This 2012 toolkit by the Council on Foundations, Imprint Capital and the Greater Cincinnati Foundation provides resources to community foundations looking to engage their donors in an impact investment program. The toolkit provides information regarding the entire process from feasibility to implementation.
This guide by Funders for LGBTQ Issues provides a step-by-step framework for structural change grantmaking utilizing historical experience, relationships and needs within diverse communities. It includes a structural analysis worksheet, an impact assessment tool, and sample RFPs.
This CD by the St. Paul Foundation is a discussion tool designed for use by neighbors, friends, family members, co-workers, members of faith communities and civic and recreational clubs. It provides a framework for discussions about race and racism.
This 2009 report by National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy provides a set of criteria that focuses on values, effectiveness, ethics and commitment that challenges grantmakers to strengthen communities.
This 2005 paper by S. Hicks & M. Jorgenson examines and analyzes funding to American Indian and Alaska Native tribes and non-profits serving Native America. It provides recommendations for researchers, foundations, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations.
