1900 Results for “community”

Blog | Voices from the Field

Can General Operating Support Become the New Normal?
January 26, 2016 | Jen Teunon
If every funder only pays for a specific program or a specific line item, an organization becomes fragmented and unstable. Without general operating support, an organization doesn’t have the money for staffing, rent, technology, training, or even the phone bill. And, without a strong infrastructure, programs that improve our communities can’t happen. Read More
Blog | Ask NCFP

Can You Suggest Books for Sharing the Joy and Potential of Giving with Younger Family Members?
December 21, 2015 | National Center for Family Philanthropy
As NCFP prepares to close for a few days of end-of-the-year celebration and giving of thanks with Friends and Family, we're pleased to share a collection of some of our favorite books for sharing the joy and potential of giving with younger family member, including the new "Hip Family's Guide for Happier Holidays" by NCFP Board member Lisa Parker, president of the Lawrence Welk Family Foundation. Read More
Knowledge Center | Report

Families Funding Change: How Social Justice Giving Honors Our Roots and Strengthens Communities
October 23, 2015 | National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy, Niki Jagpal, Ryan Schlegel
Social justice grantmaking is an important part of many family foundations’ strategies. These foundations use their reputation and financial capital for systemic reform by funding work such as nonprofit advocacy, community organizing and civic engagement. Yet, many family foundations also encounter hurdles when they consider a shift to strategic social justice giving. This white paper examines the latest data to Read More
Blog | From NCFP

Grace, Gratitude and Generosity
September 25, 2015 | Virginia M. Esposito
One of my favorite NCFP publication titles, Grace, Gratitude and Generosity, was used for our Faith and Family Philanthropy journal more than a dozen years ago. When we used it, inspired by one of the Journal’s authors, I felt it had meaning far beyond that one publication; I still do today. Read More
Blog | Featured Article

Can’t Not Do: The Social Drive That Changes the World
September 25, 2015 | Paul Shoemaker
I can’t not do this. It’s not that I can do this, it’s that I can’t not. I don’t have time to not make an impact. I could not imagine not..." I don’t remember the first time I heard someone use one of these grammatically incorrect phrases. But I hear these statements consistently, to this day, from educated and literate people. I know you have heard of “can-do” people, they are eager and willing, we admire them and hope our children become like them when they grow up. But the regular heroes you will meet in this book go way beyond can-do, they can’t not do. Read More
Blog | Voices from the Field

Leveraging Social Sector Leadership: Opportunities for Family Philanthropy
September 24, 2015 | Lori Bartczak, Nora Silver
While the connection between strong leadership and effective organizations may seem obvious, navigating the variety of ways grantmakers can support leadership can seem overwhelming. In GEO’s recent publication, Leveraging Social Sector Leadership, the authors present research that lifts up what social sector leaders say they need to be successful and how grantmakers can support those needs. Read More

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