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The Philanthropy Framework

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Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors has released The Philanthropy Framework , a tool for analysis and planning to guide emerging and established philanthropies to better align resources for maximum impact. Created with input from leaders from more than 50 foundations worldwide, the tool seeks to address fundamental changes in philanthropy and the world such as generational shifts in attitudes, massive wealth creation, diversity of capital, new models for impact, and new operating environments among others. It lays out three core elements for philanthropists to consider when determining how to...
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Equity Funding Resources

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Resources from our September 28, 2018 program " Learning from the Field: Perspectives on Equity in Funding "
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Funding Journalism, Finding Innovation: Success Stories and Ideas for Creative, Sustainable Partnerships

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Media Impact Funders partnered with Harvard University’s Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy to produce this case study report that surfaces pioneering funding practices in journalism. As the field of journalism continues to grapple with limited resources and dwindling revenues, it’s clear that financial support is needed now more than ever. Philanthropy, in response to the radically changing landscape, is stepping up to revive quality journalism and reconfigure the news media ecosystem. And, in fact, funding for nonprofit news media has seen a notable uptick in...
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​The Future of Rural Transportation and Mobility for Older Adults: Current Trends and Future Directions in Technology-enabled Solutions

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The focus and scope of this white paper is on the transformation of mobility for older adults in rural areas through technological innovations. The white paper explores the potential for technology research and innovation to transform the rural mobility landscape and, in the process, empower older Americans through meeting their travel needs in an equitable and effective manner. Please click the link below to read the report.
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Colorado Nonprofit Economic Impact Report
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In both jobs & GDP, nonprofits are a force for good in our communities well beyond their core mission areas. As major contributors to Colorado's economy, nonprofits and their leaders are critical to community decision-making.
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Collaborative Funding for Greater Impact
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Grantmakers for Effective Organizations' Collaborative Funding for Greater Impact explains the mechanics of forming and managing a co-funding partnership and offers takeaways for how this experience can apply to other communities.
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Seeing Potential, Creating Change: The Reach and Impact of Colorado Philanthropy
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Colorado’s foundations have a grand tradition of supporting causes that benefit people throughout the state. More than a century of history can be traced through the formation of 1,700 foundations that collectively work to improve the quality of life for Coloradans. The stories in this publication aim to help all of us better understand how foundations have been – and continue to be – a valuable resource throughout Colorado.
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