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This article was published by the National Immigration Law Center in October 2013 and outlines suggested practical options the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) can exercise in ensuring that its detention and deportation system benefit immigrant families.

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Youth Organizing and Youth Power

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Resources from What Do We Know? Tapping the Social Sector's Collective Intelligence

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09/2013

The second webinar in the Glasspockets Webinar Series focused on how social sector research can help foundnations fulfill its mission and amplify the impact of the knowledge grantmakers create, fund, and produce.

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Revitalizing Philanthropy Infographic

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09/2013

Devloped by Nonprofit Colleges Online, this infographic highlights how various philanthropic and charitable organizations have revitalized philanthropy.

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What Artists Say: A Study of The McKnight Foundation Supported Artists

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09/2013

A 2013 study commissioned by The McKnight Foundation to learn more about the structure and dynamics of Minnesota’s artist ecosystem.

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Giving More, Making Change.

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08/2013

In 2012 FACT made final grants to its portfolio of grantees. As planned, the foundation spent out its endowment as part of a strategy to have the most impact within a fixed period of time. This website, developed from the report, Giving More. Making Change. A Journey in Progressive Grant Making , is presented here to document FACT’s work, principles and its impact over almost 18 years of existence.

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Resources from California Philanthropy Forum: Are We Ready For Healthcare Expansion?

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07/2013

Governor Jerry Brown has signed a state spending plan for the coming fiscal year that will expand Medi-Cal coverage to more than one million low-income and uninsured Californians, a key element of implementing the Affordable Care Act. What will the legislation mean for philanthropy and nonprofits? On Thursday July 25, California Philanthropy—Northern California Grantmakers, San Diego Grantmakers and Southern California Grantmakers —and the California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofits) presented a statewide webinar to discuss the Medi-Cal expansion and the issues that...

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Resources from Reimagining Service: Investing in Human Capital to Drive Greater Impact

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07/2013

Emerging research conducted by the TCC Group , a national program and evaluation firm, shows that nonprofits that strategically leverage volunteers outperform their peers on all measures of organizational effectiveness and have greater impact. But less than 15 percent of nonprofits nationwide demonstrate these characteristics. Are your grantees among the 15%? This special briefing presented new data reveals on a key factor driving impact and nonprofit success.

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The Next Generation Speaks

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07/2013

This paper by Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy paper provides a current snapshot of the experiences and perspectives of emerging philanthropic professionals of color on issues of racial equity.

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Resources from California Philanthropy Forum: Should Californians Welcome Social Impact Bonds?

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05/2013

On May 10th Northern California Grantmakers, San Diego Grantmakers and Southern California Grantmakers—and the California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofits) presented a special statewide webinar briefing on this emerging trend in social innovation.

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Resources from NCG's 2013 Annual Meeting

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05/2013

At the 2013 NCG Annual Meeting we hosted a conversation with FSG Founder and Managing Director Mark Kramer about the latest learnings and progress on Collective Impact.

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Transparency in Philanthropy

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04/2013

The Philanthropy Roundtable has published a new book by noted legal scholar John Tyler, general counsel of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, titled Transparency in Philanthropy: An Analysis of Accountability, Fallacy, and Volunteerism.

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Impact Playbook: Best Practices for Understanding the Impact of Media

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04/2013

Building on existing impact frameworks with applied strategies, concrete metrics, and suggested workflows, this guide that synthesizes best practices for media makers to understand the impact of their work.

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Resources from Why Summer Matters: Challenge & Opportunity in Summer Learning for Children & Youth

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03/2013

The impact of summer learning loss on young people’s academic achievement is astounding. Research from Johns Hopkins University has shown that two-thirds of the achievement gap between low-income and middle income 9th graders is attributed to the differences in their summer learning experiences in elementary school. Despite this shocking fact, there hasn’t been clear direction about solutions. This briefing presented compelling new research about quality-summer programming in California that is having a measurable impact on students' achievement.

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Resources from the 2013 California Budget Project Analysis

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02/2013

For more than a decade, Northern California Grantmakers has partnered with the California Budget Project to inform members about the annual budgets that impact underserved communities and grantees they serve.

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Next Gen Donors: Respecting Legacy, Revolutionizing Philanthropy

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02/2013

This first-of-its-kind research examines the next generation of major donors, studying this crucial group directly rather than summarizing what others think about them

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Next Gen Donors: Shaping the Future of Philanthropy

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02/2013

The guide aims to increase understanding and stimulate discussion about Gen X and Millennial major donors.

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UnderDeveloped: A National Study of Challenges Facing Nonprofit Fundraising

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01/2013

A joint project of CompassPoint and the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund , UnderDeveloped: A National Study of Challenges Facing Nonprofit Fundraising reveals that many nonprofits are stuck in a vicious cycle that threatens their ability to raise the resources they need to succeed. The report found high levels of turnover and lengthy vacancies in development director positions throughout the sector. More significantly, the study reveals deeper issues that contribute to instability in the development director role, including a lack of basic fundraising systems and inadequate attention to fund...