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Building a Grantmaking Organization
Through an Integrated Communications Program
Council on Foundations
A summary
of how to develop a comprehensive foundation communications
strategy.
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Communicating Missions to the Public
Council on Foundations
A brief case study of the Self Family
Foundation’s experience in using its annual report and the
Internet to maintain constant and clear communication with the
public.
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Communicating With the Public: Tips
for Getting Started
Council on Foundations
Some basic ideas for foundations to consider
for communicating with the public about their work.
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The Foundation Center Directory &
Other Communications Assistance for Grantmakers
The Foundation Center
A summary of different ways The Foundation
Center can help foundations communicate about their programs and
activities, including how to update information in the Center’s
popular directory of U.S. foundations.
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Foundation Communications: The
Grantee Perspective
Center for Effective Philanthropy, 2006
This report reveals the key components of
effective foundation communications with grantees.
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Free Foundation Websites
The Foundation Center
To help foundations gain an Internet
presence, The Foundation Center creates and hosts free websites
for grantmakers.
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Frequently Asked Legal Questions:
Annual Reporting and Public Disclosure
Minnesota Council on Foundations, 2007
Answers to the most common legal questions
about foundation reporting and disclosure requirements.
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Generating Buzz: Strategic
Communications for Nonprofit Boards
BoardSource, 2006
This book highlights the nonprofit board’s
role in communication, presenting an overview of roles and
responsibilities that will help board members provide the
necessary vision, support and oversight. Available for purchase.
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Three Key Components to Foundation
Communication
Council on Foundations, 1999
This article describes three basic components
to successful foundation communications: strong planning, clear
expectations and adequate investment.
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Updating Your GuideStar Information
Association of Small Foundations
Some basic guidance on how a foundation can
update its free GuideStar profile to help communicate about itself
to key constituents — and demonstrate transparency.
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What Every Grantmaker Should Know:
Reporting and Disclosure
Minnesota Council on Foundations, 2007
An overview of key information that all
grantmakers should know about reporting and disclosure,
not just for tax requirements but also
for the purpose of community relations, transparency and
accountability.
