Philanthropy Front and Center - Washington, DC

What About BOB?

At the 30th anniversary celebration for the Center for Nonprofit Advancement on October 29th, Glen O'Gilvie, Chief Executive Officer, announced a new program that the Center will be offering: Back Office in a Box, or BOB. BOB is designed to help nonprofits share back office support at reasonable costs and in an important area:  financial management and accounting. In the volatile economic environment that we all now inhabit, it is even more important that money matters are handled wisely and correctly.

To learn more about BOB, tune in to our podcast with Glen, where he explains how to participate and other areas to be included in the program.

Are you sharing back office support in some creative way?  Let us know.

Next Week at the Foundation Center (November 23-27)

Classes:
Grantseeking Basics for International Organizations
Monday, November 23, 10:00-11:30 am

Introduction to Foundation Directory Online
Monday, November 23, 12:00-1:00 pm

These classes are free to attend, but registration is required. For programs offered over the next three months, please see our Events Calendar.

Library:
Use Foundation Directory Online Professional, borrow books, and get reference help free of charge with no appointment necessary. See our website for directions.

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

November Holiday Hours:

Tuesday 11/24
10:00am-5:00pm

Wednesday 11/25
10:00am-1:00pm

Thursday 11/26 and Friday 11/27
Closed

Back By Popular Demand: Webinars to Help Your Nonprofit Survive & Emerge Stronger

Now that we've lived through over a year of the economic downturn, you may be seeing the light at the end of tunnel in your nonprofit -- or maybe that light hasn't reached you yet and you're still in crisis mode. Regardless of your current position, you'll benefit from our new webinar training series, Turning Economic Crisis into Opportunity: How Nonprofits Can Survive and Emerge Stronger.

If this series sounds familiar, that's because we debuted it in October to a very positive response, so we've decided to repeat it. In the four sessions, you will learn to evaluate how well your organization uses resources to achieve its mission; apply the most effective short-term and medium-range strategies to ensure its survival; determine which revenue option is best; and implement the five essential characteristics of effective, sustainable nonprofits.

By understanding and strengthening your current financial health, you'll be prepared to make the most of economic recovery and secure your long-term sustainability. In addition, you'll develop skills that help you adapt to any economic climate.

Registration fee: $45 for each session.
Special offer: Register by November 30 for the complete four-part series for only $135...
YOU SAVE $45! Get four webinars for the price of three!

Click any title to get details and register.

• Special Offer: Complete Four-Part Series for $135
• Assessing Your Nonprofit's Financial Health, Tuesday, December 1
• Survival Strategies for Your Nonprofit, Thursday, December 3
• Strengthening Your Nonprofit's Income Portfolio, Tuesday, December 8
• Beyond the Recession: Building Sustainability, Thursday, December 10

Free Shipping in November on The 21st Century Nonprofit

This November, the Foundation Center is offering free shipping on our new edition of The 21st Century Nonprofit when you order online.

The second edition of this popular title explores the increasing emphasis on nonprofit governance, including accountability, transparency, and responsibility.

Revised chapters contain updated information on strategic and operational issues, such as long-term planning, marketing, and earned income. The new edition also provides a special discussion of the strategic issues facing nonprofits during times of recession and severe economic downturn.

Visit the Marketplace section of our web site for more information on this essential title or to view the table of contents for the publication. The 21st Century Nonprofit is available for just $39.95 with free shipping online this month. Order your copy today! >>

The second edition of this popular title explores the increasing emphasis on nonprofit governance, including accountability, transparency, and responsibility.

Revised chapters contain updated information on strategic and operational issues, such as long-term planning, marketing, and earned income. The new edition also provides a special discussion of the strategic issues facing nonprofits during times of recession and severe economic downturn.

Visit the Marketplace section of our web site for more information on this essential title or to view the table of contents for the publication. The 21st Century Nonprofit is available for just $39.95 with free shipping online this month. Order your copy today! >>

Listen! Brad Whitehead Discusses Philanthropy's Role in Economic Competitiveness

Brad Whitehead discusses economic development grantmaking and shares information about Cleveland's Fund For Our Economic Future, where Mr. Whitehead serves as president. A philanthropic collaboration of more than 70 foundations and agencies, the Fund has taken on activities aimed at increasing economic competitiveness across a 16-county area. Mr. Whitehead provides insights from the Northeast Ohio experience that may be useful to other philanthropic communities that may be grappling with how to leverage finite resources in response to significantly altered economic landscapes. Listen>>

Find other Foundation Center podcasts here. You can also subscribe to Foundation Center podcasts on iTunes or get the RSS feed here.

Brad Whitehead discusses economic development grantmaking and shares information about Cleveland's Fund For Our Economic Future, where Mr. Whitehead serves as president. A philanthropic collaboration of more than 70 foundations and agencies, the Fund has taken on activities aimed at increasing economic competitiveness across a 16-county area. Mr. Whitehead provides insights from the Northeast Ohio experience that may be useful to other philanthropic communities that may be grappling with how to leverage finite resources in response to significantly altered economic landscapes. Listen>>

Find other Foundation Center podcasts here. You can also subscribe to Foundation Center podcasts on iTunes or get the RSS feed here.

