Blog posts from May 2016
Coming Up at Foundation Center
Here's what we have coming up June 6-10.

How I Spent My Day: Learning from Excellent Nonprofits
Over the past six months I’ve been privileged to serve on the selection committee for the Advancement in Management (AIM) Award (formerly known as the Washington Post Award).

Foundation Transparency: Game Over?
Over time, the IRS will phase in a mandatory digital filing requirement for all Forms 990, and the intent is to release them all as open data. In other words, that which is born digital will be opened up to the public. The big takeaway is to know your 990-PF (or 990 for community foundations) because it may soon become one of your foundation's key communications vehicles.

"Know Thyself" Before Collaborating
Before successful partnerships can be established, an organization must first "Know Thyself." We have rounded up some articles that will help you know your organization better, find examples, and communicate your successful partnerships well.
Next Week at Foundation Center (May 23-27)
Here's what we have coming up next week.

Creating a Compelling Case to Score Corporate Donors
Here are the keys to developing and deploying a giving platform that drives connectivity to corporate charitable and sponsor dollars.
Next Week at Foundation Center (May 16-20)
Here's what we have coming up next week.

The Nonprofit CFO as an Internal Spokesperson
The stronger your partnership and communication are with the head of finance, the more honest you can be with the funder about your organization’s needs, which will help you gain foundation support.
Next Week at Foundation Center (May 9-13)
Here's what we have coming up next week.

4 Performance Measurement Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make
Performance management can be a tricky beast — hugely important but difficult to get right. Here are four common mistakes my team and I see among social, government, and nonprofit organizations trying to measure their impact, and tips on how to avoid them.