Nonprofit Resources

Congresswoman Ellen O. Tauscher's e-mail newsletter dated August 21, 2008

A summary of funding announcements from Rep. Tausher's office.
Flyer for summary announcements

Solano 311 coming in september

Solano County will have a new way for residents to get information and to get connected to County services and programs starting September 2, 2008.

Flyer for press release

 

foundation center study shows growth in california grants benefiting communities of color

A Foundation Center analysis of grantmaking by 50 of the state's largest independent foundations finds at least 39 percent of California-focused grants benefited populations of color.
Flyer for press release

 

A free, open digital archive of foundation-funded and other public policy research offered

PolicyArchive, a comprehensive digital library of public policy research containing more than 12,000 documents, offers a large collection of reports on public issues that could help to improve a nonprofit's planning and program operations.
To view the site, click here.

SCF library collection

Solano Community Foundation has a collection of hard copy materials within the Foundation office that can be used for nonprofit research.
Flyer to view the list

HUD makes $1 billion in grants available through 35 programs

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will make more than $1.5 billion in grants through 35 programs and intends to offer more than $1.5 in homeless grants later in the year.
Flyer for details on HUD Grants

compasspoint's 21st annual nonprofit day conference

This year’s conference will feature 24 workshop sessions, over 40 exhibitors and, keynote address by Leslie Crutchfield & Heather McLeod Grant.
Flyer for conference details 

foundation giving posts 10 percent gain in 2007

Grantmaking foundations increased their giving to $42.9 billion in 2007, according to a study released on May 2, 2008 by the Foundation Center, estimating a 10 percent gain following a 7.1 percent increase in 2006.

 

foundation giving grows

Foundation Center Report finds foundation giving has grown across all program areas; health tops all giving areas for the first time ever and funding for International Affiairs/Development/Peace shows the fastest growth.

 

what you need to know about annual reports

Learn the answers to questions regarding annual reports - a nonprofit's report to the community and an important public relations and marketing tool.

 

A new trend tracker provides free, easy analysis of foundation data

The Foundation Center offers a free online search tool with immediate access to financial data on U.S. grantmakers.

Flyer for online search tool

 

Corporate foundation giving reaches estimated $4.4 billion

A new report released by the Foundation Center finds that giving by corporate foundations has increased and will continue to rise through 2008.

Flyer for corporate giving report 

 

 a new resource guide for working artists offers expert advice

Center for Cultural Innovation announces the publication of a resource guide specifically for artists working in the nonprofit sector.

Flyer for publication information 

 

the council responds to the new york times

Steve Gunderson, Chief Executive of Council on Foundations, responds to an editorial published in The New York Times on January 22, 2008 regarding philanthropy in America.

Flyer for Mr. Gunderson's response

 

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