Published at: Funders are used to hearing different versions of the meaning of “partnership” from nonprofits wanting to work with them (aka receive funding). All too often the proposed “partnership” involves the funder supporting the initiatives or priorities the applicant brings forward with minimal input from the funder. On the other hand, the applicant sees that [...]
Members of the Independent Sector have the knowledge, respect, and reputation to impact policy decisions. These efforts allow them to further their mission and leverage their already considerable resources and influence.
Public education in most states is still trying to recover from funding cuts as a result of the Great Recession. This article discusses how local education foundations engage the local community to help bring in private resources to help local public K-12 education.
This Op/Ed piece addresses the issue of whether or not private dollars are appropriate to assist public K-12 education or if it's an excuse to not adequately fund schools through tax dollars.
This article shares the potential value of an effective local education foundation. Examples are shared as is the potential assistance of organizations such as the National School Foundation Association.