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What You Need to Know to Apply to the National Endowment for the Arts
Washington, DC
October 2, 2008
Amy Stolls, literature program officer at the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), discusses NEA programs for individuals and nonprofits and common mistakes that are made when individuals apply. Includes tips on how to make a proposal stand out.
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New Governance Practices Required by the Revised Form 990: Is Your Board Ready?
Washington, DC
September 9, 2008
The newly revised IRS Form 990 is placing greater emphasis on the board of directors' role in overseeing the financial affairs of nonprofits. Is your board aware of its increased responsibility? Regina Hopkins, supervising attorney for the DC Bar Pro Bono Program's Community Economic Development Program, discusses these issues.
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YouTube and iTunes Aren't Just For Kids: Reaching New Audiences Through Online Communities
Washington, DC
January 10, 2008
As the Web 2.0 platform makes it easier to communicate peer-to-peer, what does this mean for philanthropy? How can foundations leverage these new tools to reach new audiences and encourage greater awareness of the issues in which they are engaged? Join Victor d'Allant, executive director of the Skoll Foundation's Social Edge, the online community for social entrepreneurs, as he shares his recent experiences with blogs, video blogs and podcasts.
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The Golden Door: Nonprofits and Grantmakers Helping Immigrants and Refugees in the National Capital Region
Washington, DC
June 21, 2007
An increasing number of immigrants and refugees are making the DC region their home. What kinds of assistance do they require, and how is our nonprofit community helping to meet the needs of these new Americans? Please join us for a panel discussion with Eugenio Arene of the Latino Federation of Greater Washington, Abdulaziz Kamus of the African Resource Center, Lee Christian Parker of the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region and Margaret Siegel, advisor to foundations.
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Philanthropy Chat: Glen O'Gilvie Discusses How Nonprofits are Sharing Back Office Support
Washington, DC
November 3, 2009
Glen O'Gilvie, Chief Executive Officer for the Center for Nonprofit Advancement in Washington, DC discusses how his organization has introduced a new program: Back Office in a Box (BOB) that helps nonprofits share quality back office support in the area of financial management and accounting at reasonable costs.
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Philanthropy Chat: Shelly Cryer Discusses The Nonprofit Career Guide
October 21, 2009
In this interview, Shelly Cryer, author of The Nonprofit Career Guide: How to Land a Job That Makes a Difference, talks about transition rates in the arts sector, accountability standards, becoming an executive director, and preparing for a career in the nonprofit sector.
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Philanthropy Chat: Paul Firstenberg Discusses The 21st Century Nonprofit: Managing in the Age of Governance, 2nd ed.
October 8, 2009
Paul Firstenberg, author of The 21st Century Nonprofit: Managing in the Age of Governance, 2nd ed., explores transparency and accountability, board recruitment issues, the development profession, challenges for executive directors, and capacity building for small nonprofits.
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Philanthropy Chat: Tobie Stein Discusses Performing Arts Management
October 8, 2009
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.
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Interview with Morrie Warshawski, Author of Shaking the Money Tree: How to Get Grants and Donations for Film and Video
September 16, 2009
Morrie Warshawski, consultant and author of Shaking the Money Tree: How to Get Grants and Donations for Film and Video, shares advice and lessons learned from his many years of helping filmmakers, arts organizations, and other nonprofit groups fulfill their fundraising goals.
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Philanthropy Chat: Ron Mattocks Discusses the Zone of Insolvency
August 25, 2009
Ron Mattocks, author of Zone of Insolvency: How Nonprofits Avoid Hidden Liabilities and Build Financial Strength, explores the reasons nonprofits experience periods of intense financial distress and outlines some options nonprofits have for reversing the situation, including how and when to consider dissolution.
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Philanthropy Chat: David La Piana Discusses How Nonprofits Should Approach Strategic Restructuring
August 24, 2009
David La Piana, author of Strategic Restructuring: Mergers, Integrations and Alliances, provides best practices in how nonprofits should approach collaborations, mergers, and other types of partnerships.
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Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation's Work in Post-Katrina Mississippi
August 24, 2009
Dr. Ted Alexander of the Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation discusses the foundation's response to Hurricane Katrina in the days immediately following the storm and its work that continues today.
