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December 2008

December 29, 2008

This week at the Foundation Center (December 29-January 2)

Our library is open free of charge and no appointment is necessary.

Library hours for Week of December 29:

Monday/Tuesday
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
10:00 am-1:00 pm
Thursday/Friday
Closed for holiday

Posted by Jean Johnson on December 29, 2008 at 02:31 PM | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

December 23, 2008

Raising Money in Volatile Times

This is the title of the timely program we're co-sponsoring with DER in January. Kim Klein, a renowned expert in the field (and one of my favorite presenters), will speak about how the current economic situation isn't a crisis because a crisis actually ends. What we're experiencing now will likely continue for at least the next decade.  So what is a fundraiser to do?  Join us on Friday, January 9, 12:00-1:30 pm and find out.

Posted by Jean Johnson on December 23, 2008 at 04:53 PM in Current Affairs, Fundraising | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

December 22, 2008

This Week at the Foundation Center (December 22-26)

  • Monday, December 22, 1:00-2:30 pm Before You Seek a Grant

    Our library is open free of charge and no appointment is necessary.

    Library Hours for Week of December 22:

    Monday/Tuesday
    10:00 am-5:00 pm
    Wednesday/Thursday/Friday
    Closed for holiday

    • Posted by Jean Johnson on December 22, 2008 at 12:20 PM | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

    December 18, 2008

    Looking For a Fiscal Sponsor?

    Well, look no further.

    The San Francisco Study Center, in conjunction with the Tides Center and the National Network of Fiscal Sponsors (NNFS)has created a free online Fiscal Sponsor Directory. The directory provides detailed information on 139 fiscal sponsors in 26 states, including sponsor's philosophies, fees, eligibility requirements, and a listing of services they provide--everything needed to decide which fiscal sponsor might be the best match for a nonprofit project. You can search by state, service category (e.g. arts & culture, disaster relief, youth development, etc.), or keyword for information on nonprofit fiscal sponsors. The  online directory also provides statistics and resources on fiscal sponsorship. 

    Fiscalsponsordirectory.org was initially funded by a grant provided through the Schwab Fund for Charitable Giving. 

    If your organization would like to be listed in the directory, just fill out this form.

    Additional resources on fiscal sponsorship are available on the Foundation Center's website:

    Posted by Jean Johnson on December 18, 2008 at 06:11 PM in Arts | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

    Watch This! Meet the Grantmakers: Corporate Philanthropy in Turbulent Times

    Randy_chun_65pxView the recording of our Meet the Grantmaker program, Corporate Philanthropy in Turbulent Economic Times, presented November 14, 2008. This program features Randy Chun, vice president, Wells Fargo; Lauren Golden, market development manager, San Francisco, Bank of America; Rita Holiday, community relations and grants program manager, Intel; and Michael Yutrzenka, executive director, Cisco Foundation.  These panelists discuss the effect of the economic crisis and industry trends on their companies' charitable activities.

    Posted by Jean Johnson on December 18, 2008 at 05:06 PM in Corporate Giving | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

    Making the Most of Your Research Time

    As nonprofit staffers, we are frequently pressed for time, and the online information explosion makes it hard for even skilled searchers to retrieve what they need efficiently.

    If you need quick information on a topic, the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) at our website are real time-savers. Take a look at one of our newest additions, on a topic we'll be discussing regularly tracking the economic crisis:

    "Where can I find advice and information about fundraising in times of economic downturn?"

    You can also look at our online publication Philanthropy News Digest for our most recent articles on the subject, or browse the Chronicle of Philanthropy's special report, How Charities Cope with a Troubled Economy, which compiles articles on the effect of the economic crisis on fundraising, management and careers.

    And if you missed our first post on this topic, you can go directly to our new web feature, Focus on the Economic Crisis.

    If you've got questions on philanthropy and fundraising you can't find answers to, post them here and we'll try to help.

    (This post is from Charlotte Dion, director, library/learning center in New York)

    Posted by Jean Johnson on December 18, 2008 at 01:59 PM | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

    December 17, 2008

    New Podcast: How Is the Economy Affecting Nonprofits & Philanthropy in the Bay Area?

    Anne_small_portrait Philanthropy Chat is a series of podcasts featuring experts in the field of philanthropy and fundraising. Most recently Janet Camarena, director of Foundation Center - San Francisco, talked with Anne Wilson, chief executive director for the United Way of the Bay Area, about findings from the United Way's recent survey of Bay Area nonprofits and shares advice about strategies that nonprofits might employ to remain sustainable. Read more about Anne Wilson's work with the United Way of the Bay Area.

    Download mp3 (12MB) Right-click and select "Save Target As". (Total running time: 29 minutes, 44 seconds).

    This podcast is also posted in the Commentary section of our Focus on the Economic Crisis web page.

    Visit our audio events archive to listen to more Philanthropy Chat podcasts.  

    Posted by Sarah Jo Neubauer on December 17, 2008 at 08:45 PM in Fundraising | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

    December 16, 2008

    ANNOUNCEMENT: Grants That Make a Difference

    We live in uncertain times colored by mounting concern about the impact of the economic crisis on nonprofits and the communities they serve. In the spirit of the holiday season, however, we may gain some perspective as we focus not on losses but rather on the gifts, given and received, that contribute to the building of a better world. To that end, we'd like to invite nonprofits, foundations, individual grantseekers, and anyone involved in or touched by philanthropy to share your experiences with a grant or other support you gave or received as part of a new feature called Grants That Make a Difference. What impact did the grant have? Who did it help? What positive change did it create? Why was it effective? With your help, we'll regularly feature stories selected from those submitted on PhilanTopic, at one or more of our regional Philanthropy Front and Center blogs

    To submit a story about a grant that made a difference, click here.  

    Posted by Jean Johnson on December 16, 2008 at 05:05 PM in Nonprofit Management, Philanthropy | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

    This Week at the Foundation Center (December 15-19)

    Our library is open Monday through Friday free of charge and no appointment is necessary.

    Library Hours:

    Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday
    10:00 am-5:00 pm
    Wednesday
    10:00 am-8:00 pm

    Posted by Jean Johnson on December 16, 2008 at 04:54 PM | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

    December 15, 2008

    This Week at the Foundation Center (December 15-19)

    Our library is open Monday through Friday free of charge and no appointment is necessary.

    Library Hours:

    Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday
    10:00 am-5:00 pm
    Wednesday
    10:00 am-8:00 pm

    Posted by Jean Johnson on December 15, 2008 at 04:47 PM | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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