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State of the Foundation Center
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
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
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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What You Need to Know to Apply to the National Endowment for the Arts
Washington, DC
October 2, 2008
Amy Stolls, literature program officer at the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), discusses NEA programs for individuals and nonprofits and common mistakes that are made when individuals apply. Includes tips on how to make a proposal stand out.
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New Governance Practices Required by the Revised Form 990: Is Your Board Ready?
Washington, DC
September 9, 2008
The newly revised IRS Form 990 is placing greater emphasis on the board of directors' role in overseeing the financial affairs of nonprofits. Is your board aware of its increased responsibility? Regina Hopkins, supervising attorney for the DC Bar Pro Bono Program's Community Economic Development Program, discusses these issues.
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YouTube and iTunes Aren't Just For Kids: Reaching New Audiences Through Online Communities
Washington, DC
January 10, 2008
As the Web 2.0 platform makes it easier to communicate peer-to-peer, what does this mean for philanthropy? How can foundations leverage these new tools to reach new audiences and encourage greater awareness of the issues in which they are engaged? Join Victor d'Allant, executive director of the Skoll Foundation's Social Edge, the online community for social entrepreneurs, as he shares his recent experiences with blogs, video blogs and podcasts.
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The Golden Door: Nonprofits and Grantmakers Helping Immigrants and Refugees in the National Capital Region
Washington, DC
June 21, 2007
An increasing number of immigrants and refugees are making the DC region their home. What kinds of assistance do they require, and how is our nonprofit community helping to meet the needs of these new Americans? Please join us for a panel discussion with Eugenio Arene of the Latino Federation of Greater Washington, Abdulaziz Kamus of the African Resource Center, Lee Christian Parker of the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region and Margaret Siegel, advisor to foundations.
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Philanthropy Chat: But What About Our Web Site?
Washington, DC
October 20, 2010
Matt Hodgson of hodgsonConsulting recaps the highlights of a live presentation he offered at the Foundation Center-Washington, DC on October 20, 2010 titled "But What About Our Web Site? Birth, Care and Feeding of Your Nonprofit's Online Presence."
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Philanthropy Chat: Arts Management in Uneasy Times
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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Philanthropy Chat: Jackie Battenfield Discusses Support for Artists
October 6, 2010
In this interview, Jackie Battenfield, with over 30 years of experience in the arts sector, talks about her book, The Artist's Guide: How to Make a Living Doing What You Love.
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Philanthropy Chat: Fundraising via Online Social Networks
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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Philanthropy Chat: Kevin Johnson Discusses Planned Giving
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
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
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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Philanthropy Chat: Dr. Marybeth Gasman Discusses African American Family Foundations
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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Philanthropy Chat: Young Nonprofit Professionals Network
Washington, DC
July 8, 2010
Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) DC Chapter Chair Jessica Griffin and Vice-Chair Malcolm Furgol talk about the need for an organization for young nonprofit professionals and the services the YNPN provides.
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Philanthropy Chat: Steven Lawrence Discusses Foundation Growth and Giving Estimates, Current Outlook (2010 Edition)
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
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
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
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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Philanthropy Chat: John Lippincott, Council for the Advancement and Support of Education
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: Benton Murphy of the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region Discusses Letters of Intent/Inquiry
Washington, DC
April 8, 2010
Benton Murphy, program officer for the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, explains how grantees can create a Letter of Intent/Inquiry (LOI) that meets the requirements of the Washington Regional Association Grantmakers Common Grant Application process.
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Philanthropy Chat: Benton Murphy of the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region Discusses the Common Grant Application
Washington, DC
April 8, 2010
Benton Murphy, program officer for the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, explains how grantees can create a proposal that meets the requirements of the Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers Common Grant Application process.
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Philanthropy Chat: Patrick Maloney and Jill Tucker of the Lemelson Foundation Discuss Investing in Innovation
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
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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Philanthropy Chat: Barbara Harman talks about the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington
January 29, 2010
Barbara Harman, president and editor of the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington and executive director of the Harman Family Foundation, discusses the Catalogue, which features smaller nonprofit organizations and information about their activities, volunteer opportunities, and ways for donors to support them.
