Advancing Good Governance: How Grantmakers Invest in the Governance of Nonprofit Organizations

Contributing Organization(s): FSG Social Impact Advisors


Author(s)/Creator(s): Kathy K. Hedge; Eva Nico; Lindsay Fox

Publishing Date: 2009-03-01

Issue Areas: Nonprofits and Philanthropy

Ownership/Rights Info: Copyright BoardSource and FSG Social Impact Advisors 2009

File info: 40 pages; 319.41 KB file size

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Over the last decade, growing numbers of nonprofit organizations and grantmakers have recognized the need for capacity-building in nonprofit organizations. In 2006, U.S. funding for capacity-building topped $1 billion -- a 126% increase over 2000. Leadership capacity has received particular attention, but utilizing the board of directors has often been overlooked. Today, nonprofits and grantmakers are seeking to leverage the inherent assets of these governing groups. This report represents a revealing overview of nonprofit grantmaking in the new economy.

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Intended Audience: Advocates; General Public; Policy Professionals; Researchers

Type/Format: Whitepaper

Language code: English

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