Resource Library

Below is a summary of resource materials available for check-out to CAF members from the CAF Resource Library. Some materials are available electronically in PDF format as noted by [ PDF ] and can emailed to CAF members; however, if you would like to check out a physical copy, please contact Abel Wurmnest, CAF Program & Member Services Manager.

Community Foundations
Compensation/Benefits
Corporate Foundations and Corporate Giving Programs
Disaster
Diversity and Inclusiveness
Family Foundations
Foundation Management
Giving Statistics
Grantmaking
International Grantmaking
Philanthropy
Public Policy/Advocacy
Youth

Community Foundations

[ PDF ] The Balancing Act: The Roles of a Community Foundation. Charles Stewart Mott Foundation (2008).
Donor-Initiated Fundraising: Issues and Guidelines for Community Foundations. Jane C. Nober, Council on Foundations (2006).
Grants to Individuals by Community Foundation. Jane C. Nober, Council on Foundations (2004).
The Guide for Community Foundation Board Members. Council on Foundations and Board Source (2007).
Investment Performance and Practices of Community Foundations. Council on Foundations (2006).
National Standards for Community Foundations. Council on Foundations (2004).
What Community Foundation Boards are Saying, Ellen Bryson, Council on Foundations (December 2002).
When Community Foundations and Private and Corporate Funders Collaborate. Council on Foundations (2000).

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Compensation/Benefits

Foundation Operations and Management Report. Association of Small Foundations (2008-2009).
Foundation Operations and Management Survey. Association of Small Foundations (2007 - 2008).
Grantmakers Salary and Benefits Report. Council on Foundations (2007).
[ PDF ] What Drives Foundation Expenses & Compensation? Results of a Three-Year Study. Foundation Center, The Urban Institute, Guidestar (2008).

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Corporate Foundations and Corporate Giving Programs

A Guide for Small and Mid-Sized Companies: Creating a Giving Program. New Ventures in Philanthropy (2000).
[ PDF ] Businesses Good Citizenship Kit. Denver Office of Strategic Partnerships.
Businesses Strengthening Communities: A Tool Kit for Building Successful Giving Programs. Boston Business Journal Supplement (September 2004).
Corporate Giving: Options and Strategies. Council on Foundations (2008).
Leverage and Leadership: Accountability in Action. Corporate Grantmakers Summit Proceedings, Council on Foundations (2005).
[ PDF ] Measurement Demystified: Determining the Value of Corporate Community Involvement. The Center for Corporate Citizenship at Boston College (2001).
Principled Giving: An Introduction to Corporate Grantmaking Stewardship. Council on Foundations (2005).
Serving Many Masters: The Challenges of Corporate Philanthropy. Council on Foundations (2003).
Solutions Brief: Employee Volunteerism. Council on Foundations (2008).
[ PDF ] Stewardship Principles for Corporate Grantmakers. Council on Foundations (2004).
[ PDF ] Step Up: A Call for Business Leadership in Society. Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship (2006).
Top 10 Ways Corporate Foundations Get into Trouble. Council on Foundations (2004).

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Disaster

The Philanthropic Response. The Foundation Center (2004).
[ PDF ] Giving in the Aftermath of the Gulf Coast Hurricanes: Report on the Foundation and Corporate Response. The Foundation Center (2006).
[ PDF ] Giving in the Aftermath of the Gulf Coast Hurricanes: Update on the Foundation and Corporate Response. The Foundation Center (2007).

