Glossary of Philanthropic Terms
Find key terms frequently used to describe philanthropy in this glossary developed by the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers.
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Find key terms frequently used to describe philanthropy in this glossary developed by the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers.
The heightened focus on nonprofit accountability in recent years has spurred calls for foundations and public charities to have adequate policies and procedures in place to ensure sound governance. One such policy that has become a recommended best practice for the sector is a whistleblower protection policy, yet most nonprofits still don’t have one. Here are some basic issues to consider when developing a whistleblower protection policy for your grantmaking organization.
This resource has been designed and assembled by the Macro International evaluation team with the support of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation as a starter kit to promote the integration of effective evaluation into grantmaker education programs.
Sample job descriptions for positions at a Corporate Foundation or Corporate Giving Program.
Sample board and committee descriptions, including roles and responsibilities of committee members.
Learn the legal responsibilities and financial aspects of creating a community project fund in your foundation.
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This webinar will clear up the mysteries about changing funds – what you can do, what you can’t, and the proper procedures to make sure it’s all legal.
This page contains Personnel Handbook resources for community foundations.
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The GIFT Snapshot Reports are compilation of data from Indiana community foundations entered into the CF Insights database.
Learn the basic concepts of a supporting organization and why it can be useful for community foundations.
This page contains a collection of scholarship resources for community foundations.
This page contains Succession Planning resources for community foundations.
This page contains materials and toolkis from the James Irving Foundation's Community Foundations Initiative II which as launced in 2005 and over a six-year period, involved a $12 million investment to accelerate growth and leadership for small and young community foundations in rural areas of California.
This page contains Indiana Transfer of Wealth resources for community foundations.
This page contains Legal/Tax resources for community foundations.