http://news.issuelab.org/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy.xmlIssueLab is an online publishing forum for nonprofit research. We carry 35 news feeds covering a variety of social issues and provide direct access to full research works. You are viewing our "Nonprofits and Philanthropy" news feed. Create a LabRat account at www.issuelab.org/accounts/create and access all of our feeds for free -- and tag, rate, and review research to boot! IssueLab - bringing nonprofit research into focus. Join us!en-ushttp://news.issuelab.org/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy?format=skinhttp://www.issuelab.org/news_feedshttp://feeds.issuelab.org/issuelab_chicklet_logo.jpgissuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropyhttp://feedburner.google.comFri, 05 Feb 2010 18:59:01 -0500http://news.issuelab.org/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~3/dVa7HD8m3FU/learning_from_the_past_and_future_leadership_for_a_new_erahttp://www.issuelab.org/research/learning_from_the_past_and_future_leadership_for_a_new_eraContributing organization(s): Leadership Learning Community. The Leadership Learning Community (LLC) believes that it is important to ask ourselves what in our current consciousness about leadership...<br/> <br/> IssueLab is an online publishing forum for nonprofit research. Locate, access, engage at http://www.issuelab.org<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~4/dVa7HD8m3FU" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.issuelab.org/research/learning_from_the_past_and_future_leadership_for_a_new_eraMon, 01 Feb 2010 18:59:01 -0500http://news.issuelab.org/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~3/aFsVpAkmuoY/road_riding_eventshttp://www.issuelab.org/research/road_riding_eventsContributing organization(s): Bikes Belong Foundation. Recreational road bicycling events are common all across the United States, but their total size and impact is unknown. Bikes Belong conducted...<br/> <br/> IssueLab is an online publishing forum for nonprofit research. Locate, access, engage at http://www.issuelab.org<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~4/aFsVpAkmuoY" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.issuelab.org/research/road_riding_eventsThu, 28 Jan 2010 18:59:01 -0500http://news.issuelab.org/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~3/OA8ynVl9yK8/safe_routes_to_school_a_catalyst_for_building_partnerships_and_leveraging_resourceshttp://www.issuelab.org/research/safe_routes_to_school_a_catalyst_for_building_partnerships_and_leveraging_resourcesContributing organization(s): Safe Routes to School National Partnership. This report showcases how SRTS programs are resulting in the implementation of infrastructure improvements that close gaps in...<br/> <br/> IssueLab is an online publishing forum for nonprofit research. Locate, access, engage at http://www.issuelab.org<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~4/OA8ynVl9yK8" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.issuelab.org/research/safe_routes_to_school_a_catalyst_for_building_partnerships_and_leveraging_resourcesTue, 05 Jan 2010 18:59:01 -0500http://news.issuelab.org/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~3/L5t-iWkHang/considering_evaluation_thoughts_for_social_change_and_movement_building_groupshttp://www.issuelab.org/research/considering_evaluation_thoughts_for_social_change_and_movement_building_groupsContributing organization(s): ActKnowledge. The aim of this guide is to present an easy-to-use resource for evaluation and assessments of social justice, social change and movement building work. It...<br/> <br/> IssueLab is an online publishing forum for nonprofit research. Locate, access, engage at http://www.issuelab.org<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~4/L5t-iWkHang" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.issuelab.org/research/considering_evaluation_thoughts_for_social_change_and_movement_building_groupsThu, 10 Dec 2009 18:59:01 -0500http://news.issuelab.org/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~3/CWb-d4FeLM0/impact_of_advocacy_funding_on_the_school_choice_debatehttp://www.issuelab.org/research/impact_of_advocacy_funding_on_the_school_choice_debateContributing organization(s): Great Lakes Center for Education Research and Practice. In this brief, the funding sources of school choice advocates and opponents and their potential impact on policy...<br/> <br/> IssueLab is an online publishing forum for nonprofit research. Locate, access, engage at http://www.issuelab.org<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~4/CWb-d4FeLM0" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.issuelab.org/research/impact_of_advocacy_funding_on_the_school_choice_debateFri, 04 Dec 2009 18:59:01 -0500http://news.issuelab.org/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~3/hvQ32D-ZIOc/convergence_how_five_trends_will_reshape_the_social_sectorhttp://www.issuelab.org/research/convergence_how_five_trends_will_reshape_the_social_sectorContributing organization(s): James Irvine Foundation, The. This report highlights five key trends and how their coming together will shape the social sector of the future. Based on extensive review...