In Cincinnati, a city with an oft-battered image and struggling sports teams, arts and cultural institutions are among the assets that make the region a place people want to live, work and establish a business. “This is forcing everyone to … Continue reading
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Posted on January 14, 2009 by admin
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation plans to meet its existing philanthropic commitments, but is cutting administrative costs due to investment losses, says Alberto Ibargüen, the fund’s president. In a video on the foundation’s Web site, Mr. Ibargüen … Continue reading
Posted on January 14, 2009 by admin
Vartan Gregorian, president of the Carnegie Corporation of New York and Paul Brest, president of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation spoke at New York’s 92nd Street Y on January 4th. both foundations expect to stick to their giving plans … Continue reading
Posted on January 13, 2009 by admin
Grantmakers in the Arts and Philanthropy Northwest convened a group of regional arts funders to compare notes and exchange ideas on December 4, 2008. Presentations by Anne Focke, GIA, Holly Sidford, Helicon Collaborative, and Ed Pauly, The Wallace Foundation were … Continue reading
Posted on January 13, 2009 by admin
The Council on Foundations has launched a Web resource, Economic Xchange, a collaborative resource on how the current economy impacts philanthropy. Specific ideas from funders are found in Giving Strategies and Funding Changes. Read more. Also on the COF web … Continue reading
Posted on January 13, 2009 by admin
Many funders are beginning to suggest that in this climate nonprofits will need general operating support as never before. GIA is making copies of the book General Operating Support: Case Studies and Reflections on Nine Grantmaking Programs available at no … Continue reading
Posted on January 13, 2009 by admin
Creative Family Giving in the Arts features profiles of 18 family foundations and giving groups that have developed unique or noteworthy programs of arts giving, reflecting the values and character of the donors in a variety of ways. Interviews with … Continue reading
Posted on January 12, 2009 by admin
Organizations that stay true to their missions in difficult times, ask hard questions about how well they are serving constituents, make contingency plans, and think carefully about how to be more competitive and effective are the ones that not only … Continue reading
Posted on January 12, 2009 by admin
Many of our clients and friends are understandably worried about the likely effects of the economic downturn. They report much conflicting advice, confusion, and disagreement among stakeholders. What will be the impact on foundation grants? Private giving? Earned revenues? What … Continue reading
Posted on January 12, 2009 by admin
“With so much talk about the need for an economic stimulus package, now is the time for government to lift restrictions to increased contributions by individuals and foundations. The Council on Foundations estimates that philanthropy has lost an estimated $200 … Continue reading