I found the Foundation Center's 2009 Foundation Giving Forecast to be extremely informative. How often is it updated and from what sources? Also, how would I find similar giving forecasts for foundations not included in the chart?
Answer: Our 2009 Foundation Giving Forecast is updated dynamically whenever new information is made available, and is compiled from public announcements of foundations, related news from the Center's Philanthropy News Digest, and other sources. It is available free of charge and can be found at http://foundationcenter.org/focus/
economy/forecast.html
To find current news and information for foundations not included in Foundation Giving Forecast, check the news section of Philanthropy News Digest (PND). For example, PND publishes a Community Foundation Update on a weekly basis with leadership changes and funding and program information for community foundations across the country. You can also search for the latest news on specific foundations using the "search news" option.
You might also check The Chronicle of Philanthropy, which is now periodically publishing lists of recently awarded grants targeting the economic crisis. Though these lists are not available free online, the San Francisco library/learning center provides access through our subscription to this publication. Another option is to sign up for alerts from nonprofit news wires such as PNN Online and Philanthropy Journal.
Do you have a question? Ask Us! (Thanks to Rob Bruno, reference librarian, Foundation Center - New York, for sharing this post.)
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