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Charitable Planning & Family Philanthropy
Tuesday, October 28, 2014 |
4:00pm to 6:00pm
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Operating Archetypes: Philanthropy's New Tool for Strategic Clarity
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April 2022
A new analytical framework designed to support more thoughtful and effective philanthropy by helping funders better understand and articulate their distinct position in the philanthropy ecosystem. The eight distinct operating archetypes distilled by RPA include: Talent Agency, Think Tank, Campaign Manager, Field Builder, Venture Catalyst, Designer, Underwriter and Sower. Each is defined by several core attributes that range from the philanthropy’s value proposition to its skills to its advancing equity, relationships, and more.
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Foundation Giving in Maine - 2021
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November 2021
Explore our latest report on Maine's foundation giving, including an in depth look at the top 25 funders in Maine.
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Advocacy 101 for Foundations
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February 2021
Presentation shared on January 28th to MPC funder members about ways in which philanthropy can fund and engage in issue advocacy and lobbying activities.
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2020 Giving in Maine Report and Conversation Resources
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November 2020
Here you can find resources from our 2020 Giving in Maine Report and Conversation webinar including a recording, slides and question and answer document.
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Individual Giving in Maine - 2020
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October 2020
Maine Philanthropy Center's annual report of individual giving in the state.
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Principles for Good Governance and Ethical Practice
The Principles for Good Governance and Ethical Practice outlines 33 principles of sound practice for charitable organizations and foundations related to legal compliance and public disclosure, effective governance, financial oversight and responsible fundraising. The Principles should be considered by every charitable organization as a guide for strengthening its effectiveness and accountability. The Principles were developed by the Panel on the Nonprofit Sector in 2007 and updated in 2015 to reflect new circumstances in which the charitable sector functions, and new relationships within and...
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Standards for Excellence®: An Ethics and Accountability Code for the Nonprofit Sector
The Standards for Excellence code provides a framework and step-by-step guidelines to achieve a well-managed and responsibly governed nonprofit organization.
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