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The Oregon Community Foundation responds to questions from Oregon’s social justice nonprofits

Written by: Lisa Ranghelli

Date: September 08, 2016

Interest from Oregon nonprofits prompted NCRP to host an information-sharing webinar on August 4 about our latest Philamplify report, Oregon Community Foundation: Can It Build a Statewide Legacy of Equity and Inclusion? View the presentation slides… Read More

How can community foundations rally their donor advisors to promote equity?

Written by: Lisa Ranghelli

Date: July 07, 2016

"When [donors] come here … they get an invitation to be part of a group of donors that can solve important problems or be more aware of what’s going on in specific communities or around the… Read More

How is one of the country’s largest community foundations responding to the needs of its residents?

Written by: Lisa Ranghelli

Date: June 22, 2016

Updated: 6/22/2016, 11:45 EDT Our newest Philamplify report looks at Oregon, a state founded on racial exclusion that today has increasingly vibrant, diverse communities across its urban and rural landscapes. Nearly 25 percent of Oregon’s residents… Read More

Philanthropy: Let’s Talk About Race, Baby

Written by: Caitlin Duffy

Date: May 18, 2016

With more and more evidence of the effectiveness and impact of social justice philanthropy – which works toward solving society’s problems at their source – new language is emerging to describe systems change strategies. The phrase… Read More

Masa: Hitting the ‘Sweet Spot’ with Resident-Led Advocacy and Organizing

Written by: Caitlin Duffy

Date: April 28, 2016

For over two decades, community organizing has been a central tool in the New York Community Trust’s strategy to improve the accessibility and quality of public education in New York City. From 2012 to 2014, the… Read More

Community Foundations as Catalysts for Community-Led Change

Written by: Kate Kelly

Date: March 15, 2016

Traditionally, community foundations work to create change by making grants to local nonprofits, advocacy groups and other organizations. This fulfills the valuable but limited role of purveying monetary support. Seldom, if ever, do they work directly… Read More

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