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Private foundations contribute to the public good through their time, talent and treasure.
But what exactly is a foundation, and how can a government agency work with them?
Discussion Questions:
- What are the three kinds of nonprofits, as designated under the IRS tax code? What distinguishes a private foundation from other nonprofits?
- What types of restrictions might determine the ability of a government agency to work with a nonprofit? Where do these restrictions come from?
- Reflecting on your experience, what are some examples of public-private partnership between an agency and a private foundation?
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As with any partnership, we need to consider the “goodness of fit” when working with a private foundation.
Learn about how foundations differ in mission, geography and investment strategies, and what three best practices may help you get started working with foundations.
Discussion Questions:
- What kind of foundation would be best suited to supporting your work in partnership? National, focal or local?
- What are the three Rs for working with foundations? How might you gather information about a foundation, its programs and its people?
- Reflect on a recent project, program or initiative in your agency. How could you demonstrate “return on investment” to an interested funder? What completed or anticipated results would make a compelling case?
Presenter: Anne Desmarais
Director, Partnership and Community Collaboration Academy