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Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation: Four Years After Katrina
August 17, 2009
Flozell Daniels Jr. and Ashley K. Shelton of the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation discuss the work of the foundation aimed at recovery, response, and community development in Louisiana on the fourth anniversary of Katrina.
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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 adn 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.
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Philanthropy Chat: Aaron Hurst Discusses the Taproot Foundation and Advice for Making the Most of the Current Volunteer Workforce
June 22, 2009
Aaron Hurst, founder and CEO of the Taproot Foundation, discusses lessons the Taproot Foundation has learned over the last decade of managing volunteer teams, the current climate for corporate philanthropy and workplace volunteering, and how nonprofits can most effectively harness the volunteer talent that’s currently on the market.
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Philanthropy Chat: Jamie Merisotis Discusses Lumina Foundation's Investments in Higher Education
June 1, 2009
Jamie P. Merisotis of the Lumina Foundation for Education discusses the foundation's strategic, outcomes-based approach to expanding college access and success, particularly among low-income, minority, and other under-represented populations.
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Philanthropy Chat: The Taproot Foundation's Service Grant Program
Washington, DC
April 29, 2009
Program manager Kandace Evelyn provides an introduction to the Taproot Foundation's unique service grant program.
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Philanthropy Chat: Social Media and the Role of Young Nonprofit Leaders
Washington, DC
April 10, 2009
Rosetta Thurman of Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington and Thurman Consulting shares her thoughts on social media and the role young nonprofit leaders can play in helping organizations weather the economic storm.
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Philanthropy Chat: The DC Arts Community and the Economic Crisis
Washington, DC
February 19, 2009
Jennifer Cover Payne, president of the Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington, explains how the arts community in the region is being affected by the economic recession. In this interview, conducted by Pat Pasqual of the Foundation Center-Washington, DC, Ms. Payne suggests strategies for survival and describes the services the Cultural Alliance offers.
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Philanthropy Chat: How Is the Economy Affecting Philanthropy in the National Capital Region?
Washington, DC
November 21, 2008
Tamara Lucas Copeland, president of the Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers, discusses findings from the association's recent survey of its members in an interview conducted by Pat Pasqual of the Foundation Center-Washington, DC.
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Philanthropy Chat: Why You Need To Get Ready for Schedule G on the New IRS Form 990 Now!
Washington, DC
August 21, 2008
If you don't know how the new Schedule G from the newly revised IRS Form 990 will effect your organization's fundraising reporting, tune in now to hear what is in store for you! Geoffrey Peters, president of Creative Direct Response, will provide useful information on how to get your organization ready to fill out the schedule.
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Philanthropy Forum: Anonymity, Secrecy, and Transparency featuring Jon Van Til of Rutgers University at Camden
Washington, DC
February 29, 2008
Why do donors give anonymously? What are some of the key issues regarding control, secrecy, and transparency? In this presentation, distinguished sociologist Jon Van Til considers the case of Atlantic Philanthropies and reflects on two recent books: Joel Fleishman's The Foundation: A Great American Secret and Conor O'Clery's The Billionaire Who Wasn't: How Chuck Feeney Secretly Made and Gave Away A Fortune. The session will explore the challenges anonymous and secret giving present for donors, recipients, and the philanthropic tradition.
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Philanthropy Forum: After the Baby Boomers—Who's Next?
Washington, DC
November 12, 2007
As the baby boomers age, what will happen to the leadership in nonprofit organizations? Who will be the new leaders? Where will Baby Boomers go? How will these changes affect organizations and the communities they serve? To explore this topic, please join us for a Philanthropy Forum with Frances Kunreuther, director of the Building Movement Project and author of an important study on generational differences in social change organizations.
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Philanthropy Forum: How Social Entrepreneurs Create Change
Washington, DC
October 12, 2007
Since 1987, Echoing Green has invested $25 million in seed and start up grants to nearly 450 social entrepreneurs and their innovative organizations. Join us for a Philanthropy Forum with Echoing Green's president, Cheryl L. Dorsey, a leading social entrepreneur with special expertise in health care, labor issues, and public policy.
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