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· April 03, 2014 8:00 PM
This post first appeared on the Foundation Center’s GrantCraft blog. GrantCraft, a service of the Foundation Center, taps the practical wisdom of funders to develop free resources for the philanthropy sector. New to the field? This one’s for you. Folks who are new to the field often request a glossary of terms just to make sure they know the basics. Our sister site GrantSpace (geared more towards nonprofits, while GrantCraft speaks more directly to funders) has shared the below list that defines the most commonly used terms in Foundation Center materials. 501(c)(3) The section of the tax code that defines nonprofit, charitable, tax-exempt organizations. 501(c)(3) organizations are further defined as public charities, private operating foundations, and private non-operating foundations. See also: operating foundation; private foundation; public charity. Annual report A voluntary report issued by a foundation or corporation that provides financial data and descriptions of its grantmaking activities. Annual reports vary in format from simple typewritten documents listing the year’s grants to detailed publications that provide substantial information about the grantmaker’s grantmaking programs. Assets The amount of capital or principal — money, stocks, bonds, real estate, or other resources — controlled by a foundation or corporate giving program. Generally, assets are invested and the resulting income is used to make grants. Beneficiary In philanthropic terms, the donee or grantee receiving funds from a foundation or corporate giving program is the beneficiary, although society may benefit as well. Capital support Funds provided for endowment purposes, buildings, construction, or equipment. Challenge grant A grant that is paid only if the donee organization is able to raise additional funds from other sources. Challenge grants […]
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· March 11, 2014 8:00 PM
This post was originally published on GrantCraft’s blog, and was authored by Jen Bokoff, Director of GrantCraft and EPIP member. We think it’s extremely useful information in preparation for the JAG Unity Summit. Don’t forget to register, if you haven’t already. Space is limited.
TIPS FOR “NETWORKING” AT A CONFERENCE by Jen Bokoff
I’m asked all the time how I approach networking at conferences. To be completely honest, “networking” can feel like a dirty word to me because it connotes the transactional business card swap where success is defined by the number of cards in your conference tote bag. Instead, I like to label networking done correctly as “connecting,” where success is defined by the quality of interactions and the potential for sincere follow up.
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· September 23, 2013 8:00 PM
GrantCraft (a project of the Foundation Center and European Foundation Centre) has teamed up with nextgendonors.org on a four-week podcast series called Shaping the Future of Philanthropy: Voices from Next Gen Donors. The series explores the values, motivations, and stories of the up-and-coming generation of philanthropists. It complements research conducted by 21/64 and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University released earlier this year and related GrantCraft analysis. Two podcasts have been posted so far: one that provides an overview about next gen donors and another about respecting legacy.
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