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Reflections: 2019 PolicyWorks Institute & Foundations on the Hill
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04/01/2019
Read the reflections of the MPC delegation to the 2019 PolicyWorks and Foundations on the Hill events - and learn about what was accomplished.
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Greater Good: Lessons from Those Who Have Started Major Grantmaking Organizations
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April 2019
With more than 30,000 new private foundations established in the U.S. in the past 20 years, it is vital that early-stage grantmakers learn from the wisdom of those who have gone before them so they can avoid common mistakes and position their grantmaking organizations for success.
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Courage in Practice—The Principles for Peak Grantmaking
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April 2019
Many in our sector are talking about big ideas such as equity and inclusion, narrowing the power gap in our sector, being authentically engaged in our communities, listening and learning from our partners, and living our values in our practice.
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Education, Equity, and the Nellie Mae Education Foundation
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April 2019
A PowerPoint presentation about education and equity that Nick Donohue of the Nellie Mae Education Foundation offered at the Maine Philanthropy Center's April 2019 DEI brown-bag lunch.
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A Fair and Accurate Count of the 2020 Census
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December 2018
Information about Census 2020, including contextual information about the census, its background, and its consequences. This document identifies opportunities for engagement around Census 2020 and highlights what philanthropy can do to ensure a fair and accurate census count.
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Women in Conservation in Africa: Conversation With Fiesta Warinwa & DIdi Wamukoya
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May 2019
In its latest podcast, AGAG Executive Director Niamani Mutima talks with Fiesta Warinwa and Didi Wamukoya about their work with the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF).
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Peace & Security Funding Index: An Analysis of Global Foundation Grantmaking
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May 2019
The latest edition of this study found global philanthropic support for efforts to prevent, mitigate and resolve conflicts totaled $328.2 million in 2016 from 326 foundations and 2,600 grants.
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Grantmaking with a Racial Justice Lens: An Introduction
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May 2019
In the 12 years since the original Grantmaking with a Racial Equity Lens guide was published the country’s political, economic, and cultural landscapes have undergone multiple, dramatic changes.
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2019 "Giving in Maine" Report - Foundation Giving
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May 2019
The Maine Philanthropy Center's 2019 "Giving in Maine" report about foundation giving.
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2019 "Giving in Maine" Report: Foundation Giving
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05/24/2019
The Maine Philanthropy Center is pleased to release its 2019 "Giving in Maine" report about foundation giving.
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Learning in Philanthropy: A Guidebook
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May 2019
This guide provides a solid basis for thinking and talking about the next steps in your organization’s learning work. It is designed to serve as a resource to help grantmakers answer critical learning questions and embed learning more deeply into the day-to-day work and cultures of their organizations.
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2019 “Giving in Maine” Report
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May 2019
In its most recent regional giving study, Maine Philanthropy Center shares an annual snapshot of giving in Maine. In FY2017, there were more than 360 private and community foundations based in Maine who held more than $3 billion in assets and gave more than $180 million in charitable grants throughout the world.
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Radio & Audio Grantmaking: Reaching New Audiences Through Old Platforms
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May 2019
Both radio and audio are being used in exciting ways to reach new audiences, spark civic engagement and dialogue across diverse communities, examine science and advance disability education, and much more. Radio, in particular, is garnering significant support from philanthropy across a range of programming themes.
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Language Perception Project
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May 2019
In late 2018, PACE undertook a research effort to better understand the perceptions of language our field uses to describe civic engagement and democracy work. In other words, when we say “civic engagement” or “democracy” or “patriotism,” “activism,” or “justice” to most Americans, what do they hear? And what does it mean to them?
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Compiled List of Fellowship Opportunities
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May 2019
Members of the United Philanthropy Forum have worked together to compile a list of Fellowship opportunities for individuals in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors. This document contains fellowship opportunities, leadership development opportunities, cohort opportunities, and innovation opportunities for philanthropy professionals and nonprofit leaders.
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Talent Retention Program Manual
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June 2019
Council of Michigan Foundations created a Talent Retention Program Manual to explore the concept of offering financial incentives for local college graduates to return to their local communities for work.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Toolkit for Consultants to Grantmakers
A toolkit for consultants to grantmakers that consists of key resources recommended by leading experts whose work focuses on DEI and its significant impact in the philanthropic sector.
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