Challenges Facing Housing Markets in the Next Decade, Developing a Policy-Relevant Research Agenda What Works Collaborative Been, Vicki; Ingrid Gould Ellen Published: May 2012 Outlines research questions in the areas of: the impact of the housing market crisis; rising poverty and income inequality and volatility; concentration of poor and minority households in distressed areas; and need for sustainable housing and communities. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(50 pages; 1.76MB; PDF)
Housing as a Platform for Improving Outcomes for Older Renters What Works Collaborative Spillman, Brenda C.; Jennifer Biess; Graham MacDonald Published: May 2012 Explores how housing can help support the independence and well-being of low-income renters age 50 or older, barriers to aging in place, housing service options and challenges, and conditions for positive outcomes, such as affordability and accessibility. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation Related Organization(s): Brookings Institution, Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy at NYU, Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, Urban Institute Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Aging Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(28 pages; 1.59MB; PDF)
2011 Annual Report George Gund Foundation Published: 2012 Contains president's letter, executive director's letter, photo essay of Planned Parenthood clients and staff, 2011 grants list, financial statements, grant guidelines and application procedures, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): George Gund Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Human Services Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link( pages; ; HTML)
Housing as a Platform for Improving Education Outcomes Among Low-Income Children What Works Collaborative Cunningham, Mary; Graham MacDonald Published: May 2012 Reviews research on how housing stability, affordability, quality, and location affect low-income children's safety, physical and mental health, and frequency of school changes, which in turn affect attendance, behavior, test scores, and graduation rates. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(19 pages; 1.65MB; PDF)
Housing as a Platform for Formerly Incarcerated Persons What Works Collaborative Fontaine, Jocelyn; Jennifer Biess Published: May 2012 Outlines the options for and barriers to securing housing for former prisoners; the need for stable, affordable housing in order to maintain employment and avoid substance abuse and recidivism; and models for housing as a platform for positive outcomes. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation Related Organization(s): Brookings Institution, Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy at NYU, Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, Urban Institute Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Aging Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(23 pages; 1.35M; PDF)
Building Successful Neighborhoods What Works Collaborative Tatian, Peter A.; G. Thomas Kingsley; Joe Parilla; Rolf Pendall Published: May 2012 Reviews the literature on direct interventions to revitalize distressed neighborhoods by improving housing, schools, and services in terms of basic policy and strategy, programmatic strategies, and building institutional infrastructure. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation Related Organization(s): Brookings Institution, Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy at NYU, Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, Urban Institute Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(51 pages; 904KB; PDF)
The Intersection of Place and the Economy What Works Collaborative Puentes, Robert; Peter McFerrin Published: May 2012 Examines urban demographic shifts; links between built environments and economic trends of globalization and production of tradable goods and services, technological innovation, and a low-carbon imperative; and policy implications for sustainable growth. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation Related Organization(s): Brookings Institution, Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy at NYU, Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, Urban Institute Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(39 pages; 1.55MB; PDF)
L.A. Rising: The 1992 Civic Unrest, the Arc of Social Justice Organizing, and the Lessons for Today's Movement Building Program for Environmental & Regional Equity; Liberty Hill Foundation Pastor, Manuel; Michele Prichard Published: April 2012 Examines the broad, multiracial, multi-sector movement building that has emerged in Los Angeles to demand community benefits agreements; better mass transit systems, school funding and curricula, and job training; and workers' and immigrants' rights. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies, James Irvine Foundation, Solidago Foundation Subject(s): Civil Society; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 2.60MB; PDF)
2011 Annual Report McKnight Foundation Published: 2012 Contains mission statement, program information, 2011 highlights, and lists of board members and staff. Representative grants list available via separate link. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Children and Youth; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(6 pages; 890KB; PDF) 2011 Representative Grants List Annual Report Feedback
Public Housing Transformation and Crime: Making the Case for Responsible Relocation Urban Institute Popkin, Susan J.; Chris Hayes; Leah Hendey; Joe Parilla; Michael J. Rich Published: April 2012 Examines the outcomes of relocating public-housing residents to private-market housing while distressed, high-crime developments were demolished and replaced with mixed-income communities, including the impact on crime rates in their new neighborhoods. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Chicago Housing Authority, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(12 pages; 4.22MB; PDF)
Promoting Physical Activity Through the Shared Use of School and Community Recreational Resources Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: April 2012 Summarizes research about the use of school sport and recreation facilities outside of school hours by community programs as a way to promote physical activity in areas with limited facilities. Describes challenges of shared use and policy considerations. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Athletics/Sports; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(9 pages; 355KB; PDF)
Home Insecurity 2012: Foreclosures and Housing in Ohio Policy Matters Ohio Rothstein, David Published: April 2012 Analyzes trends in the number of new foreclosure filings, developments in prevention efforts, and data on mortgage defaults and negative equity. Makes policy recommendations for strengthening stability among individuals, families, and communities. Funder(s): Cleveland Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(22 pages; 566KB; PDF)
Inspired by You — 2011 Annual Report Connecticut Community Foundation Published: March 2012 Contains letter from the board chair, letter from the president, donor profiles, donor information, grants and scholarship list, funds list, donors list, financial summary, and list of board and committee members. Funder(s): Connecticut Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 58.43MB; HTML)
Community Health Centers: Leveraging the Social Determinants of Health Institute for Alternative Futures Published: March 2012 Outlines methods used to study efforts by community health centers to improve the social, economic, and physical conditions that shape health outcomes, patterns observed across programs, and recommendations for expanding and enhancing these efforts. Funder(s): Kresge Foundation Subject(s): Health; Community Improvement/Development; Environment Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(76 pages; 2.92MB; PDF)
City of Ideas: Reinventing Boston's Innovation Economy: The Boston Indicators Report 2012 Boston Foundation Kahn, Charlotte B.; Jessica K. Martin; Aditi Mehta Published: March 2012 Analyzes indicators of the city's economic, social, and technological progress; potential for creating innovative solutions to global and national challenges; and complexities, disparities, and weaknesses in the indicators and innovation economy paradigm. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Social Science; Social Science, Urban Studies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(60 pages; 2.08MB; PDF)
2010-2011 Annual Report Kresge Foundation Published: 2012 Contains an introduction to Kresge's strategy; board chair's letter; president's letter; foundation timeline; program information; grant summary, including geographic distribution; grants lists; financial summary; and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Kresge Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(95 pages; 2.88MB; HTML)
Positive Student Outcomes in Community Schools Center for American Progress Castrechini, Sebastian; Rebecca A. London Published: February 2012 Analyzes links between participation in community school supplemental programs in extended learning, family engagement, and support, and student outcomes such as English language development scores and attitudes about school. Makes policy recommendations. Funder(s): JPMorgan Chase Foundation Related Organization(s): John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities at Stanford University Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(48 pages; 802KB; PDF)
Beyond Good Intentions: Using Data to Promote Economic Opportunity Brookings Institution; DC Appleseed; DC Jobs Council; Community Foundation for the National Capital Region Published: February 2012 Outlines the need for better data collection and analyses to help the District of Columbia track, evaluate, and improve economic development programs and make evidence-based budgetary and policy decisions. Makes recommendations for various city agencies. Funder(s): Community Foundation for the National Capital Region Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 395KB; PDF)
Meeting the Infrastructure Imperative: An Affordable Plan to Put Americans Back to Work Center for American Progress Cooper, Donna Published: February 2012 Analyzes shortfalls in federal infrastructure investment. Proposes boosting funding for transportation, water, dams, and energy through policy reform, updated fees, elimination of subsidies, expanded loan authority, private financing, and state matches. Funder(s): Bernard Schwartz, Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(104 pages; 1.69MB; PDF)
2011 Annual Report San Francisco Foundation Published: 2012 Print report contains 2011 highlights, grant summary, funds list, and lists of board members and staff. Online report also contains letter from the board chair and CEO, video message, grants lists and financial statements. Funder(s): San Francisco Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(11 pages; 1.41MB; PDF)
Philadelphia Research Initiative Public Opinion Poll 2012 Pew Charitable Trusts Published: February 2012 Presents survey findings related to the mayor's job performance, residents' top concerns, views on immigrants and diversity, the economy, and future outlook for the city compared with previous surveys. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(18 pages; 3.57MB; PDF)
Collaboration and Connection: How Foundations Partner Effectively to Address Their Community's Information Needs John S. and James L. Knight Foundation; FSG Published: February 2012 Offers examples and tips for partnering with the public, private, and nonprofit sectors on community news and information projects, including finding the right partner by assessing organizational capacity, community assets, compatibility, and structure. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(24 pages; 2.53MB; PDF)
A License to Grow: Ending State, Local, and Some Federal Barriers to Innovation and Growth in Key Sectors of the U.S. Economy Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Published: February 2012 Outlines price and entry controls that impede innovations that could lead to more efficient business models and growth in the legal, health, drug, education, and finance sectors. Surveys options for removing barriers, including state experimentation. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(16 pages; 1.58MB; PDF)
Startup Act for the States Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Published: February 2012 Proposes state policy options for promoting entrepreneurial growth and the "job-creation engines" of start-ups by increasing the supply of entrepreneurs, facilitating the launch and growth of new ventures, and fostering a culture of entrepreneurship. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 2.34MB; PDF)
Knight Community Information Challenge: 2011 Evaluation Findings John S. and James L. Knight Foundation; FSG Published: February 2012 Highlights, in slides, findings from an annual evaluation of the media and journalism grant program and progress in increasing community and place-based foundations' engagement with information needs and in creating more informed and engaged communities. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Related Organization(s): FSG Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(21 pages; 758KB; PDF)
A Market-Based Approach for Crossing the Valley of Death: The Benefits of a Capital Gains Exemption for Investments in Startups Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Published: January 2012 To reduce the risk and increase the reward of providing equity capital to help new firms get off the ground, proposes extending a capital gains tax exemption on long-term investments in start-ups and estimates its economic impact. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(9 pages; 179KB; PDF)
The Foreclosure Crisis and Children: A Three-City Study Urban Institute Published: January 2012 Examines the characteristics of children in foreclosed homes, the likelihood of their moving to another neighborhood and/or changing schools, changes in school quality, and how school mobility affects student test scores. Outlines policy implications. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Children and Youth; Social Science; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(54 pages; 597KB; PDF)
Public Interest Litigation: Summary of a Meeting of Organisations From Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa and the United States Atlantic Philanthropies Kearney-Grieve, Brian Published: January 2012 Outlines discussions from a 2011 meeting of Atlantic's Reconciliation & Human Rights grantees about the challenges of advancing social justice through litigation; tips on recruiting lawyers, media relations, and enforcement; and what funders can do. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(14 pages; 255KB; PDF)
The Strengths and Challenges of Community Organizing as an Education Reform Strategy: What the Research Says Nellie Mae Education Foundation; Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University Renee, Michelle; Sara McAlister Published: January 2011 Outlines the advantages of community organizing as a reform strategy, such as its ability to address power relationships and build political will for broad reform; evidence of impact; effective strategies, including working via alliances; and challenges. Funder(s): Nellie Mae Education Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(35 pages; 531KB; PDF)
Achieving Results Through Community School Partnerships Center for American Progress; Coalition for Community Schools; Institute for Educational Leadership Blank, Martin J.; Reuben Jacobson; Atelia Melaville Published: January 2012 Outlines the importance of and strategies for building and maintaining successful partnerships for community schools that integrate academics, youth development, family support, health and social services, and community development. Makes recommendations. Funder(s): JPMorgan Chase Foundation Related Organization(s): Coalition for Community Schools, Institute for Educational Leadership Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(36 pages; 488KB; PDF)
Justice Reinvestment in Oklahoma: Analysis and Policy Framework Council of State Governments Justice Center Published: January 2012 Summarizes findings from analyses of criminal justice, mental health, and substance abuse data and policy options for justice reinvestment, a data-driven strategy to contain corrections spending and reinvest part of the savings in improving public safety. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts, United States Department of Justice Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(23 pages; 673KB; PDF)
What's Trust Got To Do With It? Public Agenda Published: December 2011 Based on focus groups with parents, explores why school turnaround options such as closing failing schools and replacing principals and staff provoke community opposition. Outlines ways for leaders to build trust, address concerns, and engage parents. Funder(s): Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Skillman Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(44 pages; 2.39MB; PDF)
Philadelphia Enterprise Reporting Awards: A Report on the First Year J-Lab Schaffer, Jan Published: December 2011 Profiles collaborative in-depth reporting projects developed with funding from the William Penn Foundation. Examines the impact of collaboration and distribution across multiple venues, the role of start-ups, and funding and resources leveraged. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Community Improvement/Development; Science/Technology, Internet Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(36 pages; 10.88MB; PDF)
Where People Get Information About Restaurants and Other Local Businesses Pew Internet & American Life Project; Project for Excellence in Journalism Rainie, Lee; Amy Mitchell; Kristen Purcell; Tom Rosenstiel Published: December 2011 Presents survey findings about the demographics and technology profiles of those who seek information about restaurants, bars, and local businesses and their sources of information, including the Internet, newspapers, word of mouth, and local television. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Journalism/Media; Science/Technology, Internet Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(31 pages; 953KB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report: Striking a Balance Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Published: 2011 Contains mission statement, president's message, program information, grants lists and statistics, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Civil Society; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(58 pages; 4.56MB; PDF)
A Community for All: Implementing Article 19 Open Society Institute Published: December 2011 Offers guidance on implementing the Convention of Rights of Persons with Disabilities article that provides that people with disabilities have the right to live their lives with the same choices as others. Calls for ending institutionalization. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Disabilities; Civil and Human Rights; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(39 pages; 730KB; PDF) Checklist
Revitalizing Distressed Older Suburbs What Works Collaborative; Cleveland State University Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs Hexter, Kathryn Wertheim; Benjamin Clark; Edward W. Hill; Brian A. Mikelbank; Charles Post Published: December 2011 Reviews literature on strategies for revitalizing distressed older suburbs. Based on case studies of the most distressed minority suburbs, examines the effectiveness of and best practices for revitalization programs and investments. Makes recommendations. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation Related Organization(s): Cleveland State University Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(189 pages; 5.57MB; PDF)
Notorious to Notable: The Crucial Role of the Philanthropic Community in Transforming the Juvenile Justice System in Washington, D.C. Moriah Fund; Carter and Melissa Cafritz Charitable Trust; Meyer Foundation; Public Welfare Foundation Published: December 2011 Describes how foundations helped transform the district's juvenile justice system, replacing a large prison with a smaller facility designed for rehabilitation and development, and reduced recidivism using community-based alternatives. Outlines lessons. Funder(s): Carter & Melissa Cafritz Trust, Meyer Memorial Trust, Moriah Fund, Public Welfare Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(40 pages; 4.36MB; PDF)
The East Baltimore Revitalization Initiative: A Commitment to Economic Inclusion Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: December 2011 Describes the first phase of a twenty-year, cross-sector effort to transform a distressed neighborhood into a mixed-income residential community and provide job opportunities for minorities and women; achievements to date; challenges; and lessons learned. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development; Minorities Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(28 pages; 887KB; PDF)
Healthy Corridor for All: A Community Health Impact Assessment of Transit-Oriented Development Policy in Saint Paul, Minnesota PolicyLink Malekafzali, Shireen; Danielle Bergstrom Published: November 2011 Details the connections between land-use decisions and health and equity outcomes based on a health impact assessment of the Central Corridor light rail line in the Twin Cities. Includes analysis of the rezoning proposal and policy recommendations. Funder(s): Blue Cross Blue Shield Center for Prevention, Pew Charitable Trusts, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Related Organization(s): ISAIAH, TakeAction Minnesota Subject(s): Health; Community Improvement/Development; Environment Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 8.36MB; PDF) Technical Report
Senate Bill 375: An Opportunity to Design Sustainable Communities Public Health Law & Policy Published: November 2011 Explains the rationale behind proposed legislation to link transportation funding, land use planning, housing policy, and greenhouse gas reduction goals to curb urban sprawl, reduce car trips, and encourage alternative modes of transportation. Funder(s): California Endowment, Kaiser Permanente North Subject(s): Environment; Environment, Global Climate Change; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 2.27MB; PDF)
2011 Annual Report: Changing Lives Boston Foundation Published: 2011 Contains board chair's and president's messages, mission statement, 2011 highlights, progress report on strategic goals, program information, donor profiles, grant guidelines, funds list, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Civil Society Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(80 pages; 14.25MB; PDF)
Report to the Community 2010-2011 Cleveland Foundation Published: 2011 Contains foundation information, board chair and president's letter, president's report, program information, grant highlights, lists of new gifts and funds, financial summary, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Cleveland Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 1.9MB; HTML)
Young Invincibles Policy Brief: New Poll Finds More Than Half of Millennials Want To Start Business Young Invincibles Published: November 2011 Presents findings from a survey of Americans ages 18 to 34 about entrepreneurship, including desire to start a business, reasons for delaying, and views on removing barriers by increasing access to capital and education and forgiving student loans. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Related Organization(s): Bellwether Research, Lake Research Partners Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(8 pages; 875KB; PDF)
2011 Otis Report on the Creative Economy Report of the Los Angeles Region Otis College of Art and Design Published: November 2011 Examines the combined economic impact of the arts, design, and entertainment industries in Los Angeles and Orange counties, including trends in employment, salaries, revenues, and nonprofit arts groups. Offers projections for 2015 and industry snapshots. Funder(s): Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, California Community Foundation, City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, James Irvine Foundation Related Organization(s): Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Social Science; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 3.18MB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report: Leadership for a 21st Century Movement Marguerite Casey Foundation Published: 2011 Contains mission statement, foundation information, board chair and president's message, grantee profiles, lists of grantees, financial summary, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Marguerite Casey Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Human Services, Family Services Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(34 pages; 26.2MB; HTML)
2011 State of Metropolitan Housing Report Metropolitan Housing Coalition Published: October 2011 Examines issues of environmental justice and 2011 indicators of housing affordability in the Louisville area, including concentration of subsidized housing, segregation, poverty, homeownership, foreclosure, and homelessness. Makes policy recommendations. Funder(s): Gannett Foundation, Janet Dakan, Louisville Metro Government, PNC Financial Services Group Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 2.84MB; PDF)
Naming and Framing Difficult Issues to Make Sound Decisions Charles F. Kettering Foundation Published: October 2011 Outlines how to promote shared decision making and effective collective action by naming divisive community issues in ways that focus on common concerns, deliberating over options, identifying actions citizens can take, and working through disagreements. Funder(s): Charles F. Kettering Foundation Subject(s): Civil Society; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(24 pages; 628KB; PDF)
Working Through Difficult Decisions Charles F. Kettering Foundation Published: October 2011 Describes deliberative decision making in public forums: weighing options for addressing problems against what is most valuable to collective well-being by recognizing the concerns of all, identifying trade-offs, and giving each option a "fair trial." Funder(s): Charles F. Kettering Foundation Subject(s): Civil Society; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(12 pages; 389KB; PDF)
Maxed Out: Massachusetts Transportation at a Financing Crossroad Transportation for Massachusetts Published: October 2011 Outlines the economic, environmental, and quality-of-life implications of the state's transportation revenue shortfalls; background and contributing factors; outcomes of reform efforts; and suggested guidelines for public policy discussions. Funder(s): Barr Foundation Subject(s): Environment; Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 1.31MB; PDF)
The Greater Boston Housing Report Card 2011: Housing's Role in the Ongoing Economic Crisis Boston Foundation Bluestone, Barry; Chase Billingham Published: October 2011 Analyzes results of a 2011 survey of housing market conditions in the Greater Boston area, including trends in supply, rents, foreclosures, home sales, and public spending for housing, as well as effects of feedback loops on housing and the local economy. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Related Organization(s): Citizens' Housing and Planning Association, Kitty and Michael Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy at Northeastern University, Warren Group Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(95 pages; 2.20MB; PDF)
Catalyzing Networks for Social Change Grantmakers for Effective Organization; Monitor Institute Published: October 2011 Explains how funders can "catalyze" networks to address complex, interconnected issues: weave social ties; access diverse perspectives; openly build and share knowledge; create infrastructure for widespread engagement; and coordinate resources and action. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, California Endowment, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Hawaii Community Foundation, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Related Organization(s): Monitor Institute Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Environment Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(32 pages; 1.28MB; PDF)
Seeding the City: Land Use Policies to Promote Urban Agriculture Public Health Law & Policy; National Policy & Legal Analysis Network to Prevent Childhood Obesity Published: October 2011 Outlines the health, environmental, and economic benefits of urban agriculture; considerations for developing relevant land use policy; legal tools for preserving plots, and other laws. Includes model comprehensive plan language and zoning ordinance. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Related Organization(s): National Policy & Legal Analysis Network to Prevent Childhood Obesity Subject(s): Agriculture/Food; Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(40 pages; 805KB; PDF)
2011 Annual Report California Community Foundation Published: 2011 Contains messages from the board chair and president, 2010-11 program highlights, grants lists, lists of funds and Legacy Society members, financial summary, and lists of board members, staff, and volunteers. Funder(s): California Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(26 pages; 4.62MB; PDF)
Getting Local: How Nonprofit News Ventures Seek Sustainability John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Published: October 2011 Examines eight nonprofit news ventures' mission, audience, reach, and social impact; revenue generation and diversification; and organizational adaptability, innovation, and resource allocation as critical elements of long-term sustainability. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Science/Technology, Internet; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(28 pages; 8.21MB)
2010-2011 Annual Report Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Published: 2011 Contains message from the board chair and the president, program information, donor and grantee profiles, grants lists, grants summary, financial summary, donors list, funds list, and lists of committee members, board members, and staff. Funder(s): Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 30.4MB; HTML)
Assessing Community Information Needs Aspen Institute; John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Harwood, Richard C. Published: October 2011 Offers strategies for building a healthy information environment and enabling community change: define and engage the community early, mobilize the community as a resource, cultivate boundary-spanning groups, and ensure multiple entry points. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Journalism/Media; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(46 pages; 774KB; PDF)
Fusing Arts, Culture and Social Change: High Impact Strategies for Philanthropy National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy Sidford, Holly Published: October 2011 Examines the role of the arts in engaging, educating, and building communities and addressing social, economic, environmental, and other injustices. Calls on arts grantmakers to focus more resources on supporting social change in underserved communities. Funder(s): National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 3.61MB)
Tax-Increment Financing: The Need for Increased Transparency and Accountability in Local Economic Development Subsidies U.S. PIRG Education Fund Kerth, Rob; Phineas Baxandall Published: October 2011 Examines the risks to the public of creating tax-increment financing districts to encourage economic development. Proposes stronger guidelines for tax-increment financing program design, governance process, transparency, and developers' accountability. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(50 pages; 879KB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report California Wellness Foundation Published: 2011 Contains message from the board chair and the president, 2010 highlights, an analysis of California's healthcare workforce shortages, program information, application guidelines, grants list, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): California Wellness Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(60 pages; 2.51MB; PDF)
2011 LIFE (Leading Indicators For Excellence) Study Regional Report LIFE Study Published: October 2011 Provides data on ten quality-of-life indicators, including cost of living, schools, health care, economy, nonprofit/volunteer sector, outdoor activities and community events, family-oriented environment, and safety, in Wisconsin's lower Fox River region. Funder(s): Brown County United Way, Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Inc., Fox Cities Economic Development Partnership, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, Oshkosh Area United Way, United Way Fox Cities, US Venture Open Fund for Basic Needs Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 4.44MB; PDF)
Building Community: Making Space for Art Urban Institute; Leveraging Investments in Creativity Jackson, Maria Rosario Published: October 2011 Examines the role of the arts in communities; artists working in community development, education, health, or environmental fields; and contemporary art spaces in community planning and revitalization strategies. Funder(s): Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Surdna Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development; Arts and Culture, Arts Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 14.2MB; PDF)
The Neighborhood Fund: Celebrating 20 Years of Changing Communities Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Published: October 2011 Offers an overview of the small grants program and leadership institute for grassroots organizations. Profiles foundation staff involved with the fund, advisory committee members, grantees, and donors. Funder(s): Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(28 pages; 4.1 MB; PDF)
Needs Scan Report: Identifying the Organizational Effectiveness Needs of Nonprofit Organizations in the Greater New Orleans Region Greater New Orleans Foundation Published: September 2011 Presents data on and grantees' insights into the organizational capacity issues of nonprofits, including service gaps outside New Orleans, connected priority needs, fundraising and finances, and fragmentation of the sector. Makes recommendations. Funder(s): Greater New Orleans Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(35 pages; 2.26MB; PDF)
2010 Minnesota Baseline Housing Measures McKnight Foundation; HousingLink Published: September 2011 Assesses 2010 indicators of the state's affordable housing activity, including new and preserved units, funding, gap financing, homeownership, foreclosures, green housing, and efforts to end long-term homelessness. Outlines McKnight's housing strategy. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Related Organization(s): HousingLink Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 1.31MB; PDF)
