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Foundation, Education, Environment

The Commonwealth Club’s 2020 Distinguished Citizens Award (Video)

The Commonwealth Club’s 2020 Distinguished Citizens Award (Video)

Dr. Gloria Duffy of the Commonwealth Club interviews Lauren Dachs, Joya Banerjee, and Arron Jiron in this tribute to the Foundation, a recipient of the Club’s 2020 Distinguished Citizens Award.

Education, Character, Evaluation, Effectiveness

Using Data to Strengthen Out-of-School Time Programs

Using Data to Strengthen Out-of-School Time Programs

Just released! A new book, Measure, Use, Improve! Data Use in Out-of-School Time, provides practical insights about how to use data to improve practice in youth-serving organizations.

Effectiveness

Special Grantmaking: A Purposeful, Flexible Resource for Foundations

Special Grantmaking: A Purposeful, Flexible Resource for Foundations

Matthew La Rocque and Barbara Kibbe describe the many uses and benefits, as well as ways to address potential challenges, associated with special grant funds.

Education, Character

Supporting the Youth Development Workforce

Supporting the Youth Development Workforce

Rebecca Goldberg and Alex Hooker contribute strategies and perspectives to the Journal of Youth Development.

Water, Environment, President's Updates

Water Solutions Network: A New Approach to Learning and Collaboration

Water Solutions Network: A New Approach to Learning and Collaboration

Foundation president Lauren B. Dachs writes about cross-sector collaboration of leaders focused on the future of water management in our state.

Exits, Effectiveness

Learning How to Exit: New Resources for Philanthropy

Learning How to Exit: New Resources for Philanthropy

The Foundation is helping bring forward lessons and tools that can inform others who are spending down assets and ending initiatives.

Effectiveness

The Future of Measurement: Using Data and Learning for Greater Good

The Future of Measurement: Using Data and Learning for Greater Good

The Foundation is joining with others across the nonprofit sector to reimagine measurement as a tool for increased effectiveness and impact.