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Youth Philanthropy: A Framework for Best Practices
Helpful ideas and best practices from many of Indiana’s successful Youth Philanthropy programs.
Best Practices & Case Studies
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Disaster Philanthropy Playbook
The Disaster Philanthropy Playbook is a compilation of philanthropic strategies, best practices and lessons learned that have saved and galvanized local economies, nonprofits, and vulnerable populations from entering into a permanent downward spiral in the wake of disaster.
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Fund Changes Flow Chart
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Community foundations can use this flow-chart when making fund agreement decisions.
Knowledgebase
Echoing Justice: Communications Strategies for Community Organizing in the 21st Century
These models provide examples of advocacy-focused efforts that could have useful implications for funding collaborative communications strategies and infrastructure in grassroots organizing groups.
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Legal Aspects of Fund Management
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Watch this video to be better informed on legal aspects of fund management.
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Youth Philanthropy Councils
A resource page for foundations of all types with Youth Philanthropy Councils to promote and raise the awareness of youth philanthropy.
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IPA Member Response to COVID-19
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Below are examples of efforts shared by IPA members in response to COVID-19 relief efforts. Send your work to Adam Forrer to be included below.
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Foundation Advocacy Grants: What Grantees Need to Know
Advocacy efforts, including lobbying, are critically important to the success of many nonprofits. Advocacy by 501(c)(3) organizations is legal, as long as your organization follows the rules. Of course, like other work your organization does, advocacy requires financial support. There are many ways in which you can raise money for advocacy, including fundraising events, membership dues, individual donations, and grants from public or private foundations.
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Making Scholarship Payments to a For-profit College
Foundation Legal Help Desk advisors respond to a question on whether or not a foundation can make scholarship payments to a for-profit college.
Knowledgebase
Protecting Families and Advancing Belonging: How Philanthropy Can Answer Threats to the Well-Being of Immigrants
This brief and funding recommendations considers the implications of the 'public charge' rule and how philanthropy can mount an effective immediate and long-term response.