After a number of years of declining faith in the efficacy of social justice philanthropy, grantmakers and practitioners alike are showing renewed optimism, according to Social Justice Grantmaking II, a benchmarking study by the Foundation Center that provides an in-depth look at current attitudes and giving patterns of social justice philanthropists. Grantmakers and practitioners interviewed cite a changed political environment, the success of community organizing in the recent election, and new ideas and energy in the field among a number of factors reinvigorating a commitment to social justice philanthropy.
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Philanthropy Chat: Fundraising as a Career: Advice from a Veteran!
Washington, DC
December 9, 2009
Gail Nordheimer, CFRE, was recently named 2009 Outstanding Fundraiser by the Greater DC Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Executives. Tune in to find out what it takes to be an "outstanding fundraiser" and what may be in store for those considering or those already in the development field.
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Philanthropy Chat: Glen O'Gilvie Discusses How Nonprofits are Sharing Back Office Support
Washington, DC
November 3, 2009
Glen O'Gilvie, Chief Executive Officer for the Center for Nonprofit Advancement in Washington, DC discusses how his organization has introduced a new program: Back Office in a Box (BOB) that helps nonprofits share quality back office support in the area of financial management and accounting at reasonable costs.
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What You Need to Know About Fiscal Sponsorships
Rachel Epps Spears, Executive Director, Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta (55:13) Atlanta, GA
July 22, 2009
After a number of years of declining faith in the efficacy of social justice philanthropy, grantmakers and practitioners alike are showing renewed optimism, according to Social Justice Grantmaking II, a benchmarking study by the Foundation Center that provides an in-depth look at current attitudes and giving patterns of social justice philanthropists. Grantmakers and practitioners interviewed cite a changed political environment, the success of community organizing in the recent election, and new ideas and energy in the field among a number of factors reinvigorating a commitment to social justice philanthropy.
Gail Nordheimer, CFRE, was recently named 2009 Outstanding Fundraiser by the 
Glen O'Gilvie, Chief Executive Officer for the 
