ABSTRACT
Community foundations bring together the resources of individuals, families, and businesses to support effective nonprofits in their communities. Over the years, foundations have come to engage community problem-solving through more than just grant-making. They have added a rich array of other activities, including programs of community capacity building, active modes of advocacy, and centres for meeting. In 2011, the 700+ institutions in the United States gave an estimated $4.2 billion to a variety of nonprofit activities in fields that included the arts and education, health and human services, the environment, and disaster relief.
The origins of this book stem from conversations among the leadership of community foundations about the challenges they must overcome in order to make such "foundational" contributions to their communities. As community foundations enter the second century of their existence (the first foundation was formed in Cleveland in 1914), the need for knowledge and best practices has never been greater. This book, with expert authors representing the best and the brightest in this important field, fills that need.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|66 pages
Facing a Limitless Future: Can Foundations Adapt?
part II|61 pages
Connecting Community and Prosperity
part III|61 pages
Community (and Change) Comes in All Shapes and Sizes
chapter 12|14 pages
Growing Your Own
chapter 14|13 pages
What Is the Appropriate Role of Today's Community Foundation?
part IV|55 pages
The Risks and Rewards of Strong Leadership
chapter 17|12 pages
An Emerging Civic Leadership Model
chapter 19|10 pages
From Hula-Hoops to Trusted Philanthropic Advisor
part V|5 pages
Conclusion