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Guiding Principles and Effective Practices for Connecticut Grantmakers
Accountability Self-Assessment Tools for Staffed Private Foundations
The Accountability Self-Assessment Tool is a comprehensive resource to help staffed private foundations ensure that they are complying with key federal laws and regulations and assess how well they are engaging in generally recommended good practices for being accountable to the public. The materials consist of a questionnaire, check list, worksheet, glossary and resource list. The questionnaire, available by component or in one complete document, and the entire selection of tools are available in the following sections.
Accountability Self-Assessment Tools for Unstaffed Private Foundations
The Accountability Self-Assessment Tool is a comprehensive resource to help unstaffed private foundations ensure that they are complying with key federal laws and regulations and assess how well they are engaging in generally recommended good practices for being accountable to the public. The materials consist of a questionnaire, check list, worksheet, glossary and resource list. The questionnaire, available by component or in one complete document, and the entire selection of tools are available in the following sections.
Self Dealing: A Concise Guide for Foundation Board and Staff Guide
10 Common Errors to Avoid in Completing A Private Foundation's 990-PF
What You Should Know Before Signing Your Oganization's Form 990-PF
Executive Director Tenure and Transition in Southern New England
Leadership Development and Emergency Succession Plan
Compensation Determination Policy
Code of Ethics
Giving Story: Bayer Corporation
Due Diligence Done Well - A guide for grantmakers
Foundations & Donor-Advised Funds: Can Foundation Management Be Done Smarter?
Philanthropy Basics
An introduction to philanthropy and the different types of foundations and grantmakers.
Philanthropy Glossary
Evaluating Advocacy
Advocacy Resources
Because elected officials make policy and budget decisions that affect nonprofit organizations and foundations, it is critical to communicate to them the unique value and role of the philanthropic sector.Here are tools and resources for engaging in the full range of foundation advocacy activities.