How People Learn About Their Local Community Project for Excellence in Journalism; Pew Internet & American Life Project; Johns S. and James L. Knight Foundation Published: September 2011 Presents survey findings about local news and information sources Americans rely on — such as newspapers, television, the Internet, and word of mouth — for sixteen topics by age, gender, education, income, family structure, and other factors. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Related Organization(s): Pew Internet & American Life Project Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(81 pages; 3.20MB 81; PDF)
Impact of Family-Inclusive Case Management on Reentry Outcomes: Interim Report on the Safer Return Demonstration Evaluation Urban Institute Published: September 2011 Outlines preliminary findings on the impact of a family-inclusive reentry model designed to improve former prisoners' employment, substance abuse, and recidivism outcomes by utilizing the resources and strengths of their families and support networks. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, United States Department of Justice Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Human Services; Substance Abuse Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(34 pages; 571KB; PDF)
2011 Portfolio Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance Published: September 2011 Provides a snapshot of the breadth, diversity, and financial and programmatic health of arts and cultural organizations in southeastern Pennsylvania, including data on the recession's effect on revenue, attendance, employment, and fundraising. Funder(s): Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation, Pew Charitable Trusts, PNC Financial Services Group, William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(39 pages; 7.0MB; PDF)
Mobilising for Social Justice: Migrant Rights Centre Ireland's Community Work Model Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Published: September 2011 Describes MRCI's efforts and outcomes in advocating for migrant workers' rights and social justice using the community work model to enable the participation of previously excluded people in decision-making structures, empowerment, and collective action. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(50 pages; 2.48MB; PDF)
Opportunities for Leadership: Meeting Community Information Needs 2011 John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Published: September 2011 Describes how three Knight Community Information Challenge grantees incorporated efforts to create innovative news models, online information hubs, citizen journalism projects, youth media, and civic engagement and advocacy campaigns into their work. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Journalism/Media; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(28 pages; 4.72MB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report Greater New Orleans Foundation Published: 2011 Contains mission statement; donor and grantee profiles; program information; fund information; lists of donors, funds, and advisors; financial summary; and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Greater New Orleans Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Environment Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 1.89MB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report Saint Luke's Foundation Published: 2011 Contains board chair and president's message, 2010 highlights, "Make It Stick" initiative grantee profiles, grant guidelines, grants list, financial summary, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Saint Luke's Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Health Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(26 pages; 2.75MB; HTML)
Towards Evidence-Based Sustainable Communities: Report on Survey of Urban Sustainability Centers in U.S. Universities What Works Collaborative; USC Center for Sustainable Cities Blanco, Hilda; Genevieve Giuliano Published: August 2011 Provides an overview of characteristics of urban sustainability research centers, including organizational structure, personnel capacity, finances, current objectives, and recent research topics. Considers policy implications. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation, What Works Collaborative Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Environment; Higher Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(51 pages; 1.43MB; PDF)
The New Orleans Index at Six: Measuring Greater New Orleans' Progress Toward Prosperity Greater New Orleans Community Data Center Published: August 2011 Assesses indicators of the region's economic growth, sustainability, inclusion, and quality of life. Highlights trends in population, industry diversification, jobs, household income, public education, housing, public safety, and infrastructure. Funder(s): Baptist Community Ministries, Foundation for Louisiana, Greater New Orleans Foundation, RosaMary Foundation, Surdna Foundation, United Way for the Greater New Orleans Area Related Organization(s): Brookings Institution Subject(s): Disaster Relief; Disaster Relief, Hurricane Relief; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 5.93MB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report: I Am a Philanthropist Kalamazoo Community Foundation Published: August 2011 Contains mission statement, donor profiles, 2010 highlights, financial summary, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Kalamazoo Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 1.84MB; PDF) Grants Database
Surveying the Field: State-Level Findings From the 2008 Parole Practices Survey Urban Institute Jannetta, Jesse; Aaron Horvath Published: August 2011 Surveys the use of evidence-based parole supervision practices based on a risk reduction approach across states; obstacles to their implementation; and approaches to enhancing parolee motivation. Profiles efforts to improve practices in three states. Funder(s): Pew Center on the States Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 1.42MB; PDF)
Rethinking the State-Local Relationship: Corrections Public Policy Institute of California Misczynski, Dean Published: August 2011 Examines issues for shifting correctional responsibilities for lower-level felons from the state to counties, including funding, jail time and early release, alternative sanctions, post-release community supervision, and coordination of social services. Funder(s): Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, Public Policy Institute of California Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(35 pages; 360KB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc. Published: 2011 Contains foundation history, current program interests, grantmaking policies, grant guidelines, 2010 grants list, profiles of Bradley Prize recipients, summary of the Bradley Symposium, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc. Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(39 pages; 2.58MB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report William Penn Foundation Published: 2011 Contains message from the foundation's leaders, message from the departing president, program information, detailed grantee profiles, mission statement, financial statements, grants list, and lists of corporation members, board members, and staff. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 2.44MB; PDF)
The Neighborhood Fund: 20 Years of Connecting People, Changing Communities Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Published: August 2011 Outlines the premise and strategy behind the initiative, as well as the history, key components, and lessons of the fund for driving positive community change through grants, leadership development, coaching, and partnerships. Funder(s): Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(28 pages; 2.13KB; PDF)
Rental Market Stresses: Impacts of the Great Recession on Affordability and Multifamily Lending Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University; What Works Collaborative Published: July 2011 Examines the rising number of financially stressed renters, the shrinking supply of affordable and adequate rental housing, and increasing loan delinquencies among multi-family property owners. Outlines implications of the supply gap and market prospects. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation, What Works Collaborative Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(69 pages; 471KB; PDF)
Philadelphia's Less Crowded, Less Costly Jails: Taking Stock of a Year of Change and the Challenges That Remain Pew Charitable Trusts Published: July 2011 Examines factors behind the 2009-10 decrease in Philadelphia's jail population; strategies for managing pretrial, sentenced, and probation or parole violator populations; and policies for further streamlining court processes and reducing jail populations. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(29 pages; 883KB; PDF)
2011 Annual Report Frey Foundation Published: 2011 Contains 2011 grants list in affordable housing, education, health and human services and other issue areas; grantee photographs; and financial statements. Funder(s): Frey Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(11 pages; 176KB; PDF)
High-Speed Rail: Public, Private or Both? Assessing the Prospects, Promise and Pitfalls of Public-Private Partnerships U.S. PIRG Education Fund Published: July 2011 Based on the outcomes of public-private partnerships in high-speed rail abroad, discusses pros and cons, including requirements, benefits, costs, and risks. Outlines key principles that should guide government's approach in designing such partnerships. Funder(s): Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(45 pages; 540KB; PDF)
Healthy Youth/Healthy Regions: Informing Action for the 9 County Capital Region and Its Youth UC Davis Center for Regional Change; Sierra Health Foundation Published: July 2011 Presents findings from a two-year study of the Sacramento, California region's health and well-being as measured by its youth's education, physical and mental health, employment, civic engagement, and built environment. Makes policy recommendations. Funder(s): California Endowment, Sierra Health Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 2.18MB; PDF)
F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America's Future 2011 Trust for America's Health Published: July 2011 Outlines 2008-10 national and state obesity rates, health indicators, and policies to address the epidemic; regional, economic, and social barriers to healthy choices; impact of the 2010 healthcare reform and Let's Move initiative; and recommendations. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Health, Public Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(124 pages; 2.78MB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report Greater Cincinnati Foundation Published: 2011 Contains message from the board chair and the president, 2010 year in review, grantee and donor profiles, program information, grant summary, financial statements, and lists of new funds, board and committee members, and staff. Funder(s): Greater Cincinnati Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 6.23MB; HTML) Grants List
Re-Imagining Journalism: Local News for a Networked World Aspen Institute; John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Fancher, Michael R. Published: July 2011 Details strategies for realizing healthy local information ecologies through for-profit and nonprofit media; higher education and community institutions; emphasis on relevance, research, and revenues; and government support. Includes case summaries. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Community Improvement/Development; Civil Society Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(71 pages; 1.05MB; PDF)
Responsible Demolition: A Baltimore Case Study With National Implications Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: June 2011 Documents the progress on and lessons learned from the Casey-led initiative to transform a distressed neighborhood into a mixed-income community with economic opportunities for all residents while reducing health hazards from the demolition process. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Health; Environment Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(14 pages; 8.20MB; PDF)
How Arts and Cultural Strategies Create, Reinforce, and Enhance Sense of Place American Planning Association Published: June 2011 Explores how arts and cultural assets, programming, and master plans can help a community assess its historic, cultural, economic, and social values and strengthen its identity via community education, vision, and participation. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Related Organization(s): RMC Research Corporation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(8 pages; 195KB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report Community Foundation of Utah Published: June 2011 Contains mission statement, letter from the board chair, letter from donor advisors, 2010 highlights, financial statements, donors list, funds list, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of Utah Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(8 pages; 3.74MB; PDF)
Linking Audiences to News: A Network Analysis of Chicago Websites Chicago Community Trust Published: June 2011 Analyzes the structure of Chicago's local news ecosystem — patterns, network density, and roles of Web sites' hyperlinks to and from one another — by type of site and scope of content. Calls for more linking for a better-informed community. Funder(s): Chicago Community Trust, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Community Improvement/Development; Science/Technology, Internet Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(54 pages; 6.58MB)
Review of the MIT Center for Future Civic Media Johns S. and James L. Knight Foundation Published: June 2011 Assesses the accomplishments of the center since its creation in 2007, including development of new methodologies in civic media, a teaching program, projects designed to meet community information needs, and convenings. Lists areas for future investment. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Community Improvement/Development; Civil Society Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(39 pages; 6.95MB; PDF)
Opportunity-Rich Schools and Sustainable Communities: Seven Steps to Align High-Quality Education With Innovations in City and Metropolitan Planning and Development Center for Cities & Schools; What Works Collaborative Published: June 2011 Details challenges and steps for linking quality education and community and economic vitality, including establishing a shared vision and metrics, aligning investments for prosperity, and expanding access via transportation. Lists promising practices. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(63 pages; 1.02MB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report Rhode Island Foundation Published: 2011 Contains mission statement, letter from the board chair and president, Race to the Top and program highlights, grantees list, lists and profiles of endowments and funds, FAQs, financial statements, and lists of board members, staff, and advisors. Funder(s): Rhode Island Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(72 pages; 2.19MB; HTML)
Doing Good Right Here: Brooklyn Grants Report 2010 Brooklyn Community Foundation Published: June 2011 Contains grantmaking principles, program information, grants list, and links to information about the foundation. Funder(s): Brooklyn Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(8 pages; 974KB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report New York Community Trust Published: June 2011 Contains message from the board chair and the president, grantee and donor profiles, grants list and guidelines, funds list and guidelines, governance information, financial statements, and lists of committee members, board members, and staff. Funder(s): New York Community Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 3.52MB; HTML)
2010 Annual Report McKnight Foundation Published: 2011 Contains mission statement, program information, 2010 grant and project highlights, and lists of board members and staff. Representative grants list available via separate link. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Children and Youth; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(6 pages; 381KB; PDF) 2010 Financial Statements 2010 Representative Grants List Annual Report Feedback
2010 Annual Report Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan Published: 2011 Contains mission statement; president's message; 2010 youth advisory council highlights; lists of funds, grants, and donors (including affiliate foundations); financial statements; and lists of board members, staff, and affiliate foundation board members. Funder(s): Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 2.07MB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report Surdna Foundation Published: 2011 Contains "Year in Review" letter from the board chair and the president, mission statement, program information, 2010 grants lists, financial highlights, and lists of officers and staff. Funder(s): Surdna Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Environment; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(43 pages; 1.47MB; HTML)
2010 Annual Report Colorado Trust Published: 2011 Contains mission statement, message from the board chair and the president, program information, twenty-fifth anniversary grantee profiles, grant guidelines, 2010 grantees list, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Colorado Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Higher Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 1.52MB; HTML)
Rethinking the State-Local Relationship: Local Economic Development Public Policy Institute of California Kolko, Jed Published: May 2011 Examines issues involved in shifting responsibility for redevelopment and enterprise zones from the state to localities, including relaxing local funding constraints to give localities more authority and incentives to support the most effective programs. Funder(s): Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(19 pages; 282KB; PDF)
The Power of Trails for Promoting Physical Activity in Communities Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: May 2011 Highlights findings about trail characteristics and social conditions that attract regular users, how they influence levels of physical activity among different populations, and what it takes to build new trails. Considers policy implications. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Athletics/Sports; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 708KB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report San Francisco Foundation Published: 2011 Print report contains letter from the board chair and CEO, summary of 2010 activities, grant summary, funds list, and lists of board members and staff. Online report also contains links to grants lists and financial statements. Funder(s): San Francisco Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link( pages; ; HTML) Print Version
Measuring Transportation Investments: The Road to Results Pew Center on the States; Rockefeller Foundation Published: May 2011 Evaluates states' tracking of transportation system investments and details the need for goals, performance measures, and data to ensure they advance safety, economic growth, mobility, access, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure preservation. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts, Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Environment; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(108 pages; 2.00MB; PDF)
Missed Opportunity: Transit and Jobs in Metropolitan America Brookings Institution Tomer, Adie; Alan Berube; Elizabeth Kneebone; Robert Puentes Published: May 2011 Analyzes data on metropolitan areas' transit systems, including access, rush hour service, and percentage of high- and low-skill jobs reached in ninety minutes. Explores implications for investments and land use, economic development, and housing policy. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(64 pages; 2.29MB; PDF)
Giving More, Making Change: A Journey in Progressive Grant Making French American Charitable Trust Published: May 2011 Describes the family foundation's work in community organizing and advocacy, its decision to spend out, and grantmaking strategy, including a focus on general operating and capacity-building support to select groups. Shares lessons and grantee profiles. Funder(s): French American Charitable Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(62 pages; 1.90MB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report George Gund Foundation Published: 2011 Contains president's letter, executive director's letter, photo essay of Cleveland's performing artists, 2011 grants list, financial statements, grant guidelines and application procedures, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): George Gund Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Human Services Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link( pages; ; HTML)
First Year Evaluation of the Caruth Police Institute at Dallas RAND Corporation Davis, Robert C. Published: May 2011 Evaluates the first-year operations and impact of the W. W. Caruth Jr. Police Institute, which trains officers and serves as the Dallas Police Department's research and problem-solving arm. Looks at infrastructure, courses, research, and sustainability. Funder(s): Communities Foundation of Texas Related Organization(s): University of North Texas Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(59 pages; 296KB; PDF)
New York City's Multifamily Housing in Distress University Neighborhood Housing Program Published: April 2011 Examines real estate and demographic trends in the Bronx and levels of physical and financial distress among multi-family properties by neighborhood, type of property, and lender using Building Indicator Project data on violations, liens, and mortgages. Funder(s): Charles H. Revson Foundation, Inc., Enterprise Community Partners Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Social Science, Urban Studies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(39 pages; 7.45MB; PDF)
America's Rental Housing: Meeting Challenges, Building on Opportunities Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University Published: April 2011 Examines rental market conditions following the recession, especially the renewed need among low-income families; factors behind the affordability crisis; challenges in producing and preserving affordable units; and policy recommendations for financing. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 5.14MB; PDF)
Why Place & Race Matter PolicyLink; California Endowment Published: April 2011 Examines the impact of race/ethnicity and economic, social, physical, and service environments on health disparities for low-income communities of color and implications. Outlines policy reforms and strategies for addressing structural racism. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Health; Minorities; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(113 pages; 3.47MB; PDF)
State of Recidivism: The Revolving Door of America's Prisons Pew Center on the States Published: April 2011 Analyzes recidivism trends by state for new crimes or technical violations; the impact of sentencing and parole policies; and strategies to reduce recidivism and costs, including improved efficiency, sentencing and release policies, and reentry programs. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Social Science Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(42 pages; 594KB)
Connected Citizens: The Power, Peril and Potential of Networks John S. and James L. Knight Foundation; Monitor Institute Scearce, Diana Published: April 2011 Based on surveys and interviews, explores how network-centric practices will affect citizen engagement and community information, with case studies and scenarios for 2015. Offers grantmakers suggestions, tips, and tools for supporting networks for good. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Related Organization(s): Monitor Institute Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Science/Technology; Science/Technology, Internet Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(55 pages; 1.41MB; HTML)
The Powerful Pathways of Diverse San Francisco Bay Area Community Health Leaders Social Policy Research Associates Yu, Hanh Cao Published: April 2011 Highlights key factors that shaped innovative leaders' careers and contributions to increasing access to quality health care and improving outcomes at the community level recognized by RWJF's Community Health Leaders Program; lessons; and recommendations. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Health, Healthcare Access/Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(5 pages; 418KB; PDF)
The Federal Role in Supporting Urban Manufacturing What Works Collaborative Mistry, Nisha; Joan Byron Published: April 2011 Examines the role of small and urban manufacturers and implications for coordinating federal policies and programs to support urban economic development, including land use and cluster growth strategies and infrastructure investments for sustainability. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation Related Organization(s): Pratt Center for Community Development Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(54 pages; 895KB; PDF)
Voices for the Common Good: America Speaks Out on Education United Way Published: March 2011 Presents focus group findings about school reform as the key to community change, the need to reconnect schools and communities, and the need to teach values. Outlines implications for mobilizing communities to address the dropout crisis and other issues. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Wal-mart Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(40 pages; 3.45MB; PDF)
What Shapes Health-Related Behaviors? The Role of Social Factors Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: March 2011 Outlines how social factors such as education, income, and neighborhood conditions affect stress levels and access to healthy choices and medical care, in turn shaping health-related behaviors. Lists promising programs for creating healthier environments. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(11 pages; 1.01MB; PDF)
Community-Based Violence Prevention: An Assessment of Pittsburgh's One Vision One Life Program RAND Corporation Wilson, Jeremy M.; Steven Chermak; Edmund F. McGarrell Published: March 2011 Assesses the implementation, operations, and impact of the One Vision One Life violence prevention strategy, including community-building, conflict intervention, and mediation; impact on violence trends; comparisons with other cities; and lessons learned. Funder(s): National Institute of Justice Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Human Services Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(187 pages; 1.07MB; PDF)
Prospects & Possibilities for South Dakota Bush Foundation Published: March 2011 Presents focus group findings about South Dakotans' views of the state and quality of life, civic engagement, and concerns including the economy, K-12 and higher education, access to and cost of quality health care, and race relations. Proposes solutions. Funder(s): Bush Foundation, John T. Vucurevich Foundation, Northeast South Dakota Community Action Program, Northeast South Dakota Economic Corporation, Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation, South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Civil Society Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(49 pages; 1.82MB; PDF)
Prospects & Possibilities for North Dakota Bush Foundation Published: March 2011 Presents focus group findings about North Dakotans' views of the state and quality of life, civic engagement, and concerns including changing demographics, K-12 and higher education, and access to and cost of quality health care. Proposes solutions. Funder(s): Bush Foundation, Consensus Council, North Dakota State University Extension Service, Strom Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Dickinson State University, United Way of Cass-Clay Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Civil Society Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(44 pages; 1.38MB; PDF)
Healthy Parks, Schools and Communities: Green Access and Equity in Orange County City Project Published: March 2011 Analyzes children's fitness, obesity, and park access by race/ethnicity, district, and poverty. Outlines the health, community, cultural, and environmental benefits of as well as equal justice issues related to green access. Makes recommendations. Funder(s): California Endowment, John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, Kresge Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation, Rouben and Violet Jiji Foundation, San Diego Foundation, Union Bank of California Foundation, Whole Systems Foundation, William C. Kenney Watershed Protection Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Health; Environment Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 2.40MB; PDF)
Journalism and Media Grantmaking: 5 Things You Need to Know; 5 Ways to Get Started John S. and James L. Knight Foundation McLellan, Michele; Eric Newton Published: March 2011 Offers funders guidance on ways to support a robust community information ecosystem, including sponsoring contests or youth projects, developing in-house digital expertise, partnering with local groups, and creating a public interest news organization. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Community Improvement/Development; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(19 pages; 1.31MB; PDF)
Philadelphians Feel Less Positive About Their City Pew Charitable Trusts Published: March 2011 Presents survey findings on Philadelphians' attitudes toward the city and its government, including quality of life, services, elected officials' job approval ratings, and the choice between cuts in services and higher taxes. Analyzes trends since 2009. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs; Social Science Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(23 pages; 242KB; PDF)
Community Leadership, Engagement and Problem Solving: 2010 Household Survey in Minnesota Wilder Research Published: March 2011 Presents results of a survey of Minnesotans about the quality of life in their communities, their leaders, and priorities for state budget cuts and increases. Analyzes select data by gender, age, education, family structure, and area of residence. Funder(s): Bush Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs; Civil Society Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(6 pages; 256KB; PDF)
Equal Voice for America's Families Marguerite Casey Foundation Published: March 2011 Outlines September 2010 discussions, including the need for refined strategies to advance the low-income working families' movement for community change, collaboration, innovation, accountability, and capacity building. Assesses progress by issue area. Funder(s): Marguerite Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs; Human Services Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(36 pages; 2.27MB; PDF)
Community Information Toolkit: Building Stronger Communities Through Information Exchange John S. and James L. Knight Foundation; Monitor Institute Published: March 2011 Offers guidance and tools such as templates, checklists, and scorecards for assessing and improving community information systems — media, libraries, online government information, forums, and broadband access — to support civic participation. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Related Organization(s): Monitor Institute Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Journalism/Media; Public Affairs Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(53 pages; 1.10MB; PDF)
How to Evaluate Choice and Promise Neighborhoods Urban Institute Smith, Robin Published: March 2011 Offers a framework for evaluations of placed-based, comprehensive community initiatives with service saturation and multi-dimensional goals. Outlines core questions; approaches such as performance management or theory of change; and strategy components. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(10 pages; 160KB; PDF)
Creating Local Online Hubs: Three Models for Action Aspen Institute; John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Thierer, Adam Published: February 2011 Outlines current models of local online information hubs, core elements, requirements for realizing Knight's 2009 recommendation that every local community have a high-quality hub, and suggestions for governments, local stakeholders, and foundations. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Journalism/Media; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(34 pages; 735KB; PDF)
Economic Impacts of GO TO 2040 Chicago Community Trust Kosarko, Gretchen; Robert Weissbourd Published: January 2011 Projects how Chicago's plan for transportation infrastructure, built environment, labor force and firms, governance, and quality of life will affect innovation, firm clusters, spatial efficiency, human capital, and support for the private sector. Funder(s): Chicago Community Trust Related Organization(s): RW Ventures Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(88 pages; 7.45MB; PDF)
Index of Silicon Valley 2011 Silicon Valley Community Foundation; Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network Published: February 2011 Presents data on the area's demographic, economic, societal, environmental, and political trends, including signs of economic recovery; ability to attract talent; and health, energy conservation, and development. Analyzes the crisis in local government. Funder(s): Silicon Valley Community Foundation Related Organization(s): Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(76 pages; 2.37MB; PDF)
The Rockefeller Foundation Infrastructure Survey Hart Research Associates; Public Opinion Strategies Published: February 2011 Summarizes survey findings with respect to voters' views on the need for bipartisanship to address the nation's decaying transportation infrastructure; top priorities for investments; ways to pay for them; and reforms in spending by political affiliation. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Related Organization(s): Public Opinion Strategies Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(4 pages; 79KB; DOC)
2010 Annual Report Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Published: 2011 Contains mission statement, financial summary; donor profiles, and lists of board members and staff. Lists of grants, donors, and funds available via separate links. Funder(s): Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(8 pages; 1.57MB; PDF) 2010 Donors List 2010 Grants List Funds List
PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Healthy Communities Public Policy Institute of California Baldassare, Mark; Dean Bonner; Sonja Petek; Nicole Willcoxon Published: February 2011 Presents survey results on views of community quality-of-life conditions, health policy and services, support for universal health care for children and healthcare reform, and other issues by race/ethnicity, education, income, and insurance status. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Health; Community Improvement/Development; Health, Healthcare Access/Reform Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(38 pages; 4.15MB; PDF)
