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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 Members Only

    GEOList Summary: Videos in Grant Application Process

    Are you aware of any foundations that request a video as part of their application process? Does anyone have recommendations on this process?
    • August 1, 2015
    • Rumsha Ahmed
  • GEOList Members Only

    GEOList Summary: Non-Organizational Applications

    What apps or systems are folks using for programs where individuals (not organizations) are applying to a program?
    • August 1, 2015
    • Rumsha Ahmed
  • Playbook

    What Does It Take to Spend Down Successfully?

    Increasing numbers of grantmakers are opting for a spend-down strategy — meaning they intend to give away all of their philanthropic resources within a specific, limited timeframe and then close their doors. They do so for a variety of reasons. Some want to “give while living” and be personally involved in their philanthropy. Others see sunsetting as a way to become more agile and flexible in their grantmaking.
    • July 29, 2015
  • Playbook

    Where Can We Go to Dig Deeper on Stakeholder Engagement?

    This document contains resources and websites that can assist grantmakers as we continue to improve our engagement with grantees and other partners.
    • July 15, 2015
  • GEOList Members Only

    GEOList Summary: Sabbatical for Board Member

    For foundations that offer sabbaticals for board members, how do you handle the sabbatical – do you hold the board seat open during the sabbatical? Do you provide funds for professional development during that sabbatical?
    • July 1, 2015
    • Rumsha Ahmed
  • GEOList Members Only

    GEOList Summary: Guidelines for Foundation Spokesperson

    Have any of you developed guidelines for what your official spokespeople can say on behalf of your organizations, and in what contexts they can say these things? What kinds of permissions or vetting is required?
    • July 1, 2015
    • Rumsha Ahmed
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    GEOList Summary: FQHC Evaluators

    I am looking for information about evaluators that have experience specifically with Federally Qualified Health Centers. We are looking for specific guidance that would inform the Foundation’s support of FQHCs in the future.
    • June 30, 2015
    • Rumsha Ahmed
  • Member Story Members Only

    Learning Together Profile: Skillman Foundation

    Learning Together Profile: Skillman Foundation
    • June 18, 2015
  • Member Story Members Only

    Learning Together Profile: Grand Rapids Community Foundation

    Learning Together Profile: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
    • June 18, 2015
  • Member Story Members Only

    Learning Together Profile: Stuart Foundation

    Learning Together Profile: Stuart Foundation
    • June 18, 2015