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Diversity and Inclusiveness

[ PDF ] Accelerating Change for Women and Girls: The Role of Women's Funds. Foundation Center (2009).
Advancing Transgender Equality: A Guide for LGBT Organizations and Funders. LGBT Movement Advancement Project (2009).
Board Member Special Edition: Diversity. Board Source (October/November 2003).
Building Bridges to Communities of Color, Ellen Bryson, Steve Parsons, Coalition for New Philanthropy (2003).
[ PDF ] Building Communities: Autonomous Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer People of Color Organizations in the US. Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues (2008).
Building Constituencies in Diverse Communities. Grantmakers for Children, Youth and Families (2006).
[ PDF ] Diversity & Inclusion: Lessons from the Field. Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (2008).
[ PDF ] Diversity in Action: Strategies with Impact. Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (2009).
Engaging Diverse Communities For and Through Philanthropy. New Ventures in Philanthropy (2001).
[ PDF ] Inside Inclusiveness: Race, Ethnicity and Nonprofit Organizations. Executive Summary. The Denver Foundation. (File)
The Honest Truth: Lessons Learned from the Stories of People of Color in Philanthropy. Sheila M. Romero (2006).
[ PDF ] LGBTQ Grantmakers 2008 Report Card on Racial Equity. Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues (2008).
[ PDF ] Philanthropy in a Changing Society: Achieving Effectiveness through Diversity. Rockfeller Philanthropy Advisors (2008).
[ PDF ] Racial, Ethnic and Tribal Philanthropy: A Scan of the Landscape. Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers (2006).
[ PDF ] The State of Research on Diversity in Philanthropy. Foundation Center (2008).
What Foundation Board Are Saying About Diversity. Council on Foundations (2003).
[ PDF ] Working Towards Diversity III: A Progress Report on Strategies for Inclusiveness among Minnesota Grantmakers. Minnesota Council on Foundations (2005).

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Family Foundations

Built on Principle: A Guide to Family Foundation Stewardship. Elaine Gast, Council on Foundations (2006).
Facing Forever: Planning for Change in Family Foundations. Elaine Gast, Council on Foundations (2004).
A Founder's Guide To The Family Foundation: How To Use, Enjoy And Govern Your Family Foundation. Douglas K. Freeman and Lee S. Hausner, Council on Foundations (2005).
[ PDF ] Perpetuity or Limited Lifespan: How Do Family Foundations Decide? Foundation Center (2009).
Principled Giving: An Introduction to Family Foundation Stewardship. Council on Foundations (2005).
[ PDF ] Principled Planning: A Guide for Family Foundation Retreats. Elaine Gast, Council on Foundations (2006).
[ PDF ] Stewardship Principles for Family Foundations. Council on Foundations (2004).
Top 10 Ways Family Foundations Get into Trouble. Ellen Bryson, Council on Foundations (2002).
Wealth in Families. Charles W. Collier, Harvard University (2003).

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Foundation Management

Administration Essentials for Small Foundations. Association of Small Foundations (2007).
[ PDF ] Communicating for Impact: Strategies for Grantmakers. GrantCraft (2009).
The Foundation Guidebook: Building a Strong Foundation. Association of Small Foundations (2008).
[ PDF ] Green Beyond Grants: Sustainable Practices for Foundations. The Environmental Grantmakers Association, The Funders Workgroup for Sustainable Production and Consuption, The Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Funders (2007).
Foundation Management Series: Foundation Governing Boards and Administrative Expenses in Private Foundations. Council on Foundations (2006).
The Handbook on Private Foundations. Council on Foundations (Third Edition 2005).
How Effective Nonprofits Work: A Guide for Donors, Board Members, and Foundation Officers. Marcia Festen and Marianne Philbin (2002).
Making Plans for Succession: What Founders Need to Know. Association of Small Foundations.
[ PDF ] Maximizing Foundation Effectiveness: Aligning Program Strategy, Organizational Capacity, Strategic Planning, and Performance Assessment to Achieve Success. TTC Group (2007).
The New Foundation Guidebook: Building a Strong Foundation. Association of Small Foundations (2003).
[ PDF ] Principles & Practices for Nonprofit Excellence in Colorado. Colorado Nonprofit Association (2007).
Principles for Grantmakers: Practice Options for Philanthropic Organizations. Minnesota Council on Foundations (2007).
Rules of the Road: A Guide to the Law of Charities in the United States. Council on Foundations (2007).
Top 10 Ways Independent Foundations Get into Trouble. Ellen Bryson and Andrew Schulz, Council on Foundations (2003).
Self-Dealing: A Concise Guide for Foundation Board and Staff. John Edie, PricewaterhouseCoopers, for the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers (2005).
[ PDF ] Unlocking the Power of the Proxy: How Active Foundation Proxy Voting Can Protect Endowments and Boost Philanthropic Missions. Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors and As You Sow Foundation (2004).
What Every Grantmaker Should Know: Frequently Asked Legal Questions. Minnesota Council on Foundations (2007).

