interviews Deborah Hoover of the Burton D. Morgan Foundation about the foundation's mission to support the free enterprise system through philanthropic investments in entrepreneurship. Ms Hoover shares information about how this type of giving is contributing to a renewed economy in Northeast Ohio while pointing to support of entrepreneurship as one way that foundations might participate directly in an economic turnaround. Cynthia Bailie interviews Deborah Hoover of the Burton D. Morgan Foundation about the foundation's mission to support the free enterprise system through philanthropic investments in entrepreneurship. Ms Hoover shares information about how this type of giving is contributing to a renewed economy in Northeast Ohio while pointing to support of entrepreneurship as one way that foundations might participate directly in an economic turnaround. Cynthia Bailie interviews Deborah Hoover of the Burton D. Morgan Foundation about the foundation's mission to support the free enterprise system through philanthropic investments in entrepreneurship. Ms Hoover shares information about how this type of giving is contributing to a renewed economy in Northeast Ohio while pointing to support of entrepreneurship as one way that foundations might participate directly in an economic turnaround. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/cl_hoover.mp3 Wed, 28 Oct 2008 08:00:00 EST 11:31 cleveland, economy, entrepreneurship The Foundation Center Cynthia Bailie, director of the Cleveland office and special online initiatives at the Foundation Center, and J.T. Mullen, senior vice president and chief financial officer at The Cleveland Foundation, discuss the current financial crisis and The Cleveland Foundation's investment strategy and spending policies, offering some information and advice for weathering the current financial storm. Cynthia Bailie, director of the Cleveland office and special online initiatives at the Foundation Center, and J.T. Mullen, senior vice president and chief financial officer at The Cleveland Foundation, discuss the current financial crisis and The Cleveland Foundation's investment strategy and spending policies, offering some information and advice for weathering the current financial storm. Cynthia Bailie, director of the Cleveland office and special online initiatives at the Foundation Center, and J.T. Mullen, senior vice president and chief financial officer at The Cleveland Foundation, discuss the current financial crisis and The Cleveland Foundation's investment strategy and spending policies, offering some information and advice for weathering the current financial storm. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/cl_mullen.mp3 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:00:00 EST 20:23 cleveland, economy The Foundation Center Deena Epstein, senior program officer for arts at the George Gund Foundation, discusses current priorities and practices in arts grantmaking at the Gund Foundation including tips for first-time applicants, trends that nonprofits should be aware of, and how funding decisions get made at the board level. Deena Epstein, senior program officer for arts at the George Gund Foundation, discusses current priorities and practices in arts grantmaking at the Gund Foundation including tips for first-time applicants, trends that nonprofits should be aware of, and how funding decisions get made at the board level. Deena Epstein, senior program officer for arts at the George Gund Foundation, discusses current priorities and practices in arts grantmaking at the Gund Foundation including tips for first-time applicants, trends that nonprofits should be aware of, and how funding decisions get made at the board level. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/cl_epstein2.mp3 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:00:00 EST 12:56 cleveland, arts, grantmaking The Foundation Center Cynthia Bailie interviews Kathleen Cerveny of The Cleveland Foundation about her role at the foundation in developing and directing the foundation's special initiatives and programs and the trends she is seeing in arts philanthropy. Cynthia Bailie interviews Kathleen Cerveny of The Cleveland Foundation about her role at the foundation in developing and directing the foundation's special initiatives and programs and the trends she is seeing in arts philanthropy. Cynthia Bailie interviews Kathleen Cerveny of The Cleveland Foundation about her role at the foundation in developing and directing the foundation's special initiatives and programs and the trends she is seeing in arts philanthropy. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/cl_cerveny3.mp3 Fri, 3 Oct 2008 08:00:00 EST 14:23 arts, cleveland The Foundation Center Eleanor Clement Glass, chief of donor engagement and giving at the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, discusses the foundation's new giving priorities, how the current economic crisis is informing the foundation's work, what's on the minds of Silicon Valley donors, and trends in the Silicon Valley philanthropy scene. Eleanor Clement Glass, chief of donor engagement and giving at the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, discusses the foundation's new giving priorities, how the current economic crisis is informing the foundation's work, what's on the minds of Silicon Valley donors, and trends in the Silicon Valley philanthropy scene. Eleanor Clement Glass, chief of donor engagement and giving at the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, discusses the foundation's new giving priorities, how the current economic crisis is informing the foundation's work, what's on the minds of Silicon Valley donors, and trends in the Silicon Valley philanthropy scene. