The Origins of Our Philanthropy

Articles on the history of charitable giving in Upstate New York:

The Rochester Jewish Community

REPORTS & RESOURCES

Advocacy

Advocacy Funding: The Philanthropy of Changing Minds, GrantCraft

Funding Systemic Change, An Interview with the Golisano Foundation

After School Networks

Expanded Learning Network of the Southern Tier (ELNoST)

Aging

Grantmakers in Aging

Capacity-Building for Nonprofits

               Ad Council of Rochester - Rural County Funding

Children

               Child Poverty in New York State

Community Development

Upstate New York Community Indicators - where to find them.

Signs of Promise: Stories of Philanthropic Leadership in Advancing Regional and Neighborhood Equity, Funders' Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities

USDA Rural Development - NYS Office  (Funder Briefing)

Corporate Grantmaking

Measuring the Business Value of Corporate Philanthropy: Executive Summary - and - Stewardship Principles for Corporate Grantmakers, Council on Foundations

Disaster Relief

NY EDEN (Extension Disaster Education Network) - Funder Briefing

Philanthropy responds to Hurricane Irene

Disaster response strategies for funders.

     Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling in NYS - 

An interview with the Park Foundation.

The Influence of Community Factors on Health: An Annotated Bibliography, PolicyLink

Attracting and Retaining a Young Skilled Workforce in Upstate New York, Susan Christopherson, Cornell University

Youth and Philanthropy

Youth Leadership, Volunteerism, Giving

 

NEW
Guiding Principles and Practice Options for Grantmakers

NYS Community Foundations Retreat
May 17, 2013

Family Foundations Luncheon
June 12, 2013

Introduction to Philanthropy webinar, open to the public
June 18, 2013

SAVE THE DATE!
NYS Funders Conference
Syracuse, NY
October 20-22, 2013