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1. Accelerating change for women and girls : the role of women's funds. New York: Foundation Center. 2009. xiii, 32 p.
Abstract: This report by the Foundation Center and the Women's Funding Network examines giving patterns and trends among larger private and community foundations and the distinctive contributions of women's funds to philanthropy.
Subject File Number: 180
Subject/descriptor: Foundations--grantmaking--analysis; Foundations--research; Philanthropy--research; Women's funds; Women; Girls; Foundation Center
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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2. Annual register of grant support : a directory of funding sources. 43rd ed. Medford, NJ: Information Today, Inc.. 2009. xxix, 1234 p.
Abstract: Includes details of the grant support programs of government agencies, public and private foundations, corporations, community trusts, unions, educational and professional associations, and special-interest organizations. Each complete program description contains details of the type, purpose, and duration of the grant; amount of funding available for each award and for the entire program; eligibility requirements; geographic restrictions; number of applicants and recipients; and other pertinent information and special stipulations.
Call Number: 200 ANN 2010
Subject/descriptor: Higher education; Scholarships, fellowships and loans--directories; Research--directories; Foundations--directories; Corporate foundations--directories; Individual grants and grantseekers
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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3. Asset declines and investment strategy changes by family, independent, and public foundations. Arlington, VA: Council on Foundations. 2009. 7 p.
Abstract: The results of a survey from the Council on Foundations note the impact of the financial crisis on foundations' investments. Includes statistical tables. The survey was conducted from January 16 to January 27, 2009.
Subject File Number: 517
Subject/descriptor: Foundations--economic aspects; Foundations--investments; Foundations--surveys
Location: New York
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4. Auspos, Patricia; Brown, Prudence; Kubisch, Anne C.; Sutton, Stacey. "Philanthropy's civic role in community change". The Foundation Review vol. 1 (Winter 2009) p. 135-45.
Abstract: Elaborates on the roles that foundations play in improving communities: building relationships and networks; developing local data; supporting resource development; participating in advocacy efforts; communicating community needs; and exploring innovative ideas. These roles are illustrated with examples drawn from the Living Cities consortium.
Subject/descriptor: Community development--case studies; Foundations
Location: New York
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5. Barton, Noelle; Gose, Ben. "Charity's declining fortunes". Chronicle of Philanthropy vol. 21 (4 June 2009) p. 7-11.
Abstract: The results of the Chronicle of Philanthropy's annual survey of nonprofit endowments, which finds that the surveyed organizations suffered a median loss of 25.4% in 2008. It is anticipated that many foundations may start engaging in mission-related investing as a consequence of the troubled stock market.
Subject/descriptor: Endowments; Foundations--investments; Nonprofit organizations--investments; Foundations--economic aspects; Foundations--surveys
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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6. Barton, Noelle; Wilhelm, Ian. "Taking a big hit". Chronicle of Philanthropy vol. 21 (12 February 2009) p. 6, 8-10.
Abstract: Summarizes findings from a Chronicle survey of the largest foundations in the U.S. Results from 60 grantmakers indicate that endowment assets decreased by a median of 28 percent.
Subject/descriptor: Foundations--economic aspects; Economic conditions
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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7. Barton, Noelle; Wilhelm, Ian. "Tightening their belts". Chronicle of Philanthropy vol. 21 (9 April 2009) p. 6, 8-12, 15.
Abstract: The results of a survey by the Chronicle of Philanthropy, which finds that many foundations expect to cut their grantmaking in 2009, due to a substantial decrease in their assets.
Subject/descriptor: Foundations--economic aspects; Foundations--investments; Foundations--surveys; Economic conditions
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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8. "Bear necessities". Philanthropy vol. 23 (Spring 2009) p. 10-3.
Abstract: Describes expectations for philanthropy in 2009, based on a survey of donors conducted by Philanthropy and other external data.
Subject File Number: 405
Subject/descriptor: Foundations--economic aspects; Foundations--grantmaking; Foundations--surveys
Location: New York
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9. Benioff, Marc. Behind the cloud. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers. 2009. xxiii, 278 p.
Abstract: Marc Benioff, founder, chairman, and chief operating officer of salesforce.com, explains how his company became a leader in the cloud computing industry. The chapter on corporate philanthropy discusses the development of the company's 1-1-1 giving model (1 percent equity, 1 percent time, 1 percent product). Indexed.
Call Number: 436 BEN
Subject/descriptor: Corporate foundations--institutional histories; Corporate philanthropy; Salesforce Foundation; Benioff, Marc
Location: New York
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10. Born, Jason; Carroll, Andy (ed.) Mission investing for small foundations. Washington, DC: Association of Small Foundations. 2009. 39 p.
Abstract: Mission investing is the practice of using the 95 percent of assets that a foundation typically invests to achieve program goals as well as financial returns. This guide shows how to break down the barriers between grantmaking and investing.
