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Foundations Respond to the
Economic Crisis

This map displays the distribution of the most recent support by U.S. foundations to aid those affected by the downturn. Drill down to see the details.

Headlines From
Philanthropy News Digest

Best ARRA Funding Resources

The Foundation Center has collected the best resources on how nonprofits may be able to access stimulus package funding. This map connects you to information about funding and other opportunities by state.

In Their Own Words

Foundation Giving Forecast

Many foundations have publicly announced their plans for how they will respond to the economic crisis. We've compiled an overview of these announcements and related news from the Center's Philanthropy News Digest and other sources.

PubHub Reports

Selected reports from PubHub relating to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Smarter Grantmaking in Challenging Times: Insights for Foundation Leaders

Grantmakers for Effective Organizations
May 2009
Guidance on and considerations for grantmakers in deciding how best to support grantees as resources decline and demand for nonprofit services increases.

Principles for State Implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Working Poor Families Project
March 2009
Guidelines endorsed by twenty nonprofits for policy makers in allocating funds from the economic stimulus package.

The Quiet Crisis: The Impact of the Economic Downturn on the Nonprofit Sector

Civic Enterprises; Democratic Leadership Council
by John Bridgeland and Bruce Reed
March 2009
Highlights the downturn's impact on nonprofits, and calls for incentives to encourage giving, as well as a capital fund to enhance effectiveness and capacity.

Other Reports

Vital Signs: Arts Funding in the Current Economy

Grantmakers in the Arts
July 2009
This special edition of Grantmakers in the Arts' GIAreader examines the impact of the economic crisis on the arts funding community.
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Research Advisory

Foundations' Year-end Outlook for Giving and the Sector

November 2009
By Steven Lawrence, Senior Director of Research
Foundation giving will likely decline by more than 10 percent in 2009 according to survey findings released by the Foundation Center. Based on responses of close to 600 foundations, Foundations' Year-end Outlook for Giving and the Sector also finds that continued reductions are expected in 2010.

Grantseeker Training

Webinar Series:
Economic Survival for Nonprofits

Our new four-part webinar series, Turning Economic Crisis Into Opportunity — How Nonprofits Can Survive and Emerge Stronger, helps nonprofit executives see beyond the recession to build a more sustainable organization.
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

Commentary

Philanthropy Chat: Tobie Stein Discusses Performing Arts Management

October 8, 2009
Tobie Stein Tobie Stein, the director of the Masters of Fine Arts Program in Performing Arts Management at Brooklyn College and author of Performing Arts Management: A Handbook of Professional Practices, describes the fundraising environment for performing arts groups and provides guidance for organizations preparing for their next fundraising campaign.
Listen:

(9 min., 7 sec.; 7MB)

Turning Crisis Into Opportunity: A Conversation With Two Nonprofit Sector Leaders

July 22, 2009

In an unprecedented event that brought together Foundation Center president Bradford K. Smith and GuideStar president and CEO Robert G. Ottenhoff for the first time, the two nonprofit sector thought leaders discussed how nonprofits are weathering the economic storm, how foundations are responding to support the sector, and the challenges, strategies, and opportunities for both going forward.
Listen:

(54 min., 39 sec.; 38MB)



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