<br/> <br/> IssueLab is an online publishing forum for nonprofit research. Locate, access, engage at http://www.issuelab.org<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~4/hvQ32D-ZIOc" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.issuelab.org/research/convergence_how_five_trends_will_reshape_the_social_sectorFri, 04 Dec 2009 18:59:01 -0500http://news.issuelab.org/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~3/ET0yco74BSA/new_experiments_in_minority_voter_mobilization_third_and_final_report_on_the_california_votes_initiativehttp://www.issuelab.org/research/new_experiments_in_minority_voter_mobilization_third_and_final_report_on_the_california_votes_initiativeContributing organization(s): James Irvine Foundation, The. This report offers new insights about voter mobilization strategies used in our California Votes Initiative. Launched in 2006, the...<br/> <br/> IssueLab is an online publishing forum for nonprofit research. Locate, access, engage at http://www.issuelab.org<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~4/ET0yco74BSA" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.issuelab.org/research/new_experiments_in_minority_voter_mobilization_third_and_final_report_on_the_california_votes_initiativeMon, 09 Nov 2009 18:59:01 -0500http://news.issuelab.org/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~3/QqXHA3OGKVM/organizational_capital_a_new_approach_to_lending_in_nonprofit_affordable_housinghttp://www.issuelab.org/research/organizational_capital_a_new_approach_to_lending_in_nonprofit_affordable_housingContributing organization(s): Neighborworks America. In spite of a diminishing supply of public resources, many nonprofit housing developers are expanding their roles and their portfolios to address...<br/> <br/> IssueLab is an online publishing forum for nonprofit research. Locate, access, engage at http://www.issuelab.org<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~4/QqXHA3OGKVM" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.issuelab.org/research/organizational_capital_a_new_approach_to_lending_in_nonprofit_affordable_housingMon, 09 Nov 2009 18:59:01 -0500http://news.issuelab.org/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~3/eGIYY5xTllk/survey_of_selected_national_organizations_providing_support_to_the_community_building_fieldhttp://www.issuelab.org/research/survey_of_selected_national_organizations_providing_support_to_the_community_building_fieldContributing organization(s): Urban Strategies Council. In recent years, community building has emerged as a powerful, comprehensive approach to neighborhood improvement. Increasing numbers of...<br/> <br/> IssueLab is an online publishing forum for nonprofit research. Locate, access, engage at http://www.issuelab.org<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~4/eGIYY5xTllk" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.issuelab.org/research/survey_of_selected_national_organizations_providing_support_to_the_community_building_fieldFri, 06 Nov 2009 18:59:01 -0500http://news.issuelab.org/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~3/MaUqrHohB3Q/cost_benefits_of_resident_services_on_select_categories_of_property_operations_a_comparative_studyhttp://www.issuelab.org/research/cost_benefits_of_resident_services_on_select_categories_of_property_operations_a_comparative_studyContributing organization(s): Neighborworks America. In 2008, Community Housing Partners (CHP), with funding and research support from NeighborWorks America, engaged in a study to better understand...<br/> <br/> IssueLab is an online publishing forum for nonprofit research. Locate, access, engage at http://www.issuelab.org<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~4/MaUqrHohB3Q" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.issuelab.org/research/cost_benefits_of_resident_services_on_select_categories_of_property_operations_a_comparative_studyFri, 06 Nov 2009 18:59:01 -0500http://news.issuelab.org/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~3/nwNmiRivwnw/frontier_housing_replacement_housing_with_manufactured_housing_done_righthttp://www.issuelab.org/research/frontier_housing_replacement_housing_with_manufactured_housing_done_rightContributing organization(s): Neighborworks America. This report is a case study of a scalable replacement program for substandard housing, particularly pre-1976 manufactured housing, developed by...<br/> <br/> IssueLab is an online publishing forum for nonprofit research. Locate, access, engage at http://www.issuelab.org<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~4/nwNmiRivwnw" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.issuelab.org/research/frontier_housing_replacement_housing_with_manufactured_housing_done_rightFri, 06 Nov 2009 18:59:01 -0500http://news.issuelab.org/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~3/HRzxmNN0qgY/alameda_county_earned_income_tax_credit_eitc_campaign_reporthttp://www.issuelab.org/research/alameda_county_earned_income_tax_credit_eitc_campaign_reportContributing organization(s): Urban Strategies Council. This year&apos;s campaign saw yet another substantial increase in the number of returns, dollars captured from federal refunds and EITC (Earned...