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1. Commonfund benchmarks study : foundations report. Wilton, CT: Commonfund Institute. 2009. 119 p.
Abstract: An analysis of investments, debt, donor stock, fund flows, management, staffing, and operational practices of 290 private and community foundations for fiscal year 2008.
Call Number: 517 COM 2009
Subject/descriptor: Foundations--statistics; Foundations--surveys; Foundations--analysis; Foundations--investments; Foundations--management
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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2. Ferris, James M. (ed.) Foundations and public policy : leveraging philanthropic dollars, knowledge, and networks for greater impact. New York, NY: Foundation Center. 2009. vii, 308 p.
Abstract: The book examines the history, issues, and strategies related to foundation involvement in public policy, and provides a framework for grantmakers that are considering public policy engagement. Special chapters describe foundation efforts in several policy arenas, including school choice, wetlands preservation, child care, and health care insurance. With bibliographical references and index.
Call Number: 524 FER
Subject/descriptor: Foundations--public policy; Foundations--analysis
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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3. "Foundation grantmaking during the 2008-2009 economic collapse". Nonprofit Quarterly vol. 16 (Spring 2009) p. 38-45.
Abstract: Nonprofit Quarterly analyzes various available surveys and other data to identify funding trends during the economic crisis. The most prominent findings were that foundations are expected to give less in 2009 than in 2008, and less in 2010 than in 2009. Includes a table of predictions for grantmaking budgets based on geographic regions, and a list of recommendations for foundations.
Subject/descriptor: Foundations--economic aspects; Foundations--grantmaking--analysis; Foundations--grantmaking; Foundations--analysis
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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4. Giloth, Robert. "Philanthropy and mistakes : an untapped resource". The Foundation Review vol. 1 (Winter 2009) p. 115-124.
Abstract: Discusses the importance of sharing lessons learned from philanthropic failures or mistakes. The author describes the different types of mistakes foundations may make and provides three examples.
Subject/descriptor: Foundations--case studies; Foundations--accountability; Foundations--analysis
Location: New York
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5. Graddy, Elizabeth; Wang, Lili. "Community foundation development and social capital". Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly vol. 38 (June 2009) p. 392-412.
Abstract: This study examines the community social capital's potential benefit for community foundations, and finds that gifts to community foundations increase according to the level of trust in the community and the number of years in which community foundations have been present in the region.
Subject/descriptor: Community foundations--studies; Community foundations--research; Community foundations--analysis
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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6. Hawaii Community Foundation : Organization Capacity Building/PONO Leadership Program : key findings and recommendations. San Francisco, CA: Teamworks. 2009. 10 p.
Abstract: Summarizes the results of the foundation's survey of 187 grantee organizations to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of two of its programs related to nonprofit management and professional development.
Subject File Number: 428
Subject/descriptor: Foundations--Hawaii; Community foundations--analysis; Nonprofit organizations--staff development
Location: New York
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7. Jung, Soya. Catalytic change : lessons learned from the racial justice grantmaking assessment. Washington, DC: Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity. 2009. 30 p.
Abstract: A report on the Racial Justice Grantmaking Assessment project, designed by the Applied Research Center and the Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity and piloted at the Consumer Health Foundation and the Barr Foundation.
Subject File Number: 150
Subject/descriptor: Foundations--analysis; Program evaluations; Foundations--diversity; Minorities; Social justice; Barr Foundation; Consumer Health Foundation
Location: Atlanta
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8. Korten, Alicia Epstein. Change philanthropy : candid stories of foundations maximizing results through social justice. 1st ed. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers. 2009. xxvi, 281 p.
Abstract: Provides case studies of foundations strategies for supporting social justice issues. Grantmakers represented in this volume include the Discount Foundation, the Schott Foundation, the Needmore Fund, the Ford Foundation, the Open Society Institute, the Liberty Hill Foundation, the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, the Global Fund for Women, and the Gulf Coast Fund for Community Renewal and Ecological Health (a project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors).
Call Number: 416 KOR CHA
Subject/descriptor: Foundations--analysis; Foundations--case studies; Program development; Program evaluations; Social action; Social justice
Location: New York; DC
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9. Ostrower, Francie. Limited life foundations : motivations, experiences, and strategies. Washington, DC: Urban Institute. Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy. 2009. v, 21 p.
Abstract: This study compares grantmakers' attitudes toward limited life and perpetual foundations, based on data collected from an earlier 2003 Urban Institute survey and interviews conducted from 2007-2008. The report discusses factors that influence the decision to spend down, and elaborates on perceived disadvantages to sunsetting.
Subject File Number: 418
Subject/descriptor: Foundations--analysis; Foundations--establishment and termination; Foundations--research; Foundations--surveys
Location: New York
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10. Pharoah, Cathy. Family foundation philanthropy 2009 : UK, Germany, Italy, US. London, UK: Alliance Publishing Trust. 2009. 60 p.
Abstract: This research on family foundations in the United Kingdom, United States, Germany, and Italy primarily examines the largest 100 foundations based on data from 2006 and 2007.
Subject File Number: 342
Subject/descriptor: Foundations--Great Britain; Foundations--Italy; Foundations--Europe; Foundations--analysis; Family foundations--statistics
Location: New York; DC; Atlanta
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11. Renz, Loren; Wolcheck, David. Perpetuity or limited lifespan : how do family foundations decide?. New York: Foundation Center. 2009. x, 34.