New Week at the Foundation Center (November 16-20)

Course:
Foundation Funding Research:
Strategies for Funding and Evaluating Prospects
Thursday, November 19, 1:00-4:00 pm and 
Friday, November 20, 9:00 am-4:00 pm
cost: $295 per person;
Save $25 for each additional registration

Classes:
How to Approach a Foundation:
From Initial Contact to Getting Funded
Monday, November 16, 11:00 am-12:15 pm

Introduction to Foundation Directory Online
Held offsite in Rockville, Maryland
Monday, November 16, 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Proposal Writing Basics
Tuesday, November 17, 10:00-11:15 am

Proposal Budgeting Basics
Tuesday, November 17, 11:45 am-12:45 pm

Prospect Research Basics:
Researching Individual Donors
Wednesday, November 18, 10:00-11:15 am

These classes are free to attend, but registration is required. For programs offered over the next three months, please see our Events Calendar.

Library:
Use Foundation Directory Online Professional, borrow books, and get reference help free of charge with no appointment necessary. See our website for directions.

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

November Holiday Hours:

Tuesday 11/24
10:00am-5:00pm

Wednesday 11/25
10:00am-1:00pm

Thursday 11/26 and Friday 11/27
Closed

Need fundraising information in Spanish?

Nationally, the Foundation Center has been expanding its services  and resources to meet the needs of Spanish speaking communities and the nonprofits that serve them. One example is our proposal writing book in Spanish. A number of FC free online training tutorials are also available in Spanish.

Here in DC we have offered a number of  training programs in Spanish in cooperation with the DC Office of Latino Affairs and the Latino Federation of Greater Washington. A section of the DC web site is in Spanish.  It  contains information about programs, training and FAQs in Spanish.

Please help us spread the word about these resources.  Muchas gracias!

New Foundation Center Map of Cross-border Giving

Our new Map of Cross-border Giving allows grantseekers to access a wealth of information on grants awarded by U.S. foundations to non-U.S. recipients. This interactive database includes detailed descriptions of grants awarded to over 12,000 international organizations totaling more than $8.5 billion. With this new resource, users can:

• Browse grants from U.S. grantmakers to non-U.S. recipient organizations using the interactive world map.
• Filter grants by fiscal year, grantmaker type, primary subject, recipient type, or type of support.
• View descriptions of over 30,000 grants to international organizations with information on the recipient, amount awarded, duration, type of support, description, and subject.
• Access detailed profiles of more than 1,400 funders, including contact information, giving interests and limitations, key financial data, and full copies of IRS returns for past years.
• Copy, print, or save maps for future reference. Data can also be exported as a spreadsheet file for further manipulation.

The Foundation Center's Map of Cross-border Giving is available by monthly or annual subscription. For more details, go to crossborder.foundationcenter.org or visit the Marketplace section of our web site.

Application Period Open for 2010 Echoing Green Fellowships

Echoing Green invests in and supports outstanding emerging social entrepreneurs to launch new organizations that deliver bold, high-impact solutions. Each year, Echoing Green awards 12-15 two-year fellowships to social entrepreneurs. The Echoing Green Fellowship provides up to $90,000 in seed funding and support. Echoing Green has provided support to social entrepreneurs like Wendy Kopp of Teach For America, John Alford of NOLA 180 and Karen Tse of International Bridges to Justice.

The deadline for submissions is December 2, 2009. Click here to apply - or visit http://application.echoinggreen.org.

Find out whether you qualify: http://www.echoinggreen.org/shouldyouapply.

Questions? Contact Deva Jones, Recruitment Associate, at deva@echoinggreen.org.

Thanks to Charlotte Dion, Director, Foundation Center's New York Library, for sharing this post.

The deadline for submissions is December 2, 2009. Click here to apply - or visit http://application.echoinggreen.org.

Find out whether you qualify: http://www.echoinggreen.org/shouldyouapply.

Questions? Contact Deva Jones, Recruitment Associate, at deva@echoinggreen.org.

Thanks to Charlotte Dion, Director, Foundation Center's New York Library, for sharing this post.

New Digital Publication - Celebrity Foundation Directory

The Foundation Center has just published the first edition of the Celebrity Foundation Directory.

This new title includes detailed descriptions of thousands of foundations started by VIPs in the fields of business, entertainment, politics, and sports. Through their private foundations, many notable individuals have made significant contributions to help underserved populations and provide support for medical research, green technology, and countless other causes they care about. Oprah Winfrey, Tiger Woods, and Michael J. Fox are just a few examples of individuals who have made headlines for their support to philanthropic causes.

This new directory links celebrities with their grantmaking organizations and will help you identify which individuals or organizations may have an interest in funding your programs and activities. The interactive digital format allows for faster access to foundation profiles and includes links to additional grantmaker data online. The directory is also fully indexed for quick reference to information on individuals and foundations.

The Celebrity Foundation Directory is available for purchase at our web site. Buy now >>

Visit the Marketplace section of our web site for more information on this and other Foundation Center publications.