Opportunities for Foundation Leadership: Meeting Community Information Needs John S. and James L. Knight Foundation; FSG Social Impact Advisors Published: January 2011 Profiles three community foundations developing new insights into program areas, new partnerships with community organizations and institutions, enhanced roles in community dialogue, new collaborations and programs, and greater visibility and prominence. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Related Organization(s): FSG Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(28 pages; 4.01MB; PDF) Video
Blueprints: Bringing Poetry Into Communities Harriet Monroe Poetry Institute; University of Utah Press Coles, Katharine, ed. Published: January 2011 Collects poets' essays on the need to bring poetry into communities through readings, festivals, and other projects and their experiences doing so; the impact of poetry on ideas of community; and models of programs. Offers a poetry programming toolkit. Funder(s): Poetry Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(319 pages; 3.69MB; PDF)
High Speed Rail in America America 2050 Published: January 2011 Profiles rail corridors with potential to generate high-speed ridership, such as those connecting population hubs and centered around knowledge industry hubs. Recommends data-based approaches to prioritizing capital investments to offset operating costs. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Related Organization(s): Lincoln Institute of Land Policy Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Environment Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 29.69MB; PDF)
Lost Youth: A County-by-County Analysis of 2009 California Homicide Victims Ages 10 to 24 Violence Policy Center Published: January 2011 Presents data on youth homicide rates, weapons, victim-to-offender relationships, circumstances, and location by gender, race/ethnicity, and county. Discusses the broader effects of violence and the need to inform policy development and prevention. Funder(s): California Wellness Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(37 pages; 488KB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Published: 2011 Contains board chair's message, executive director's message, program information, grant guidelines, grants list, and lists of board members and staff. 2010 financial statements available at separate link. Funder(s): Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(11 pages; 1.24MB; PDF) Financial Report
2010 Annual Report Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Published: 2011 Contains message from the board chair and the president, grant guidelines, grants list, donor information, funds list, donors list, grantee and donor profiles, financial statements, and lists of board members, advisors, and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 2.88MB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report: Sowing the Seeds of Philanthropy Homer Foundation Published: 2011 Contains board chair's message, executive director's message, 2010 highlights, grantee and donor profiles, program information, financial statements, grants list, lists of donors and funds, donor information, and list of board members. Funder(s): Homer Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(26 pages; 1.84MB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report St. Croix Valley Foundation Published: 2011 Contains foundation information, message from the board chair and the president, profiles of donors and affiliates, and lists of donors and board and committee members. Grantees list, donors list, and additional information available at separate links. Funder(s): St. Croix Valley Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(12 pages; 1.08MB; PDF) 2010 Annual Report Inserts
The Potential for Public-Private Partnerships: Philanthropic Leaders Considering Housing as a Platform What Works Collaborative Riley, Rebecca R.; M. Katherine Kraft Published: December 2010 Explores foundations' approaches to housing as a platform for layering programs and services to improve quality of life, views on funding partnerships with the federal government, and suggestions for targeted collaborations. Includes case studies. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation Related Organization(s): Brookings Institution, Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy at NYU, Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, Urban Institute Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(49 pages; 370KB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report: Cultivating the Seeds of Inspiration Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Published: 2010 Contains mission statement, board's message, foundation information, 2009 highlights and award winners, donor profiles, fund information, donors list, financial statements, and lists of board and committee members. Funder(s): Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 7.89MB; PDF)
Creative Vitality in Philadelphia City of Philadelphia Published: December 2010 Examines the city's 2006-08 Creative Vitality Index, including the economic role for-profit arts and creative businesses play, the relationship between the for- and nonprofit creative sectors, and their impact on the community. Includes artist profiles. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development; Social Science Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(17 pages; 1.08MB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report San Diego Foundation Published: December 2010 Contains board chair and CEO's letter; highlights from thirty-five years of giving; lists of funds and grants; profiles of programs, donors, and community foundations; financial summary; and lists of board and committee members, volunteers, and staff. Funder(s): San Diego Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(72 pages; 4.94MB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report: Go Together Columbus Foundation Published: December 2010 Contains message from the board chair and the president, 2009 highlights, philanthropy award recipients, donor and grantee profiles, grants list, funds list, financial summary, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Columbus Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(82 pages; 10.41MB; PDF)
Rethinking Public Media: More Local, More Inclusive, More Interactive Aspen Institute; John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Cochran, Barbara Published: December 2010 Calls for reforming public media leadership, structure, and funding to implement Knight's 2009 recommendation that such media focus on community information needs, increase diversity, and expand online. Suggests a $100 million fund to hire new reporters. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Community Improvement/Development; Science/Technology, Internet Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(54 pages; 760KB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report: It Takes All of Us Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Published: 2010 Contains mission statement, message from the board chair and the president, grants summary, program information, fund and grantee profiles, funds list, donor information, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(28 pages; ; HTML)
The State of Funding to Address Community Information Needs Among Community Foundations FSG Social Impact Advisors; John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Published: November 2010 Updates the May 2010 report The State of Funding in Information and Media Among Community and Place-Based Foundations. Presents findings on trends in community foundation support for community information needs, types of projects, and barriers. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(5 pages; 175KB; PDF) The State of Funding in Information and Media Among Community and Place-Based Foundations
Giving Every Child a Place to Play Ball: A Partnership to Revitalize San Francisco's Athletic Fields City Fields Foundation Published: November 2010 Highlights the accomplishments of a public-private partnership that is providing more recreational space and hours by upgrading the city's athletic fields and reforming the field permit system. Outlines success factors, challenges, and lessons learned. Funder(s): City Fields Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth; Health Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(24 pages; 1.63MB; PDF)
Long-Term Low Income Housing Tax Credit Policy Questions Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University; What Works Collaborative Published: November 2010 Discusses Low Income Housing Tax Credit policy questions such as whether to target the lowest-income families, issues such as geographic gaps in tax credit investment demand, and ongoing capital needs and asset management for LIHTC properties. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation Related Organization(s): Brookings Institution, Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy at NYU, Urban Institute, What Works Collaborative Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 188KB; PDF)
Strategies to Reduce the Racial and Gender Wealth Gaps in North Carolina Insight Center for Community Economic Development; Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Published: November 2010 Suggests strategies to close gaps in median net worth by race/ethnicity, gender, and marital status, such as promoting low income-targeted programs, addressing discrimination in home and business ownership, and long-term community economic development. Funder(s): Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 460KB; PDF)
Results-Based Leadership: Improving School Readiness in DeKalb County, Georgia Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: November 2010 Presents a case study of how the Leadership in Action Program helped community leaders work collaboratively to improve school readiness through a pre-kindergarten program for refugee children, social workers encouraging early literacy, and other efforts. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building; Children and Youth Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(6 pages; 2.70MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(6 pages; 2.70MB; PDF)
Effects From Living in Mixed-Income Communities for Low-Income Families: A Review of the Literature Urban Institute Levy, Diane K.; Kassie Dumlao; Zach McDade Published: November 2010 Reviews the literature on the definitions of mixed-income communities; hypothesized and documented benefits, including poverty alleviation, desegregation and urban revitalization; and prevalence of such communities. Points to areas for future research. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(37 pages; 380KB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report: Facing Our Common Future Boston Foundation Published: 2010 Contains board chair's and president's letters, 2010 highlights, a feature on youth voices, program information, 2015 goals, selected grants list, grant guidelines, donor profiles, funds list, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Civil Society Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(94 pages; 4.50MB; PDF)
Reaching a Higher Ground: Increasing Employment Opportunities for People With Prior Convictions Berkeley Center for Criminal Justice Published: November 2010 Makes policy recommendations for improving the employment prospects for people with prior convictions by supporting skills development programs, job creation tailored to local needs, and fair and accurate background checks. Funder(s): Rosenberg Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Human Services, Employment Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(76 pages; 2.25MB; PDF)
Guidelines for Community Engagement in Carbon Dioxide Capture, Transport, and Storage Projects World Resources Institute Published: November 2010 Examines community, technological, and regulatory issues in carbon capture and storage and how to engage local communities in decision-making processes. Provides case studies and guidelines for regulators, local decision makers, and project developers. Funder(s): Energy Foundation, Robertson Foundation, United Kingdom Foreign and Commonwealth Office Subject(s): Environment; Environment, Global Climate Change; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(100 pages; 7.20MB; PDF)
Knight Soul of the Community 2010 Gallup Consulting; John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Published: November 2010 Presents results of the third annual survey of twenty-six cities on community attachment, i.e., attitudinal loyalty and passion. Analyzes its link to communities' economic outcomes; key drivers of attachment, such as social offerings; and implications. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Social Science; Social Science, Urban Studies Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(36 pages; 4.13MB; PDF)
2010 Otis Report on the Creative Economy of the Los Angeles Region Otis College of Art and Design Published: November 2010 Examines the combined economic impact of the arts, design, and entertainment industries in Los Angeles and Orange counties, including trends in employment, revenues, taxes, and nonprofit formation. Provides industry snapshots and projections for 2014. Funder(s): Center for Cultural Innovation, City National Bank, City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Colburn School, Disney, James Irvine Foundation, Mattel, Nike, Spin Master Related Organization(s): Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Social Science; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(73 pages; 2.16MB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report: Blinded by Pessimism or Seeing Possibilities Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Published: November 2010 Contains mission statement, president's message, essays by affiliates of Mott's grantees in South Africa, program information, grants lists and statistics, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Civil Society; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(76 pages; 2.56MB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report Four County Community Foundation Published: November 2010 Contains mission statement, board chair's message, funds list, scholarship profiles, 2009 highlights, financial statements, and lists of board members, staff, and committee members. Funder(s): Four County Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(13 pages; 2.36MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(13 pages; 2.36MB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report William Penn Foundation Published: October 2010 Contains message from the foundation's leaders; program information; articles on regional food systems, arts groups, and the dropout problem; mission statement; financial highlights; grants list; and lists of corporation members, board members, and staff. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 2.24MB) FOLIO Link(52 pages; 2.24MB)
2010 State of Metropolitan Housing Report Metropolitan Housing Coalition Published: October 2010 Examines indicators of housing affordability such as housing segregation, homeownership and foreclosure rates, and homelessness in the Louisville area. Recommends policy options for creating affordable housing opportunities for lower-income households. Funder(s): Gannett Foundation, Janet Dakan, Louisville Metro Government, PNC Financial Services Group, William E. Barth Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 2.42MB; PDF)
Balancing Affordability and Opportunity: An Evaluation of Affordable Homeownership Programs With Long-Term Affordability Controls Urban Institute; NCB Capital Impact Temkin, Kenneth; David J. Price; Brett Theodos Published: October 2010 Examines seven shared equity programs that allow low-income families to purchase homes at below-market prices with resale restrictions and their outcomes in terms of preserving affordability, personal wealth creation, security of tenure, and mobility. Funder(s): Ford Foundation, Surdna Foundation Related Organization(s): NCB Capital Impact Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Human Services Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(41 pages; 269KB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report: My Neighborhood: Boston Boston Foundation Published: 2010 Contains board chair's and president's letters; 2009 highlights; program information; grantee and donor profiles by neighborhood; selected grants list and guidelines; funds list; financial statements; and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Civil Society Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(73 pages; 7.52MB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report: Wisdom and Strength Through Community California Community Foundation Published: 2010 Contains message from the board chair and the president, program information, 2010 highlights, profiles of donors and advisors, grants list, lists of funds and regional endowments, financial summary, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): California Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(22 pages; ; HTML)
2009 Annual Report Healthcare Georgia Foundation Published: 2010 Contains board chair and president's message; 2009 highlights; program information; grants list, summary, and guidelines; findings from survey of applicants; financial statements; diversity policy; and lists of award recipients, board members, and staff. Funder(s): Healthcare Georgia Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 1.07MB; PDF)
Modernizing Public Transportation: Lessons Learned From Major Bus Improvements in Latin America and Asia World Resources Institute Published: October 2010 Presents a comparative analysis of the technical, financial, and performance improvements of modernized bus systems in thirteen mega-cities; lessons learned on planning, design, implementation, and operation; and recommendations for developing countries. Funder(s): Caterpillar Foundation, Shell, United Kingdom Department for International Development, World Bank Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Environment; Environment, Pollution Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 2.37MB)
The Greater Boston Housing Report Card 2010 Boston Foundation Bluestone, Barry; Chase Billingham; Jessica Casey; Anna Gartsman Published: October 2010 Analyzes 2010 survey results on Greater Boston's housing market conditions, including trends in production, rents, and home prices, with a focus on foreclosures, affordability, differential impact of the recession by type of housing, and student housing. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Related Organization(s): Citizens' Housing and Planning Association, Kitty and Michael Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy at Northeastern University, Warren Group Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(94 pages; 4.08MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(94 pages; 4.08MB; PDF)
Improving Neighborhood Location Outcomes in the Housing Choice Voucher Program: A Scan of Mobility Assistance Programs What Works Collaborative Published: October 2010 Based on interviews with housing mobility program staff, outlines issues and suggestions for assignment and sites; destination neighborhoods; measures, tracking, and outcomes; evaluation and cost effectiveness; and challenges with such demonstrations. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation Related Organization(s): Brookings Institution, Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy at NYU, Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, Urban Institute Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(22 pages; 210KB; PDF)
Healthy Parks, Schools and Communities: Green Access and Equity for the San Diego Region San Diego Foundation; City Project García, Robert; Seth Strongin Published: October 2010 Maps green space using geographic, demographic, economic, and historical data to examine green access, equity, and implications. Recommends prioritizing joint-use projects in low-income and park-poor areas and addressing various health and cultural needs. Funder(s): San Diego Foundation Related Organization(s): City Project Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Environment; Health Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(46 pages; 2.15MB; PDF) Parks for Everyone: Green Access for San Diego County (Summary)
New Voices: What Works John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Schaffer, Jan Published: October 2010 Reviews grantees' accomplishments in building community news sites, keys to sustainability, and lessons learned about engagement, staffing, business models, social media, technology, partnerships, and limitations of university, youth, and radio projects. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Community Improvement/Development; Science/Technology, Internet Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(36 pages; 10.57MB; PDF)
Yellowstone County/City of Billings Growth Policy Health Impact Assessment RiverStone Health Published: October 2010 Analyzes the potential impact of community growth and the built environment on residents' health, emergency preparedness, nutrition, pedestrian safety and traffic, and physical activity as a way to make health part of the decision-making process. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Community Improvement/Development; Environment Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(60 pages; 643KB; PDF)
Measuring Urban Transportation Performance: A Critique of Mobility Measures and a Synthesis CEOs for CITIES Cortright, Joe Published: September 2010 Examines the flaws of current measures of urban transportation performance. Suggests new metrics that include accessibility; land use, travel distance, and mode variations; and better data on speeds and patterns in an open, multidisciplinary process. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Social Science; Social Science, Urban Studies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(71 pages; 826KB; PDF) Executive Summary: Driven Apart: How Sprawl Is Lengthening Our Commutes and Why Misleading Mobility Measures Are Making Things Worse
Foreclosure Crisis in Metro Atlanta Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Published: September 2010 Summarizes the impact of the foreclosure crisis on metropolitan Atlanta by county, lists potential solutions, and profiles area nonprofits focused on addressing the crisis and community development. Funder(s): Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(4 pages; 1.36MB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report Frey Foundation Published: 2010 Contains 2010 grants list in the areas of affordable housing, education, health and human services, and religion; grantee and event photographs; and financial statements. Funder(s): Frey Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(9 pages; 211KB; PDF)
Walking Away: A Third of the Public Says It's Sometimes OK to Stop Paying a Mortgage Pew Research Center Morin, Richard Published: September 2010 Presents survey findings on the prevalence of "underwater" mortgages and views of those who stop payments and allow for foreclosure, analyzed by gender, race/ethnicity, age, region, education, political affiliation, and financial and homeownership status. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Social Science; Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(10 pages; 424KB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report Marguerite Casey Foundation Published: 2010 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, profile of the Equal Voice for America's Families initiative, lists of grantees and EVAF mini-grantees, financial summary, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Marguerite Casey Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Human Services, Family Services Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 10.18MB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report Saint Luke's Foundation Published: 2010 Contains board chair and president's message, 2009 highlights, grantee profiles, grant guidelines, grants list, financial summary, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Saint Luke's Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Health Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link( pages; ; HTML)
2009 Annual Report McKnight Foundation Published: 2010 Contains mission statement, program information, 2009 grant and project highlights, financial statements, and board and staff changes. Representative grants list and audited financial report available via separate links. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Children and Youth; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(6 pages; 699KB; PDF) 2009 Audited Financial Report 2009 Representative Grants List
2009 Annual Report Greater New Orleans Foundation Published: 2010 Contains mission statement; donor and grantee profiles; program information; timeline of GNOF's response to the 2010 Gulf Oil Spill; fund information; lists of donors, funds, and advisors; financial summary; and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Greater New Orleans Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Environment Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(19 pages; 1.37MB; PDF)
Just the Financial Facts Please! A Secret Survey of Financial Services in San Francisco's Mission District Mission Asset Fund Quinonez, Jose; Eva Orbuch; Vivian Pacheco Published: September 2010 Examines the costs and dynamics of borrowing $1,000 from various financial service providers in a historic immigrant community. Proposes Financial Facts labels and a Responsible Lending and Borrowing Checklist to increase residents' financial capability. Funder(s): Bank of the West, Charles Schwab Foundation, Citibank, Citi Foundation, Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, Friedman Family Foundation, Levi Strauss Foundation, San Francisco Mayor's Office of Housing, Union Bank, Walter & Elise Haas Fund, Wells Fargo, Zellerbach Family Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(18 pages; 700KB; PDF)
2009 Minnesota Baseline Housing Measures McKnight Foundation Published: August 2010 Outlines McKnight's goals and state trends in affordable housing activity, including rental subsidies and vouchers; homeownership opportunities; gap financing; federal, state, and philanthropic funding; ending long-term homelessness; and green housing. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Related Organization(s): HousingLink Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(34 pages; 2.17MB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report: Built to Last Greater Cincinnati Foundation Published: 2010 Contains mission statement, message from the board chair and the president, 2009 in review, grantee and donor profiles, program information, grant summary, financial statements, and lists of new funds, board and committee members, and staff. Funder(s): Greater Cincinnati Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 3.29MB; PDF) Supplemental Information
Metropolitan Contexts for Community Initiatives: Contrasts in a Turbulent Decade Urban Institute Kingsley, G. Thomas; Kaitlin Franks; Ashley Williams Published: August 2010 Analyzes demographic, social, and poverty data and 2000-10 changes in the economies and housing markets of fourteen metropolitan areas to inform Casey's strategies for reinvesting in initiatives including rehabilitation and minimizing vacancies. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(47 pages; 871KB; PDF)
Drinking From the Fire Hoses at Future of News and Civic Media Conference 3.0 John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Connell, Christopher Published: August 2010 A companion report to "Knight News Challenge: Casting the Net Wide for Innovation," describes Knight's fourth News Challenge winners, their media projects, and discussions and tweets from a June 2010 conference on trends in and potential for civic media. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Community Improvement/Development; Science/Technology, Internet Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(15 pages; 2.16MB; PDF) Knight News Challenge: Casting the Net Wide for Innovation
2009 Annual Report Kresge Foundation Published: 2010 Contains an introduction to Kresge's approach; board chair's letter; president's letter; program information; grant summary, including geographic distribution; grants lists; financial summary; and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Kresge Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(70 pages; 2.10MB; HTML)
2009 Annual Report Rhode Island Foundation Published: 2010 Contains mission statement, letter from the board chair and president, 2009 highlights, program information, grantees list, lists and profiles of endowments and funds, FAQs, financial statements, and lists of board members, staff, and advisors. Funder(s): Rhode Island Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(100 pages; 4.05MB; PDF)
New Orleans Five Years After the Storm: A New Disaster Amid Recovery Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Published: August 2010 Presents survey findings on views of the rebuilding and recovery processes; challenges; concerns, including health care, jobs, and crime; and the effects of the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Examines race relations and differences in responses by race. Funder(s): Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Subject(s): Disaster Relief; Disaster Relief, Hurricane Relief; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(65 pages; 1.0MB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report: Weathering the Storm California Wellness Foundation Published: 2010 Contains message from the board chair and the president, a feature on the healthcare safety net crisis in California, program information, application guidelines, grants list, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): California Wellness Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(64 pages; 9.58MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(64 pages; 9.58MB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report Greater Milwaukee Foundation Published: 2010 Contains mission statement; messages from the board chair and the outgoing president; donor and grantee profiles; program and fund information; financial statements; 2009 select grants list; and lists of partners, volunteers, board members, and staff. Funder(s): Greater Milwaukee Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 1.91MB; PDF)
From Crisis to Opportunity: Learning From One Region's Response to the Economic Downturn FSG Social Impact Advisors Graves, Rebecca; Veronica Borgonovi; Fay Hanleybrown Published: July 2010 Examines the strategic and coordinated response of Pacific Northwest funders to urgent needs during the economic downturn. Draws lessons for community-based funders on engaging in ongoing dialogue, reassessing, maximizing effectiveness, and collaboration. Funder(s): Paul G. Allen Family Foundation Related Organization(s): Philanthropy Northwest Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(28 pages; 2.33MB; PDF)
2009-2010: Consolidated Financial Statements California Endowment Published: 2010 Contains consolidated financial statements for the years ended March 31, 2010 and February 28, 2009. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 117KB; PDF)
The State of Funding in Information and Media Among Community and Place-Based Foundations FSG Social Impact Advisors; John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Published: July 2010 Highlights findings from a survey of foundations, including Knight Community Information Challenge applicants, on funding trends for local information and media projects, other supports, local information health, and strategies for community leadership. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Related Organization(s): Council on Foundations, Grantmakers in Film + Electronic Media Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(7 pages; 75KB; PDF)
Leverage Existing Efforts or Use a Centralized Approach? Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: July 2010 Compares two strategies for a standardized community-wide approach to collecting and reporting data on patients' experience of ambulatory care: building on existing surveys with a common set of core questions or one survey administered by a single vendor. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Health, Healthcare Access/Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(9 pages; 250KB; PDF)
Healthy Communities Matter: The Importance of Place to the Health of Boys of Color California Endowment Published: June 2010 Summarizes a study of health disparities and trauma among African-American and Latino/Hispanic boys, the underlying social inequality and negative neighborhood conditions, and the need for a healing approach. Outlines case studies of best practices. Funder(s): California Endowment Related Organization(s): Center for Nonviolence and Social Justice at Drexel University, Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice at Harvard Law School, PolicyLink, RAND Corporation Subject(s): Minorities; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(31 pages; 15.12MB; PDF)
F as in Fat: How the Obesity Crisis Threatens America's Future, 2010 Trust for America's Health Levi, Jeffrey; Laura M. Segal; Rebecca St. Laurent; Serena Vinter Published: June 2010 Discusses 2007-09 national and state obesity rates, health indicators, and policies; regional, economic, and social barriers to healthy choices; effects of the 2009 stimulus and 2010 healthcare reform on prevention; survey findings; and recommendations. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(124 pages; 1.99MB; PDF)
Knight News Challenge: Casting the Net Wide for Innovation John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Connell, Christopher Published: June 2010 Reviews the evolution of the Knight News Challenge contest for experimental projects in digital delivery of news and information to local communities, profiles winning projects and explores the grants' impact, and considers issues of sustainability. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(24 pages; 7.04MB; PDF)
Facing the Urban Challenge: The Federal Government and America's Older Distressed Cities — The Federal Policy Role What Works Collaborative Published: June 2010 Recommends federal policy and resource use for strategic planning, reutilizing land, investing in transformative change, revitalizing neighborhoods, and providing affordable housing to build on cities' assets, preserve communities, and green vacant lots. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation Related Organization(s): Brookings Institution, Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy at NYU, Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, Urban Institute Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(72 pages; 517KB; PDF)
Neighbors Online Pew Internet & American Life Project Smith, Aaron Published: June 2010 Presents survey findings on trends in online and in-person connections to neighborhood communities, including the use of digital tools to learn about local issues and communicate with neighbors, by demographics, income, family status, area, and topic. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Science/Technology; Science/Technology, Internet Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(15 pages; 590KB; PDF)
