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Forum Annual Conference 2018: The savior complex in a complex society
Yes, and yet, this is also true: we can be our own saviors, too.
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Weekly Reader – July 16, 2018
What we’re reading and recommending this week.
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Webinar – Can Something Do My Work, So I Can Do My Job?
Do you have those hamster-wheel days where you get things done but can’t seem to get ahead? The right technology can shift effort and energy away from administration… to allow greater focus on your organization’s mission. Look to software to do your work so you can do your job.
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Six Little Questions
Here are six critical questions that grantmakers can (and should) use as a filter when designing or refining our application and reporting processes – something that we recommend you do regularly.
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Philanthropy and the Closing Civic Space: How donors are supporting organizations under threat
Over the past 10 years, cross-border grantmaking has become more challenging, and the day-to-day work of civil society organizations in many parts of the world has become increasingly difficult. Donors have recognized a trend that is now often referred to as the closing space for civil society.
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Webinar – 4 Ways Technology is Changing Grantmaking (and Why it’s Exciting)
Seeing the positive impact of your organization’s grants can be deeply rewarding, yet we all know that the processes involved in grantmaking itself, are often downright tedious and cumbersome—for both the grantmakers and the nonprofits they serve. In this webinar you will learn about four key areas where technology is most effectively being applied to the philanthropic space:
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Weekly Reader – July 9, 2018
What we’re reading and recommending this week.
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Leading By Example: Addressing Racial Equity Through Incremental Change
To “lead by example” is a fundamental principle within philanthropy. However, the power dynamic inherent to the funder-grantee relationship can sometimes lead to a lack of self-reflection or self-discipline among funders.
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WEBINAR – Legal and Compliance Issues for Private Foundation Grantmakers
We will examine the laws and regulations governing grantmaking by private foundations and discuss strategies for complying with applicable private foundation excise tax rules.
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Webinar – Impact Measurement Showcase
This 75-minute webinar will highlight how several foundations are measuring outcomes and impact, with a focus on the mechanisms and processes they use to collect, analyze, and share data.