Nemours
Learn more about Nemours’ mission, vision, and approach in this Grantmaker Focus profile.
Why A Strong Public Sector is Important to Philanthropy
This webinar offered an in-depth examination of current public opinion on the role of government, specific examples of effective messaging, and a set of recommendations for how grantmakers can get involved.
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Learn more about The David and Lucile Packard Foundation’s mission, vision, and approach in this Grantmaker Focus profile.
2012 Terrance Keenan Award Speech
The following remarks are excerpted from Margaret O’Bryon’s acceptance speech upon receiving The Terrance Keenan Leadership Award in Health Philanthropy on March 8, 2012.
Kaiser Permanente
Learn more about the mission, vision, and approach of Kaiser Permanente’s Community Health Initiative in this Grantmaker Focus profile.
The One that Got Away: Emerging Leaders in Health Philanthropy on Moving up and Moving on
Does philanthropy in the 21st century offer a viable career path for rising leaders with fresh visions and several decades of potential contributions before them, or is it a significant, yet temporary stop on what is sure to be a varied career journey?
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Learn more about Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s mission, vision, and approach in this Grantmaker Focus profile.
Public Policy Engagement During an Election Year
Political elections create both challenges and opportunities for foundations seeking to inform and influence the public policy process. Philanthropic organizations have broad latitude to conduct or sponsor a variety of policyrelated activities, and this flexibility includes the ability to promote civic engagement and encourage informed participation in democratic elections.
Grant Agreements and Lobbying
Have you read your grant agreement or grant award
letter recently? Not just scanned it to make sure the
reporting dates have been updated, but read every
paragraph or clause to make sure the agreement says what you
think it says…and what you want it to say? If not, it is time to
do it now.