A Region Responds: The Neighbors in Need Fund Report to the Community Community Foundation for the National Capital Region Published: June 2010 Reviews the impact of a fund created to meet the needs of District of Columbia, Maryland, and Northern Virginia residents during the recession. Includes summary of grants by type of service and region, as well as profiles and lists of grantees and donors. Funder(s): Community Foundation for the National Capital Region Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Human Services Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(16 pages; 3.10MB; PDF)
Outside the Box: Case Studies in Creative Clinic Design California HealthCare Foundation Published: June 2010 Examines the role of well-designed safety-net facilities that support new models of care. Outlines two California clinics' conception and building; ability to serve community health, education, employment, and environmental needs; and lessons learned. Funder(s): California HealthCare Foundation Subject(s): Health; Health, Healthcare Access/Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(12 pages; 595KB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report New York Community Trust Published: 2010 Contains message from the board chair and the president, safety-net grantee profiles, program information, select grants list and guidelines, funds list and guidelines, financial statements, and lists of committee members, board members, and staff. Funder(s): New York Community Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 2.37MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(68 pages; 2.37MB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc. Published: 2010 Contains foundation history, current program interests and new program information, profiles of Bradley Prize recipients, 2009 grants list, grant guidelines, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc. Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(38 pages; 3.17MB; PDF)
Land Use and Driving: The Role Compact Development Can Play in Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Urban Land Institute Published: June 2010 Synthesizes findings of three reports on how compact development can reduce driving and lower greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and implications for land use policy. Outlines steps for adopting compact development as a climate change mitigation strategy. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation, ULI National Transportation Policy Dialogue Subject(s): Environment; Environment, Global Climate Change; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(32 pages; 1.40MB; PDF)
Keep Baldwin Hills Clean and Green for Generations to Come City Project; Concerned Citizens of South Central Los Angeles García, Robert; Elise Meerkatz; Seth Strongin Published: May 2010 Analyzes risks to green access, equity, health, the economy, the environment, and minority culture presented by plans to drill oil wells in Los Angeles County's Baldwin Hills. Lays out the community's vision for reforms and Baldwin Hills Park. Funder(s): California Endowment, Impact Fund, James Irvine Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, Kresge Foundation, Liberty Hill Foundation, Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation Related Organization(s): Concerned Citizens of South Central Los Angeles Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Environment; Health Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 4.81MB; PDF)
Not Out of the Woods: The Recession's Continuing Impact on Big City Taxes, Services and Pensions Pew Charitable Trusts Published: May 2010 Presents key findings on the continuing impact of the recession on city budgets, including budget gaps, increases in local taxes and fees, cuts in services, and declining funding ratios of pension funds, in Philadelphia and twelve major cities. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(10 pages; 1.50MB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report Colorado Trust Published: 2010 Contains message from the board chair and the president, program information, 2009 grantees list, grantee profiles, grant guidelines, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Colorado Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Higher Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(47 pages; 3.65MB; HTML) FOLIO Link(47 pages; 3.65MB; HTML)
Urban Policy in the Carter Administration What Works Collaborative Kingsley, G. Thomas; Karina Fortuny Published: May 2010 Scans literature on the Carter administration's review of urban policy, its recommendations, and the history of spatial distribution analysis of federal outlays. Explores lessons for the Obama administration's review of metropolitan revitalization policy. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation Related Organization(s): Brookings Institution, Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy at NYU, Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, Urban Institute Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Social Science, Urban Studies Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(16 pages; 154KB; PDF)
Improving U.S. Housing Finance Through Reform of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: Assessing the Options What Works Collaborative Ellen, Ingrid Gould; John Napier Tye; Mark A. Willis Published: May 2010 Presents criteria for evaluating proposals for reforming the two government-sponsored enterprises. Outlines the key arguments for their structural strengths and weaknesses, a framework and goals for reform, and features of specific proposals to date. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation Related Organization(s): Brookings Institution, Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy at NYU, Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, Urban Institute Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(50 pages; 312KB)
Philadelphia's Crowded, Costly Jails: The Search for Safe Solutions Pew Charitable Trusts Shubik-Richards, Claire Published: May 2010 Analyzes trends in Philadelphia's jail population, spending on jails, and steps to enable effective management of the population while ensuring public safety, including reducing pretrial detentions. Explores policy options from other jurisdictions. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 3.50MB; PDF)
People Without Homes and Homes Without People: A Count of Vacant Condos in Select NYC Neighborhoods Right to the City-NYC Alliance Published: May 2010 Documents the number of vacant luxury condominiums being kept off the market in six New York City areas. Outlines current programs and community-based policy recommendations to provide affordable housing, including penalties, incentives, and subsidies. Funder(s): Hill-Snowdon Foundation, Mertz Gilmore Foundation, Sociological Initiatives Foundation, Solidago Foundation, Surdna Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(72 pages; 9.10MB; PDF)
Life After Prison: Tracking the Experiences of Male Prisoners Returning to Chicago, Cleveland, and Houston Urban Institute Visher, Christy; Nancy La Vigne; Jennifer Yahner Published: May 2010 Examines the reentry experiences of 652 men in the three cities, including housing stability, family relationships, substance use, employment, and recidivism. Analyzes outcome predictors such as prison programs, job training, and family structure. Funder(s): Abell Foundation, Annie E. Casey Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, George Gund Foundation, Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati, Houston Endowment, Inc., Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, JEHT Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services, Open Society Foundations, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Smith Richardson Foundation, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Woods Fund of Chicago Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Human Services; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(6 pages; 201KB; PDF)
2010 Corporate Citizenship Report Entrepreneurs Foundation; Silicon Valley Community Foundation Published: May 2010 Presents survey findings on Silicon Valley corporations' charitable giving and corporate citizenship programs, including their roles in corporate strategy, focus areas, and employee involvement. Analyzes factors behind increased focus on sustainability. Funder(s): Entrepreneurs Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation Related Organization(s): Communications4Good, Creekside Communications, Jones PR Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Social Entrepreneurship Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(40 pages; 1.06M; PDF)
Breaking the Broadband Monopoly: How Communities Are Building the Networks They Need Institute for Local Self-Reliance Published: May 2010 Presents case studies of communities creating publicly owned telecommunication networks. Examines the benefits, including accountability, competition, and economic activity; obstacles; lessons learned; and key issues for communities and policy makers. Funder(s): HKH Foundation, Media Democracy Fund Subject(s): Science/Technology; Science/Technology, Internet; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(57 pages; 6.27MB; PDF)
Monitoring Success in Choice Neighborhoods: A Proposed Approach to Performance Measurement Urban Institute; What Works Collaborative Smith, Robin; Mary Cunningham; Kassie Dumlao; Ingrid Gould Ellen; Mark Joseph; G. Thomas Kingsley; Deborah McKoy; Susan J. Popkin Published: April 2010 Offers a framework and tools for performance management in the initiative to transform poor neighborhoods into revitalized, sustainable mixed-income communities. Proposes system components, logic model, management reports, and performance indicators. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation Related Organization(s): Brookings Institution, Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy at NYU, Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, What Works Collaborative Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(50 pages; 367KB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan Published: 2010 Contains mission statement; president's message; youth advisory council highlights; lists of funds, grants, and donors (including for affiliate foundations); financial statements; and lists of board members, staff, and affiliate foundation board members. Funder(s): Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 1.86MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(28 pages; 1.86MB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report Chicago Community Trust Published: 2010 Contains message from the board chair and the president; 2009 highlights; grants lists by program, lists of donor-advised, designated, and other grants; donor profiles; financial highlights; and lists of donors, board and committee members, and staff. Funder(s): Chicago Community Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(100 pages; 12.23MB; PDF)
Road Work Ahead: Holding Government Accountable for Fixing America's Crumbling Roads and Bridges U.S. PIRG Education Fund Madsen, Travis; Phineas Baxandall; Benjamin Davis Published: April 2010 Examines the poor maintenance of roads and bridges; their consequences, including costs; and underlying causes, including pressure from special interest groups and untargeted transportation policies. Recommends fixing existing infrastructure first. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Disaster Relief Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(57 pages; 1.78MB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report George Gund Foundation Published: 2010 Contains president's letter, executive director's letter, photo essay, 2009 grants list, financial statements, grant guidelines and application procedures, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): George Gund Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Human Services Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(34 pages; ; HTML)
Exploring a Networked Journalism Collaborative in Philadelphia J-Lab Schaffer, Jan Published: April 2010 Assesses trends in the city's public affairs reporting and media assets. Recommends creating, with philanthropic support, a collaborative anchored by an independent Web site that aggregates news from other sites as well as provides original reporting. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link( pages; 364KB; HTML)
2009 Annual Report Home Depot Foundation Published: April 2010 Contains videos of president's message, 2008 highlights, and national impact; program information; grantee profiles; grant information by state; awards; and lists of corporate donors, board members, staff, and supplier advisory committee members. Funder(s): Home Depot Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 3.21MB; HTML)
Weathering the Storm: Have IDAs Helped Low-Income Homebuyers Avoid Foreclosure? Urban Institute Rademacher, Ida; Megan Gallagher; Signe-Mary McKernan; Caroline Ratcliffe; Kasey Wiedrich Published: April 2010 Examines the demographics of low-income families with Individual Development Accounts, matched savings accounts designed to help them save and build assets through homeownership; their loan terms; and foreclosure rates. Discusses policy implications. Funder(s): Ford Foundation, NeighborWorks America Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(20 pages; 1.96MB; PDF)
Building Environmentally Sustainable Communities: A Framework for Inclusivity What Works Collaborative Been, Vicki; Mary Cunningham; Ingrid Gould Ellen; Adam Gordon; Joe Parilla; Margery Austin Turner; Sheryl Verlaine Whitney; Aaron Yowell; Ken Zimmerman Published: April 2010 Reviews literature on past inequitable and unsustainable urban development and visions for linking sustainability, opportunity, and inclusion. Analyzes possible metrics for measuring sustainability and access as well as next steps for policy. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Environment; Minorities Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(95 pages; 15.25MB; PDF)
Seeking Sustainable and Inclusive Communities: A King County Case Study What Works Collaborative Whitney, Sheryl Verlaine Published: April 2010 Illustrates the connection between the efforts of King County, Washington, to ease the environmental strain of economic and land development and issues of equity and social justice, including public health, transportation, and educational opportunity. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Environment; Minorities Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(19 pages; 993KB; PDF)
Mortgage Interest Deduction What Works Collaborative Toder, Eric J.; Liza Getsinger; Katherine Lim; Margery Austin Turner Published: April 2010 Reviews the mortgage interest deduction's fiscal costs, its limitations in subsidizing homeownership, and alternatives. Analyzes the estimated effects of eliminating it, replacing it with alternative tax credits, and limiting the deduction to 28 percent. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation Related Organization(s): Brookings Institution, Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy at NYU, Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, Urban Institute Subject(s): Public Affairs; Public Affairs, Tax Reform/Legislation; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(41 pages; 320KB)
Finding Place in Making Connections Communities: Applying GIS to Residents' Perceptions of Their Neighborhoods Urban Institute Coulton, Claudia; Tsui Chan; Kristen Mikelbank Published: March 2010 Using geographic information systems tools, analyzes residents' definitions of their neighborhoods, the disjuncture between those views and official target-area boundaries, and implications for resident engagement in community change initiatives. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): Case Western Reserve University, Chapin Hall Center for Children, National Opinion Research Center Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development; Social Science Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(47 pages; 1.08MB; PDF)
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Reclaiming Futures Urban Institute Published: March 2010 Assesses the costs of RWJF's initiative to improve substance abuse interventions for youth with improved service delivery, cooperation, and family involvement; estimates behavior change and reduction in juvenile crime; and considers returns on scale. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Substance Abuse; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(40 pages; 447KB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report Surdna Foundation Published: March 2010 Contains "Year in Review" letter from the board chair and the president, mission statement, program information, grants lists, financial summary, lists of officers and staff, and link to grant guidelines. Funder(s): Surdna Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Environment; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(54 pages; 1.15MB; PDF) Financial Statements
Disability Onset Among Working Parents: Earnings Drops, Compensating Income Sources and Health Insurance Coverage Urban Institute Perry, Cynthia D.; Genevieve M. Kenney; Bogdan Tereshchenko Published: March 2009 Examines the incidence of work-limiting disability by income level, demographics, and job characteristics; the impact on earnings and family finances; and the role of employer-sponsored insurance in decisions whether to reduce hours or to leave jobs. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Social Science; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 125KB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report Homer Foundation Published: 2010 Contains board chair's message, executive director's message, 2009 highlights, grantee and donor profiles, program information, financial summary, grants list, fund information, and list of board members. Funder(s): Homer Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 1.86MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(28 pages; 1.86MB; PDF)
2009 Year in Review: Charting a Clear Course Silicon Valley Community Foundation Published: 2010 Contains message from the board chair and the president; 2009 highlights; information on programs and strategies, with sample grants; donor profiles; and lists of board members. Funder(s): Silicon Valley Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(12 pages; 2.78MB; PDF)
Funding California Schools: The Revenue Limit System Public Policy Institute of California Weston, Margaret Published: March 2010 Analyzes variations in per-student funding across districts under the current school finance system by examining the components used to calculate funds, including adjustments for falling enrollment and small schools. Recommends simplifying adjustments. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(39 pages; 576KB; PDF) Technical Appendix
2011 Reports From the Field: Community and Place-Based Foundations and the Knight Community Information Challenge John S. and James L. Knight Foundation; FSG Published: February 2011 Explores how Knight Community Information Challenge grantees are addressing community information needs and building capacity, to the benefit of both the communities and their own programming. Outlines approaches, lessons learned, and how to get started. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Related Organization(s): FSG Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(24 pages; 3.24MB; PDF)
Restoring Prosperity: Transforming Ohio's Communities for the Next Economy Greater Ohio Policy Center; Brookings Institution Published: February 2010 Offers short-, medium-, and long-term policy options to transform Ohio's economy into a regionally and globally competitive one by building on metropolitan-area assets, catalyzing transformative changes in governance, and engaging the federal government. Funder(s): Cleveland Foundation, Living Cities, Morgan Family Foundation, Surdna Foundation Related Organization(s): AEP Ohio, Battelle, Brookings Institution, Huntington National Bank, KnowledgeWorks Foundation, National City, Nationwide, Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing, Ohio State University, University of Akron, University of Cincinnati Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(76 pages; 4.67MB; PDF)
Inclusive Public Housing: Services for the Hard to House Urban Institute Theodos, Brett; Liza Getsinger; Elizabeth Guernsey; Susan J. Popkin Published: February 2010 Evaluates the Chicago Family Case Management Demonstration, a model for comprehensive services targeting families with multiple complex problems that are ineligible for mixed-income housing or unable to negotiate the private market. Outlines implications. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, JP Morgan Chase, Partnership for New Communities, Rockefeller Foundation Related Organization(s): Chicago Housing Authority Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 223KB)
Index of Silicon Valley 2010 Silicon Valley Community Foundation; Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network Published: February 2010 Provides data on the area's demographic, economic, societal, environmental, and political trends. Analyzes post-recession prospects for its global connectivity, ability to attract talent, technological innovation, and state and federal governments' roles. Funder(s): Silicon Valley Community Foundation Related Organization(s): Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(76 pages; 3.93MB; PDF)
Atlantic Exchange: Case Studies of Housing and Community Redevelopment in the United States and the United Kingdom Urban Institute Levy, Diane K.; Harris Beider; Susan J. Popkin; David J. Price Published: February 2010 Examines lessons learned from community redevelopment initiatives in Birmingham, England, and Chicago. Explores physical, managerial, and demographic changes and issues of place identity, community cohesion, and the communities' place in city initiatives. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Related Organization(s): Birmingham City Council, Institute of Community Cohesion Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; International Affairs/Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(29 pages; 539KB; PDF)
America Insecure: Changes in the Economic Security of American Families Urban Institute Acs, Gregory; Austin Nichols Published: February 2010 Synthesizes findings from the "Risk and Low-Income Working Families" research initiative and other studies on trends in family income. Analyzes, by income level, long-term trends in economic mobility, volatility, and risks of substantial drops in income. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Social Science; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(32 pages; 172KB; PDF)
Release Planning for Successful Reentry : A Self-Assessment Tool For Corrections Urban Institute La Vigne, Nancy; Robin Halberstadt Published: January 2010 Offers tools for evaluating prison services to help exiting prisoners meet basic needs including financial resources, housing, employment, and education; setting goals for improvement; and developing strategies for policy change. Lists best practices. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(97 pages; 757KB; PDF)
Making Visible the Invisible Power of Community Wildflowers Institute Liu, Hanmin Published: December 2009 Outlines the need to strengthen the organic infrastructure and culture of rural communities in development work to allow for adaptations that preserve connectedness and enhance social health. Explains Wildflower's methods and tools, with case studies. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Fetzer Institute, Kalliopeia Foundation Subject(s): International Affairs/Development; International Affairs/ Development, Poverty Alleviation; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(29 pages; 1.89MB; PDF)
Migration of Wealth in New Jersey and the Impact on Wealth and Philanthropy Center on Wealth and Philanthropy at Boston College Havens, John J. Published: January 2010 Provides data on the flow of household wealth and charitable capacity into and out of New Jersey in 1999-2003 and 2004-08. Examines the impact of the net influx and outflow on expected giving, the characteristics of migrating households, and implications. Funder(s): Community Foundation of New Jersey, New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Social Science; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 655KB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report St. Croix Valley Community Foundation Published: 2010 Contains mission statement, message from the board chair and the president, donor profile, affiliate profiles, grant guidelines, and lists of board and committee members. Grantees list, donors list, and additional information available at separate links. Funder(s): St. Croix Valley Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 824KB; PDF) 2009 Annual Report Inserts FOLIO Link(16 pages; 824KB; PDF)
Advancing Racial Equity in Communities: Lessons for Philanthropy Cornerstone Consultants US LLC Virtue, Mary Published: January 2010 Outlines elements of success and lessons learned from efforts by foundations and nonprofits in five communities to help dismantle the structural racism perpetuating disparities in income, wealth, education, housing, employment, and criminal justice. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Minorities; Civil and Human Rights; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(32 pages; 274KB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report: Change, Courage, Leadership San Francisco Foundation Published: 2010 Print report contains letter from the board chair and CEO, summary of 2009 activities, grant summaries, funds list, and lists of board members, committee members, and staff. Online report also contains links to grants lists and financial statements. Funder(s): San Francisco Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(25 pages; 1.81MB; HTML) Print Version
Hard Times, Hard Choices: Michigan Citizens Deliberate By the People - MacNeil/Lehrer Productions Published: January 2010 Outlines the concept of deliberative polling and presents results from a face-to-face statewide deliberative poll on Michigan's economy and budget issues, including taxes, spending and benefits, the environment, and options for state assistance. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Related Organization(s): Center for Deliberative Democracy Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Human Services Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(16 pages; 3.27MB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Published: 2010 Contains mission statement; message from the board chair, the vice chair, and the president; financial summary; grants summary; donor profiles; funds list; and lists of board members, council and committee members, and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 1.40MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(20 pages; 1.40MB; PDF)
Does Broadband Boost Local Economic Development? Public Policy Institute of California Kolko, Jed Published: January 2010 Analyzes the correlation between broadband expansion and economic growth in 1999-2006 by industry and area and its impact on wage, employment, and population growth. Explores the digital divide's causes and implications for economic development policy. Funder(s): David A. Coulter Family Foundation Subject(s): Science/Technology; Science/Technology, Internet; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 507KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Marguerite Casey Foundation Published: 2010 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, program information, a profile of the Equal Voice for America's Families initiative, a guide to movement building, grantees list, financial summary, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Marguerite Casey Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Human Services, Family Services Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(42 pages; 3.75MB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report: Impact Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Published: 2010 Contains message from the board chair and the president, donors list, funds list, grant summary, donor information, grant guidelines, financial statement, and lists of board members, advisors, and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 687KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(20 pages; 687KB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Published: 2009 Contains board chair's message, executive director's message, program information, grant guidelines, grants list, and lists of board members and staff. 2009 financial statements available at separate link. Funder(s): Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 1.42MB; HTML) Financial Report FOLIO Link(20 pages; 1.42MB; HTML)
The Disruption of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: Causes, Consequences, Responses, and Proposed Correctives Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University; What Works Collaborative Published: December 2009 Examines how the 2008-09 drop in tax credit demand affected the main mechanism for creating and preserving affordable rental housing, the two government programs created to mitigate the impact, and their effectiveness. Proposes further policy options. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation Related Organization(s): Brookings Institution, Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy at NYU, Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, Urban Institute, What Works Collaborative Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(53 pages; 541KB; PDF)
Peer Networking and Community Change: Measuring Impact Annie E. Casey Foundation Backer, Thomas E. Published: December 2009 Discusses the impact of Casey's peer networking activities on participants and systems serving vulnerable children and families and how to measure it. Outlines qualitative outcomes, challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): Human Interaction Research Institute Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(27 pages; 230KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(27 pages; 230KB; PDF)
Responsible Approaches to Neighborhood Stabilization: Case Studies in Action NeighborWorks America Gass, Anne B. Published: December 2009 Explains elements of responsible redevelopment: engagement; ownership; health, safety, and sustainability; and partners and stakeholders. Analyzes nine groups' work and lessons on demolition, foreclosure and abandonment prevention, and revitalization. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(39 pages; 4.49MB; PDF)
2009 CICF Community Report Central Indiana Community Foundation Published: 2009 Contains mission statement, message from the board chair and the president, year in review, financial highlights, fund highlights, grantee profiles, grantees list, funds list, donors list, foundation information, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Central Indiana Community Foundation, Inc. Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(50 pages; 4.52MB; PDF)
2009 Bay Area TOD Marketplace: Bringing Cities and Developers Together Around Transit-Oriented Development Urban Land Institute Published: December 2009 Profiles transit-oriented development projects in five cities selected for a September 2009 TOD MarketPlace convening of land-use decision makers and the private sector. Discusses strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, and recommendations. Funder(s): San Francisco Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs; Environment Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(70 pages; 9.47MB; PDF)
A Great Reckoning: Healing a Growing Divide: A Summary of the Boston Indicators Report 2009 Boston Foundation Published: November 2009 Summarizes the Boston Indicators Project's findings on the city's economic, social, and technological progress in civic vitality, cultural life and the arts, economy, education, environment, health, housing, public safety, technology, and transportation. Funder(s): Boston Foundation, City of Boston, Metropolitan Area Planning Council Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Social Science; Social Science, Urban Studies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 4.50MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(52 pages; 4.50MB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Published: 2009 Contains mission statement, message from the board chair, grants summary, program information, grantee profiles, funds list, donor information, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(13 pages; 2.03MB; HTML) FOLIO Link(13 pages; 2.03MB; HTML)
Report to the Community 2009 Cleveland Foundation Published: 2004 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's letter, president's report, program information, grantee profiles, grant highlights, lists of new gifts and funds, financial summary, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Cleveland Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 1.78MB; HTML)
Active Transportation: Making the Link From Transportation to Physical Activity and Obesity Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: November 2009 Highlights findings on how public transit use and walking or biking to school raise physical activity levels, lower obesity rates, and reduce costs and how transportation infrastructure investments and awareness programs promote physical activity. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Athletics/Sports; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(11 pages; 563KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(11 pages; 563KB; PDF)
Philadelphia Public Art: The Full Spectrum PennPraxis Published: November 2009 Examines how the city commissions, manages, and conserves public art, where support is needed, and how to improve existing programs. Makes policy recommendations for neighborhood revitalization and economic development efforts. Includes case studies. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(106 pages; 25.5MB; HTML)
2009 Annual Report: Pursuing Windows of Opportunity and Change California Community Foundation Published: 2009 Contains message from the board chair and the president; grant and fundraising summary; profiles of grantees, donors, and advisors; grants list; lists of funds and regional endowments; financial summary, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): California Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(69 pages; 3.34MB; PDF)
Building a Foundation for Family Economic Success Working Poor Families Project Published: November 2009 Describes how the Working Poor Families Project promotes policy change by positioning state-based nonprofits to support investments in working families. Highlights progress in increasing access to financial aid, education and skills, and better jobs. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ford Foundation, Joyce Foundation Related Organization(s): South by North Strategies, Ltd. Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(20 pages; 7.00MB; PDF)
