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Webinar Recording
Managing Risk to Maximize Impact in Grantmaking

Funders are often described—and describe themselves—as being able to take risks that neither the private sector nor the government can or will take. However, no industry standard currently exists for defining, assessing, and managing risk in philanthropy. Few grantmakers assess risk during the application process and even fewer have processes in place to manage risks... Read More

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Building Effective Youth-Adult Partnerships

Building and sustaining effective youth-adult partnerships is key to both advancing youth philanthropy initiatives and fostering youth development. Participants will come away from this webinar with tangible tools and resources to set themselves up for success in developing youth leadership skills and facilitating meaningful investments of time, talent, and treasure. Speakers: Gaby Baum, Daniel Horgan,... Read More

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Emergency and Hardship Grants to Individuals

The COVID-19 pandemic has left certain groups of people with unique urgent need for support.  Foundations have a role beyond grantmaking as usual. The current state of national emergency enables private foundations to make grants to individuals in need without the IRS pre-approval normally required. In this webinar we discuss the ins and outs of... Read More

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Coaching as a Tool for Effective Philanthropy

Funders are operating in an increasingly complex and demanding world. Equipped with the coaching mindset and skills—proven to help others maximize their potential for insight and smart decision making—many funders are helping fellow board members, staff, and grantees gain clarity and self-awareness, discover solutions to challenges, and take actions toward their goals. Learn what coaching... Read More

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Collective Impact: B’More for Babies Case Study

Collective impact brings people together, in a structured way, to achieve social change. Curious how it really works in practice? Want to understand how small-staffed foundations can get involved? This webinar shares an overview of collective impact along with practical, how-to tips from a Baltimore effort that has helped to reduce infant mortality and improve... Read More

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Data for Decision Making: KIDS COUNT Data Center

Did you know there is a free, online resource where you can access hundreds of indicators, download data and create reports and graphics that support smart decisions about children and families? It’s called the KIDS COUNT Data Center and it is the premier source for data on child and family well-being in the United States.... Read More