The Foundation Center: Philanthropy Chat

Talking Philanthropy hosts Larry Blumenthal and Bill Silberg talked to Phil Buchanan, president of the Center for Effective Philanthropy, about the current state of foundation assessment.

Jason Saul discusses key points from his book, The End of Fundraising: Raising More Money by Selling Your Impact. Saul explains why traditional fundraising is expensive to do and describes how the social capital market can support nonprofits.

Ann Markusen, principal, Markusen Economic Research Associates discusses the impetus for a recent report she authored: Nurturing California’s Next Generation Arts & Cultural Leaders.

David Neff and Randal Moss cover topics in their book, The Future of Nonprofits: Innovate and Thrive in the Digital Age. They talk about barriers to innovation, address common misconceptions, and describe a case study.

Joe Winter and Jessyca Holland of C4 Atlanta discuss their program "Why Arts Organizations Should Collect Data”, presented during Funding for Arts Month at the Foundation Center-Atlanta.

Jenny Snyder, Associate, Cultural Data Project, The Pew Charitable Trusts and Michael Bigley, program officer, the Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation, outline what is included in the database, its use by grantseekers, grantmakers and researchers, and how arts organizations can be included.

Joe Winter from C4 Atlanta interviews Marilyn Hoyt, nonprofit consultant and Foundation Center instructor, about her program "Reality Fundraising: Lessons Learned from Successful Arts Organizations”, presented during Funding for Arts Month at the Foundation Center-Atlanta.

Joe Winter from C4 Atlanta interviews Adam Natale, Director of Partnerships and Business Development with Fractured Atlas, about the programs "The Artist’s Survival Guide" and “Why Arts Organizations Should Collect Data”, presented during Funding for Arts Month at the Foundation Center-Atlanta.

Janelle Kerlin, assistant professor at Georgia State University, discusses her work on the book Social Enterprise: A Global Comparison

Our Talking Philanthropy podcast features social media strategist Larry Blumenthal and consultant Bill Silberg in conversation with people who are changing the way foundations and nonprofits do their work.

Dr. Robert M. Sheehan, Jr. discusses how strategy development will help nonprofits overcome “mission gap” and increase their organizational impact. He also points out the seven deadly sins of nonprofit strategy. Sheehan is the Academic Director of the Executive MBA Program at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, College Park.

Curtis Cannon, Vice President for Partner Services, Greater DC Cares, shares tips on how to successfully manage a volunteer management program for your organization.

Securing funding as a new nonprofit organization can be extremely difficult. In this issue of Philanthropy Chat, Foundation Center-Atlanta Director Val Porter speaks at length about the importance of innovation to startup nonprofits, focusing on the potential of earned revenue and partnerships with small businesses.

Benton Murphy, program officer for the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, explains how grantees can create grant reports that meet the requirements of the Washington Regional Association Grantmakers' Common Grant Application.

Our new podcast Talking Philanthropy features social media strategist Larry Blumenthal and consultant Bill Silberg in conversation with people who are changing the way foundations and nonprofits do their work.