Family Mobility and Neighborhood Change: New Evidence and Implications for Community Initiatives Urban Institute Coulton, Claudia; Brett Theodos; Margery Austin Turner Published: November 2009 Examines how residential mobility affected the composition and traits of ten Making Connections neighborhoods; how the traits of movers, newcomers, and stayers changed; and what the implications are for low-income families and community change efforts. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Social Science, Urban Studies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(57 pages; 617KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report: Trying Times, Trying Harder Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Published: 2009 Contains mission statement, president's message, a profile of the city of Flint, grantee profiles, program information, grants list and statistics, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Civil Society; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(86 pages; 5.89MB; HTML)
Community-Based Organizations and Immigrant Integration in the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Area Urban Institute de Leon, Erwin; Elizabeth Boris; Carol J. De Vita; Matthew Maronick Published: November 2009 Examines the roles immigrant-serving nonprofits play in facilitating integration. Surveys programs and services, geographic and ethnic distribution, composition of personnel, sources of funding and support, impact of policy environments, and challenges. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Social Science, Immigration Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(62 pages; 1.51MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Four County Community Foundation Published: 2009 Contains mission statement, board chair's message, funds list, environmental grant highlights, financial statements, and lists of board members, staff, and committee members. Funder(s): Four County Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(9 pages; 3.36MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(9 pages; 3.36MB; PDF)
Navigating the Power Dynamics Between Institutions and Their Communities Charles F. Kettering Foundation White, Byron P. Published: November 2009 Offers insights into issues in grassroots leaders' relations with institutions in collaborations for community development, including macro- and micro-level dynamics, confrontational and relational forms of power, and enabling two levels of engagement. Funder(s): Charles F. Kettering Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Civil Society; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 203KB; PDF)
The Greater Boston Housing Report Card 2009: Positioning Boston in a Post-Crisis World Boston Foundation Bluestone, Barry; Chase Billingham; Jessica Herrmann Published: October 2009 Presents an annual survey of Greater Boston's market conditions, including economic and demographic trends; housing production; rents; home prices; housing affordability; foreclosures; and public spending in support of housing. Analyzes implications. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Related Organization(s): Citizens' Housing and Planning Association, Kitty and Michael Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy at Northeastern University Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(116 pages; 3.92MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(116 pages; 3.92MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Greater New Orleans Foundation Published: 2009 Contains mission statement; program information; fund information; lists of donors, funds, and advisors; financial summary; and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Greater New Orleans Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Environment Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(19 pages; 1.79MB; PDF)
Measuring the Performance of the Dallas Police Department: 2008-2009 Results RAND Corporation Published: October 2009 Summarizes survey data on the state of public trust in the police and satisfaction with police encounters; police officers' job satisfaction, their views on their superiors, and climate of integrity; and retail business owners' satisfaction with police. Funder(s): Communities Foundation of Texas Related Organization(s): Caruth Police Institute at Dallas, University of North Texas Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(63 pages; 721KB; PDF)
Sustaining Public Engagement: Embedded Deliberation in Local Communities Everyday Democracy; Kettering Foundation Fagotto, Elena; Archon Fung Published: October 2009 Describes nine communities using organized deliberation to consider public issues over several years and their accomplishments and analyzes how public deliberation addresses deficits in local democratic governance. Includes benchmarks and strategies. Funder(s): Charles F. Kettering Foundation Related Organization(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(48 pages; 3.02MB; PDF)
Report on the Status of Payday Lending in California Public Interest Law Firm Cook, Leslie; Kyra Kazantzis; Melissa Morris; James Zahradka Published: October 2009 Provides an overview of storefront and Internet payday lending in California, its effects, state and federal laws and regulations, and reform efforts. Includes recommendations for state and local policy, banking access, and consumer education. Funder(s): Silicon Valley Community Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(43 pages; 1.06MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Healthcare Georgia Foundation Published: 2009 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, 2008 highlights, program information, grants list and summary, grant guidelines, financial statements, diversity policy, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Healthcare Georgia Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 940KB; PDF)
Risk and Recovery: Understanding the Changing Risks to Family Incomes Urban Institute Acs, Gregory; Pamela Loprest; Austin Nichols Published: October 2009 Examines the factors that affect the likelihood of families with children to experience sharp income drops and to recover financially, including job loss, separation, and spikes in income before the drop, as well as demographics and original income level. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Social Science; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(30 pages; 149KB; PDF)
Improving Schools Through Youth Leadership and Community Action Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University Mediratta, Kavitha; Sara McAlister; Seema Shah Published: September 2009 Presents a case study of community organizing for school reform by Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition and Sistas and Brothas United: how their campaigns shaped leadership development, district policy, school capacity, and student outcomes. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(46 pages; 1.38MB; PDF)
Keeping Parents and Student Voices at the Forefront of Reform Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University Mediratta, Kavitha; Sara McAlister; Seema Shah Published: September 2009 Presents a case study of community organizing for school reform by Eastern Pennsylvania Organizing Project and Youth United for Change: how developing leadership, relationships, and research shaped district policy, school capacity, and student outcomes. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(48 pages; 4.31MB; PDF)
Summary Progress Report: Active Living by Design Grant Program Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: September 2009 Evaluates the outcomes of RWJF's five-year initiative designed to enhance built environments and facilitate physical activity. Examines community partnerships' impact on fundraising, media coverage, programs, policy and planning, and physical projects. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Related Organization(s): North Carolina Institute for Public Health Subject(s): Health; Athletics/Sports; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(25 pages; 953KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(25 pages; 953KB; PDF)
Equity Advancing Equity: How Community Philanthropy Can Build Racial and Social Equity Through Mission Investing Blueprint Research & Design; GPS Capital Partners Bernholz, Lucy; Lisa Richter Published: September 2009 Provides guidance on mission investing as a means for community foundations to protect local assets and build long-term social equity by enhancing the community's business opportunities, home ownership, education, and wealth creation. Profiles examples. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ford Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(51 pages; 1.34MB; PDF)
Layoffs, Furloughs and Union Concessions: The Prolonged and Painful Process of Balancing City Budgets Pew Charitable Trusts Published: September 2009 Summarizes the budget actions Philadelphia and twelve other large cities took between May and September 2009 in order to balance their fiscal year 2010 budgets, including tax increases and political brinksmanship in negotiating with unions. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(14 pages; 364KB; PDF)
Soul of the Community 2009 Gallup Consulting; John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Published: September 2009 Presents results of a second survey of twenty-six communities about community attachment — how residents rate their community loyalty, passion, and elements of civic involvement, openness, social capital, emotional wellness, and community offerings. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Social Science; Social Science, Urban Studies Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(22 pages; 1.06MB; PDF) Data by Community
Libraries Connect Communities: Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study 2008-2009 American Library Association Davis, Denise M.; John Carlo Bertot; Charles McClure Published: September 2009 Based on a survey of public libraries, examines trends in demand for, provision of, and quality of free computer and Internet services and in library budgets. Includes state data and suggestions for improving public access connectivity and infrastructure. Funder(s): American Library Association, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Science/Technology; Science/Technology, Internet; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(216 pages; 1.58MB; PDF)
Building a Campaign for Reading Reform in Miami Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University Mediratta, Kavitha; Sara McAlister; Seema Shah Published: September 2009 Presents a case study of community organizing for school reform by Miami's People Acting for Community Together: how its campaign for a new literacy program shaped leadership development, district-level policy, school-level capacity, and student outcomes. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(60 pages; 1.02MB; PDF)
50th Anniversary Report to the Community Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham Published: 2009 Contains president's message, program information, donor profiles, funds list, and grantee profiles. Funder(s): Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Human Services Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link( pages; ; HTML)
Florida 911: The State of Emergency Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice; Tartaglione & Associates Gulliver, David Published: August 2009 Examines Florida's emergency assistance system and its failings, including fragmentation, underfunding, a rural-urban divide, and lack of outcome measurements. Recommends unified oversight and standards, better funding and technology, and coordination. Funder(s): Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice Related Organization(s): Tartaglione & Associates Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Disaster Relief, Other Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 483KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report McKnight Foundation Published: 2009 Contains mission statement, program information, grant and project highlights, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. An audited financial report and representative grants list are available via separate links. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Children and Youth; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(6 pages; 366KB; PDF) Audited Financial Report Grants List
Working Through Difficult Decisions: Relevant Research Charles F. Kettering Foundation Published: August 2009 Synthesizes research on deliberative decision making that leads to effective collective action and outlines basic principles, including: recognize the experiences and concerns of all participants, identify trade-offs, and give all options a fair hearing. Funder(s): Charles F. Kettering Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Civil Society; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(10 pages; 676KB; PDF)
Asset Building in Low-income Communities of Color, Part 2 Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies Leigh, Wilhelmina A.; Anna L. Wheatley Published: August 2009 Examines practices and policies in states not ranked highly for promoting asset building in large communities of color. Compares factors viewed as supportive of asset accumulation as well as promising practices with those in states ranked highly. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Human Services; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 979KB; PDF)
The Uncharted, Uncertain Future of HOPE VI Redevelopments: The Case for Assessing Project Sustainability Urban Institute Abravanel, Martin D.; Diane Levy; Margaret McFarland Published: July 2009 Discusses the need for a third-party assessment of the management and financial stability issues posed by the publicly and privately funded redevelopment of housing projects into mixed-income, mixed-tenure properties. Explores feasibility at two sites. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Related Organization(s): University of Maryland Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(38 pages; 184MB; PDF)
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: A Guide to Housing Related Opportunities for Making Connections Communities Annie E. Casey Foundation Lubell, Jeffrey; Megan Richardson Published: July 2009 Outlines stimulus funding for housing-related programs and coordinated strategies to help low-income communities benefit. Suggests policies to promote, including advancing green and healthy housing and addressing the foreclosure crisis. Lists resources. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): National Housing Conference Center for Housing Policy Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(32 pages; 384KB; PDF)
Rethinking the Teacher Pipeline for an Urban Public School System Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University Mediratta, Kavitha; Sara McAlister; Seema Shah Published: July 2009 Presents a case study of community organizing for school reform by Chicago ACORN: how its coalition of community groups, training programs, teacher unions, and others shaped leadership development, district policy, school capacity, and student outcomes. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(38 pages; 2.17MB; PDF)
Securing a College Prep Curriculum for All Students Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University Shah, Seema; Sara McAlister; Kavitha Mediratta Published: July 2009 Presents a case study of community organizing for school reform by Los Angeles' Community Coalition: how its intergenerational campaign for college preparatory classes shaped leadership development, district policy, school capacity, and student outcomes. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(42 pages; 1.09MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report: Passions, Dreams & Vision California Wellness Foundation Published: 2009 Contains mission statement, message from the board chair and the president, feature on the foundation's leadership recognition awards, program information, grants list, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): California Wellness Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 3.21MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(68 pages; 3.21MB; PDF)
Vibrant Neighborhoods, Successful Schools: What the Federal Government Can Do to Foster Both Urban Institute Turner, Margery Austin; Alan Berube Published: July 2009 Recommends coordinating housing and education policies to create mixed-income neighborhoods with good schools and quality educators, to lower student turnover, and to improve health, nutrition, and school readiness. Presents examples of local initiatives. Funder(s): George Gund Foundation, Heinz Endowments, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Metropolitan Leadership Council Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Elementary and Secondary Education; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 160KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Kresge Foundation Published: 2009 Contains board chair's letter, president's letter, values criteria, program information, grants lists, financial summary, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Kresge Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(59 pages; 1.27MB; HTML)
Programs for Children and Youth in a Community Context Child Trends Moore, Kristin Anderson Published: July 2009 Shares insights from a discussion on integrating evidence-based out-of-school time programs into community initiatives to improve outcomes for disadvantaged children. Outlines issues and the need for adaptable, data-driven programs with defined outcomes. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(8 pages; 142KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report: Leading the Way... Together Greater Cincinnati Foundation Published: 2009 Contains 2008 highlights, financial summary, and lists of new funds and board members. Link to Web site includes 2008 grants data and guidelines, program information, and lists of volunteer committees, advisory boards, and staff. Funder(s): Greater Cincinnati Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(3 pages; 2.67MB; PDF) Foundation Web site
2008 Annual Report Colorado Trust Published: 2009 Contains message from the board chair and the president, program information, grantees list, grantee profiles, grant guidelines, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Colorado Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Higher Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 18.98MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(48 pages; 18.98MB; PDF)
Investing in Our Future: The Economic Case for Rebuilding Mid-Atlantic Fish Populations Pew Environment Group Gates, John M. Published: July 2009 Estimates the potential direct economic benefits of rebuilding depleted fish populations in the mid-Atlantic by comparing status quo management scenarios with scenarios in which four fish populations would have been rebuilt by 2007. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Environment; Environment, Biodiversity/Conservation; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 1.14MB; PDF)
The Transportation Prescription: Bold New Ideas for Healthy, Equitable Transportation Reform in America PolicyLink; Prevention Institute; Convergence Partnership Bell, Judith; Larry Cohen; Shireen Malekafzali Published: July 2009 Outlines the direct and indirect health effects of transportation policies and offers a framework for a healthy, equitable policy, including prioritizing investments in distressed areas, accessibility, transparency, accountability, and community input. Funder(s): California Endowment, Kaiser Permanente, Kresge Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Nemours Health & Prevention Services, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Related Organization(s): Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Subject(s): Health; Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 552KB; PDF)
Transportation for a New Era — Growing More Sustainable Communities Urban Land Institute Published: July 2009 Outlines policy recommendations to create a national vision recognizing the links between land use, infrastructure, and sustainable communities; support metropolitan areas; foster more compact development; and invest effectively in transportation. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation, Urban Land Institute Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Environment Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(20 pages; 1.23MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Seattle Foundation Published: 2009 Contains mission statement, lists of donors and contributors, grantees, and fiscal sponsorships; program information; financial highlights; and lists of board members, staff, and committee members. Funder(s): Seattle Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 554KB; PDF)
Metropolitan Conditions and Trends: Changing Contexts for a Community Initiative Urban Institute Hendey, Leah; G. Thomas Kingsley Published: July 2009 Analyzes indicators of metropolitan conditions and trends critical to transforming isolated low-income neighborhoods at ten sites: the economy and labor market, demographic change, income and poverty, social conditions, and housing and mortgage market. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Social Science Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 254KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report William Penn Foundation Published: 2009 Contains message from the corporation chair, the board chair, and the president; program information; articles on Penn's issue areas; mission statement; financial statements; grants list; and lists of corporation members, board members, and staff. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 2.27MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(52 pages; 2.27MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Home Depot Foundation Published: 2009 Contains mission statement, 2008 highlights and awards, program information, grantee profiles, corporate donors list, and lists of board members, staff, and supplier advisory committee members. Funder(s): Home Depot Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 2.37MB; PDF)
Healthy People in a Healthy Economy: A Blueprint for Action in Massachusetts Boston Foundation; New England Healthcare Institute Hubbard, Thomas Published: June 2009 Examines the recession's effects on health and the cost of chronic disease. Suggests proven strategies for schools, municipalities, state government, payers, employers, the food industry, physicians, philanthropies, and media to promote healthy behaviors. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Related Organization(s): New England Healthcare Institute Subject(s): Health; Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(42 pages; 1.56MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(42 pages; 1.56MB; PDF)
Guiding Sustainable Community Change: An Introduction to Coaching Community Coaching Initiative Hubbell, Ken; Mary Emery Published: June 2009 Provides an overview of coaching strategies for community change and rural development. Offers guidance on needed skills and competencies, improving practice and increasing impact, serving multiple stakeholders, the elements of coaching, and evaluation. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Northwest Area Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Rural Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(48 pages; 1.26MB; PDF)
Engaging in Sustainable Community Change: A Community Guide to Working With a Coach Community Coaching Initiative Hubbell, Ken; Mary Emery Published: June 2009 Provides an overview of how a community coach can help sustain community change and offers guidance on how to find the right coach for the community, negotiate the coach-community relationship, and evaluate its success. Lists resources. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Northwest Area Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Rural Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(6 pages; 694KB; PDF)
Investing in Sustainable Community Change: A Funder's Guide to Community Coaching Community Coaching Initiative Hubbell, Ken; Mary Emery Published: June 2009 Provides an overview of how community coaching can help sustain community and organizational change and the roles funders can play. Discusses critical elements, including commitment to a common vision, a learning culture, and clear rules of engagement. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Northwest Area Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Rural Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(6 pages; 423KB; PDF)
2008-2009: Audited Financial Statements California Endowment Published: 2009 Contains audited financial statements for the years ended February 28, 2009 and February 28, 2008. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(19 pages; 90KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Greater Milwaukee Foundation Published: 2009 Contains mission statement; message from the board chair and the president; profiles of donors, grantees, and leaders; program and fund information; financial statements; grants list; and lists of partner foundations, board members, and staff. Funder(s): Greater Milwaukee Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 1.57MB; PDF)
The Impacts of Foreclosures on Families and Communities Urban Institute Kingsley, G. Thomas; David J. Price; Robin Smith Published: June 2009 Examines the primary and secondary effects of foreclosures on families and various neighborhoods, as well as local responses. Suggests coordinated strategies for preventing foreclosures, helping displaced families recover, and stabilizing communities. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Human Services; Human Services, Homeless Services; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(54 pages; 174KB; PDF)
Ups and Downs: Does the American Economy Still Promote Upward Mobility? Pew Charitable Trusts Rose, Steven J.; Scott Winship Published: June 2009 Examines trends in absolute intragenerational mobility by analyzing short- and long-term income fluctuations from 1967-2004, rates of recovery from declines, recovery time, and rates of gains compared with those of declines. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): American Enterprise Institute, Brookings Institution, Economic Mobility Project, Heritage Foundation, Urban Institute Subject(s): Social Science; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(38 pages; 1.00MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Rhode Island Foundation Published: 2009 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's letter, 2008 highlights, program information, grantees list, frequently asked questions, lists of endowments and funds, financial statements, and lists of board members, staff, and advisors. Funder(s): Rhode Island Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(90 pages; 1.92MB; HTML)
2008 Annual Report Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan Published: 2009 Contains mission statement; president's message; program information; funds list, grants list, and donors list (including for affiliate foundations); financial statements; and lists of board members, staff, and affiliate foundation board members. Funder(s): Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 1.35MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(28 pages; 1.35MB; PDF)
Do California's Enterprise Zones Create Jobs? Public Policy Institute of California Kolko, Jed; David Neumark Published: June 2009 Examines how the state's enterprise zone program, which offered incentives in economically distressed areas, affected job and business creation in 1992-2004. Considers elements of relative success such as marketing and outreach and suggests improvements. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Public Policy Institute of California Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 946KB; PDF)
A Healthy Community: Strategies for Effective Giving Seattle Foundation Published: June 2009 Offers a guide to donors on strategies to maximize their support for nonprofits serving the Seattle region. Outlines trends in basic needs, environment, economy, education, arts and culture, community, and health. Profiles effective programs and donors. Funder(s): Seattle Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link( pages; ; HTML)
2008 Annual Report New York Community Trust Published: 2009 Contains message from the board chair and president, a feature on managing in difficult times, program information, grants list and guidelines, funds list and guidelines, donor profiles, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): New York Community Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(64 pages; 1.89MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(64 pages; 1.89MB; PDF)
Foreclosure: How Can Philanthropy Help? Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: May 2009 Outlines Casey's support for efforts to place foreclosed properties into community land trusts, avoid eviction of renters, and mitigate foreclosures' effects. Lists other philanthropic options such as supporting research for solutions and direct services. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(5 pages; 35KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(5 pages; 35KB; PDF)
Risk and Recovery: Documenting the Changing Risks to Family Incomes Urban Institute Acs, Gregory; Pamela Loprest; Austin Nichols Published: May 2009 Based on 1996, 2001, and 2004 data, examines the incidence of incomes of individuals with children falling substantially over a four-month period and the incidence of their recovering to pre-decline levels. Compares data by income quintile. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Social Science; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(10 pages; 190KB; PDF)
Building Partnerships to Reinvent School Culture Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University Mediratta, Kavitha; Sara McAlister; Seema Shah Published: May 2009 Presents a case study of community organizing for school reform by Austin Interfaith: how its "alliance schools" network and parent and community engagement shaped leadership development, district-level policy, school-level capacity, and student outcomes. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(60 pages; 5.63MB; PDF)
Helping Rural Families Build Economic Success: Earn It, Keep It, Grow It Association of Small Foundations Published: May 2009 Outlines issues rural families face and asset-building strategies from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Suggests that funders support programs in education; training; tax preparation; financial literacy; health care; and car, home, and business ownership. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Human Services; Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Rural Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(8 pages; 83KB; PDF)
Trends in Charitable Giving in North Carolina and the Research Triangle 1997-2006 North Carolina Gives; Urban Institute De Vita, Carol J.; Petya Kehayova Published: May 2009 Provides an overview of giving by average amount, as a percentage of adjusted gross income, and among the state's top earners, compared with national trends, with a focus on Chatham, Durham, Orange, and Wake counties. Includes county-by-county data. Funder(s): North Carolina Community Foundation Related Organization(s): Urban Institute Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Volunteerism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(42 pages; 254KB; PDF)
Our Region's Future Funding: The Transfer of Wealth in San Diego County Over the Next 25 Years San Diego Foundation Published: May 2009 Estimates the growth in community endowments for each of the county's regions if 5 percent of the projected transfer of wealth could be captured in endowments, as well as the funds that would be available annually, assuming a 5 percent payout rate. Funder(s): San Diego Foundation Related Organization(s): Nebraska Community Foundation, RUPRI Center for Rural Entrepreneurship Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(11 pages; 1.45MB; PDF)
Passion & Purpose: Restructuring, Repositioning and Reinventing: Crisis in the Massachusetts Nonprofit Sector Boston Foundation Pradhan, Geeta; Barbara Hindley Published: May 2009 Examines how the economic downturn has affected nonprofits in Massachusetts and nationwide and how they, funders, and stakeholders are reacting. Explores cash availability, cost-cutting measures, creative mergers, and potential impact of stimulus funding. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(11 pages; 6.67MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(11 pages; 6.67MB; PDF)
Tough Decisions and Limited Options: How Philadelphia and Other Cities Are Balancing Budgets in a Time of Recession Pew Charitable Trusts Published: May 2009 Compares the budget gaps, the budget cuts, and proposed tax increases brought on by the economic downturn in twelve cities nationwide with those of Philadelphia. Examines workforce reductions, cuts in services, and income and property tax and fee hikes. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Public Affairs; Public Affairs, Tax Reform/Legislation; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(14 pages; 581KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Chicago Community Trust Published: 2009 Contains mission statement, chair and president's message, program information, grants list, information on donor-advised grants and grants from funds, 2008 highlights, financial highlights, and lists of contributors, committee members, and staff. Funder(s): Chicago Community Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(80 pages; 3.14MB; PDF)
Youth at High Risk of Disconnection Annie E. Casey Foundation Rosch, Jacob; Dana Brinson; Bryan Hassel Published: May 2009 Updates the 2003 report "Connected by 25: Improving the Life Chances of the Country's Most Vulnerable 14-24 Year Olds" with demographic changes in disconnected and at-risk youth — teens who are dropouts, mothers, in foster care, and/or incarcerated. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): Public Impact Subject(s): Children and Youth; Human Services; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(67 pages; 840KB; PDF)
Prisoner Reentry in Houston: Community Perspectives Urban Institute Brazzell, Diana; Nancy La Vigne Published: May 2009 Outlines the views of community members, local government, and the nonprofit sector on housing, employment, substance abuse, and other issues of prisoner reentry; policies and practices that affect reentry; and the roles of the community and stakeholders. Funder(s): Houston Endowment, Inc., JEHT Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Texas Department of Criminal Justice Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 179KB; PDF)
