Philanthropy Front and Center-Atlanta

Free Shipping in November on The 21st Century Nonprofit

This November, the Foundation Center is offering free shipping on our new edition of The 21st Century Nonprofit when you order online.

The second edition of this popular title explores the increasing emphasis on nonprofit governance, including accountability, transparency, and responsibility.

Revised chapters contain updated information on strategic and operational issues, such as long-term planning, marketing, and earned income. The new edition also provides a special discussion of the strategic issues facing nonprofits during times of recession and severe economic downturn.

Visit the Marketplace section of our web site for more information on this essential title or to view the table of contents for the publication. The 21st Century Nonprofit is available for just $39.95 with free shipping online this month. Order your copy today! >>

Stephen Sherman, Reference Librarian, Foundation Center-Atlanta

New Foundation Center Map of Cross-border Giving

Our new Map of Cross-border Giving allows grantseekers to access a wealth of information on grants awarded by U.S. foundations to non-U.S. recipients. This interactive database includes detailed descriptions of grants awarded to over 12,000 international organizations totaling more than $8.5 billion. With this new resource, users can:

• Browse grants from U.S. grantmakers to non-U.S. recipient organizations using the interactive world map.
• Filter grants by fiscal year, grantmaker type, primary subject, recipient type, or type of support.
• View descriptions of over 30,000 grants to international organizations with information on the recipient, amount awarded, duration, type of support, description, and subject.
• Access detailed profiles of more than 1,400 funders, including contact information, giving interests and limitations, key financial data, and full copies of IRS returns for past years.
• Copy, print, or save maps for future reference. Data can also be exported as a spreadsheet file for further manipulation.

The Foundation Center's Map of Cross-border Giving is available by monthly or annual subscription. For more details, go to crossborder.foundationcenter.org or visit the Marketplace section of our web site.

Stephen Sherman, Reference Librarian, Foundation Center-Atlanta

New Digital Publication - Celebrity Foundation Directory

The Foundation Center has just published the first edition of the Celebrity Foundation Directory.

This new title includes detailed descriptions of thousands of foundations started by VIPs in the fields of business, entertainment, politics, and sports. Through their private foundations, many notable individuals have made significant contributions to help underserved populations and provide support for medical research, green technology, and countless other causes they care about. Oprah Winfrey, Tiger Woods, and Michael J. Fox are just a few examples of individuals who have made headlines for their support to philanthropic causes.

This new directory links celebrities with their grantmaking organizations and will help you identify which individuals or organizations may have an interest in funding your programs and activities. The interactive digital format allows for faster access to foundation profiles and includes links to additional grantmaker data online. The directory is also fully indexed for quick reference to information on individuals and foundations.

The Celebrity Foundation Directory is available for purchase at our web site. Buy now >>

Visit the Marketplace section of our web site for more information on this and other Foundation Center publications.

Stephen Sherman, Reference Librarian, Foundation Center-Atlanta

Free Shipping in October on Foundation Grants to Individuals Directory

October is Funding for Arts Month at the Foundation Center, and to help celebrate, we're offering free shipping on the current edition of our Foundation Grants to Individuals directory.

The 18^th edition of our popular directory includes profiles of over 8,300 foundations that support artists, authors, researchers, performers, students or other individuals through grants, scholarships, fellowships, residencies, awards, and other forms of funding.

Profiles include the funder name, address, contact information, program description, grant amount, application guidelines, and more. The directory is also fully indexed by geographic focus, school or company name, type of support, and subject.

Visit the Marketplace section of our web site for more information on this publication or to view a sample profile. Foundation Grants to Individuals is available for just $75 with free shipping online this month.
Order your copy today! >>

Stephen Sherman, Reference Librarian, Foundation Center-Atlanta

New Edition of The 21st Century Nonprofit

The Foundation Center has recently published the second edition of The 21st Century Nonprofit,  expanding and updating the original work and detailing the significant improvements in management practice that have taken place in recent years.

This new edition discusses the growing emphasis on governance reform, with a focus on three main concepts: accountability, transparency, and responsibility. New sections examine the increasingly pivotal role of board members in governance, as well as the implications for executive directors and other professional staff. Revised chapters contain updated information on strategic and operational issues, such as long-term planning, marketing, and earned income. The new edition also provides a special discussion of the strategic issues facing nonprofits during times of recession and severe economic downturn.

The 21st Century Nonprofit is available for purchase online at the Marketplace section of our web site or at any of our five library/learning centers across the U.S. Order your copy today! >>

About the Author
Paul Firstenberg has had extensive experience in the philanthropic sector as an executive, trustee, advisor, author, and teacher. He has held leadership positions with Tulane University, Princeton University, Children's Television Workshop, and the Ford Foundation. Mr. Firstenberg currently lectures at the Baruch College School of Public Affairs.