<br/> <br/> IssueLab is an online publishing forum for nonprofit research. Locate, access, engage at http://www.issuelab.org<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~4/HRzxmNN0qgY" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.issuelab.org/research/alameda_county_earned_income_tax_credit_eitc_campaign_reportFri, 06 Nov 2009 18:59:01 -0500http://news.issuelab.org/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~3/ANhl11aJSM0/alameda_county_earned_income_tax_credit_eitc_campaign_at_a_glance_reporthttp://www.issuelab.org/research/alameda_county_earned_income_tax_credit_eitc_campaign_at_a_glance_reportContributing organization(s): Urban Strategies Council. This report provides a brief overview of the results of the 2008 Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Campaign (for the 2007 tax year). This is one...<br/> <br/> IssueLab is an online publishing forum for nonprofit research. Locate, access, engage at http://www.issuelab.org<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~4/ANhl11aJSM0" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.issuelab.org/research/alameda_county_earned_income_tax_credit_eitc_campaign_at_a_glance_reportMon, 02 Nov 2009 18:59:01 -0500http://news.issuelab.org/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~3/yEjvv8tX6fE/what_helps_leaders_grow_highlights_from_the_fund_for_leadership_advancementhttp://www.issuelab.org/research/what_helps_leaders_grow_highlights_from_the_fund_for_leadership_advancementContributing organization(s): James Irvine Foundation, The. Executive directors are as unique as the nonprofits they lead. And the leadership needs of their organizations vary over time -- as...<br/> <br/> IssueLab is an online publishing forum for nonprofit research. Locate, access, engage at http://www.issuelab.org<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~4/yEjvv8tX6fE" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.issuelab.org/research/what_helps_leaders_grow_highlights_from_the_fund_for_leadership_advancementWed, 28 Oct 2009 19:59:01 -0400http://news.issuelab.org/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~3/Tklbn591N8M/communicating_education_metricshttp://www.issuelab.org/research/communicating_education_metricsContributing organization(s): FSG Social Impact Advisors. Communicating social metrics efficiently can be a challenging but essential component of effective program or advocacy strategy. Our research...<br/> <br/> IssueLab is an online publishing forum for nonprofit research. Locate, access, engage at http://www.issuelab.org<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~4/Tklbn591N8M" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.issuelab.org/research/communicating_education_metricsFri, 23 Oct 2009 19:59:01 -0400http://news.issuelab.org/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~3/EcWkRMDEexg/catalytic_philanthropyhttp://www.issuelab.org/research/catalytic_philanthropyContributing organization(s): FSG Social Impact Advisors. Despite spending vast amounts of money and helping to create the world&apos;s largest nonprofit sector, philanthropists have fallen far short...<br/> <br/> IssueLab is an online publishing forum for nonprofit research. Locate, access, engage at http://www.issuelab.org<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~4/EcWkRMDEexg" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.issuelab.org/research/catalytic_philanthropyFri, 09 Oct 2009 19:59:01 -0400http://news.issuelab.org/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~3/TPvQmiOsD4I/evaluating_mentoring_programshttp://www.issuelab.org/research/evaluating_mentoring_programsContributing organization(s): Public/Private Ventures. This methodological brief is designed to provide both program operators and researchers with practical advice about how to assess a...<br/> <br/> IssueLab is an online publishing forum for nonprofit research. Locate, access, engage at http://www.issuelab.org<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~4/TPvQmiOsD4I" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.issuelab.org/research/evaluating_mentoring_programsFri, 09 Oct 2009 19:59:01 -0400http://news.issuelab.org/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~3/xUo01DNnCrQ/growing_what_works_lessons_learned_from_pennsylvanias_nurse_family_partnership_initiativehttp://www.issuelab.org/research/growing_what_works_lessons_learned_from_pennsylvanias_nurse_family_partnership_initiativeContributing organization(s): Public/Private Ventures. In 2001, P/PV was asked to oversee the statewide replication of the Nurse-Family Partnership in Pennsylvania -- one of the largest and most...<br/> <br/> IssueLab is an online publishing forum for nonprofit research. Locate, access, engage at http://www.issuelab.org<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~4/xUo01DNnCrQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.issuelab.org/research/growing_what_works_lessons_learned_from_pennsylvanias_nurse_family_partnership_initiativeThu, 01 Oct 2009 19:59:01 -0400http://news.issuelab.org/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~3/v-EXyCr5vmk/womens_interfaith_initiatives_in_the_united_states_post_911http://www.issuelab.org/research/womens_interfaith_initiatives_in_the_united_states_post_911Contributing organization(s): Pluralism Project, The. In this post 9/11 era, women&apos;s interfaith initiatives offer an exciting alternative to the standard model for interfaith engagement, which...