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New Learn Foundation Law Course | Working with Government Officials

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01/25/2016

Three NCG members have launched their newest Learn Foundation Law course. The free online training on working with government officials guides private foundation staff to stay in compliance with the law.

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Judy Belk Blogs on Gun Violence

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12/18/2015

Judy Belk, CEO of CalWellness shares that she’s lost two close family members to gun violence and blogs on the foundation’s call to action.

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O2 Initiatives Announces 2015 Sabbatical Award Recipients

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11/22/2015

In July, we told you about NCG member O2 Initiatives launching their annual O2 Sabbatical Awards. They have announced this year's winners!

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Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy Welcomes New Executive Director

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11/09/2015

Tamir Novotny will begin November 16th in EPIP's New York offices. Read our snapshot of the announcement.

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First-in-the-Nation "Real Cost" Funding Approved

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11/09/2015

Last week Los Angeles County nonprofits received some ground-breaking news–the Board of Supervisors approved support for the administrative costs of nonprofits that are contracted for government services.

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Free Online Legal Training on the Electioneering Prohibition

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11/02/2015

With election season approaching, foundations are looking for ways to make sure their staff members understand the rules regarding election-related activity for 501(c)(3) organizations. Legal staff at three NCG member foundations teamed up to give...

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What Does it Take to Create a "Culture of Philanthropy"?

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11/02/2015

Cynthia Gibson is a consultant to a wide range of foundation and nonprofits on program development, evaluation, and communications. Her recent work discusses creating a "Culture of Philanthropy."

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The Impact of Pro Bono

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10/26/2015

It’s National Pro Bono Week and the Bay Area’s local pro bono expert, the Taproot Foundation, is kicking off the celebration with new information.

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Bay Area Google Impact Challenge

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10/05/2015

Through the Impact Challenge, Google is giving $5 million to Bay Area nonprofits. Vote by October 20th!

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NCG's Resource HUB

Release Date:

09/27/2015

NCG publishes post-program resources regularly, but recently many of our members are publishing their own resources and toolkits–we wanted to share! Below is a collection of resources including emerging leader best practices, impact investing,...