Make no mistake, money is far from your only asset as a funder. You have a host of additional resources at your disposal, including your reputation, voice, time, connections, and knowledge about community needs. During this webinar, experts from Exponent Philanthropy and Wells Fargo discussed opportunities to maximize the impact of their dollar and non-dollar... Read More
Engaging youth in philanthropy is a hot topic, as many philanthropic entities—from foundations to giving circles to giving families—realize the value of involving young people in giving. This webinar celebrates the launch of a “Teen Philanthropy Café” series designed to educate and engage teens and young adults, and the adults that guide the way. It explores with field experts... Read More
Reliable, accurate data has the potential to improve every step of the grantmaking process. For funders interested in sharing data and using it wisely, this webinar is the place to learn the value of good data, ways to communicate it, places to find it, and how it can lead to better decisions during the grantmaking process.... Read More
What is evidence-based practice and how does it increase impact? How can philanthropists apply it to grantmaking strategies and does it make a difference? Learn more about the Casey Foundation’s Evidence2Success model and other approaches that invest in the development and use of rigorously evaluated programs. Read More
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
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