Call Number: 510 ASF MIS
Subject/descriptor: Foundations--investments; Family foundations--administration
Location: New York; San Francisco
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11. Brousseau, Ruth Tebbets; Hyman, Andrew D. "What do we really know about foundations' funding of mental health?". Health Affairs vol. 28 (July-August 2009) p. 1200-14.
Abstract: A brief analysis of foundation giving for mental health, based on Foundation Center data through 2006 and interviews with staff from major mental health grantmakers. The authors describe the challenges associated with defining and measuring mental health giving, and suggest questions that need to be addressed for further understanding in this area.
Subject File Number: 232
Subject/descriptor: Mental health; Foundations--grantmaking--analysis
Location: New York
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12. Brown, Janet. "A conversation between private grantmakers and the NEA". Grantmakers in the Arts Reader vol. 20 (Fall 2009) p. 38-41.
Abstract: Provides highlights of a discussion among representatives from private grantmakers and the National Endowments for the Arts that focused on arts grantmaking during the current recession. The convening took place in Washington, DC on June 29, 2009.
Subject File Number: 202
Subject/descriptor: Government and nonprofit sector; Government funding--arts and humanities--federal; National Endowment for the Arts; Arts--government policy; Arts--grants; Foundations--grantmaking; Economic conditions
Location: New York
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13. Brown, Prudence; Colombo, Marie; Hughes, Della M. "Foundation readiness for community transformation : learning in real time". The Foundation Review vol. 1 (Winter 2009) p. 125-34.
Abstract: Explains how the Skillman Foundation and its partners adopted a learning culture that strengthened its capacity to bring about community change.
Subject/descriptor: Community development--case studies; Foundations--case studies; Skillman Foundation
Location: New York
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14. Burd, Nancy. On the money : the key financial challenges facing nonprofits today -- and how grantmakers can help. Washington, DC: Grantmakers for Effective Organizations. 2009. 32 p.
Abstract: The booklet examines major financial issues nonprofits often encounter and discusses challenges that prevent foundations from having a greater impact. The final section includes recommendations for grantmakers.
Subject File Number: 519
Subject/descriptor: Foundations--grantmaking; Foundations--management; Nonprofit organizations--finance
Location: New York
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15. Buxton, William J. (ed.) Patronizing the public : American philanthropy's transformation of culture, communication, and the humanities. Lanham, MD: Lexington Books. 2009. x, 350 p.
Abstract: Experts contribute chapters that explore the impact of American foundations in arts and culture with a focus on the period from the 1920s to the 1970s. Examines a number of fields, including performing arts, radio, television, cinema, and other areas. Discusses the role of foundation trustees, government officials, the academic community, and other stakeholders in shaping funding approaches. With bibliographical references and index.
Call Number: 202 BUX
Subject/descriptor: Foundations--grantmaking--history; Arts--case studies; Humanities; Communications
Location: New York; San Francisco; Atlanta
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16. Carlson, Neil; Lurie, Theodora. Giving while living : the Beldon Fund spend-out story. Grand Rapids, MI: Beldon Fund. 2009. 24 p.
Abstract: The report on the Beldon Fund (1982-2009) includes the following chapters: Building a Financial Strategy for Spend Out; Operations – Staffing for Spend Out and Preparing to Close the Doors; Developing a Program Strategy; and Preparing and Grantees to Thrive After You’re Gone.
Subject/descriptor: Foundations--establishment and termination; Foundations--grantmaking--history; Foundations--institutional histories; Foundations--management
Location: Internet
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17. Carson, Emmett D. "The economic crisis : it's going to demand more than grantmaking". Responsive Philanthropy (Winter 2008-09) p. 1, 14-5.
Abstract: The president and CEO of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation describes how the funder is addressing the challenges related to the current economic crisis. The foundation's strategy focused on several areas, including immigrant integration, economic security, and a community opportunity fund.
Subject File Number: 420
Subject/descriptor: Silicon Valley Community Foundation; Community foundations--case studies; Community foundations--economic aspects; Community foundations--grantmaking; Economic conditions
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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18. 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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19. Conner, Ross; Easterling, Doug. "The Colorado Trust's Healthy Communities Initiative : results and lessons for comprehensive community initiatives". The Foundation Review vol. 1 (Winter 2009) p. 24-42.
Abstract: Describes the Colorado Healthy Communities Initiative, a program that focused on developing local solutions to support community health.
Subject/descriptor: Health; Community development--case studies; Nonprofit organizations--case studies; Foundations--case studies; Colorado Trust
Location: New York
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20. Council on Foundations. Foundations respond to the needs of families even as their assets have declined. Washington, DC: Council on Foundations. 2009.
Abstract: The findings are based on survey responses from 430 foundations in March 2009. The report examines changes in foundation assets, operations, and grantmaking to support individuals and families affected by the recession.
Subject File Number: 418
Subject/descriptor: Foundations--economic aspects; Foundations--surveys; Foundations--research; Foundations--grantmaking--analysis; Families; Economic conditions
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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