Governance

[ PDF ] The Savvy CEO: Advice From Those Who Have Been There. Council on Foundations (2007).
[ PDF ] Beyond Compliance: The Trustee Viewpoint On Effective Foundation Governance. The Center for Effective Philanthropy (2005).
[ PDF ] Foundation Governance: The CEO Viewpoint. The Center for Effective Philanthropy (2004).

Fiscal Matters

[ PDF ] Interpreting Form 990-PF. Looking Beyond Foundation Administrative Expenses. Donors Forum of Chicago, Council on Foundations, and Foundations Fund for America's Future (2002).
Principled Giving: An Introduction to Independent Foundation Stewardship. Karen Green, Council on Foundations (2006).
[ PDF ] What You Should Know Before Signing Your Organization's Form 990-PF: A Guide for Foundation Officers. Prepared. PricewaterhouseCoopers LP for the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers (April 2004). (File)
[ PDF ] What Drives Foundation Expenses and Compensation? Results of a Three-Year Study. The Foundation Center, The Urban Institute and GuideStar (2008).

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Giving Statistics

[ PDF ] Colorado Giving Study. Colorado Association of Funders (2007).
Celebrating the Generosity of Metro Denver: Results of the 2005 Giving and Volunteering Study. The Denver Foundation (2005).
[ PDF ] Foundation Growth and Giving Estimates, The Foundation Center (2008).
Foundation Yearbook: Facts and Figures on Private and Community Foundations. The Foundation Center (2008).
[ PDF ] Highlights of Social Justice Grantmaking: A Report On Foundation Trends. Independent Sector and The Foundation Center (2005).
[ PDF ] Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Grantmaking: A report by Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues. U.S. Foundations (2006).
[ PDF ] The State of Giving: A Profile of Individual Charitable Giving in Colorado. Colorado Nonprofit Association (2007).

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Grantmaking

Beyond the Rhetoric: Foundation Strategy. The Center for Effective Philanthropy (2007).
The Complete Guide to Grantmaking Basics: A Field Guide for Funders. Council on Foundations (2008).
Expecting Too Much? Promising Too Much?: Assessing Accountability for Grantmakers and their Recipients. The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University (2007).
Economic Development: A Legal Guide for Grantmakers. Jane C. Nober, Council on Foundations (2005).
[ PDF ] Funding for Impact: How to Design Strategic Grantmaking Programs. TCC Group (2005).
[ PDF ] General Operating Support. Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (2007).
Grantmaking Basics II: A Field Guide for Funders. Council on Foundations (2004).
Grantmaking with a Racial Equity Lens. GrantCraft (2007).
How to Calculate the Public Support Test. Kelly Shipp Simone, Council on Foundations (2006).
[ PDF ] Investing in Leadership Volume 2: Inspiration and Ideas from Philanthropy's Latest Frontier. Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (2006).
[ PDF ] Listening to Grantees: What Nonprofits Value in the Foundation Funders. The Center for Effective Philanthropy (2004).
Mapping Change: Using a Theory of Change to Guide Planning and Evaluation. GrantCraft (2006).
Personal Strategy: Mobilizing Your Self for Effective Grant Making. GrantCraft (2006).
The Power of Community: Celebrating 25 Years on the Path to Social and Economic Justice. Neighborhood Funders Group (2005). (File)
[ PDF ] Saying Yes / Saying No to Applicants. GrantCraft (2002).
[ PDF ] Scanning the Landscape: Finding Out What's Going on in Your Field. GrantCraft (2002).
Supporting Organizations and How They Work. John A. Edie, Council on Foundations.
[ PDF ] When Projects Flounder: Coming to the Rescue When Good Grants Go Astray. GrantCraft (2004).