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/phil_chat_glass.mp3 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:00:00 EST 49:34 san francisco The Foundation Center For this Arts Month edition of Philanthropy Chat, Janet Camarena, director of the Foundation Center-San Francisco, interviews Carlie Wilmans, director for the Phyllis C. Wattis Foundation. The Wattis Foundation was established five years ago to support the Bay Area arts community, and Carlie Wilmans, granddaughter of the late Phyllis C. Wattis, has continued in the philanthropic tradition of her grandmother by becoming an individual donor who has recently made a landmark gift to preserve the home of David Ireland in San Francisco's Mission district. She discusses this recent gift as well as the institutional philanthropy of the Wattis Foundation. For this Arts Month edition of Philanthropy Chat, Janet Camarena, director of the Foundation Center-San Francisco, interviews Carlie Wilmans, director for the Phyllis C. Wattis Foundation. The Wattis Foundation was established five years ago to support the Bay Area arts community, and Carlie Wilmans, granddaughter of the late Phyllis C. Wattis, has continued in the philanthropic tradition of her grandmother by becoming an individual donor who has recently made a landmark gift to preserve the home of David Ireland in San Francisco's Mission district. She discusses this recent gift as well as the institutional philanthropy of the Wattis Foundation. For this Arts Month edition of Philanthropy Chat, Janet Camarena, director of the Foundation Center-San Francisco, interviews Carlie Wilmans, director for the Phyllis C. Wattis Foundation. The Wattis Foundation was established five years ago to support the Bay Area arts community, and Carlie Wilmans, granddaughter of the late Phyllis C. Wattis, has continued in the philanthropic tradition of her grandmother by becoming an individual donor who has recently made a landmark gift to preserve the home of David Ireland in San Francisco's Mission district. She discusses this recent gift as well as the institutional philanthropy of the Wattis Foundation. http://foundationcenter.http.internapcdn.net/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/phil_chat_wilmans.mp3 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:00:00 EST 29:45 san francisco The Foundation Center If you don't know how the new Schedule G from the newly revised IRS Form 990 will effect your organization's fundraising reporting, tune in now to hear Pat Pasqual, director, Foundation Center-Washington, DC, and Geoffrey Peters, president of Creative Direct Response, discuss the requirements of the new schedule and how to ready your organization to complete it. If you don't know how the new Schedule G from the newly revised IRS Form 990 will effect your organization's fundraising reporting, tune in now to hear Pat Pasqual, director, Foundation Center-Washington, DC, and Geoffrey Peters, president of Creative Direct Response, discuss the requirements of the new schedule and how to ready your organization to complete it. If you don't know how the new Schedule G from the newly revised IRS Form 990 will effect your organization's fundraising reporting, tune in now to hear Pat Pasqual, director, Foundation Center-Washington, DC, and Geoffrey Peters, president of Creative Direct Response, discuss the requirements of the new schedule and how to ready your organization to complete it. http://http.vitalstreamcdn.com/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/dc_peters.mp3 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:00:00 EST 20:20 schedule g, 990 The Foundation Center Janet Camarena, director of the Foundation Center-San Francisco, interviews Bill Somerville, founder and executive director of the Philanthropic Ventures Foundation (PVF). PVF administers the giving for thousands of donors and specializes in responsive approaches to grantmaking. Bill is also the author of a new book Grassroots Philanthropy: Field Notes of a Maverick Grantmaker (read a review). Bill talks a bit about his book, offers advice for other philanthropists, and shares what he has learned from his years of experience in the field. Janet Camarena, director of the Foundation Center-San Francisco, interviews Bill Somerville, founder and executive director of the Philanthropic Ventures Foundation (PVF). PVF administers the giving for thousands of donors and specializes in responsive approaches to grantmaking. Bill is also the author of a new book Grassroots Philanthropy: Field Notes of a Maverick Grantmaker (read a review). Bill talks a bit about his book, offers advice for other philanthropists, and shares what he has learned from his years of experience in the field. Janet Camarena, director of the Foundation Center-San Francisco, interviews Bill Somerville, founder and executive director of the Philanthropic Ventures Foundation (PVF). PVF administers the giving for thousands of donors and specializes in responsive approaches to grantmaking. Bill is also the author of a new book Grassroots Philanthropy: Field Notes of a Maverick Grantmaker (read a review). Bill talks a bit about his book, offers advice for other philanthropists, and shares what he has learned from his years of experience in the