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Earthquake in Haiti: Leading U.S. Foundations Respond to the Crisis
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
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: Fundraising as a Career: Advice from a Veteran!
Washington, DC
December 9, 2009
Gail Nordheimer, CFRE, was recently named 2009 Outstanding Fundraiser by the Greater DC Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Executives. Tune in to find out what it takes to be an "outstanding fundraiser" and what may be in store for those considering or those already in the development field.
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Philanthropy Chat: David Greco from the Nonprofit Finance Fund Discusses Managing During Tough Times
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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Philanthropy Chat: Glen O'Gilvie Discusses How Nonprofits are Sharing Back Office Support
Washington, DC
November 3, 2009
Glen O'Gilvie, Chief Executive Officer for the Center for Nonprofit Advancement in Washington, DC discusses how his organization has introduced a new program: Back Office in a Box (BOB) that helps nonprofits share quality back office support in the area of financial management and accounting at reasonable costs.
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Philanthropy Chat: Shelly Cryer Discusses The Nonprofit Career Guide
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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Philanthropy Chat: Paul Firstenberg Discusses The 21st Century Nonprofit: Managing in the Age of Governance, 2nd ed.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
July 22, 2009
In an unprecedented event that brought together Foundation Center president Bradford K. Smith and GuideStar president adn 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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Philanthropy Chat: Aaron Hurst Discusses the Taproot Foundation and Advice for Making the Most of the Current Volunteer Workforce
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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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: The Taproot Foundation's Service Grant Program
Washington, DC
April 29, 2009
Program manager Kandace Evelyn provides an introduction to the Taproot Foundation's unique service grant program.
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Philanthropy Chat: Social Media and the Role of Young Nonprofit Leaders
Washington, DC
April 10, 2009
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.
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Philanthropy Chat: The DC Arts Community and the Economic Crisis
Washington, DC
February 19, 2009
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, conducted by Pat Pasqual of the Foundation Center-Washington, DC, Ms. Payne suggests strategies for survival and describes the services the Cultural Alliance offers.
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Philanthropy Chat: How Is the Economy Affecting Philanthropy in the National Capital Region?
Washington, DC
November 21, 2008
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.
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Philanthropy Chat: Why You Need To Get Ready for Schedule G on the New IRS Form 990 Now!
Washington, DC
August 21, 2008
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 what is in store for you! Geoffrey Peters, president of Creative Direct Response, will provide useful information on how to get your organization ready to fill out the schedule.
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Philanthropy Forum: Anonymity, Secrecy, and Transparency featuring Jon Van Til of Rutgers University at Camden
Washington, DC
February 29, 2008
Why do donors give anonymously? What are some of the key issues regarding control, secrecy, and transparency? In this presentation, distinguished sociologist Jon Van Til considers the case of Atlantic Philanthropies and reflects on two recent books: Joel Fleishman's The Foundation: A Great American Secret and Conor O'Clery's The Billionaire Who Wasn't: How Chuck Feeney Secretly Made and Gave Away A Fortune. The session will explore the challenges anonymous and secret giving present for donors, recipients, and the philanthropic tradition.
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Philanthropy Forum: After the Baby Boomers—Who's Next?
Washington, DC
November 12, 2007
As the baby boomers age, what will happen to the leadership in nonprofit organizations? Who will be the new leaders? Where will Baby Boomers go? How will these changes affect organizations and the communities they serve? To explore this topic, please join us for a Philanthropy Forum with Frances Kunreuther, director of the Building Movement Project and author of an important study on generational differences in social change organizations.
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Philanthropy Forum: How Social Entrepreneurs Create Change
Washington, DC
October 12, 2007
Since 1987, Echoing Green has invested $25 million in seed and start up grants to nearly 450 social entrepreneurs and their innovative organizations. Join us for a Philanthropy Forum with Echoing Green's president, Cheryl L. Dorsey, a leading social entrepreneur with special expertise in health care, labor issues, and public policy.
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