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Collaborative Funding for Greater Impact: A Case Study of the Cincinnati Experience: Lessons Learned From the Social Innovation Fund

May 23, 2012

Offers guidance on grantmaker collaboratives from the city's experience with the Strive Partnership and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Social Innovation Fund, including the need for a unifying vision, clear expectations, and maximum funder participation.

From Grantmaker to Federal Grantee: Risks and Rewards: Lessons Learned From the Social Innovation Fund

May 23, 2012

Offers advice about partnerships between philanthropy and government from three grantmakers participating in the Social Innovation Fund, including the need to assess capacity in key areas such as communications, fundraising, and accounting and auditing.

Widening the Pool: Open and Inclusive Grant Competitions: Lessons Learned From the Social Innovation Fund

May 23, 2012

Offers guidance on implementing transparent and competitive grantmaking processes as required by the Social Innovation Fund, including the benefits of transparency, key design considerations such as clear criteria, and examples of open processes.

Smarter Grantmaking in Challenging Times: Insights for Foundation Leaders

April 28, 2009

Offers guidance on and considerations for grantmakers in deciding how best to support grantees as resources decline and demand for nonprofit services increases. Discusses holding grant budgets steady, engaging stakeholders, and providing flexible funding.

Imagine, Involve, Implement: Transforming Grantmaker Practices for Improved Nonprofit Results: Summary

January 31, 2008

Identifies grantmaker practices that better support grantees' impact and sustainability: providing general operating support, multiyear funding, and partnerships. Offers a guide for implementing change, based on twenty-five foundations' experiences.

General Operating Support Action Guide: Executive Summary

July 1, 2007

Explains the importance of funding infrastructure and operating costs and provides information to help grantmakers choose appropriate candidates for general operating support and ensure accountability.

Attitudes and Practices Concerning Effective Philanthropy: Survey Report

September 1, 2004

Presents findings from a survey of 1,192 grantmaking foundations. Examines approaches to communications, grantmaking and review processes, investments, self-assessments of effectiveness, collaboration and professional involvement, and staff development.

Attitudes and Practices Concerning Effective Philanthropy: Executive Summary

April 1, 2004

Provides an overview of a survey of grantmaking foundations. Looks at the contrasts in attitudes and practices between community and private foundations, and the variations among foundations of different sizes and with different effectiveness approaches.