field. http://http.vitalstreamcdn.com/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/phil_chat2008_05_27.mp3 Tue, 27 May 2008 08:00:00 EST 15:57 san francisco The Foundation Center Janet Camarena, director of the Foundation Center-San Francisco, interviews Mary Gregory, senior program officer for Pacific Foundation Services (PFS). PFS administers the giving for a dozen Bay Area family foundations. They discuss the giving priorities of the foundations PFS manages and trends in the family foundation field. Janet Camarena, director of the Foundation Center-San Francisco, interviews Mary Gregory, senior program officer for Pacific Foundation Services (PFS). PFS administers the giving for a dozen Bay Area family foundations. They discuss the giving priorities of the foundations PFS manages and trends in the family foundation field. Janet Camarena, director of the Foundation Center-San Francisco, interviews Mary Gregory, senior program officer for Pacific Foundation Services (PFS). PFS administers the giving for a dozen Bay Area family foundations. They discuss the giving priorities of the foundations PFS manages and trends in the family foundation field. http://http.vitalstreamcdn.com/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/phil_chat2008_05_15.mp3 Thu, 15 May 2008 08:00:00 EST 32:41 family foundations, san francisco The Foundation Center Janet Camarena, director of the Foundation Center-San Francisco, interviews John McGuirk, program director for the arts at the James Irvine Foundation and Bobbie Lippman, senior officer for culture and director of the Cultural Data Project for the Pew Charitable Trusts. They discuss the new California Cultural Data Project, its impact on grantseeking and reporting for California arts and culture organizations, and other benefits to having a centralized, online data management system for arts organizations. Janet Camarena, director of the Foundation Center-San Francisco, interviews John McGuirk, program director for the arts at the James Irvine Foundation and Bobbie Lippman, senior officer for culture and director of the Cultural Data Project for the Pew Charitable Trusts. They discuss the new California Cultural Data Project, its impact on grantseeking and reporting for California arts and culture organizations, and other benefits to having a centralized, online data management system for arts organizations. Janet Camarena, director of the Foundation Center-San Francisco, interviews John McGuirk, program director for the arts at the James Irvine Foundation and Bobbie Lippman, senior officer for culture and director of the Cultural Data Project for the Pew Charitable Trusts. They discuss the new California Cultural Data Project, its impact on grantseeking and reporting for California arts and culture organizations, and other benefits to having a centralized, online data management system for arts organizations. http://http.vitalstreamcdn.com/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/phil_chat2008_03_12.mp3 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST 40:58 arts, culture, san francisco The Foundation Center Janet Camarena interviews Frances Phillips, director of the Creative Work Fund and also senior program officer at the Walter and Elise Haas Fund, to discuss the Creative Work Fund's current grantmaking programs, how the Fund has recently expanded, and tips for artists and arts organization representatives who plan to approach the Creative Work Fund for support. Janet Camarena interviews Frances Phillips, director of the Creative Work Fund and also senior program officer at the Walter and Elise Haas Fund, to discuss the Creative Work Fund's current grantmaking programs, how the Fund has recently expanded, and tips for artists and arts organization representatives who plan to approach the Creative Work Fund for support. Janet Camarena interviews Frances Phillips, director of the Creative Work Fund and also senior program officer at the Walter and Elise Haas Fund, to discuss the Creative Work Fund's current grantmaking programs, how the Fund has recently expanded, and tips for artists and arts organization representatives who plan to approach the Creative Work Fund for support. http://http.vitalstreamcdn.com/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/phil_chat_phillips.mp3 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:00:00 EST 51:21 arts, san francisco The Foundation Center Janet Camarena interviews Ralph Lewin, associate executive director for the California Council for the Humanities, to discuss the Council's current grantmaking programs, how the Council is integrating new media technologies into its grantmaking, and tips for artists who plan to approach the Council for support. Janet Camarena interviews Ralph Lewin, associate executive director for the California Council for the Humanities, to discuss the Council's current grantmaking programs, how the Council is integrating new media technologies into its grantmaking, and tips for artists who plan to approach the Council for support. Janet Camarena interviews Ralph Lewin, associate executive director for the California Council for the Humanities, to discuss the Council's current grantmaking programs, how the Council is integrating new media technologies into its grantmaking, and tips for artists who plan to approach the Council for support. http://http.vitalstreamcdn.com/foundationcenter_vitalstream_com/phil_chat2007_10_10.mp3 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 08:00:00 EST 33:29 grantmaking, san francisco