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Events Archive

To see archived events from all the Foundation Center library/learning centers, including videos, audio recordings, transcripts, and webcasts, visit the Events Archive.

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What You Need to Know to Apply to the National Endowment for the Arts
Amy Stolls 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?
Regina Hopkins 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
Victor D'Allant 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
Lee Christian Parker 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: Jamie Merisotis Discusses Lumina Foundation's Investments in Higher Education
Jamie Merisotis 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
Kandace Evelyn 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
Rosetta Thurman 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
Jennifer Cover Payne 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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