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

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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: Best Practices on Organizing a Grantee Convening

    I am interested in learning about best practices on how to organize an effective grantee convening. We work in an international context, and would love to hear how other international grantmakers have planned and organized grantee convenings that are inclusive of diverse cultures.
    • September 11, 2017
    • Rumsha Ahmed
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    GEOList Summary: New Foundation Materials

    We are supporting some family members who are creating a new philanthropy, and we are seeking sample grant proposal request templates and grant letter samples that match the new foundation’s ethos.
    • September 11, 2017
    • Rumsha Ahmed
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    GEOList Summary: Referral to Consultants that Help Nonprofits with Business Planning

    I'm looking for consultants who can help a nonprofit association, whom we support, with helping them revamp their business model. The association has a strategic plan, but really needs help with a business plan.
    • September 7, 2017
    • Rumsha Ahmed
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    Smarter Grantmaking in Action: GAR Foundation

    How GAR Foundation is narrowing its focus to have a deeper impact in the community.
    • August 24, 2017
    • Shantaé François
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    GEOList Summary: Board Composition Policies and Practices

    I’m interested in hearing about policies and practices that your organizations have in place related to board composition, especially those that pay particular attention to board diversity.
    • August 21, 2017
    • Rumsha Ahmed
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    GEOList Summary: Grant Policy and Contract Language

    We are seeking examples of grant policy and contract language that includes that the funder can rescind the grant monies if certain milestones are not met – would anyone care to share one they use or point me toward someone they know has a good one?
    • August 21, 2017
    • Rumsha Ahmed
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    GEOList Summary: Collective Impact Funding

    Do you fund various stages of Collective Impact? What do you offer grantees/applicants for education about collective impact? What is your role as a funder in the initiatives?
    • August 21, 2017
    • Rumsha Ahmed
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    GEOList Summary: How Does Your Foundation and Board Learn From Grants?

    I am interested in knowing what other foundations do in terms of learning from individual grants, especially as it relates to the board.
    • August 17, 2017
    • Rumsha Ahmed
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    GEOList Summary: Neighborhood Grant Program Co-chair Job Description

    Does anyone have a job description that might be willing to share for a similar role within your own grantmaking activities?
    • August 16, 2017
    • Rumsha Ahmed
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    GEOList Summary: Refreshing Grantmaking Process

    How many staff are assigned to your grant making? What types of funding opportunities do you offer (e.g. operational, capacity, etc.) How many grant cycles do you have a year? Are you contemplating a change in your grant making process or have you recently made one? If so, any lessons learned or advice to share?
    • August 15, 2017
    • Rumsha Ahmed