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Snapshot 2015 – The New Corporate DNA: Where Employee Engagement and Social Impact Converge

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December 2015

The third edition in a series of reports developed by America's Charities, the 2015 Snapshot finds that companies are creating new giving models to attract younger employees and to ensure their programs remain relevant and vibrant.

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Maine Grants Map

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September 2015

The Maine Philanthropy Center Grant data map, made possible through a partnership of MPC, Candid, and the United Philanthropy Forum. The map gives MPC funder members the ability to search and map Maine grants by location, subject area, recipient, foundation, year, and more!

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Simplifying Strategy: A Practical Toolkit for Corporate Societal Engagement

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September 2015

This strategy toolkit, developed by FSG in partnership with CECP, is custom built to enhance the clarity, coherence, and impact of corporate societal engagement.

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Corporate Giving

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FAQ: Get on the Map Grants Reporting Template

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June 2015

A list of frequently asked questions related to the Candid template used to submit grants data for the Maine Grants Map (as part of the Get on the Map campaign).

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2015 Giving in Maine Report - Individual Giving

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March 2015

Information on individual charitable giving in Maine and nationally for 2013 (released in 2015).

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2015 Giving in Maine Report - Foundation Giving

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March 2015

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 have collected and analyzed the most recent data available to provide a snapshot of giving in Maine.

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Evaluating Community Change: A Framework for Grantmakers

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June 2014

This publication from Grantmakers for Effective Organizations offers a framework for thinking about how to measure progress and results in place-based and community change initiatives.

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Community Foundation

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Evaluation Methods

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Philanthropic Paths: An Exploratory Study of the Career Pathways of Professionals of Color in Philanthropy

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June 2014

Low levels of diversity in the senior ranks of foundations have proven to be a stubborn challenge for the field of philanthropy. A report by Forward Change takes an important step toward a deeper understanding of the career pathways of professionals of color in philanthropy—how they enter foundations, how they advance across their careers, and what factors affect their advancement within the sector.

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Community Foundation

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Diversity

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