September 2020 Resources

Webinar Recording
Philanthropy + Journalism x Society’s Possibilities = YOUR opportunity

September 29, 2020 Daniel Le / Grantmaking

Funders work on society’s toughest challenges and hopeful possibilities…and it takes the engagement of the media to educate, activate, and propel change. With the changing landscape of how communities get their news, traditional media seems to be shrinking and online media growing. Funders have an opportunity to support news in ways beyond a press release.... Read More

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Grants Process Flow Chart

September 11, 2020 Daniel Le / Grantmaking

This flowchart depicts the decision making process for writing grants. Read More

Webinar Recording
5 Steps to Ensure Your Grantmaking Will Have More Impact

September 10, 2020 Daniel Le / Grantmaking

Do you truly look at your grants as investments in maximizing the impact on social good? On this webinar, we’ll review five key areas of improvement for operational efficiency and effectiveness – all of which can be implemented swiftly. We’ll use the audience survey tool to find out about your practices. For example, are you... Read More

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Foundation Contingency & Disaster Recovery Plan

September 2, 2020 Daniel Le / Administration, Leadership

This document outlines how the foundation will continue operating during an unplanned disruption in service, i.e. natural disaster, pandemic or loss of staff. It contains contingencies for business processes, assets, human resources and business partners. We thank The Farmington Community Bank Foundation for this sample resource. Read More

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Traditional Grantmaking Process Flow Chart

September 2, 2020 Daniel Le / Grantmaking

This flow chart for traditional grantmaking (Major Grants) is courtesy of the Allegany Franciscan Ministries. Read More

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Place-based Grantmaking Process Flow Chart

September 2, 2020 Daniel Le / Grantmaking

This flow chart for place-based grantmaking (funding can be for either a 501c3 or a for-profit) is courtesy of the Allegany Franciscan Ministries. Read More