Seeking Foundation Grants: Tips From Experts
Don’t rely too heavily on traditional supporters. Solicit many grant makers. Articulate clearly why the nonprofit’s work matters and be prepared to give concrete examples of its impact. Stay focused on the charity’s mission. Demonstrate how a foundation grant can help secure long-term fiscal…
How The Chronicle’s Survey of Grant Makers Was Compiled
The Chronicle’s survey of the nation’s largest foundations shows that the top 10 account for about a third of all foundation assets in this country.
By Noelle Barton
Contributor
Most Foundations Gave Raises in 2011, Survey Finds
Grant makers’ salaries grew by a median of 14.2% over the past five years, study finds.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Foundations Didn’t Increase Focus on ‘Nonprofit Success’ in Downturn, Study Finds
While slightly more foundations are giving general operating support and speeding up approval of grants, a study by a grant-making group found little change in grant-making practices.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Foundations Face Growing Turnover, Causing Instability for Many Charities
The weak economy is one reason the median tenure in the job is now just three years. But it’s also because of term limits imposed by grant makers like the Hewlett Foundation, where Jacob Harold’s term expires in 2014.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Rapid Turnover at Foundations May Harm Professionalism, Say Grant Makers
Too many people at foundations lack institutional knowledge and other training to help them do a good job, observers say.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Lady Gaga Joins Forces With Prominent Funds
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and California Endowment, plus Harvard University, join forces with the singer to fight bullying.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Turnover on the Rise in Pivotal Foundation Jobs
Program officers now stay in their jobs a median of just three years, shorter than at any other time since 2002 and a direct result of how foundations are responding to new economic pressures.
Lady Gaga’s Foundation Is Born, With Help From Some Prominent Nonprofit Midwives
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the California Endowment, and Harvard join forces with the singer to fight bullying.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Environmental Grant Makers Favor Large Nonprofits, Study Finds
Foundations give half their money to 2 percent of the nation’s conservation groups.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Grant Making to Gay Causes Exceeds $750-Million
More than 800 grant makers have supported gay and lesbian issues since 1970, but the largest contributors have been the Arcus and Gill foundations.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Where Small-Foundation Money Goes
Related: Small Foundations Gave Bigger Share in 2011 Than Big Ones, Study Finds
How Much Small Foundations Give
Related: Small Foundations Gave Bigger Share in 2011 Than Big Ones, Study Finds
Community Foundations Seek Winning Ideas That Are Fresh and Bold
Some organizations say they want to provide incentives for smart thinking instead of supporting the same kinds of programs that haven’t succeeded in fixing stubborn problems.
By Suzanne Sataline
Contributor
Small Foundations Gave Bigger Share in 2011 Than Large Ones, Study Finds
Many small funds increased their giving last year, with arts groups reaping the greatest percentage gain.
By Noelle Barton
Contributor
Banks’ Philanthropy Needs Greater Oversight, Says Watchdog
The National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy offers guidelines for regulators to use in assessing mergers of financial institutions.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor