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From: "Leslie Belay" <leslie.belay at verizon.net>


I thought this publication would be of interest to our list:
 
Leslie Belay
43 Peter Parley Road
Jamaica Plain, MA  02130
leslie.belay at verizon.net


      FUNDING COMMUNITY ORGANIZING
    Social Change through Civic Participation

    Some foundations have shied away from funding organizing, often 
because they're not certain how it works or what outcomes it produces. 
This guide offers a grounding in the basics of community organizing, as 
well as examples of what the work can accomplish in many different 
fields and communities.
     
     
     

    R E L A T E D    R E S O U R C E S

    Browse our online list of community organizing resources, 
recommended by grantmakers and organizers. The collection includes print 
and film resources on organizing in general and on congregation-based, 
education, immigration, and youth organizing.

      
            .     ADVOCACY FUNDING
    The Philanthropy of Changing Minds
    How can you determine if advocacy is a good choice for your 
foundation? This guide considers the issues, including deciding whether 
to act yourself or fund others, understanding the legal procedures and 
potential pitfalls, and collaborating in the right way with the right 
partners.

      
        .     .     GRANT MAKING WITH A RACIAL EQUITY LENS
    Can a racial equity lens help you approach your work with greater 
clarity and impact? Read this guide to see why, for increasing numbers 
of grant makers, the answer is yes. Learn how to apply a racial equity 
lens in understanding your field or community, working with grantees, 
and promoting change within your foundation.

    v     v     PARTICIPATORY ACTION RESEACH
    Grant makers have called it a "bottom up" and "inside out" 
evaluation technique. This guide explores the benefits of participatory 
action research, a method of bringing applied research and evaluation 
skills to those closest to the issues involved.
     


          

    Jan Jaffe, j.jaffe at grantcraft.org

    GrantCraft
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