Resources

From publications to toolkits, GEO’s resources lift up experiences from your peers to help you turn knowledge into action.

Publication

A Change Management & Deep Equity Primer: The What, Why, How & Nuance

This publication from Movement Tapestries offers insights and guidance for organizations navigating equity-embedded transformations, and the challenges that can come with embarking on such journeys.

January 16, 2023
Sheryl Petty, Ed.D.

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GEOList Summary: Partnership-model Grantmaking and the Power Dynamic

We’re considering whether our current practice of regular site visit reviews with grantees is emphasizing the power dynamic, creating a punitive relationship, and generally getting in our way. But before we seriously consider ending the reviews, we need more information
- May 4, 2017
- Rumsha Ahmed
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GEOList Summary: Grantmaking to Local Government

We were wondering if any GEO members have had success working with/making grants to local government? If so, would you be willing to share the mechanics of grant agreements, processes, or any tips?
- April 26, 2017
- Rumsha Ahmed
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GEOList Summary: June 6 Conference Presenters

Are there any North East/Mid Atlantic Foundations doing grantmaking that specifically leverages national service programs or that focus on volunteer engagement?
- April 24, 2017
- Rumsha Ahmed
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GEOList Summary: Measuring Communications / Journalism Impact

We are about to set off on a journey to learn more about best practices for measuring the impact of journalism and communications related grants as we identify the types of tactics/actions that will yield the greatest influence on our work.
- April 20, 2017
- Rumsha Ahmed
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GEOList Summary: Rapid Response / Crisis Grantmaking Policy & Guidelines

We are preparing to draft an internal policy and applicant guidelines to support rapid response (emergency or crisis response) grantmaking. We welcome other samples of internal policies and/or applicant guidelines that support Rapid Response grantmaking.
- April 17, 2017
- Rumsha Ahmed
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GEOList Summary: Social Media Policies

We’re exploring communications strategies which would include the use of social media and wondering what kinds of policies others are using to guide use of twitter and the like.
- April 13, 2017
- Rumsha Ahmed
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GEOList Summary: Communications Channels For Reaching Low-Income Families

We’re researching the communications preferences of low-income families to inform our work and the work of our investees. Have any of you funded marketing research to understand the best strategies and communications channels for reaching low-income families and connecting them to programs?
- April 10, 2017
- Rumsha Ahmed
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GEOList Summary: Criteria for Using Foundation Voice on Policy Issues

Given the recent changes in the federal landscape, we are being approached regularly to take a position on issues adversely impacting our strategy areas. Have you developed any policies or procedures related to this topic? Would you mind sharing your criteria?
- April 3, 2017
- Rumsha Ahmed
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GEOList Summary: Speaker Recommendations

I would love any recommendations you might have for stellar presenters on: Demographics of tomorrow and its impact on community priorities and opportunities; Calculating Unit Cost particularly for human service and behavioral health agencies; Medicaid funding and its implications
- April 3, 2017
- Rumsha Ahmed
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GEOList Summary: Spending Policy 11.2010

Please share any unique or innovative spending policies your organizations have adopted and the processes used to make those decisions. If you can suggest articles that might inform this decision and/or a keynote speaker, we would appreciate that as well.
- March 28, 2017
- Rumsha Ahmed