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Census 2020 Webinar

Publication date: 
November 2018
This webinar is an introduction to the 2020 census. It provides a high-level overview of the census and its importance, discusses the difficulties that impede the collection of accurate census data, identifies what can be done to overcome some of those difficulties, and provides examples of what funders in states other than Maine have done to help support an accurate census. Featured speakers include Marcia Avner , co-chair of the Funders Census Initiative (a project of the Funders Committee for Civic Participation ), Alexie Torres-Fleming , executive director of the Access Strategies Fund ,...
Resource type: 
Webinar Recording
Audience: 
Funders
Topic(s): 
Public Policy
Advocacy
Federal
State
Funding Area: 
Public Policy
Knowledgebase

Nonprofit Diversity Efforts: Current Practices and the Role of Foundations

Nonprofit Diversity Efforts: Current Practices and the Role of Foundations
Publication date: 
July 2018
Based on survey responses of 205 leaders of nonprofit organizations with annual expenses between $100,000 and $100 million, Nonprofit Diversity Efforts: Current Practices and the Role of Foundations provides a collection of data on topics such as how diversity relates to the work of nonprofits and what demographic information nonprofits and funders alike are collecting — and how that information is used. The data in this report can inform foundation leaders and staff as they consider how they can most helpfully engage with their grantees on the topic of diversity.
Resource type: 
Research
Audience: 
Funders
Nonprofits
Topic(s): 
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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2017 Giving in Maine Report - Foundation Giving

2017 Foundation Giving by County Map
Publication date: 
April 2017
Each year, foundations and generous individuals provide millions of dollars of support for nonprofit organizations that strengthen the lives of Maine residents and their communities. As part of the Maine Philanthropy Center’s commitment to promoting and advancing the effectiveness of philanthropy in Maine, we are proud to develop this annual snapshot of giving in Maine.
Resource type: 
Research
Audience: 
Consultants/Advisors
Funders
Nonprofits
Topic(s): 
Facts, Figures, Trends
Resource

Get on the Map Resources

Publication date: 
December 2016
Background information: More information on the Get on the Map Campaign including what other Regional Associations are involved, and upcoming webinars from the Foundation Center on the project Presentation from the Get on the Map Campaign Launch Foundation Center's recorded training on Get on the Map Information about uploading your grants: eGrant reporting template Grants Management Software that supports eGrant reporting to the Foundation Center Information on the Excel template for eGrant reporting and the email address for reporting NEW! FAQ for using the template and uploading your...
Resource type: 
Member Service
Audience: 
Funders
Topic(s): 
Facts, Figures, Trends
Resource

Bolder Advocacy

Publication date: 
December 2016
An initiative of the Alliance for Justice, Bolder Advocacy promotes active engagement in democratic processes and institutions by giving nonprofits and foundations the confidence to advocate effectively and by protecting their right to do so.
Resource type: 
Professional Education
Audience: 
Funders
Nonprofits
Topic(s): 
Public Policy

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