When Relatives Return: Interviews With Family Members of Returning Prisoners in Houston, Texas Urban Institute Published: May 2009 Examines the emotional, financial, and other tangible support family members of released prisoners provide during the reentry process, how they are affected, and what services would help. Compares the experiences of relatives of released men and women. Funder(s): Houston Endowment, Inc., JEHT Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Human Services; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(17 pages; 229KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc. Published: 2009 Contains foundation history, program information, profiles of Bradley Prize recipients, grants list, grant guidelines, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc. Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(41 pages; 1.45MB; PDF)
RHOPI Action Plan: Addressing the Foreclosure Crisis in the Chicago Metro Area Chicago Community Trust; The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago; Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago Published: May 2009 Provides a snapshot of the Chicago area's foreclosure crisis and outlines the Regional Home Ownership Preservation Initiative's (RHOPI) action plan for an integrated approach to mitigating its impact and preventing future foreclosures. Funder(s): Chicago Community Trust, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago Related Organization(s): Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(32 pages; 286KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Published: 2009 Contains board's message, foundation information, 2008 highlights, fund information, funds list and profiles, donors list, and lists of board members and committee members. Funder(s): Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 8.02MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(16 pages; 8.02MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report George Gund Foundation Published: 2009 Contains president's letter, executive director's letter, photo essay, grants list, financial statements, program information, grant guidelines and application procedures, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): George Gund Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Human Services Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link( pages; ; HTML)
Preventing Suicide in Colorado: Progress Achieved & Goals for the Future Colorado Trust; Mental Health America of Colorado Published: May 2009 Evaluates the state's approach to suicide prevention and identifies unmet needs, emerging issues, trends, and priorities, as well as opportunities for improvement and strategic goals for the next decade. Includes lists of resources and training programs. Funder(s): Colorado Trust Related Organization(s): Heartland Network for Social Research, Mental Health America of Colorado Subject(s): Human Services; Social Science; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 657KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(48 pages; 657KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Surdna Foundation Published: 2009 Contains letters from the board chair and the president, program information, grants lists, financial summary, grant guidelines and application procedures, and lists of officers and staff. Funder(s): Surdna Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Environment; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(72 pages; 2.58MB; PDF)
One Last Chance: The Economic Case for a New Approach to Fisheries Management in New England Pew Environment Group Johnston, Robert J.; Jon G. Sutinen Published: April 2009 Documents the decline of the New England fishing industry as a result of mismanagement, presents examples of successful and sustainable fisheries, and examines the viability of proposed community-based, fishermen-run cooperatives as a solution. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Environment; Environment, Biodiversity/Conservation; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 733KB; PDF)
Michigan's Transition to a Knowledge-Based Economy: Second Annual Progress Report Michigan Future, Inc. Glazer, Lou; Don Grimes Published: April 2009 Based on updated data from metropolitan areas nationwide, highlights the need for Michigan to develop its knowledge-based, high-wage industries. Reiterates an agenda to attract and retain talent through public investment, education reform, and leadership. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Frey Foundation, Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation, Hudson-Webber Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Higher Education; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(27 pages; 417KB; PDF)
Keeping Your Home: A Guide to Foreclosure Prevention and Assistance in Prince George's County, MD Prince George's Community Foundation Published: April 2009 Offers step-by-step guidance on avoiding foreclosure and negotiating with lenders. Explains foreclosure and eviction procedures. Includes lists of housing counseling agencies, emergency service organizations, and government programs. Funder(s): Prince George's Community Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(28 pages; 1.16MB; PDF)
Building a Districtwide Small Schools Movement Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University Mediratta, Kavitha; Sara McAlister; Seema Shah Published: April 2009 Presents a case study of community organizing for school reform by Oakland Community Organizations: how parent and community engagement in a campaign for small schools shaped leadership development, district policy, school capacity, and student outcomes. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(60 pages; 9.63MB; PDF)
Foreclosures and Renters in Washington, DC Urban Institute Tatian, Peter A. Published: April 2009 Provides an overview of how the foreclosure crisis affects renters in the District of Columbia, with a focus on areas east of the Anacostia River. Examines foreclosure data by neighborhood and property type and compares renter- and owner-occupied units. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Human Services Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(34 pages; 851KB; PDF)
Developing and Implementing Self-Direction Programs and Policies: A Handbook Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Crisp, Suzanne; Pamela Doty; Susan Flanagan; Gary Smith Published: April 2009 Provides a guide to designing, implementing, and evaluating service delivery models that allow public program participants to manage their own care services and supports. Outlines elements of employer and budget authorities, enrollment, and counseling. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Related Organization(s): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Subject(s): Human Services; Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(296 pages; 3.73MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(296 pages; 3.73MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Published: 2009 Contains message from the board chair and the president, donors list, funds list, grant summary, donor information, grant guidelines, financial statement, and lists of board members, advisors, and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 633KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(20 pages; 633KB; PDF)
Uneven Capacity and Delivery of Human Services in the Chicago Suburbs: The Role of Townships and Municipalities University of Illinois at Chicago Hendrick, Rebecca; Karen Mossberger Published: April 2009 Examines the social services suburban townships and municipalities deliver, their ability to expand their role to meet rising demand during the economic crisis, and the need to strengthen the nonprofit infrastructure. Urges collaboration and coordination. Funder(s): Chicago Community Trust Subject(s): Human Services; Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(64 pages; 2.03MB; PDF)
Beyond Health Care: New Directions to a Healthier America Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: April 2009 Outlines recommendations for governments, schools, healthcare providers, philanthropies, and others to collaborate on implementing feasible, evidence-based interventions that create healthier communities and address the needs of those most at risk. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(16 pages; 1.16MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(16 pages; 1.16MB; PDF)
Intimate Partner Violence in Immigrant and Refugee Communities: Challenges, Promising Practices and Recommendations Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Runner, Michael; Steve Novick; Mieko Yoshihama Published: March 2009 Reviews research on intimate partner violence in immigrant and refugee communities and examines victims' needs, challenges for agencies, and promising practices for prevention. Makes recommendations for funders, service providers, and policy makers. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Related Organization(s): Family Violence Prevention Fund Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Human Services; Social Science, Immigration Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(66 pages; 1.73MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(66 pages; 1.73MB; PDF)
Private Roads, Public Costs: The Facts About Toll Road Privatization and How to Protect the Public U.S. PIRG Education Fund Baxandall, Phineas; Tony Dutzik; Kari Wohlschlegel Published: March 2009 Provides an overview of trends in toll road privatization and discusses implications for the public, including loss of control, financial risk, and lack of transparency. Proposes principles that would protect the public interest in privatization deals. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 844KB; PDF)
Mexico Community Foundations: A Comprehensive Profile Teamworks; Alternativas y Capacidades Berger, Renée; Mònica Tapia Álvarez; Diana Bermúdez; Patricia Carrillo Collard Published: March 2009 Provides an overview of Mexico's community foundations, their support system, and their role in developing local civil society, addressing economic development and educational needs, and bridging the public and private sectors. Makes recommendations. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ford Foundation, Global Fund for Community Foundations, Inter-American Foundation Related Organization(s): Alternativas y Capacidades Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(108 pages; 980KB; PDF)
The Racial Equity Report Card: Fair Housing on Long Island ERASE Racism Published: March 2009 Examines the history of residential segregation on Long Island, analyzes current practices and complaints data by race/ethnicity and outcome, and assesses enforcement of fair housing laws at the county, state, and federal levels. Includes recommendations. Funder(s): Citi Foundation, Rauch Foundation Related Organization(s): Long Island Community Foundation Subject(s): Minorities; Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(70 pages; 1.18MB; PDF)
Asset Building in Low-Income Communities of Color, Part 1 Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies Leigh, Wilhelmina A.; Danielle Huff; Lauren M. Ross; Anna L. Wheatley Published: March 2009 Examines practices and policies in states rated high on the Corporation for Enterprise Development's scorecard for asset building in poor communities of color. Analyzes socioeconomic, legislative, and other factors believed to support asset building. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Human Services; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 909KB; PDF)
Philadelphia 2009: The State of the City Pew Charitable Trusts Published: March 2009 Offers a statistical portrait of the city's strengths and weaknesses, based on trends in indicators for jobs and the economy, crime and the justice system, public schools and higher education, city government, arts and culture, and health and welfare. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Social Science; Social Science, Urban Studies; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(60 pages; 12.13MB; PDF) Errata
Driven by Dollars: What States Should Know When Considering Public-Private Partnerships to Fund Transportation Pew Center on the States Published: March 2009 Using Pennsylvania as a case study, presents critical issues in considering public-private partnerships to fund transportation infrastructure. Discusses the needs assessment, the bidding process, financial assumptions, and oversight, among other topics. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Environment Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(42 pages; 1.18MB; PDF)
One Region: Promoting Prosperity Across Race Center for Social Inclusion Faber, Jacob; Lynda Turet; Maya Wiley; Lynne A. Wolf Published: March 2009 Identifies communities with limited opportunities in New York City and environs. Examines the links between housing, jobs, education, and other indicators and racial inequity, poverty, lack of investment, and suburban sprawl. Makes policy recommendations. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations, Surdna Foundation, Tides Foundation Subject(s): Minorities; Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(70 pages; 5.87MB; PDF)
Commercial Corridors: A Strategic Investment Framework for Philadelphia Philadelphia LISC Published: March 2009 Offers a strategic investment framework for analyzing the links between consumer choices, Philadelphia's traditional retail centers, and citywide context. Presents findings from a simulation model based on survey results and makes policy recommendations. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Related Organization(s): City of Philadelphia, Econsult Corporation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(226 pages; 7.59MB; PDF)
Gun Violence Among School-Age Youth in Chicago University of Chicago Crime Lab Ander, Roseanna; Philip J. Cook; Jens Ludwig; Harold Pollack Published: March 2009 Outlines findings from data reviews, surveys, and interviews on the victims and perpetrators of youth gun violence, turning points for youth involvement, and possible interventions. Highlights the need for evaluations of prevention strategies. Funder(s): Joyce Foundation, University of Chicago Subject(s): Children and Youth; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(20 pages; 915KB; PDF)
Making Tracks: The Case for Building a 21st Century Transportation Network in Maryland Maryland PIRG Foundation Payne, Sarah; Kristi Horvath; Johanna Neumann; Elizabeth Ridlington Published: March 2009 Outlines how investing in public transit by building a regional rail system, expanding or linking rail and bus lines, and improving transit in smaller towns would reduce traffic, oil dependency, and global warming as well as create healthier communities. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation, Wallace Global Fund Related Organization(s): Frontier Group Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Environment, Global Climate Change Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(39 pages; 1.25MB; PDF)
The Organization-First Approach: How Programs Crowd Out Community Harwood Institute for Public Innovation Harwood, Richard C.; John A. Creighton Published: March 2009 Examines advocacy, outreach, and funding organizations' approaches to community engagement; their views on deliberation with community leaders on issues, choices, and trade-offs; and barriers to more community-oriented and less inward-looking priorities. Funder(s): Charles F. Kettering Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Governance Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 342KB; PDF)
2008 Year in Review: Taking Flight in Turbulent Times Silicon Valley Community Foundation Published: February 2009 Contains message from the board chair and the president, mission statement, program information, 2008 highlights, grants summary, and list of board members. Funder(s): Silicon Valley Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(8 pages; 2.85MB; PDF)
Collaboration and Community Change in the Children's Futures Initiative Public/Private Ventures Walker, Karen E.; Margo Campbell; Amy F. Feldman Published: February 2009 Assesses RWJF's initiative to improve early childhood health and well-being in Trenton, New Jersey, with funding for direct services, assistance to area groups, and advocacy. Examines program implementation, recruitment, and collaborations among agencies. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(51 pages; 549KB; PDF)
A Strategic Approach to Building Affordable Housing in Philadelphia Commonwealth Housing Development Corporation; Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania; NeighborhoodsNow Mallach, Alan Published: February 2009 Calls on the city to coordinate affordable housing production subsidies with other public and private investments in order to build sustainable mixed-income neighborhoods with energy-efficient homes, ensuring economic growth and long-term affordability. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Related Organization(s): Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania, NeighborhoodsNow, Pennrose Service Company, Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations, Women's Community Revitalization Project Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(6 pages; 103KB; PDF)
Effectively Preserving Philadelphia's Workforce Housing Stock Commonwealth Housing Development Corporation; Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania; NeighborhoodsNow Black, Karen Published: February 2009 Compares home repair costs with the consequences of residential abandonment. Calls for expanded Basic Systems Repair Programs and deferred loans to help those unable to afford repairs, code enforcement, targeted and integrated funding, and tracking. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Related Organization(s): Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania, NeighborhoodsNow, Pennrose Service Company, Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations, Women's Community Revitalization Project Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Human Services Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(12 pages; 340KB; PDF)
One in 31: The Long Reach of American Corrections Pew Center on the States Published: February 2009 Analyzes the surge in the correctional population, including offenders on probation and parole, and in state corrections costs. Calls for more investment in promising practices in community corrections to reduce recidivism. Includes case studies. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 2.06MB; PDF)
Criminal Justice Primer 2009: Policy Priorities for the 111th Congress Sentencing Project Published: February 2009 Outlines recommendations for criminal and juvenile justice policy, including reforming sentencing laws, analyzing racial/ethnic disparities, reducing youth gang involvement, and supporting efforts to assist former prisoners' reentry and reduce recidivism. Funder(s): Bernard F. and Alva B. Gimbel Foundation, Criminal Justice Policy Foundation, Elizabeth B. and Arthur E. Roswell Foundation, Ford Foundation, General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church, Herb Block Foundation, JK Irwin Foundation, Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Public Welfare Foundation, Ralph E. Ogden Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Starfish Group, Wallace Global Fund Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Community Improvement/Development; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(26 pages; 667KB; PDF)
Giving by Foundations in the National Capital Region Foundation Center Published: February 2009 Examines the proportion of grantmaking by foundations in Washington, D.C., suburban Maryland, and northern Virginia targeted to area organizations with a local focus. Presents data by funder size and recipient location, regional focus, and issue area. Funder(s): Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(4 pages; 198KB; PDF)
Index of Silicon Valley 2009 Silicon Valley Community Foundation; Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network Published: February 2009 Provides data on the area's demographic, economic, societal, environmental, and political trends. Special analysis focuses on the impact of the economic downturn and the challenge of meeting changing workforce needs, and urges investment in innovation. Funder(s): Silicon Valley Community Foundation Related Organization(s): Collaborative Economics, Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(64 pages; 1.56MB; PDF) Special Analysis
2007-2008 Annual Report: A Focus on Prevention California Endowment Published: 2009 Contains videos of board chair's and president's messages and of grantee profiles from six program areas, financial statements, a grant finder database, interactive poll, and lists of board members and senior staff. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link( pages; ; HTML)
Immigrant Integration in Los Angeles: Strategic Directions for Funders Program for Environmental and Regional Equity; Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration Pastor, Manuel; Rhonda Ortiz Published: February 2009 Provides an overview of the immigrant population; their contributions and challenges; the need for leadership development and other efforts to support their economic mobility, civic participation, and integration; and strategies for funding such efforts. Funder(s): California Community Foundation Related Organization(s): Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Social Science, Immigration; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(80 pages; 2.64MB; PDF)
Breaking Ground: Engaging Communities in Extractive and Infrastructure Projects World Resources Institute Herbertson, Kirk; Athena R. Ballesteros; Robert Goodland; Isabel Munilla Published: February 2009 Outlines seven "principles for effective community engagement" for extractive and infrastructure development projects and provides guidance on involving local communities in project design and implementation. Includes next steps and case studies. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Wallace Global Fund Subject(s): International Affairs/Development; Community Improvement/Development; International Affairs/Development, Globalization Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(47 pages; 8.20MB; PDF)
Philadelphia Research Initiative Public Opinion Poll 2009 Pew Charitable Trusts Eichel, Larry; Cliff Zukin Published: February 2009 Presents survey results on Philadelphians' views on the mayor's performance, the city's fiscal situation, the mayor's budget cut proposals, and the balance between services and taxes. Analyzes results by demographics and in comparison with past surveys. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Public Affairs; Public Affairs, Tax Reform/Legislation; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(17 pages; 73KB; PDF)
Residential Segregation and Low-Income Working Families Urban Institute Published: February 2009 Examines the effects of historical segregation on trends in racial/ethnic patterns of residential location among the working poor. Discusses neighborhood attributes; the resulting disparities in education, employment, and wealth; and policy implications. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Minorities; Social Science, Urban Studies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 213KB; PDF)
The Story of Safe2Tell Colorado Trust Published: January 2009 Provides an overview of Colorado's school safety program featuring an anonymous hotline. Describes its impact and lists examples of crimes and suicides prevented by anonymous calls. Gives guidance on implementing the program in other states. Funder(s): Colorado Trust Subject(s): Children and Youth; Elementary and Secondary Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(20 pages; 1.47MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(20 pages; 1.47MB; PDF)
Stop Shooting. Keep Talking. Start Living. CeaseFire: A Proven Method to Reduce Shootings and Killings Chicago Project for Violence Prevention Published: January 2009 Provides an overview of a program for community groups, religious leaders, law enforcement, former gang members, and citizens to identify high-risk events and prevent violence by changing behaviors and community expectations through social pressure. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth; Civil Society, Conflict Resolution Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(20 pages; 3.57MB; PDF)
Reparable Harm: Assessing and Addressing Disparities Faced by Boys and Men of Color in California RAND Corporation Davis, Lois M.; M. Rebecca Kilburn; Dana J. Schultz Published: January 2009 Assesses the socioeconomic, health, safety, and academic disparities the state's African-American and Hispanic/Latino boys and men face. Considers factors at the macro, community, interpersonal, and individual levels and cites efforts to address them. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Minorities; Children and Youth; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(126 pages; 1.14MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Homer Foundation Published: 2009 Contains mission statement, board chair's message, executive director's message, donor profiles, program information, financial summary, grants list, donor information, and list of board members. Funder(s): Homer Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(30 pages; 1.87MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(30 pages; 1.87MB; PDF)
Grow the Craft: Results From a GrantCraft Survey GrantCraft Published: January 2009 Summarizes grantmakers', grantees', and consultants' views on bridging the gap between philanthropy and community organizing, best practices, and challenges. Offers tips for "translating" the needs of each and preventing misunderstandings. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Governance Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(4 pages; 225KB; PDF)
Funding Community Organizing: Social Change Through Civic Participation GrantCraft McGarvey, Craig; Anne Mackinnon Published: January 2009 Provides a guide to funding community organizing, with an overview of the field and advice for grantmakers on site visits, capacity assessment, grant negotiation, relationship management, evaluation, and other issues. Includes tools and case summaries. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Related Organization(s): Center for Community Change Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(36 pages; 445KB; PDF)
Mentoring Formerly Incarcerated Adults: Insights From the Ready4Work Reentry Initiative Public/Private Ventures Bauldry, Shawn; Danijela Korom Djakovic; Laurie Kotloff; Wendy S. McClanahan; Jennifer McMaken Published: January 2009 Examines the implementation and impact of mentoring as a component of comprehensive social services, along with housing assistance, drug rehabilitation, and job placement and training, in assisting released prisoners' successful reentry into society. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation, United States Department of Labor Subject(s): Human Services; Community Improvement/Development; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(43 pages; 316KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Published: 2009 Contains mission statement; message from the board chair, the previous chair, and the president; financial summary; grants summary; donor profiles; funds list; and lists of board members, committee members, and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 2.55MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(28 pages; 2.55MB; PDF)
Community Revitalization in the United States and the United Kingdom Urban Institute Published: December 2008 Summarizes a comparison of American and British approaches to community revitalization, cohesion, and sustainability based on visits and policy seminars. Identifies key issues including race, public and private sectors, and individual and community focus. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Institute of Community Cohesion, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation Related Organization(s): Institute of Community Cohesion Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(27 pages; 507KB; PDF)
A Guide to Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Data Urban Institute Pettit, Kathryn L.S.; Audrey E. Droesch Published: December 2008 Provides an overview of the home mortgage application data lenders are required to report and explains how to analyze trends in neighborhood investment, buyers' racial and economic composition, disparities in home loan access, and subprime lending. Funder(s): Fannie Mae Foundation Related Organization(s): National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(36 pages; 361KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report: Impact San Francisco Foundation Published: December 2008 Contains foundation and program information, donor profiles, grant summaries, financial statements, funds list, and lists of board members, committee members, and staff. Funder(s): San Francisco Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 315KB; PDF)
Policy Framework to Strengthen Community Corrections Pew Center on the States Published: December 2008 Details policy options for implementing reforms and best practices for reducing recidivism, including evidence-based supervision practices, earned compliance credits for offenders, and performance measurements and incentive funding for agencies. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(48 pages; 706KB; PDF)
2008 Report to the Community Albion Community Foundation Published: December 2008 Contains results of community survey; reports on crime and public safety, education, health, human services, and economics; and grant highlights. Funder(s): Albion Community Foundation, Albion-Homer United Way Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(8 pages; 2.49MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Published: 2008 Contains board chair's message, executive director's message, program information, financial statements, grants list, grant guidelines, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link( pages; ; HTML) FOLIO Link( pages; ; HTML)
Low-Income Adolescents Face More Barriers to Healthy Weight UCLA Center for Health Policy Research Hastert, Theresa A.; Susan H. Babey; E. Richard Brown; Allison L. Diamant Published: December 2008 Examines the causes behind the higher prevalence of obesity among low-income adolescents, including unhealthy food environments, few opportunities for physical activity, and irregular family meals. Makes policy recommendations to address such disparities. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Health; Children and Youth; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 362KB; PDF)
Putting Public Safety First: 13 Strategies for Successful Supervision and Reentry Urban Institute Burke, Peggy; William D. Burrell; Edward E. Rhine; Richard P. Stroker Published: December 2008 Outlines organizational- and case management-level strategies to reduce recidivism through risk reduction and behavior change, such as by aligning resources with risk factors. Describes each practice's benefits, evidence base, and examples from the field. Funder(s): JEHT Foundation, National Institute of Corrections Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(72 pages; 496KB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report: Paving the Way Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Published: 2008 Contains mission statement, president's message, program information, grants list and statistics, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Civil Society; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(66 pages; 5.43MB; PDF) Grantee Profiles
2007 Annual Report Four County Community Foundation Published: 2008 Contains mission statement, board chair's message, fund and grant information, funds list, financial statements, and lists of board members, staff, and committee members. Funder(s): Four County Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(12 pages; 5.55MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(12 pages; 5.55MB; PDF)
The Los Angeles Historic Resource Survey Report: A Framework for a Citywide Historic Resource Survey J. Paul Getty Trust Howe, Kathryn Welch Published: November 2008 Explains procedural requirements and technical components of a comprehensive survey of the city's historic buildings and neighborhoods designed to help guide planning, maintenance, and investment decisions. Discusses selected findings and best practices. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(120 pages; 6.33MB; PDF)
Soul of the Community Gallup Consulting; John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Published: November 2008 Presents results from a survey of twenty-six communities about community citizen engagement — individuals' psychological connections with the community — and factors affecting engagement, including openness, social offerings, and education. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Social Science; Social Science, Urban Studies Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(35 pages; 753KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report St. Croix Valley Community Foundation Published: 2008 Contains mission statement, messages from the board chair and the president, financial summary, fund information, donor-advised fund profiles, grantees list, donors list, and list of board members. Funder(s): St. Croix Valley Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 1.24MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(24 pages; 1.24MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Published: 2008 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, 1978-2008 highlights, program information, grants list, grantee and donor profiles, funds list, donor information, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(60 pages; 3.39MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(60 pages; 3.39MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Boston Foundation Published: 2008 Contains board chair's and president's letters, 2008 highlights, foundation and program information, grantee profiles, selected grants list, grant guidelines, donor information, funds list, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Civil Society Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(85 pages; 3.87MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(85 pages; 3.87MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Community Foundation for the National Capital Region Published: 2008 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's letter, 2008 highlights, 1973-2008 chronology, grants list, donor profiles, donor funds and contributors, financial statements, and lists of affiliates, board members, and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation for the National Capital Region Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 5.72MB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report: Georgia's Health Safety Net: In Pursuit of Health Equity Healthcare Georgia Foundation Published: 2008 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, 2007 highlights, program information, grants list and summary, financial statements, grant guidelines, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Healthcare Georgia Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 1.81MB; PDF)