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International Grantmaking

[ PDF ] A Global Gaze: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Grantmaking in the Global South and East (2007). Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues (2008).
International Grantmaking IV: An Update on U.S. Foundation Trends. Foundation Center (2008).
Making a Difference in Africa: Advice from Experienced Grantmakers. Rob Buchanan and Jayne Booker. Council on Foundations (2004).

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Philanthropy

[ PDF ] A Plan of One's Own: A Women's Guide to Philanthropy. New Ventures in Philanthropy, Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers (2005).
[ PDF ] Business's Social Contract: Capturing the Corporate Philanthropy Opportunity. Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (ND).
[ PDF ] Defining Virtue: Five Key Elements of Venture Philanthropy and Five Years of Documented Results. Center for Venture Philanthropy (2004).
[ PDF ] Giving Together: The Growth and Impact of Giving Circles and Shared Giving. New Ventures in Philanthropy, Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers (2007).
[ PDF ] High-Engagement Philanthropy: A Bridge to a More Effective Social Sector, Perspectives from Nonprofit Leaders and High-Engagement Philanthropists. Venture Philanthropy Partners (2004).
[ PDF ] Higher Impact: Improving Foundation Performance. Insights from a Gathering of Foundation CEOs, Trustees, and Senior Executives. The Center for Effective Philanthropy (2005).
How Public is Private Philanthropy? Separating Reality From Myth. The Philanthropy Roundtable (2009).
Legacy & Innovation: A Guidebook for Families on Social Change Philanthropy. Stephanie Yang and Changemakers (ND).
[ PDF ] Looking Out for the Future: An Orientation for Twenty-First Century Philanthropists. Katherine Fulton and Andrew Blau (2005).
[ PDF ] Giving Together: A National Scan of Giving Circles and Shared Giving. Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers (2005).
Observations in Philanthropy, Vol. 4, No. 3. February 7, 2003. (File)
Philanthropy & Rural America. Council on Foundations (2008).
[ PDF ] Return on Investment: The Economic Impact of the Nonprofit Sector in Colorado. Colorado Nonprofit Association (2008).
[ PDF ] The Social and Economic Value of Private and Community Foundations. Robert Shapiro and Aparna Mathur (2008).
[ PDF ] Strategic Philanthropy: Five Approaches for Making a Difference. Foundation Source (2007).

Public Policy/Advocacy

Advocacy Funding: The Philanthropy of Changing Minds. GrantCraft (2005).
Investing in Change: A Funder's Guide to Supporting Advocacy. Alliance for Justice (2004).
[ PDF ] Make A Difference For Your Cause: Strategies for Nonprofit Engagement in Legislative Advocacy. Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest (2006).
[ PDF ] Power Amidst Chaos: Foundation Support for Advocacy Related to Disasters. Alliance for Justice (2007).
Top 10 Ways Private Foundations Can Influence Public Policy. Kelly Shipp Simone, Council on Foundations (2007).
[ PDF ] The Value of Relationships Between State Charity Regulators & Philanthropy. Council on Foundations and Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers (2006).
[ PDF ] Why Supporting Advocacy Makes Sense for Foundations. The Atlantic Philanthropies (2008).

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Youth

The Giving Book: Open the Door to a Lifetime of Giving. Ellen Sabin, Watering Can Press.
[ PDF ] Leadership, Volunteerism and Giving: A Longitudinal Study of Youth Grantmakers (1993-2003). Council of Michigan Foundations (2004).
Opportunity of a Lifetime: Young Adults in Family Philanthropy. National Center for Family Philanthropy (2002). (File)
Protest and Privilege: Young People with Wealth Talk About Class and Activism. Courtney Young, Resource Generation (2003).
Raising Children with Philanthropic Values. The Philanthropic Initiative (2003).
Turning the Leadership Corner: Introduction to Special Edition on Innovative Youth Engagement Strategies. Insight, Grantmakers for Children, Youth and Families. (Fall 2003). (File)
Voices Carry: Young People With Wealth Talk About Silence, Guilt and Social Change. Courtney Young, Resource Generation (2003).

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Governance

Fiscal Matters