Visit the Marketplace section of our web site for more information on this and other Foundation Center publications.

Stephen Sherman, Reference Librarian, Foundation Center-Atlanta

Free Shipping in September on National Directory of Corporate Giving

This September, the Foundation Center is offering free shipping on the newly-released 15^th edition of our National Directory of Corporate Giving when you order online.

The updated 15^th edition includes comprehensive profiles of more than 2,800 company-sponsored foundations and over 1,200 corporate giving programs. Each profile contains vital information on giving priorities and funding guidelines, including:

• Program descriptions
• Fields of interest
• Annual giving amounts
• Average size of grants awarded
• Giving limitations
• Key contacts - including officers, donors, and trustees
• Application procedures

The National Directory is also fully indexed by company name, subject, and geographic focus for quick access to funder profiles.

Visit the Marketplace section of our web site for more information on this publication or to view a sample company entry. The National Directory of Corporate Giving is available for just $195 with free shipping online. Order your copy today! >>

Stephen Sherman, Reference Librarian, Foundation Center-Atlanta

Free Shipping in August on New Research Report: Social Justice Grantmaking II

This August, the Foundation Center is offering free shipping on our new report, Social Justice Grantmaking II: An Update on U.S. Foundation Trends, when you order online. 

An update to the Foundation Center's 2005 study, Social Justice Grantmaking II provides valuable insight into ongoing trends in funding for social justice causes, which now accounts for 12% of total giving by U.S. foundations. This new report presents a current overview of social justice-related funding, including support for such subjects as economic and community development, human rights and civil liberties, and health care access. The report also discusses the impact of the economic crisis on social justice grantmaking and other events affecting the field.

Read highlights of the study's findings at our web site and visit our Marketplace to purchase the full report ($40.00). Buy now >>

Stephen Sherman, Reference Librarian, Foundation Center-Atlanta

Introducing Philanthropy In/Sight

The Foundation Center recently released Philanthropy In/Sight, our new interactive mapping tool for grantmakers, policymakers, researchers, and others interested in seeing the impact of philanthropy in the U.S. and worldwide.

Philanthropy In/Sight provides two unique mapping platforms powered by the Foundation Center's comprehensive databases of the more than 97,000 U.S. grantmakers and records of 1.6 million grants. Users can choose from over 1,100 subject areas and dozens of thematic indicators to assess past funding and current needs in areas such as education, housing, and health care at the global, national, state, or local levels. With these features, Philanthropy In/Sight enables foundations and policymakers to take a more strategic approach to grantmaking.

Philanthropy In/Sight users can:

• Plot the locations of grantmakers and grant recipients by country, state, county, city, metro area, congressional district, or ZIP code
• Find quick information about grantmakers and grant recipients, as well as details about past and recently-awarded grants
• Use layered demographic and thematic data to assess local funding needs and impact
• Explore emerging trends in both domestic and international grantmaking

To learn more, take the guided tour of Philanthropy In/Sight or see these frequently asked questions.

Interested in subscribing to Philanthropy In/Sight? Click here.

Stephen Sherman, Reference Librarian, Foundation Center-Atlanta

Special Discount on Grantseeker Training Courses

Register now for our three most popular grantseeker training courses and save $86 with any combination of cities and dates! Register for all three courses at the same time for only $499 (a $585 value).

Proposal Writing Seminar
Learn what today's grantmakers look for, and gain insight into their review process. Expert instructors show how to craft a breakthrough proposal package, step by step.
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Proposal Budgeting Workshop
Learn the best way to present your financial needs to secure funding. Using case studies, you develop strategies to convince grantmakers that your project is a smart financial investment.
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Cultivating Grantmaker Relationships
Learn how to make contact with new prospects, ensure the funder feels connected to your mission, and secure long-term commitment.
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Each course is applicable for six CFRE^TM points for initial or re-certification. 

Stephen Sherman, Reference Librarian, Foundation Center-Atlanta

Free Shipping in July on New Study on Women's Funds

This July, the Foundation Center is offering free shipping on our new report, Accelerating Change for Women and Girls: The Role of Women's Funds, when you order online.

Philanthropy by and for women has increased dramatically since the 1970s, calling attention to critical, previously-hidden issues such as human trafficking and domestic violence. Published in partnership with the Women's Funding Network, this report examines patterns of giving by women's funds and their role in spearheading social change.

Read highlights of the study's findings at our web site and visit our Marketplace to purchase the full report ($19.95). Buy now >>

Stephen Sherman, Reference Librarian, Foundation Center-Atlanta