Abstract: Examines the impact of family foundation characteristics (size, age, staffing, and location) on lifespan planning. The report also contains comments from survey respondents regarding perceived advantages and disadvantages of perpetuity and spending down. The study was produced by the Foundation Center, in collaboration with the Council on Foundations and with assistance from the Association of Small Foundations.
Subject File Number: 418
Subject/descriptor: Foundations--analysis; Foundations--establishment and termination; Foundations--research; Foundations--surveys; Foundation Center; Council on Foundations; Association of Small Foundations
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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12. Schmidt, Arthur. "Escaping the perpetuity mindset trap". Nonprofit Quarterly vol. 16 (Spring 2009) p. 64-8.
Abstract: The founder and CEO of GuideStar International argues that foundations can increase their philanthropic impact if they focus less on their own longevity, and begin putting a larger portion of their funds toward grantmaking. Includes a list of 9 potential operating strategies that would accompany this goal for increasing social value.
Subject/descriptor: Foundations--establishment and termination; Foundations--grantmaking; Foundations--analysis
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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13. Whitman, John R. "Measuring social values in philanthropic foundations". Nonprofit Management & Leadership vol. 19 (Spring 2009) p. 305-25.
Abstract: This study examines the consistency between the social values advocated by foundations and the social values that are actually conveyed through the use of their resources. Looks at foundations in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
Subject/descriptor: Foundations--research; Foundations--analysis; Foundations--grantmaking--analysis
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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14. Arnsberger, Paul; Ludlum, Melissa; Riley, Margaret; Stanton, Mark. "A history of the tax-exempt sector : an SOI perspective". Statistics of Income Bulletin (Winter 2008) p. 105-35.
Abstract: Provides an overview of the legislative history of tax exemption in the United States and provides financial data on public charities and foundations from tax years 1985 to 2004. Includes several charts and tables.
Subject File Number: 602
Subject/descriptor: Tax exemption--history; Nonprofit organizations--analysis; Nonprofit organizations--statistics; Nonprofit organizations--finance; Foundations--analysis; Foundations--statistics
Location: New York
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15. Commonfund benchmarks study : foundations report. Wilton, CT: Commonfund Institute. 2008. 124 p.
Abstract: Covers investments, debt, donor stock, fund flows, management, staffing, and operational practices of 300 private and community foundations for fiscal year 2007.
Call Number: 517 COM 2008
Subject/descriptor: Foundations--statistics; Foundations--surveys; Foundations--analysis; Foundations--investments; Foundations--management
Location: New York
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16. Daly, Siobhan. "Institutional innovation in philanthropy : community foundations in the UK". Voluntas vol. 19 (September 2008) p. 219-41.
Abstract: A study of community foundations in the United Kingdom, based on interviews with the chief executives of 21 institutions. The study explores the ways in which the community foundation was adapted in Britain from the original American model, and analyzes how community foundations shape the nation's culture of giving.
Subject/descriptor: Community foundations--studies; Community foundations--analysis; Foundations--Great Britain
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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17. Framework for community leadership by a community foundation. Washington, DC: Council on Foundations. 2008. 10 p.
Abstract: This report diagrams the building blocks of leadership for an individual community foundation. The framework addresses values, relationship-building, resources, skills, and more. Includes a detailed definition of community leadership.
Subject File Number: 531
Subject/descriptor: Community foundations--collaboration; Community foundations--analysis; Community foundations
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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18. Hero, Peter deCourcy (ed.); Walkenhorst, Peter (ed.) Local mission-global vision : community foundations in the 21st century. New York, NY: Foundation Center. 2008. x, 351 p.
Abstract: The compilation examines current and emerging roles of community foundations from the international perspective. Community foundation practitioners and academic experts contribute chapters that discuss the development of financial resources and social capital; civic leadership by community foundations; and the impact of global trends on community foundations. With bibliographical references and index.
Call Number: 428 HER
Subject/descriptor: Community foundations--analysis; Community foundations--international
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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19. Kiger, Joseph C. Philanthropists and foundation globalization. New Brunswick, NJ: Transaction Publishers. 2008. xv, 173 p.
Abstract: The volume presents a biographical-historical account of international giving by twenty-four well-known philanthropists including Andrew Carnegie, George Soros, and Bill Gates. A chapter of the book discusses foundation investigations and studies since 1912, citing examples where foundations were criticized for funding programs abroad. A section also chronicles foundation activities in Europe during the late twentieth century.
Call Number: 330 KIG
Subject/descriptor: Foundations--grantmaking--international; Foundations--history; Foundations--investigations; Philanthropists--history; International activities
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland
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20. Leat, Diana. "Dreamers of small dreams". Alliance vol. 13 (December 2008) p. 37-40.
Abstract: The author investigates the possible reasons--such as fear, politeness, or lack of imagination--why foundations are reluctant to pursue dramatic, sweeping change in the world. Addresses both the potential and the limitations of foundations' power, and why these funders are often averse to taking risks in pursuit of a cause.
Subject File Number: 510
Subject/descriptor: Foundations--grantmaking; Foundations--analysis; Foundations
Location: New York
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