Is your organization maintaining contact with your donors? Learn ways that others are staying in touch with donors.

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Many organizations want to have an endowment but are not sure how to start.

It's important that the board and staff have an understanding of the difference between a reserve fund and endowment, what policies need to be in place and options for investment of the endowment fund.

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"It's easy to make a buck. It's a lot tougher to make a difference." Tom Brokaw

While starting a foundation or donor advised fund is a simple process, designing an effective, meaningful grantmaking program can be a challenge. Developing the program should be energizing and thoughtful, but can be complex.

Thinking through your grantmaking philosophy, organizing your program, developing your evaluation tools and clarifying your application process will make your grant program more meaningful and fun for everyone.

Reviewing Your Grantmaking Program

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