Resources

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: Sources of Innovation for Grantmakers and Call for Case Studies

    We put together this resource on ways to source innovation. I would be delighted if you had case studies to offer that demonstrate your foundation’s use of any of the listed methods.
    • December 2, 2016
    • Rumsha Ahmed
  • Publication

    Shaping Culture Through Key Moments

    Every organization experiences moments when it has opportunities to tend its culture and to cultivate a more productive one — a culture in which staff and trustees are performing at their best and it is doing everything it can to make sure nonprofits are resilient, successful and strong. Paying attention to culture doesn’t have to happen only at huge, earthshattering moments in the life of an organization or its operating environment.
    • November 15, 2016
  • Related Materials Members Only

    Shaping Culture Through Key Moments: Case Studies

    Five stories about shaping culture
    • November 15, 2016
  • GEOList Members Only

    GEOList Summary: Process to Decide New Area of Funding

    Does your foundation have a specific process for how it frames, vets, and decides upon a new area of funding?
    • October 1, 2016
    • Rumsha Ahmed
  • GEOList Members Only

    GEOList Summary: Recommendations on Consultants in the Southeast

    Consultants/firms who can provide workshops and trainings to small to medium sized nonprofits in southeastern Louisiana on executive succession planning and we are looking specifically for consultants of color.
    • October 1, 2016
    • Rumsha Ahmed
  • GEOList

    GEOList Summary: Facilitator Recommendations

    We’re seeking recommendations for facilitators that can lead engaging, action-oriented sessions, can facilitate several breakout sessions simultaneously, and is able to capture session notes and next steps.
    • October 1, 2016
    • Rumsha Ahmed
  • Member Story

    Member Story: The Jim Joseph Foundation

    Member Story: The Jim Joseph Foundation
    • July 20, 2016
  • Member Story Members Only

    GEOAsks: Tawanna Black, Northside Funders Group

    In this GEOAsks, we interviewed Tawanna Black, Executive Director of the Northside Funders Group.
    • June 30, 2016
  • GEOList Members Only

    GEOList Summary: Theory of Philanthropy

    I'm looking for anyone who has worked on a Theory of Philanthropy or is interested in working on one.
    • June 1, 2016
    • Rumsha Ahmed
  • Publication

    Systems Grantmaking Resource Guide

    Philanthropy is ever on a quest to increase effectiveness. Over the last few decades, there have been efforts to be more proactive, strategic, outcomes focused, learning oriented and inclusive. Along this journey, grantmakers have increasingly recognized that impact does not happen in isolation. The daunting problems facing society today are deeply embedded in a web of intractable issues, fragmented relationships and unpredictable events.
    • February 17, 2016