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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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Clowes Fund announces officers and directors
Release Date:
07/29/2020
Members of The Clowes Fund, Inc. met recently and elected three new directors to its board: Daniel Clowes, Williamstown, Massachusetts; Una Osili, Indianapolis, Indiana and Veronica Serrato, Sanford, Maine.
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Mark Howard appointed to Maine Community Foundation Board of Directors
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06/16/2020
The Maine Community Foundation has elected Mark Howard of Boothbay and New York City to the Board of Directors.
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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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