Research

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: 
Resource

Race to Lead: Confronting the Racial Leadership Gap

Publication date: 
June 2017
From the report's executive summary: "The percentage of people of color in nonprofit executive director roles has remained under 20% for the past decade. To increase the number of people of color leading nonprofits, the sector needs a new narrative about the problem and new strategies to address it. Nonprofits have to transfer the responsibility for the racial leadership gap from those who are targeted by it (aspiring leaders of color), to those governing organizations."
Resource type: 
Audience: 
Resource

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: 
Resource

990 Tax Form Resources

Publication date: 
October 2016
990's are the tax forms that both foundations and nonprofits must file with the IRS. These forms are open to the public, and we list a number of ways to access this information.
Resource type: 
Topic(s): 
Resource

2016 Giving in Maine Report - Foundation Giving

Giving by County Map
Publication date: 
May 2016
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 promote philanthropy and increase its impact in Maine, we are proud to develop this annual snapshot of giving in Maine.
Resource type: 

Pages