Change Philanthropy: Candid Stories of Foundations Maximizing Results Through Social Justice

ISBN-13: 9780470435168 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 320 str.

Korten;Fine;Harris

Opis

A how-to guide for creating and funding social justice program grants This groundbreaking book shows how to increase funding for social justice philanthropy. Social justice philanthropy provides direct services to alleviate suffering and works to transform the systems and institutions that cause that suffering. Written in an engaging, easy-to-read style, Change Philanthropy offers an insider's view what works and what doesn't work when developing grantmaking strategies in support of social change. It gives clear guidance showcases foundations of all types and sizes including Liberty Hill Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Needmor Fund, Jacobs Family Foundation, Discount Foundation, Global Fund for Women, Schott Foundation, Ford Foundation, and the Open Society Institute. The book also includes a wealth of illustrative examples and contains practical suggestions and tips that can be applied immediately to support any social justice agenda.

• Offers a guide for increasing funds for social justice programs
• and suggestions for foundations on which programs to fund
• Gives step-by-step advice for developing a successful grantmaking strategy
• Includes a wealth of examples from leading foundations
• Sponsored by The Center for Community Change

Spis treści

Foreword ( Christopher Harris, Deepak Bhargava).

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

PART ONE: Securing Success with Campaigns.

1 Strengthening Unusual Alliances for Living Wages.

The Case of the Discount Foundation.

2 Supporting Citizen Action and Litigation for Education Reform.

The Case of the Schott Foundation.

PART TWO: Infl uencing Market Forces in Support of People and the Planet.

3 Using an Endowment to Build the Field of Socially Responsible Investing.

The Case of the Needmor Fund.

4 Transforming Business Structures for Communities.

The Case of the Jacobs Family Foundation and Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation.

PART THREE: Aiding an Identity–Based Movement.

5 Supporting the Development of an Immigrant Rights Field.

The Case of the Ford Foundation.

6 Maturing an Immigrant Movement.

The Case of the Open Society Institute.

PART FOUR: Creating Infrastructure for Justice.

7 Building Community–Based Power in Los Angeles.

The Case of the Liberty Hill Foundation.

8 Strengthening National Community–Based Networks.

The Case of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation.

PART FIVE: Transforming Funder–Grantee Power Relationships Through Creative Foundation Structures.

9 Addressing Internationally Women′s Needs for Funding.

The Case of the Global Fund for Women.

10 Responding to Disaster Recovery and Beyond.

The Case of the Gulf Coast Fund for Community Renewal and Ecological Health, a Special Project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors.

PART SIX: Gleaning Lessons for Change.

11 Lessons for the Road.

Afterword: Race and Social Justice (Maya Wiley).

Appendixes.

A Words You Need to Know to Read This Book.

B Lobbying (John Pomeranz).

C Ten Questions to Consider Asking Inside Your Foundation.

D Where to Turn for Next Steps.

Notes.

Index.

Center for Community Change.

About the Project Director.

About the Author.

O autorze

The Author Alicia Epstein Korten is the CEO of ReNual LLC, a consulting firm that supports foundations, nonprofit organizations, and socially responsible businesses with strategic planning and publications. She is a contributing author to Wake Me Up When the Data Is Over from Jossey–Bass.

Blurb

Change Philanthropy

"It is ever more urgent, in this period of global economic stress, that foundations and the organizations they fund put their power and money behind strategies that promote lasting change, not temporary charity. Change Philanthropy fills an important gap in the field by providing examples and stories from the real experiences successes and setbacks of pioneers in this vital, transformative work. Funders and activists alike will find it an indispensable road map."
Gara LaMarche, president, The Atlantic Philanthropies

"Read Change Philanthropy and learn from the invaluable experience of a diverse group of grantmakers who moved closer to the root causes of social inequities by making the crucial connections across race, class, and gender that lead to broad, transformational, and lasting change."
Sara K. Gould, president and CEO, Ms. Foundation for Women

"Transparency and truth telling are not always apparent in what funders do and say, but this book is a wonderful exception. Issues of race and class, community building, financial investment, education, and economic development are all reflected in these ten stories, which advance a frame of grantmaking designed to help foundation staff and boards do their best work. This is an excellent and timely resource."
Emmett D. Carson, CEO and president, Silicon Valley Community Foundation

"This is a must–read for foundation leaders and individual donors who want to see real results from their grant dollars. Change Philanthropy helps grantmakers fulfill their vision for positive change by providing a road map based upon successful programs from effective foundation efforts."
Quinn Delaney, founder and president, Akonadi Foundation

"During times of economic turmoil, the philanthropic sector has an ever–greater role to play in helping communities weather the crisis. Change Philanthropy is a blueprint for foundations, grantmakers, and nonprofits on how to continue having impact and effecting change in good times or bad."
Janet Murguía, president and CEO, National Council of La Raza