Glossary of Philanthropic Terms
Find key terms frequently used to describe philanthropy in this glossary developed by the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers.
Find key terms frequently used to describe philanthropy in this glossary developed by the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers.
As the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation has worked to improve the education, health, and vitality of Indianapolis, they've commissioned a number of research projects and studies to help guide their efforts.
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Learn about two programs tackling complex health issues by prioritizing the collective participation of community residents and multi-sector partners.
Dive into common issues community foundation staff face when managing component funds.
Produced as a part of its Grantmakers United for Trans Communities (GUTC) Initiative, this infographic highlights the needs of the more than 1 million trans people in the United States and notes the current scale and scope of funding for trans issues.
These sample disclosure forms ask individuals to list their affiliations with other entities that might potentially affect their independent decision making in order to identify potential conflicts of interest based on an expansive definition of affiliated persons.
The "For good. For ever." positioning statement has been developed for individual and collective use by community foundations. It is a clear, concise, and memorable phrase that quickly communicates what is unique about community foundations. Note that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has assigned this artwork a registered trademark (®); the artwork should not be modified in any way. A registered trademark protects the integrity of the positioning statement and discourages inappropriate use.
Sample job descriptions for positions at community foundations.
Discover how the Cleveland Foundation has made significant strides in incorporating equity into their work and used their foundation’s endowment to strengthen their commitment to organizational values.