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One Program Officer's Candid Tips for Grantseekers
CLASSIC ARTICLE - As a program officer with the Kellogg Foundation, Dr. Joel Orosz dispensed frank advice along with grants.
Moving Right
CLASSIC ARTICLE - Right-wing pundits routinely complain about the left-leaning bias of major foundations, but a new report from the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy argues that conservative funders have been much more effective than their progressive counterparts in
Grantmaker Affinity Groups
CLASSIC ARTICLE - The Council on Foundations now recognizes 37 separate affinity groups, voluntary associations of grantmakers interested in specific issues and population groups.
Enlightened Investment or Excessive Intrusion?
Venture philanthropy is a hot topic in philanthropic circles. Is it the future of grantmaking or a passing fad? Is it born of genuine commitment to social change or the arrogance of wealthy young elites?
Getting and Managing a Construction Grant
CLASSIC ARTICLE - The federal government may not be as generous with construction funding as it once was, but many departments still award these grants for various purposes.
The Necessary Art of Making Amends
CLASSIC ARTICLE - Every fundraising professional knows how to write a thank-you note, but even seasoned veterans botch letters of apology. Susan Sarver describes what works-and what doesn't-when it comes to saying you're sorry.
The Future of Relationship Fundraising
CLASSIC ARTICLE - Few concepts have captured the imagination of development officers more completely than "relationship fundraising." But Ken Burnett, who wrote the book on the subject, calls it "just a currently fashionable piece of jargon." In this wide-ranging forum, drawn fro
Private Money for Government Agencies
CLASSIC ARTICLE - Faced with shrinking revenues, Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan has taken the lead in tapping private funding sources for public causes.
Where Proposals Fail
CLASSIC ARTICLE - A Foundation Executive's Basic List of What to Do and Not Do When Requesting Funding. by Bill Somerville