Sustaining Neighborhood Change: The Power of Resident Leadership, Social Networks, and Community Mobilization Annie E. Casey Foundation Ahsan, Nilofer Published: November 2008 Details the role residents play in community change efforts. Provides examples of, strategies for, and lessons learned on engaging residents in decision-making through leadership development, social networks, community organizing, and civic participation. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Social Science, Urban Studies Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(40 pages; 1.32MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(40 pages; 1.32MB; PDF)
How Community-Based Organizations Can Learn About the Needs and Strengths of Disconnected Young People: Hudson Guild of New York City's Youth Survey Effort Public/Private Ventures Daniels, Ben; Danijela Korom Djakovic; Wendy S. McClanahan Published: October 2008 Outlines how an organization designed and implemented a survey project to assess the needs of youth in two housing developments who are not in school, not working, or at risk, and discusses the key decisions involved. Includes a decision-making guide. Funder(s): Achelis Foundation Related Organization(s): JobsFirst NYC Subject(s): Human Services; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(32 pages; 462KB; PDF)
Report to the Community 2008 Cleveland Foundation Published: October 2008 Contains mission statement, board chairman and president's letter, president's report, program information, grantee and partner profiles, grant highlights, lists of new gifts and funds, financial summary, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Cleveland Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 2.25MB; PDF) Grants List
The Capital Structure Decisions of New Firms Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Robb, Alicia M.; David T. Robinson Published: October 2008 Based on data from the Kauffman Firm Survey, examines the funding sources of firms in their first year of operations. Highlights start-ups' reliance on external debt financing such as bank loans and credit cards, regardless of their credit scores. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development; Social Science Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 354KB; PDF)
Re:Focus: Making Decisions for Future Generations McKnight Foundation Published: October 2008 Outlines the need for strategic community planning in the rapidly growing outer suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul to preserve the area's quality of life and economic competitiveness. Includes lessons learned from local efforts and a list of resources. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Related Organization(s): Center for Urban and Regional Affairs at University of Minnesota Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Rural Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(29 pages; 5.73MB; PDF)
Magnetizing Neighborhoods Through Amateur Arts Performance Urban Institute Taylor, D. Garth Published: October 2008 Outlines the Arts and Cultural Indicators in Community Building Project's findings on how amateur, informal arts activity improves a community's desirability, social integration, and quality of life as measured by population, test scores, and crime rates. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(13 pages; 100KB; PDF)
The Greater Boston Housing Report Card 2008: From Paradigm to Paradox: Understanding Greater Boston's New Housing Market Boston Foundation Bluestone, Barry; Chase Billingham; Tim H. Davis Published: October 2008 Combines an annual survey of Greater Boston's market conditions, housing production, rents, home prices, and public spending and support with an analysis of the dynamics of rising foreclosures, falling prices, and the unresolved problem of affordability. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Related Organization(s): Citizens' Housing and Planning Association, Kitty and Michael Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy at Northeastern University Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(90 pages; 4.02MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(90 pages; 4.02MB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Saint Luke's Foundation Published: 2008 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, grantee profiles, grant guidelines, grants list, financial summary, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Saint Luke's Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Health Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link( pages; ; HTML)
Knight Creative Communities Initiative Evaluation Final Report John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Stern, Mark; Susan Seifert Published: October 2008 Evaluates the theory, implementation, and initial results of Knight's initiative to train social entrepreneurs as creative catalysts for community transformation. Offers a framework for assessing longer-term impacts and suggestions for future projects. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Related Organization(s): Creative Class Group Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Social Entrepreneurship; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(46 pages; 1.97MB; PDF)
The Next Stage for Social Policy: Encouraging Work and Family Formation Among Low-Income Men Urban Institute Carasso, Adam; Harry J. Holzer; Elaine Maag; C. Eugene Steuerle Published: October 2008 Examines proposals to create work incentives for less-educated young men by changing the Earned Income Tax Credit for the childless into an individual work credit and reducing the marriage penalty. Simulates each proposal's effects, with cost estimates. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Public Affairs, Tax Reform/Legislation; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 185KB; PDF)
2008 California County Scorecard of Children's Well-Being: Creating Healthier Communities for Our Future Children Now Published: October 2008 Rates each county on twenty-six indicators of children's well-being, including health status, insurance status, access to dental care, weight, safety, and preschool enrollment. Highlights data by race/ethnicity and summarizes comprehensive initiatives. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(15 pages; 2.03MB; PDF) Scorecard
Growing Up in North America: The Economic Well-Being of Children in Canada, the United States, and Mexico Annie E. Casey Foundation Scott, Katherine Published: October 2008 Measures children's economic security across North America based on family income; access to food, housing, and health care; and other indicators. Examines the disparities between and within the three countries and the determinants of economic well-being. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Related Organization(s): Canadian Council on Social Development, Population Reference Bureau, Red por los Derechos de la Infancia en Mexico Subject(s): Children and Youth; Community Improvement/Development; Social Science Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(59 pages; 1.16MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(59 pages; 1.16MB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Kresge Foundation Published: 2008 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, grants lists, financial statements, lists of board members and staff, and highlights of the foundation's expanded approach to grantmaking. Funder(s): Kresge Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(120 pages; 2.96MB; PDF)
Still Working Hard, Still Falling Short: New Findings on the Challenges Confronting America's Working Families Working Poor Families Project Published: October 2008 Provides a snapshot of the characteristics, conditions, and challenges of low-income working families, and outlines the need for stronger policies to address them. Includes data on education levels, housing costs, insurance status, and incomes by state. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ford Foundation, Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 750KB; PDF)
Diversifying the Economy to Create Jobs and Help Families Prosper in South Dakota Annie E. Casey Foundation Rubiner, Betsy Published: October 2008 As part of the Rural Families Economic Success framework, highlights Miner County's foundation-supported but community-based success in revitalizing the economy through new industries that fit residents' skills, such as wind energy and organic beef. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Rural Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(5 pages; 1.32MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(5 pages; 1.32MB; PDF)
Where We Live Matters for Our Health: Neighborhoods and Health Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Cubbin, Catherine; Paula Braveman; Susan Egerter; Veronica Pedregon Published: October 2008 Details how a neighborhood's physical and socioeconomic environments, such as safety and access to fresh produce, exercise opportunities, and medical services, affect residents' health. Highlights local interventions to make neighborhoods healthier. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(11 pages; 245KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(11 pages; 245KB; PDF)
Present, Engaged, and Accounted For: The Critical Importance of Addressing Chronic Absence in the Early Grades National Center for Children in Poverty Chang, Hedy N.; Mariajosé Romero Published: September 2008 Explores the scope and patterns of chronic early absence; its impact on children's social, educational, and physical well-being; and the school-, family-, and community-related factors behind it. Discusses implications and strategies to address the issue. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Elementary and Secondary Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 707KB; PDF)
Peer Networking and Community Change: Experiences of the Annie E. Casey Foundation Annie E. Casey Foundation Backer, Thomas E. Published: September 2008 Presents findings on how peer networking — problem-solving and decision-making through interaction among equals — supported Casey's goals of effective community change and philanthropic practice. Discusses best practices and challenges. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): Human Interaction Research Institute Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(73 pages; 500KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(73 pages; 500KB; PDF)
Community Wind 101: A Primer for Policymakers Energy Foundation Mazza, Patrick Published: September 2008 Provides an overview of a model for wind power development based on local ownership. Reviews innovative examples, economic benefits for the community, benefits for clean energy development, obstacles, and state and federal policy options to address them. Funder(s): Energy Foundation Related Organization(s): 25x'25, Climate Solutions Subject(s): Environment; Environment, Energy/Energy Use; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(32 pages; 1.02MB; PDF)
Release Planning for Successful Reentry: A Guide for Corrections, Service Providers, and Community Groups Urban Institute La Vigne, Nancy; Elizabeth Davies; Robin Halberstadt; Tobi Palmer Published: September 2008 Outlines the concept of release planning, identifies the fundamental needs released prisoners face in reentering society, and recommends ways for corrections agencies and community organizations to help meet those needs through improved release planning. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(104 pages; 519KB; PDF)
Entrepreneurship Summit Executive Summary Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Published: September 2008 Summarizes discussions from an April 2008 conference on the core components of an effective entrepreneurship support program, policy options for building an infrastructure that fosters innovation, and concepts to be explored, such as "economic gardening." Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Related Organization(s): International Economic Development Council Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(25 pages; 376KB; PDF)
October 2007 Fires Community Needs Assessment Update San Diego Regional Disaster Fund Published: September 2008 Looks at recovery efforts following major fires in San Diego County and projected community needs as of August 2008. Details priority areas such as mental and physical health, rebuilding, and the environment, and the situation in each impacted community. Funder(s): San Diego Foundation Subject(s): Disaster Relief; Disaster Relief, Other; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(103 pages; 6.22MB; PDF)
Charting a New Direction: Exploring the Future of Justice Mapping Urban Institute La Vigne, Nancy; Diana Brazzell; Brian Elderbroom Published: September 2008 Outlines how new mapping technologies help analyze the spatial dynamics of crime, prisoner reentry, poverty, poor health, low education levels, and homelessness, and the impact of criminal justice policies on communities. Discusses promising applications. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform; Science/Technology Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(6 pages; 173KB; PDF)
Jails and Community-Based Health Care Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: September 2008 Outlines RWJF's Community-Oriented Correctional Health Services (COCHS) approach to providing medical care to inmates with chronic illnesses — connecting them with community health centers to be assigned dually based physicians and case managers. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Community Improvement/Development; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(4 pages; 126KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(4 pages; 126KB; PDF)
Building Solutions: Opportunities for Coloradans to Save Energy and Money Through Efficient Home Heating CoPIRG Foundation Madsen, Travis; Danny Katz; Aaron Segel Published: September 2008 Proposes ways to improve home heating efficiency to reduce energy use and costs, describes the expected economic benefits to the state, and makes policy recommendations for raising efficiency standards and expanding weatherization assistance programs. Funder(s): Educational Foundation of America Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Environment, Energy/Energy Use; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 400KB; PDF)
Expanding Asset-Building: Opportunities Through Shared Ownership Annie E. Casey Foundation McCulloch, Heather; Beadsie Woo Published: September 2008 Based on a literature review and interviews, proposes expanding low-income working families' asset-building options beyond individual ownership to shared ownership such as cooperative housing. Outlines various strategies and explores policy options. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): Asset Building Strategies Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(38 pages; 179KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(38 pages; 179KB; PDF)
Getting on Track: Good Investments for Pennsylvania's Public Transit System PennPIRG Education Fund Telleen-Lawton, Timothy; James Browning Published: September 2008 Provides an overview of the state's transit system and summarizes opportunities for investment in rapid transit, rail, and bus lines in each region. Includes policy recommendations. Funder(s): Surdna Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Environment, Pollution Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 123KB; PDF)
Changing Lives: An Investment in the Mid South Foundation for the Mid South Published: September 2008 Describes the achievements and remaining challenges of the foundation's multi-state Individual Development Accounts Initiative to help low-income individuals save money for education or home or small business ownership by providing support and incentives. Funder(s): Foundation for the Mid South Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development; Higher Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(28 pages; 1.41MB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Greater Cincinnati Foundation Published: 2008 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, profiles of grantees and community leaders, program information, financial statements, and lists of board and committee members and staff. Lists funds and grants separately online. Funder(s): Greater Cincinnati Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(43 pages; 18.56MB; PDF) Grants List
2007 Annual Report Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Published: 2008 Contains board's message, foundation information, 2007 highlights and fifth anniversary milestones, fund options, funds list and profiles, donors list, financial statements, and lists of board members and committee members. Funder(s): Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 7.83MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(16 pages; 7.83MB; PDF)
The Integration of Immigrants and Their Families in Maryland: The Contributions of Immigrant Workers to the Economy Annie E. Casey Foundation Capps, Randy; Karina Fortuny Published: August 2008 Details the growth in Maryland's immigrant population and workforce; immigrant demographics, education levels, professional skills, geographic distribution, and other characteristics; and their potential contribution to the economy and tax base. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): Urban Institute Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Social Science, Immigration; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 523KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(52 pages; 523KB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Greater New Orleans Foundation Published: 2008 Contains mission statement; message from board chairs and president; twenty-five year review; donor and grantee profiles; program information; fund information; lists of donors, funds, and advisors; financial summary; and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Greater New Orleans Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Environment Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 3.18MB; PDF)
New Orleans Three Years After the Storm: The Second Kaiser Post-Katrina Survey, 2008 Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Published: August 2008 Presents survey findings on residents' needs, expectations, and concerns about the rebuilding effort, as well as views on national perceptions, race relations, access to health care, public safety, and job and worship opportunities. Includes next steps. Funder(s): Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Subject(s): Disaster Relief; Disaster Relief, Hurricane Relief; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(81 pages; 1.18MB; PDF)
The New Orleans Index Anniversary Edition: Three Years After Katrina Brookings Institution; Greater New Orleans Community Data Center Liu, Amy; Allison Plyer Published: August 2008 Assesses the progress of the New Orleans region's economic, social, and fiscal recovery. Highlights trends in the population, jobs, housing, and infrastructure indicators, and presents data by neighborhood. Includes comparative data tables from fall 2005. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Blue Moon Fund, Inc., Rockefeller Foundation Related Organization(s): Greater New Orleans Community Data Center Subject(s): Disaster Relief; Disaster Relief, Hurricane Relief; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(84 pages; 5.65MB; PDF)
Reaching Through the Cracks: A Guide to Implementing the Youth Violence Reduction Partnership Public/Private Ventures Jucovy, Linda; Wendy S. McClanahan Published: July 2008 Outlines the Youth Violence Reduction Partnership, a collaboration between Philadelphia city agencies and community groups to steer at-risk youth away from violence through supervision and support, and provides a manual for planning and managing it. Funder(s): Achelis Foundation, Bodman Foundation, William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(89 pages; 962KB; PDF)
Getting in Sync: State-Local Fiscal Partnerships for Public Safety Pew Center on the States Published: July 2008 Provides an overview of state-local partnerships that provide funding to counties for community corrections programs as a way to improve public safety, reduce state prison populations, and control costs. Outlines various partnership models. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(8 pages; 946KB; PDF)
Young Talent in the Great Lakes: How Michigan Is Faring Michigan Future, Inc. Published: July 2008 Examines the proportion of young professionals in the metro areas, central cities, and suburbs of Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing compared to other cities in the region with strong economies. Calls for more efforts to attract and retain young talent. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation, Hudson-Webber Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development; Social Science Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(15 pages; 274KB; PDF)
Designing for Active Living Among Adults Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: July 2008 Synthesizes research on how the low level of adults' physical activity — especially among minorities — affects their health and how neighborhood design such as the proximity of transportation, parks, and trails affects activity levels. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Athletics/Sports; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(6 pages; 242KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(6 pages; 242KB; PDF)
How Health Affects Our Community: A Community Report on the Healthcare Needs of the Homeless Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Published: July 2008 Outlines how unmet healthcare needs exacerbate homelessness and vice versa. Highlights the Homeless Health Initiative's focus on smaller, manageable successes and collaborations with community organizations to meet the healthcare needs of the homeless. Funder(s): Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Related Organization(s): Georgia Health Foundation, Healthcare Georgia Foundation Subject(s): Health; Human Services, Homeless Services; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(20 pages; 2.79MB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report California Wellness Foundation Published: 2008 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, program information, grants list, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Includes an essay on adding value through technical assistance. Funder(s): California Wellness Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(70 pages; 2.98MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(70 pages; 2.98MB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Kern Community Foundation Published: 2008 Contains board chair and vice chair's message, president's message, information on funds and investors, lists of programs and community partnerships, grantees list, financial information, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Kern Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 1.10MB; PDF)
Cities and States Fiscal Structure National League of Cities Hoene, Christopher; Michael A. Pagano Published: July 2008 Examines state and local fiscal structures and how each state restricts the scope of municipal authority over taxes, revenues, spending, and state aid — and limits the flexibility with which municipalities can fund economic development activities. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 1.95MB; PDF)
Staying Power: The Future of Manufacturing in Massachusetts Boston Foundation Bluestone, Barry; Chase Billingham; Alan Clayton-Matthews; Marc Horne; Lauren Nicoll; David Soule; David Streim; Don Walsh Published: July 2008 Reviews the state's manufacturing employment since 1939; analyzes current data by industry, economic share, workers' demographics, and location; and projects trends through 2016. Based on surveys and interviews, examines manufacturers' perspectives. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Related Organization(s): Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Kitty and Michael Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy at Northeastern University, Manufacturing Extension Partnership, Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(212 pages; 3.08MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(212 pages; 3.08MB; PDF)
Making Work Pay Enough: A Decent Standard of Living for Working Families Urban Institute Acs, Gregory; Margery Austin Turner Published: July 2008 Outlines the needs of low-income working families in meeting everyday living expenses, and proposes reforms and policy initiatives that would both increase incomes and purchasing power and reduce expenditures, especially housing costs. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(21 pages; 255KB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report McKnight Foundation Published: 2008 Contains board chair's letter, president's letter, program information, grant and project highlights, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Children and Youth; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(12 pages; 1.92MB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report: Driving a Brighter Future Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services Published: 2008 Contains president's message; grant guidelines; and information about the fund's grants, partnership and volunteer programs in the areas of education, automotive-related safety, and community relations. Funder(s): Ford Motor Company Fund Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(22 pages; 6.35MB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report George Gund Foundation Published: 2008 Contains president's letter, executive director's letter, photo essay, grants list, financial statements, program information, application guidelines, and lists of board members and staff. Includes link to searchable grants database. Funder(s): George Gund Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Human Services Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 2.99MB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report William Penn Foundation Published: 2008 Contains message from the corporation chair, the board chair, and the president; program descriptions by four Philadelphia area journalists; mission statement; financial statements; grants list; and lists of corporation members, board members, and staff. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 1.47MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(52 pages; 1.47MB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report San Francisco Foundation Published: 2008 Contains board chair and CEO's message, program information, donor profiles, grant summaries, financial statements, funds list, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): San Francisco Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(17 pages; 4.38MB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report New York Community Trust Published: 2008 Contains chair's and president's messages, a feature on immigrants' contributions to the arts, program information, grant guidelines, fund information, financial statements, funds list, grants list, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): New York Community Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(64 pages; 1.35MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(64 pages; 1.35MB; PDF)
Where We Stand: Community Indicators for Metropolitan Philadelphia Metropolitan Philadelphia Indicators Project Published: June 2008 Compares greater Philadelphia with eight metropolitan areas using indicators of regional growth, family income, housing, taxes, education, arts and culture, health, safety, transportation, and environment. Maps Philadelphia area data. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Related Organization(s): Temple University Subject(s): Social Science; Community Improvement/Development; Social Science, Urban Studies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; ; HTML)
2007 Annual Report Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc. Published: 2008 Contains mission statement, program information, profiles of Bradley Prize recipients, grants list, grant guidelines, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc. Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(37 pages; 1.98MB; PDF)
Revitalizing Arts Education Through Community-Wide Coordination RAND Corporation Bodilly, Susan; Catherine H. Augustine; Laura Zakaras Published: June 2008 Based on site visits, interviews, and literature and document reviews, presents a comparative case study of how six community initiatives were launched to improve arts education through collaboration among multiple organizations and how they evolved. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(108 pages; 901KB; PDF)
The High Cost of High School Dropouts: What the Nation Pays for Inadequate High Schools Alliance for Excellent Education Published: June 2008 Outlines the impact of high dropout rates on income, health, and economic and societal contribution, as translated into reduced benefits and larger costs for the government and community. Estimates the lifetime income lost in each state due to dropouts. Funder(s): MetLife Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(6 pages; 404KB; PDF)
Strengthening Family Child Care in Low-Income Communities Surdna Foundation Gillman, Amy R. Published: February 2001 Examines the state of family-based child care; the role of community-based nonprofits in creating an infrastructure to support, organize, and increase the supply of quality providers through networks and systems; their strategies; and the costs involved. Funder(s): Surdna Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Community Improvement/Development; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(42 pages; 187KB; PDF)
Early Childhood Experiences: Laying the Foundation for Health Across a Lifetime Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Braveman, Paula; Susan Egerter; Tabashir Sadegh-Nobari Published: June 2008 Outlines current research on how factors such as parents' education, income, and race/ethnicity affect children's development and health throughout life, as well as how early childhood development programs can mitigate socioeconomic disadvantages. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Children and Youth; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(9 pages; 156KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(9 pages; 156KB; PDF)
The Diabetes Initiative: Creative Community Strategies for Diabetes Care Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: June 2008 Illustrates how the initiative's grantee programs applied RWJF's "Resources and Supports for Self Management" model using intervention strategies tailored to each site's local resources and culture. Includes key accomplishments and lessons learned. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(35 pages; 6.10MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(35 pages; 6.10MB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Seattle Foundation Published: 2008 Contains mission statement, message from the board chair and president, program information, list of contributors, grants list, financial highlights, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Seattle Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(25 pages; 2.05MB; PDF)
Cincinnati in Black & White 2007: A Report to the Community Better Together Cincinnati Published: June 2008 Provides a racial disparity "report card" of the city documenting disparities between its black and white populations in education, economics, and criminal justice, including the degree of disparity for each of thirty-four indicators. Funder(s): Greater Cincinnati Foundation Related Organization(s): University of Cincinnati/United Way of Greater Cincinnati Community Research Collaborative Subject(s): Minorities; Minorities, African Americans/Blacks; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(64 pages; 1.78MB; PDF)
Responsible Redevelopment: Relocation Road Map 1.0 Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: June 2008 Outlines the issues low-income residents face when displaced by redevelopment projects, and suggests alternative approaches and practices to ensure better outcomes. Provides guidelines for planning, securing technical assistance, and referring services. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Minorities Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(51 pages; 186KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(51 pages; 186KB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Lilly Endowment, Inc. Published: 2008 Contains board chair and president's message; program information; community development, education, and arts development grantee profiles; grants list; grant guidelines; financial statements; and list of directors. Funder(s): Lilly Endowment, Inc. Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(53 pages; 1.88MB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Rhode Island Foundation Published: 2008 Contains mission statement, board chair's letter, 2007 highlights, program information, grantees list, frequently asked questions, list of endowments, financial statements, and lists of board members, staff, and advisors. Funder(s): Rhode Island Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(94 pages; 2.58MB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan Published: 2008 Contains mission statement; board chair's message; program information; funds list, grants list, and donors list, including for affiliate foundations; financial statements; and lists of board members, staff, and affiliate foundation board members. Funder(s): Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 1.54MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(36 pages; 1.54MB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Home Depot Foundation Published: 2008 Contains message from Home Depot's president, 2007 highlights, program information, grantee profiles, corporate donors list, and lists of advisory committee members, board members, and staff. Funder(s): Home Depot Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 3.52MB; PDF)
Michigan's Defining Moment: A Common Ground Agenda for Michigan's Transformation Center for Michigan Published: May 2008 Based on roundtable discussions among community leaders, the nonprofit and public sectors, and the public, offers an agenda and strategies to enhance the state's workforce, economy, quality of life, and government. Includes a transformation scorecard. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Consumers Energy Foundation, DTE Energy Foundation, Frey Foundation, Gilmour Fund, Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Power Foundation, Richard and Barbara Van Dusen Fund, Ronda E. Stryker and William D. Johnston Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs; Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(40 pages; 4.26MB; PDF)
A Collective Responsibility, A Collective Work: Supporting the Path to Positive Life Outcomes for Youth in Economically Distressed Communities Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) Tsoi-A-Fatt, Rhonda Published: May 2008 Presents data on crime, teen pregnancy, unemployment, and school performance in ten communities with low high-school graduation rates and high child poverty rates. Outlines a "community continuum of support" to provide education and work opportunities. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(34 pages; 406 KB; PDF)
