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Reality Fundraising: Lessons Learned From Successful Arts Organizations
Marilyn Hoyt, nonprofit consultant and Foundation Center instructor, discusses fundraising for arts organizations in the current economic landscape by looking at three case studies of arts nonprofits.
Health and Human Services Funding and the New Normal
A panel of grantmakers from institutions that support health and human services organizations share best practices in working with foundations during challenging economic times.
Social Enterprise & Sustainability: A Conversation with Paul Lamb
Paul Lamb, Principal, Man On A Mission Consulting, defines social enterprise and sustainability and offers a few tips on assessing your nonprofit’s social enterprise readiness.
Collaborating for Good
Find out how nonprofits are collaborating, what's motivating them, and how foundations are supporting them.
Exponential Fundraising: A Conversation with Jennifer McCrea
Hauser Center senior research fellow Jennifer McCrea aims to alter the buyer-seller dynamic that often characterizes donor-fundraiser relationships.
Taking in the View From the Cliff: A Conversation with Daniel Stid
Daniel Stid, Partner at The Bridgespan Group, shares key findings from the recent report, "View from the Cliff: Government-Funded Nonprofits Are Looking Out on Steep Cuts and an Uncertain Future."
Foundation Center Training: Welcome Aboard
Please fasten your seatbelts and prepare to learn the skills that will help your nonprofit succeed. Welcome aboard!
Social Media Tactics for Nonprofits: A Conversation with Authors Chad Norman & Melanie Mathos
Chad Norman and Melanie Mathos, co-authors of 101 Social Media Tactics for Nonprofits, offer practical social media advice for nonprofits strapped for time and money.
Doing Well & Doing Good: Hybrid Models for Social Impact
The wall separating purpose from profit is a thing of the past, as entrepreneurs and investors build newer, more nuanced organizational models combining social impact with market mechanisms and returns.
Mobile Giving: A Conversation With Jenna Snyder
Jenna Snyder from United Way of Greater Cleveland shares the successes and challenges of mobile giving.
Bay Area Arts Grantmaking in a Time of Change
Panelists describe their funding priorities, share current regional arts funding trends, and reflect on best practices for approaching foundations for support during challenging economic times.
Take a Tour of WASHfunders.org
WASHfunders.org is a robust new web portal powered by the Foundation Center that helps funders working on water, sanitation, and hygiene to collaborate and to learn from one another.
Susan Howlett Discusses the Barriers to Getting Your Board Fundraising
Author and consultant Susan Howlett discusses the barriers that exist when getting boards to fundraise and how to overcome those barriers.
Beth Kanter Discusses Social Fundraising
Beth Kanter, prominent nonprofit author, trainer, fundraiser, and technologist, discusses her social fundraising experiences.
Launching a Nonprofit Organization: Lessons Learned from Successful Founders
Moderator Danielle Lanyard, CEO and Founder of Green Breakfast Club leads a panel discussion with Mallory King, Executive Director of Arts to Grow and Richard Webb, Executive Director of Pro World Foundation.
Robert Eckardt Talks About The Cleveland Foundation
Robert Eckardt, Executive Vice President at The Cleveland Foundation, talks about the Foundation's grantmaking and priorities.
Bill Leamon Talks About The Business of Good Foundation
Bill Leamon, Managing Director for The Business of Good Foundation, discusses the Foundation's capacity building efforts for those who serve the poor.
Announcing GrantSpace Mobile! Take a 50 Second Tour
GrantSpace Mobile helps you get in the know while you're on the go.
Tapping Into Talent: Jeff Griffiths from HandsOn Northeast Ohio Talks Volunteer Management
Jeff Griffiths, Executive Director of HandsOn Northeast Ohio, shares tips on volunteer management and retention at Grassroots Networking Night.
What Advice Do You Have for Organizations That You Turn Down?
Grantmakers share their insights and advice on proposals, relationships with nonprofit organizations, and more.
What Are Potential Red Flags When You Are Reviewing Proposals?
Grantmakers share their insights and advice on proposals, relationships with nonprofit organizations, and more.
What Advice Do You Have for Organizations Approaching You For the First Time?
Grantmakers share their insights and advice on proposals, relationships with nonprofit organizations, and more.
What Makes a Proposal Stand Out From Others?
Grantmakers share their insights and advice on proposals, relationships with nonprofit organizations, and more.
What Is the Most Common Mistake You See in a Proposal?
Grantmakers share their insights and advice on proposals, relationships with nonprofit organizations, and more.
Making Time for Making Change: Terri Sandu Talks Strategic Planning
Terri Sandu, executive director of Hard Hatted Women, talks about strategic planning.


