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The economic downturn continues to have a deep impact. Keep an eye on your inboxes for more on this topic: SDG will be sending out a survey to members to find out how our community is responding, as well as a special newsletter relating to the economy next week. We are also convening members:
The Current Economic Storm:
How Grantmakers Can Respond
December 4, 2008
9:00 am-11:00 am
This is a challenging time for funders: dealing with a turbulent economy, unstable asset bases, a charitable sector with significantly diminished resources, and increased and changing needs in our community. Join SDG for this special, members-only breakfast roundtable to discuss, share and brainstorm responses to the myriad challenges (and possible opportunities) in front of us. In such critical times, tough decisions have to be made.
- What approaches should grantmakers take to adjust to their diminished assets?
- What actions can we take to help grantees sustain themselves?
- How can funders leverage and combine forces for wider impact?
- What kinds of non-financial resources can be brought to bear?
- What types of programs are most critical for funding right now?
This session will incorporate our work to date on this important topic through the SDG Annual Conference sessions and the SDG Economy & Philanthropy website (contact us if you need log-in info).
RSVP today: programs@sdgrantmakers.org |
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| New Resource for SDG Members: KnowledgeBase
This resource contains a compilation of the best resources from among 32 regional associations and 4,000 grantmaking members across the country. Access to these materials is limited to members of regional associations.
Click here to access the KnowledgeBase (you will need to login--contact us if you need log-in info). |
Member & Community Partner News
YOUR ORGANIZATION COULD BE FEATURED HERE! Don't forget to let SDG know what's new with you, from grantmaking to awards, events, and more. We want to share the good news about all of our members. To submit an item for the newsletter, email nancy@sdgrantmakers.org.
The San Marcos Community Foundation celebrated its 20th anniversary with a special event on September 24. Since making its first grants in 1988, the Foundation has provided nearly one million dollars to non-profit organizations serving the residents of San Marcos.
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Feedback on The Grantmaking Report's Findings
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| Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers Announcements
Alliance of Two Major Philanthropic Organizations Formed
We are pleased to inform you that the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers and the Council on Foundations, two of the largest membership organizations in philanthropy, have entered into an important and far-reaching strategic alliance to better serve the nation's foundations and other philanthropic donors. Nancy Jamison served on the national Strategic Planning Committee that recommended this approach and she is currently serving on the Search Committee for the new CEO of the Forum. Click here (pdf) for more information.
SCG Conference Next Week!
San Diego Grantmakers members are invited to attend the SCG conference next week:
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| Washington Update
Post Election Teleconferences
Arabella Advisors' teleconference series will give family, institutional and corporate philanthropists an understanding of how the new president's policies may impact their philanthropic strategies. Calls will feature grant makers, policy experts, and a Democratic political representative, in partnership with a leading grantmakers association.
Wednesday, November 12: Education
Wednesday, November 12: Global Development
Thursday, November 13: Environment
Friday, November 14: Poverty
Chronicle of Philanthropy: Charities Can Expect New Regulations and Increased Giving in an Obama Administration
Tax Extenders Bill Passes Congress and Signed by President; Includes IRA Rollover ExtensionIn early October, the House and Senate passed bills including the tax extenders package with a two-year extension of the IRA charitable rollover and other expiring charitable incentives. President Bush signed the bill into law on October 3.
Philanthropy Caucus UpdateClick here for a NonProfit Times article about the congressional philanthropy caucuses. |
Philanthropic Headlines
Special USA Today Philanthropy Section
The special section includes articles on the financial crisis, celebrity philanthropy, youth philanthropy, and philanthropy-related graphics, including an interactive map.
Financial Times: Giving Lessons
"Being given a big cheque and told to make a difference in the world would be daunting for any teenager. But increasing numbers of wealthy parents are handing control of philanthropic projects to their children in an attempt to educate them about the power and practicalities of inheriting wealth and encourage them to discover their own passions." Chronicle of Philanthropy: Women Give More Than Men, According to a New Study"Women are more generous than men when it comes to charitable giving, according to a review of Internal Revenue Service data by the consulting firm Grant Thornton, reports Business Wire." Philanthropy Journal: Pro-bono Effort Tops $400 million"An effort launched to boost pro-bono volunteering by corporate America has raised more than $406 million of its goal of $1 billion worth of service. The campaign, known as A Billion + Change, is sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service and has signed on 23 corporate partners, including IBM, Deloitte, Intel, Target and Capital One."
Financial Times.com: Social Circles with a Square Deal for Charity"Giving circles are a hot trend in philanthropy. Similar to the investment clubs of the 1990s that brought people together to talk about stock picking, giving circles are social groups where people pool resources and decide which non-profits to fund. If giving circles prove to be a hit, a few years from now cocktail party chatter might include: 'I just got a hot tip on a non-profit you should consider!'" |
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Calls for Award Nominations
James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards
The James Irvine Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2009 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards, which recognize and support California leaders who are advancing innovative and effective solutions to significant state issues. Recipients receive $125,000 in organizational support, plus assistance with communications to policymakers and practitioners about their successful models. Nominations are due by January 16, 2009, and award recipients will be announced in the summer of 2009. Click here to submit a nomination.
