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FeatureMaking the Case for Diversity in Philanthropy by Henry A. J. Ramos and Constance J. Walker and Gabriel Kasper Just as in the corporate sector, diversity can actually improve the functioning of foundations. Heres how. 
A Conversation withRodger McFarlane by Paula J. Kelly The Gill Foundations leader discusses everything from diversity to AIDS to lessons learned in the Navy to the transition from grantseeker to grantmaker. 
Lessons LearnedWho Wants To Be A Philanthropist? by Jan Fitzpatrick High school girls who become grantmakers deepen their understanding of community needs, help their peers and begin thinking about nonprofit careers.
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New Wealth, New Philanthropy by Linda A. Long The Coalition for New Philanthropy is working to advance giving by and in communities of color locally and nationwide. 
FeatureDemocracy in Action by Gabriel Kasper and Jessica Chao and Scott Nielsen Focus funds are responding to the needs of both marginalized groups and new donor bases. 
The BoardroomBuilding Board Diversity by Ellen Bryson Donor diversity is altering foundation views and practices. Heres how to help boards reflect those changes. 
FeatureJAG Roundup by Sherri Alms Council on Foundations identity-based Joint Affinity Groups see new challenges and trends. 
FeatureVerifying the Strength in Our Numbers by Robert H. Martin Building rigorous evaluation into every community foundation marketing program can have tremendous benefits. 
Legal BriefFiscal Agency Versus Fiscal Sponsorship by Jane C. Nober Everything you need to know to stay out of trouble with third-party representatives. 
From the PresidentHope for the Future by Dorothy S. Ridings Seeing democracy in action makes the future look brighter.
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Participatory Transformation by Allan R. Clyde Case studies excerpted from the Twenty-First Century Foundations Time, Talent and Treasure: A Study of Black Philanthropy.
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The Incubation of a Giving Circle by Linda A. Long The journal chronicling the development of the African American Womens Giving Circle.
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The Legacy Group—www.philanthropyatwork.com by Heather Peeler The Legacy Group helps family foundations find harmony in their giving. © Copyright 2000-2010 The Council on Foundations. All Rights Reserved. Published bimonthly by the Council on Foundations, Inc., 1828 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036 - 202/466-6512. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of the Council on Foundations is prohibited. |
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