June 24, 2009
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Funding for Education Month
It's not over yet! Join our webinar on June 29 at 3:00 pm as Foundation Center senior vice president for research Larry McGill presents Foundation Funding Trends in Higher Education. Hear about what foundations are doing in the recession and how colleges and universities can participate in community recovery efforts.
And don't forget to visit Focus on Education Funding for even more data, discussion, and ideas. You'll find Philanthropy Chat interviews with foundation and nonprofit leaders; a new section, Education for a Global Society, with maps, charts, and research reports on education funding across the globe; and links to information tools, digital grant guides, and tutorials. Check it out!
AFP Web Conference: Forty Ways to Maximize Fundraising Through Your Web Site Wednesday, July 8, 1:00-3:00 pm The Greater New York Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Foundation Center are pleased to present a web conference with Allan Pressel, founder and CEO of CharityFinders. The presentation will use case studies to highlight ways in which nonprofits can efficiently incorporate fundraising transactions on their web sites and develop innovative techniques to maximize fundraising results. Learn more and register» Get Philanthropy Front and Center-New York Get information about new Foundation Center offerings and the work of other nonprofit organizations in the New York metropolitan area at our blog, Philanthropy Front and Center-New York. Here are recent posts:
Advertise in New York Library News New York Library News is mailed twice a month to more than 31,000 subscribers with an interest in fundraising and philanthropy. For information about our advertising rates, contact Regina Mahone at (212) 807-2499 or rnm@foundationcenter.org.
Summer Library Hours
July 1-September 12 The Foundation Center's New York library/learning center will be closed on Saturdays during the summer starting July 1. We will resume Saturday hours on September 12. Library hours for the summer are Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Wednesdays, 10:00 am-8:00 pm. |
Last Call to Register!
Outcome Thinking and Management Thursday, July 9 $195 per person Save $25 for each additional registration Register Now» Free Training at Our Learning Center  Join us to learn about fundraising planning, funding research, and establishing a well-run nonprofit organization. Click on class titles for information and to register.
Thursday, June 25 Your Board and Fundraising 1:00-2:15 pm Introduction to Fundraising Planning 3:00-4:15 pm Wednesday, July 1 Grantseeking Basics 1:00-2:30 pm Introduction to Foundation Directory Online 3:00-4:00 pm Grantseeking Basics for Individuals in the Arts 6:00-7:00 pm Tuesday, July 7 Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits 11:00 am-12:30 pm Wednesday, July 8 Introduction to Foundation Directory Online 4:00-5:00 pm Grantseeking Basics 6:00-7:30 pm For events and training through August, see the New York calendar. If class schedules are not convenient, check out our free webinars. 
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Ready to ship: New Research Report on Women's Funds
Accelerating Change for Women and Girls: The Role of Women's Funds finds that funding for women and girls has grown at a faster rate in recent years than foundation giving on the whole.
The Foundation Center analyzed overall giving by 55 women's funds, finding strong emphasis on giving to address domestic needs, particularly at the local level, with human rights, health, and economic empowerment as top grantmaking priorities. The report also examines the role of Women's Funding Network in enabling its members to achieve a cumulative impact far beyond their grantmaking dollars. $19.95. Buy now»
Accelerating Change for Women and Girls: The Role of Women's Funds finds that funding for women and girls has grown at a faster rate in recent years than foundation giving on the whole.
The Foundation Center analyzed overall giving by 55 women's funds, finding strong emphasis on giving to address domestic needs, particularly at the local level, with human rights, health, and economic empowerment as top grantmaking priorities. The report also examines the role of Women's Funding Network in enabling its members to achieve a cumulative impact far beyond their grantmaking dollars. $19.95. Buy now»
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