CECP Excellence in Corporate Philanthropy Awards
The Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP) is now accepting applications for the 9th annual Excellence in Corporate Philanthropy Awards. CECP members and non-members alike are encouraged to apply: the deadline is December 4. Click here for information.
COF Awards Program
The national Council on Foundations solicits nominations for its 2009 Awards Program. Nominations are due Dec. 5 unless otherwise noted.
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Resources
Materials from the SDG Annual Conference
Not able to attend the conference? Or curious about the other workshop sessions? Check out the conference resources online ( contact us if you need login info).
NCFP Report: Pursuit of Excellence: Family Foundation Practice
A new survey (pdf) by the National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) concludes that most family foundations are conscientious guardians of charitable legacies. They observe high ethical standards of grantmaking practices, including fiscal oversight and accountability
Philanthropy Roundtable Donor Guidebook: Achieving Teacher and Principal Excellence
Download a free pdf of this guide that distills the best advice from pioneering donors in the field of education, while exploring the current landscape, most effective interventions, and opportunities for donors seeking to achieve an excellent teacher and principal for every child.
Training Workshop on the Redesigned IRS Form 990: December 3, 2008
USD Institute for Nonprofit Education and Research
Learn: IRS government requirements and revisions to the core form, new Form 990 schedules, rules for record keeping and officer compensation, all about required policy documents, and the answers to any and all of your questions. Fee: $200 for first attendee, $150 for each additional attendee. Register online.
"I'm Not Rockefeller": 33 High Net Worth Philanthropists Discuss Their Approach to Giving
Click here (pdf) for the report on this Center for High Impact Philanthropy Study.
Intentional Innovation: How Getting More Systematic About Innovation Could Improve Philanthropy and Increase Social Impact
Based on a review of case studies and current innovation theory and practice, this guide from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation proposes a framework integrating best practices, processes, and tools for making innovation a more consistent and integral element of philanthropy.
New Tool for Venture Philanthropists
From the NYT: A new Web-based software program aims to help foundations and grant makers set benchmarks for measuring social impact, track grantees' performance and compare their performance to other nonprofits doing similar work. The software, called Portfolio Data Management System, was developed by Acumen Fund, a venture philanthropy organization, with the help of engineers from Google. Salesforce.com, which makes Web-based software for businesses to manage their customer relationships, will distribute the new tool. Also, click here for a related blog post .
Corporate Teleconferences
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Upcoming Programs
November 20, 2008 12:00-2:00pm
Location: Price Charities, 4305 University Avenue, San Diego, 92105
Cost: $20 (SDG members), $45 (nonmember grantmakers)
Join us for this special luncheon program with Paul Brest, President of The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the fifth largest foundation in the United States. Before joining the Hewlett Foundation, he was a professor at Stanford Law School,serving as dean from 1987 to 1999.
What does strategic philanthropy mean? How do you develop a strategic plan to ensure meaningful results? Mr. Brest will share his perspective and wisdom based upon his experiences at The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and the framework presented in the newly published book he co-authored with Hal Harvey: Money Well Spent: A Strategic Guide to Smart Philanthropy. Billions of philanthropic dollars all too often go to waste, failing to achieve stated goals or make true change happen. The reason for this is simple: poor strategy. Drawing on examples from many different foundations, Money Well Spent presents donors with the framework to design a plan that will ensure meaningful returns. Following the presentation, Murray Galinson, Trustee, Galinson Family Foundation and Price Charities, will moderate a conversation with Paul Brest.
9:00-11:00am
Location: United Way of San Diego County, 4699 Murphy Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92123 Working Group Meetings
Click here for more information about all of these SDG programs. All programs are free for SDG members except where indicated. To RSVP, please call (619) 744-2180 or email programs@sdgrantmakers.org.
FUNDRAISING STIPULATION:
SDG was developed so that grantmakers (staff and trustees) could talk candidly with their peers about the challenges they face. With that in mind, we wish to impress upon members and potential members that fundraising or marketing is not allowed at any of SDG's programs, meetings, or other events.
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Other Events of Interest
San Diego, CA
November 19, 2008
Los Angeles, CA
(SDG is a sponsor)
Governance Rocks: When you Know the Score
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| This online SDGrantmakers Update is published by San Diego Grantmakers to help SDG members meet the challenges of philanthropy today. Our mission is to connect, educate, develop, and inspire a diverse group of foundations and corporations to stimulate effective philanthropy in the San Diego region. Copies of past editions are archived here.
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