As a follow up to 21 Community Foundations, 90 Foundations, and 20 Funder Networks That Tweet, here are more 17 foundation resources you should follow on twitter. Foundation Center The Foundation Center is a fabulous national organization whose mission is to strengthen the nonprofit sector by advancing knowledge about U.S. philanthropy. The Foundation Center offers […]
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There was so much interest in last month’s post of 90 Foundations That Tweet that I wanted to expand on it by sharing a list of funder networks on Twitter. What is a Funder Network? According to the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers: Funder networks consist of grantmakers organized around a specific funding issue,
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This blog post was updated on October 15, 2009 – please read 130 Foundations That Tweet for a complete list! Below is a list of all the grantmaking foundations I’ve been able to find that are using Twitter. The list includes private, community, family, and corporate funders, as well as a few international foundations. I’ve
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An increasing number of foundations, including community foundations, are now using Twitter. I’ve found 21 so far, and I am sure there are more out there. Below is a list, including links to their twitter profiles. 21 Community Foundations That Tweet Alaska Community Foundation (Anchorage, AK) @AKCommunity Baltimore Community Foundation (Baltimore, Maryland) @baltcommfdn Bridge Builders
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This blog first appeared on and was written for Nonprofit Conversation. No one is immune to the challenges of doing more with less in this economy. From my vantage point as a philanthropy consultant, I hope this blog post helps nonprofits understand how the economy is impacting foundations, and provides suggestions for what grantmakers are
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Simply choosing to hire a consultant isn’t enough to guarantee a successful engagement. You need to clearly communicate your goals at the outset, and take the time to provide feedback on whether those goals were met upon project completion. Here are few guidelines to help you succeed with consultants: 1. Understand All Your Goals Before
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