Grantmaking Basics
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Additional Resources
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Grantmaking Workshop
Regional Grant Managers Network
October 16, 2003
Prepared by LaVerne Woods, Davis Wright Tremaine
A presentation covering topics such as private foundation grantmaking, grants to public charities, public support, and many more.
Grantmaking and Other Charitabel Activities
Chapter 4 from The Handbook on Private Foundations
Council on Foundations
David F. Freeman
1991
This chapter covers the challenges and rewards of grantmaking.
First Steps to Successful Philanthropy
A compilation of resouces from a number of different foundations providing resources, principles and practices, framework for evaluating proposals, and staffing models.
The Craft of Grantmaking Project: Elements of a Grantmaker’s Role
Northern California Grantmakers
Carole Anderson
A worksheet covering the different aspects of a grantmaker’s role.
Grantmaking/Grantmaking Basics/GP_Grantmaking Basics_Tools_The Craft of Grantmkaing Project_Northern California Grantmakers.pdf
13 Tips for a Wise Grantmaker
North Carolina Center for Nonprofits
Jane Kendall
A reprint from Common Ground, NCCN’s bimonthly publication.