<br/> <br/> IssueLab is an online publishing forum for nonprofit research. Locate, access, engage at http://www.issuelab.org<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~4/v-EXyCr5vmk" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.issuelab.org/research/womens_interfaith_initiatives_in_the_united_states_post_911Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:59:01 -0400http://news.issuelab.org/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~3/Q6MVqsvWAsY/making_aid_effectiveness_work_for_family_planning_and_reproductive_healthhttp://www.issuelab.org/research/making_aid_effectiveness_work_for_family_planning_and_reproductive_healthContributing organization(s): Population Action International. This Population Action International Working Paper analyzes the five principles of aid effectiveness -- country ownership, alignment,...<br/> <br/> IssueLab is an online publishing forum for nonprofit research. Locate, access, engage at http://www.issuelab.org<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~4/Q6MVqsvWAsY" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.issuelab.org/research/making_aid_effectiveness_work_for_family_planning_and_reproductive_healthTue, 15 Sep 2009 19:59:01 -0400http://news.issuelab.org/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~3/WHOWK08cfsQ/evaluation_of_private_foundation_copyright_licensing_policies_practices_and_opportunitieshttp://www.issuelab.org/research/evaluation_of_private_foundation_copyright_licensing_policies_practices_and_opportunitiesContributing organization(s): Berkman Center for Internet &amp; Society. This project, a joint effort of the Berkman Center, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, The Ford Foundation and the Open...<br/> <br/> IssueLab is an online publishing forum for nonprofit research. Locate, access, engage at http://www.issuelab.org<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~4/WHOWK08cfsQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.issuelab.org/research/evaluation_of_private_foundation_copyright_licensing_policies_practices_and_opportunitiesTue, 25 Aug 2009 19:59:01 -0400http://news.issuelab.org/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~3/c632YJkLRFM/developper_la_capacit_de_recherche_de_gniearts_rapport_provisoirehttp://www.issuelab.org/research/developper_la_capacit_de_recherche_de_gniearts_rapport_provisoireContributing organization(s): ArtsSmarts. En 2006, le Conseil canadien sur l&apos;apprentissage (CCA) a mis sur pied un programme en vue de developper la capacite du Canada d&apos;effectuer de la...<br/> <br/> IssueLab is an online publishing forum for nonprofit research. Locate, access, engage at http://www.issuelab.org<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~4/c632YJkLRFM" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.issuelab.org/research/developper_la_capacit_de_recherche_de_gniearts_rapport_provisoireThu, 20 Aug 2009 19:59:01 -0400http://news.issuelab.org/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~3/0eONybFgH5A/pathways_to_service_learning_from_the_potential_volunteers_perspectivehttp://www.issuelab.org/research/pathways_to_service_learning_from_the_potential_volunteers_perspectiveContributing organization(s): Corporation for National and Community Service. As a result of the economic crisis, the nation is grappling with high levels of lost jobs, foreclosed homes, and new...<br/> <br/> IssueLab is an online publishing forum for nonprofit research. Locate, access, engage at http://www.issuelab.org<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~4/0eONybFgH5A" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.issuelab.org/research/pathways_to_service_learning_from_the_potential_volunteers_perspectiveThu, 20 Aug 2009 19:59:01 -0400http://news.issuelab.org/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~3/oWUFfW-Jj9A/volunteers_and_the_economic_downturnhttp://www.issuelab.org/research/volunteers_and_the_economic_downturnContributing organization(s): Corporation for National and Community Service. The recent economic crisis has subjected America&apos;s nonprofit organizations to considerable fiscal stress. To find...<br/> <br/> IssueLab is an online publishing forum for nonprofit research. Locate, access, engage at http://www.issuelab.org<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~4/oWUFfW-Jj9A" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.issuelab.org/research/volunteers_and_the_economic_downturnTue, 18 Aug 2009 19:59:01 -0400http://news.issuelab.org/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~3/WZOGS1DEMtE/volunteering_in_america_research_highlightshttp://www.issuelab.org/research/volunteering_in_america_research_highlightsContributing organization(s): Corporation for National and Community Service. The Corporation for National and Community Service hosts the most comprehensive collection of information on volunteering...<br/> <br/> IssueLab is an online publishing forum for nonprofit research. Locate, access, engage at http://www.issuelab.org<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/issuelab_nonprofits_and_philanthropy/~4/WZOGS1DEMtE" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.issuelab.org/research/volunteering_in_america_research_highlights