The North Dakota Experience: Achieving High-Performance Health Care Through Rural Innovation and Cooperation Commonwealth Fund McCarthy, Douglas; Stephanie Mika; Rachel Nuzum; Mary Wakefield; Jennifer Wrenn Published: May 2008 Explores how North Dakota has met the healthcare challenges of rural communities with support for primary care and the idea of a medical home, organization of care through coordination and cooperation networks, and the innovative use of technology. Funder(s): Commonwealth Fund Subject(s): Health; Health, Healthcare Access/Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(36 pages; 727KB; PDF)
Portraits of the Assets and Liabilities of Low-Income Families Urban Institute Carasso, Adam; Signe-Mary McKernan Published: May 2008 Reviews the assets, debts, and net worth of low-income families compared with middle-income families, as well as those of other at-risk families such as single-parent and minority families. Examines the link between asset holding, net worth, and income. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation Subject(s): Social Science; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 103KB; PDF)
Grants to Individuals: Investing in People and Their Communities GrantCraft VanDeCarr, Paul Published: May 2008 Profiles five grants-to-individuals programs and the rationales behind them. Provides guidelines for designing a program, including choosing a funding mechanism; selecting grantees; and evaluating impact. Includes legal details and resources. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Disaster Relief, Haiti Earthquake Relief Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(36 pages; 248KB; PDF)
Seizing the Moment: State Governments and the New Commitment to Reduce Poverty in America Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) Levin-Epstein, Jodie; Kristen Michelle Gorzelany Published: April 2008 Outlines calls for national, state, and local efforts to reduce poverty; summarizes the need for quantitative goals and timelines; and profiles twelve states' poverty statistics and initiatives. Includes charts of state recommendations by policy area. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity Subject(s): Public Affairs; Human Services, Family Services; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(53 pages; 544KB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Published: 2008 Contains mission statement, donors list, funds list, grants list, grant history, donor information, grant guidelines, program information, financial statement, and lists of board members, investment committee members, and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 365KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(16 pages; 365KB; PDF)
Overview of Assessment and Planning: Food & Fitness Initiative Planning Guide W.K. Kellogg Foundation Published: April 2008 Provides guidance for community collaboratives creating a community action plan for an initiative to improve food and fitness environments. Presents goals, an assessment model, and considerations, and details the key issues for better environments. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Health; Agriculture/Food Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(43 pages; 759KB; PDF)
America's Rental Housing: The Key to a Balanced National Policy Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University Published: April 2008 Examines the impact of the subprime mortgage crisis on low-income renters, including the demographic and foreclosure-driven demand for rentals, slowing construction, and growing rent burdens. Suggests policies to boost the supply of affordable rentals. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 4.36MB; PDF)
Cleveland Schools That Are Making a Difference Cleveland Foundation Published: April 2008 Profiles thirteen Cleveland schools — a cross section of traditional public, private, parochial, and charter schools, where the majority of students are economically disadvantaged — that have demonstrated progress in student achievement gains. Funder(s): Cleveland Foundation, George Gund Foundation Related Organization(s): Institute for Student Achievement, National Center for Restructuring Education, Schools and Teaching Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(57 pages; 6.43MB; PDF)
Artist Space Development: Making the Case Leveraging Investments in Creativity (LINC) Jackson, Maria Rosario; Florence Kabwasa-Green Published: April 2008 Based on case studies, discusses the challenges advocates of artist space development face, the arguments they make to garner support, the strategic approaches they take, and what they achieve in making artist space a priority in community development. Funder(s): Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation Related Organization(s): Urban Institute Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(56 pages; 1.42MB; PDF)
Artist Space Development: Financing Leveraging Investments in Creativity (LINC) Walker, Christopher Published: April 2008 Examines the process of developing and financing artist space projects, such as sources and uses of cash, subsidies, regulations, and zoning and building codes. Looks at risks, challenges, and solutions, and makes suggestions for funders and supporters. Funder(s): Ford Foundation, Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation Related Organization(s): Urban Institute Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(114 pages; 1.59MB; PDF)
Defaulting on the Dream: States Respond to America's Foreclosure Crisis Pew Charitable Trusts Published: April 2008 Examines the scope of the foreclosure crisis and state actions to assist homeowners at risk, to minimize problematic loans, and to collaborate on solutions. Calls for a national database to assess conditions and the effectiveness of policy interventions. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(51 pages; 2.02MB; PDF) State-by-State Factsheets (October 2008) Summary of State Interventions (October 2008)
Connecting People to Jobs: Neighborhood Workforce Pipelines Annie E. Casey Foundation Padilla, John E. Published: April 2008 Provides a guide to building pipelines that link residents, schools, and community organizations with employers, agencies, and officials to help low-income families access jobs and supports. Outlines the underlying theory, lessons learned, and challenges. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): Center for the Study of Social Policy Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Human Services, Employment; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(42 pages; 471KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(42 pages; 471KB; PDF)
Borrowing Trouble: Predatory Lending in Native American Communities First Nations Development Institute Jorgensen, Miriam; Sarah Dewees; Karen Edwards Published: April 2008 Based on surveys and financial data, examines the prevalence of predatory practices in Native American communities. Includes maps of predatory lenders, case studies of financial education and alternative services and products, and recommendations. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Minorities, Native Americans Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(36 pages; 3.36MB; PDF)
Securing State Commitments to Family Economic Prosperity Working Poor Families Project Case, Annette Published: April 2008 Reviews states' approaches to reducing family poverty and improving economic security, including expanding access to education and increasing income supports to raise standards of living while also improving job quality. Includes recommendations. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ford Foundation, Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Human Services; Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(9 pages; 505; PDF)
Building the Financial Vitality of Border Families US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership Roberts, Carla Published: April 2008 Highlights community foundations' efforts to implement the Family Economic Success anti-poverty strategies in the U.S.-Mexico border region through partnerships across sectors, benefits to the families and foundations, challenges, and recommendations. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation, JP Morgan Chase Related Organization(s): Synergos Institute Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(12 pages; 3.03MB; PDF)
Designed for Disease: The Link Between Local Food Environments and Obesity and Diabetes UCLA Center for Health Policy Research Goldstein, Harold; Susan H. Babey; Rajni Banthia; Allison L. Diamant; Rebecca Flournoy; Stefan Harvey; Theresa A. Hastert; Victor Rubin; Sarah Treuhaft Published: April 2008 Examines the link between a community's retail food environment — the ratio of fast-food outlets and convenience stores to grocery stores and produce vendors, with income level as a factor — and the prevalence of adult obesity and diabetes. Funder(s): California Endowment Related Organization(s): California Center for Public Health Advocacy, PolicyLink Subject(s): Health; Community Improvement/Development; Agriculture/Food Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(10 pages; 162KB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report St. Croix Valley Community Foundation Published: 2008 Contains message from the board chair and the president, financial summary, program information, fund information, grantees list, donors list, and list of current and former board members. Funder(s): St. Croix Valley Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 1.73MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(28 pages; 1.73MB; PDF)
Organized Communities, Stronger Schools: A Preview of Research Findings Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University Mediratta, Kavitha; Norm Fruchter; Dana Lockwood; Sara McAlister; Christina Mokhtar; Seema Shah Published: March 2008 Assesses the impact of community organizing for school reform on student outcomes such as attendance and test scores, school-community relationships, parent engagement, teacher morale, and policy and resource distribution at the system level. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(41 pages; 792KB; PDF)
Neighborhood Support and Children's Connectedness Child Trends Wilkenfeld, Britt; Laura Lippman; Kristin Anderson Moore Published: March 2008 Summarizes research on the links between levels of neighborhood support, such as neighbors helping one another, and other types of "connectedness" that contribute to children's healthy development — with family, peers, community, and activities. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(3 pages; 52KB; PDF)
A Case for Capacity Building: A Report on the High Desert's Fragile Social Services Infrastructure High Desert Resource Network Works, Gregory A. Published: March 2008 Presents survey results from community organizations in California's High Desert region about governance, planning, marketing, program operations, funding, human resources, infrastructure, and the challenges they face in providing social services. Funder(s): California Wellness Foundation, Center for Civic Partnerships, Public Health Institute Subject(s): Human Services; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(11 pages; 120KB; PDF)
Assisted Housing Mobility and the Success of Low-Income Minority Families: Lessons for Policy, Practice, and Future Research Urban Institute Turner, Margery Austin; Xavier de Souza Briggs Published: March 2008 Based on results from the Gautreaux desegregation and Moving to Opportunity programs, discusses ways to make assisted housing mobility policies more effective in the long term, including experimenting with target populations and placement areas. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Fannie Mae Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Smith Richardson Foundation, William T. Grant Foundation Related Organization(s): U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Subject(s): Social Science; Social Science, Urban Studies; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(12 pages; 101KB; PDF)
A Foundation Returns to School: Strategies for Improving Public Education Ford Foundation Petrovich, Janice Published: March 2008 Reviews the activities and lessons of Ford's thirteen-year initiative to help communities realize changes in schools through constituency- and coalition-building, policy research and evaluation, strategic communication, and networking. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(42 pages; 276KB; PDF)
Struggling to Stay Out of High-Poverty Neighborhoods: Lessons From the Moving to Opportunity Experiment Urban Institute Comey, Jennifer; Xavier de Souza Briggs; Gretchen Weismann Published: March 2008 Analyzes the later relocation patterns of families who moved out of high-poverty areas in the Moving to Opportunity program, and explores the reasons why many returned to poorer neighborhoods over time while others remained in low-poverty areas. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Fannie Mae Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Smith Richardson Foundation, William T. Grant Foundation Related Organization(s): U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Subject(s): Social Science; Social Science, Urban Studies; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(12 pages; 115KB; PDF)
The Brains Behind Baltimore: How Higher Education Is Driving the Region's Economic Future Baltimore Collegetown Network Clinch, Richard Published: February 2008 Quantifies the economic contributions of higher education to Baltimore's economy. Explores lessons to be drawn from Silicon Valley and other areas where higher education, business, and government collaborated to build strong research-based economies. Funder(s): Goldseker Foundation Related Organization(s): Baltimore County Department of Economic Development, Baltimore Development Corporation, Jacob France Institute at University of Baltimore, RESI at Towson University Subject(s): Higher Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(112 pages; 2.83MB; PDF)
Index of Silicon Valley 2008 Silicon Valley Community Foundation; Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network Henton, Doug; Bridget Gibbons; Tracey Grose; Gabrielle Maor; John Melville; Hope Verhulp; Heidi Young Published: February 2008 Provides data on the area's demographic, economic, societal, environmental, and political trends. Includes a special analysis of the challenges and implications presented by a rapidly changing economy and a growing need to fill mid-wage occupations. Funder(s): Silicon Valley Community Foundation Related Organization(s): Collaborative Economics Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 6.63MB; PDF)
2006-2007 Annual Report: Transformation California Endowment Published: 2008 Contains board chair's message, president's message, grantee profiles, financial statements, a grant finder database, and lists of board members and senior staff. Includes multimedia content. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(1 pages; 1.55MB; PDF)
Sold Short: Residential Foreclosures in Kent County 2004-2007 Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Grand Valley State University Chartkoff, Shelby; Gustavo Rotondaro Published: February 2008 Presents data on foreclosure counts and rates and maps foreclosures by neighborhood to assess their impact on the economic and social well-being of the community. Outlines foreclosure procedures in the context of Michigan foreclosure laws. Funder(s): Grand Rapids Community Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 3.38MB; PDF)
Michigan's Transition to a Knowledge-Based Economy: First Annual Progress Report Michigan Future, Inc. Glazer, Lou; Don Grimes Published: February 2008 Examines state and regional data to determine the drivers of a prosperous Michigan and to assess the state's progress in nurturing, attracting, and retaining talent in high education attainment industries. Includes actions needed to improve conditions. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation, Hudson-Webber Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Higher Education; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(31 pages; 171KB; PDF)
Overcoming Obstacles to Health Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Braveman, Paula; Susan Egerter Published: February 2008 Examines health disparities by education, income, race/ethnicity, and location; links between these factors; what shapes health-related behavior; and the social and economic implications of closing the health gap. Includes international data comparisons. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Community Improvement/Development; Social Science Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(84 pages; 7.68MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(84 pages; 7.68MB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Published: 2008 Contains mission statement; message from the board chair, the vice chair, and the president; financial summary; donor profiles; funds list; grants summary; and lists of board members, local advisory board members, advisors, and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 2.61MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(28 pages; 2.61MB; PDF)
How Much Does the Federal Government Spend to Promote Economic Mobility and for Whom? Pew Charitable Trusts Carasso, Adam; Gillian Reynolds; C. Eugene Steuerle Published: January 2008 Tracks and projects federal expenditures and tax subsidies aimed at enhancing economic mobility, such as employer-related work subsidies, homeownership, savings and investment incentives, and education and training, and who benefits from them. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): American Enterprise Institute, Brookings Institution, Economic Mobility Project, Heritage Foundation, Urban Institute Subject(s): Public Affairs; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(50 pages; 333KB; PDF)
Hometown Prosperity: Increasing Opportunity for DC's Low-Income Working Families DC Appleseed and DC Fiscal Institute Published: January 2008 Describes how Washington, D.C.'s poor working families have not benefited from the district's economic growth; identifies the key reasons; and recommends investing more in education and training, local workforce development, and income and work supports. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation, Ford Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Moriah Fund, Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation, Washington Area Women's Foundation Related Organization(s): Working Poor Families Project Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues; Human Services Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(64 pages; 9.3MB; PDF)
The Colorado Giving Study: Highlights of Contributions by Organized Philanthropy in 2006 Colorado Association of Funders Published: January 2008 Compares charitable giving amounts by Colorado grantmakers in 2006 to amounts given in 2004. Looks at top funding priorities and the geographic reach of grants given. Funder(s): Animal Assistance Foundation, Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, Bright Mountain Foundation, Colorado Trust, Daniels Fund, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Donnell-Kay Foundation, El Pomar Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, Leighty Foundation, Snow Valley Foundation, Temple-Hoyne Buell Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(8 pages; 923.87KB; PDF)
Changing Lives: An Investment in the Mid South Foundation for the Mid South Published: January 2008 Examines the background, accomplishments, impact, challenges, and evolution of the foundation's Individual Development Accounts initiative. Funder(s): Foundation for the Mid South Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(15 pages; 715.95KB; PDF)
Village Building and School Readiness: Closing Opportunity Gaps in a Diverse Society State Early Childhood Policy Technical Assistance Network (SECPTAN) Bruner, Charles; Syed Noor Tirmizi; Michelle Stover Wright Published: January 2007 Examines a community's impacts on child development and frames strategies to build early learning systems in poor minority neighborhoods. Stresses combining services with community-building and developing a diverse early education workforce from within. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Related Organization(s): Child and Family Policy Center Subject(s): Education; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(93 pages; 822KB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Surdna Foundation Published: 2008 Contains letters from the board chair and the president, list of grants awarded, financial summary, grant guidelines and application procedures, and list of officers and staff. Funder(s): Surdna Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Environment; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(72 pages; 484KB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report: The Opportunity Pipeline Boston Foundation Published: 2008 Contains letters from the board chair and the president, program information, grants list, application information, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Civil Society Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(80 pages; 3.51MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(80 pages; 3.51MB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report: The Gift of Opportunity Community Foundation for the National Capital Region Published: 2008 Contains mission statement, letter from the board chair and president, program highlights, grants list, donor profiles, donor funds and contributors, financial statements, and lists of affiliates, trustees, and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation for the National Capital Region Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 2.21MB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Published: 2008 Contains board chair's message, executive director's message, program information, financial statements, grant summary, grant guidelines, and lists of board members and staff. Lists grants separately online. Funder(s): Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 995KB; PDF) Grants List FOLIO Link(16 pages; 995KB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Four County Community Foundation Published: 2007 Contains mission statement, board chair's message, fund information, funds list, financial statements, grantee profiles, and lists of board members, staff, and youth advisory committee members. Funder(s): Four County Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(10 pages; 307KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(10 pages; 307KB; PDF)
Knight Creative Communities Initiative (KCCI) Evaluation: Interim Report John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Stern, Mark; Susan Seifert Published: December 2007 Provides an overview of KCCI and examines participants' experience and perceptions of the initiative during 2007. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(21 pages; 90KB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Homer Foundation Published: 2007 Contains mission statement, director's message, program information, financial statements, reports from the distributions and investment committees, grants list, donor information, and list of board members. Funder(s): Homer Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(10 pages; 3.74MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(10 pages; 3.74MB; PDF)
Increasing Active Living: A Guide for Policy-Makers Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: November 2007 Outlines how street layout, zoning, recreation facilities, and public building locations shape residents' physical activity. Suggests state and local policies on planning, land use, transportation, and space design to create activity-friendly communities. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Athletics/Sports; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 467KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(8 pages; 467KB; PDF)
A 10-Year Investment in Community Building to Improve Children's Health: Evaluation of the Community Partnerships for Healthy Children Initiative Sierra Health Foundation Published: November 2007 Assesses the impact of community building as an approach to improving health, with collaboratives planning and implementing programs and evaluating results. Shares lessons learned for activists, funders, technical assistance providers, and evaluators. Funder(s): Sierra Health Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(38 pages; 279KB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Published: 2007 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, foundation and program information, grants list, funds list, donor information, financial statements, and lists of current and former board members and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 3.04MB; PDF) Donors List FOLIO Link(56 pages; 3.04MB; PDF)
Working for a Better Life: A Profile of Immigrants in the New York State Economy Fiscal Policy Institute Kallick, David Published: November 2007 Analyzes immigrants' economic contributions in New York City, the downstate suburbs, upstate New York, and the state as a whole. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York, Horace Hagedorn Foundation, New York Community Trust Related Organization(s): New York Immigration Coalition Subject(s): Social Science; Community Improvement/Development; Social Science, Immigration Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(121 pages; 2.32MB; PDF)
Florida and Climate Change: The Costs of Inaction Global Development and Environment Institute, Tufts University Stanton, Elizabeth; Frank Ackerman Published: November 2007 Provides a detailed analysis of the potential consequences of continued climate change for Florida's economy. Funder(s): Environmental Defense Fund Related Organization(s): Stockholm Environment Institute - US Center Subject(s): Environment; Environment, Global Climate Change; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(104 pages; 2.34MB; PDF)
Climate Change and Great Lakes Water Resources National Wildlife Federation Hall, Noah; Bret Stuntz Published: November 2007 Looks at how climate change will impact water resources in the Great Lakes region and identifies policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Related Organization(s): Environmental Advocates of NY, Indiana Wildlife Federation, League of Ohio Sportsmen, Minnesota Conservation Federation, Prairie Rivers Network, Wisconsin Wildlife Federation Subject(s): Environment; Environment, Global Climate Change; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 1.13MB; PDF)
Immigrant Integration in Low-Income Urban Neighborhoods: Improving Economic Prospects and Strengthening Connections for Vulnerable Families Urban Institute Rawlings, Lynette A.; Randy Capps; Karina Fortuny; Kerstin Gentsch Published: November 2007 Explores the financial welfare of immigrant groups in ten low-income urban communities, comparing key indicators of economic well-being, advancement, and integration across six immigrant and four U.S.-born race/ethnic groups. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Minorities; Social Science, Urban Studies; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 781K; PDF)
Good Health Counts: A 21st Century Approach to Health and Community for California Prevention Institute Published: November 2007 Takes a comprehensive look at community health, encompassing both access to quality, culturally competent medical care and community environments that support health. Includes an evaluation of community indicator reports and options for next steps. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Health; Community Improvement/Development; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(90 pages; 3.93MB; PDF)
Financial Coaching: A New Approach for Asset Building? Annie E. Casey Foundation Collins, J. Michael; Christi Baker; Rochelle Gorey Published: November 2007 Through a literature review and interviews with nonprofit financial coaches, examines the concepts, training, and capacity building involved in financial coaching for low-income families, as well as critiques of existing models and their implications. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): Policy Lab Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(73 pages; 694KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(73 pages; 694KB; PDF)
Advancing Policies to Support Healthy Eating and Active Living Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: November 2007 Outlines RWJF's initiative to support local and state policy makers in reducing childhood obesity through policies that promote active living, healthy eating, and access to healthy foods. Highlights the state of the epidemic, goals, and program profiles. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Community Improvement/Development; Athletics/Sports Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 387KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(8 pages; 387KB; PDF)
Scope, Scale, and Sustainability: What It Takes to Create Lasting Community Change Association for the Study and Development of Community Published: November 2007 Examines eleven comprehensive community initiatives to identify the specific practices, approaches, and mechanisms that enable the scope and scale needed to create lasting change, including strategic alignment, community engagement, and leadership. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(31 pages; 467KB; PDF)
The Frontera Asset Building Network: Building Strong Partnerships for Community Change Along the Southwest Border Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: October 2007 Describes a learning community of local coalitions that create and promote asset-building vehicles, including individual development accounts, microenterprise opportunities, and homeownership programs. Discusses approaches, partnerships, and impact. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(6 pages; 161KB; PDF)
The Greater Boston Housing Report Card 2006-2007: An Assessment of Progress on Housing in the Greater Boston Area Boston Foundation Heudorfer, Bonnie; Chase Billingham; Barry Bluestone; Lauren Nicoll Published: October 2007 Presents an annual survey of the state of housing in Greater Boston: market conditions; housing production; rents, home prices, and affordability; and public spending and support. Notes sliding home prices, tight mortgage markets, and falling production. Funder(s): Boston Foundation, Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) Related Organization(s): Kitty and Michael Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy at Northeastern University Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(88 pages; 1.77MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(88 pages; 1.77MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Albion Community Foundation Published: 2007 Contains mission statement, highlights, donors list, fund information, grants list, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Albion Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(8 pages; 756KB; PDF)
The Global Edge: An Agenda for Chicago's Future Chicago Council on Global Affairs Moskow, Michael H.; Henry H., Jr. Perritt; Adele Simmons Published: October 2007 Examines the challenges the city faces in sustaining economic vitality, and lays out the priorities for the next two decades: improve transportation and infrastructure, build human capital, and increase global engagement. Funder(s): Chicago Community Trust, Ernest Mahaffey, Exelon Corporation, McCormick Foundation, Sara Lee Corporation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; International Affairs/Development, Globalization Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(55 pages; 2.35MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan Published: 2007 Contains board chair's message; program information; funds list, grants list, and donors list, including for affiliate foundations; financial statements; and lists of board members, staff, and affiliate foundation board members. Funder(s): Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 9.43MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(32 pages; 9.43MB; PDF)
Community Benefits Agreements: The Power, Practice, and Promise of a Responsible Redevelopment Tool Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: September 2007 Presents May 2007 discussions about how community benefits agreements (CBA) could empower communities affected by urban redevelopment projects by clarifying their priorities. Discusses organizing coalitions, negotiating CBAs, and the role of foundations. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(51 pages; 1.16MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(51 pages; 1.16MB; PDF)
America's North Coast: A Benefit-Cost Analysis of a Program to Protect and Restore the Great Lakes Brookings Institution Austin, John; Soren Anderson; Paul Courant; Robert E. Litan Published: September 2007 Examines the baseline ecological conditions of the Great Lakes and offers a plan for the area's environmental protection and restoration. Demonstrates how a restoration program can provide economic benefits that substantially exceed its costs. Funder(s): Consumers Energy Foundation, Dow Chemical Company Foundation, Healing Our Waters - Great Lakes Coalition, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Environment; Community Improvement/Development; Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(86 pages; 725KB; PDF)
Cultivating "Natural" Cultural Districts Rockefeller Foundation Stern, Mark; Susan Seifert Published: September 2007 Examines the geographically-defined networks created by the presence of a density of cultural assets in Philadelphia neighborhoods. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation Related Organization(s): Reinvestment Fund, Social Impact of the Arts Project Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(16 pages; 2.82MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Published: 2007 Contains board's message, foundation information, 2004-06 highlights, fund options, funds list and profiles, donors list, and lists of board members, committee members, and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 9.25MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(16 pages; 9.25MB; PDF)
Promoting Homeownership Among Low-Income Households Urban Institute Olsen, Edgar Published: August 2007 Argues that the current system of low-income housing assistance is strongly biased against homeownership. Examines the performance of past housing programs and implications for the future design of efficient low-income homeownership programs. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(22 pages; 375KB; PDF)
Recovery, Renewal, and Resiliency: Gulf Coast Small Businesses Two Years Later Political & Economic Research Council Turner, Michael; Robin Varghese; Patrick Walker Published: August 2007 Presents findings from a survey of small business owners about the state of the local economy immediately following and in the two years since Katrina made landfall. Funder(s): Acxiom, Asian Chamber of Commerce Louisiana, Brookings Institution, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Experian, Foundation for the Mid South, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Louisiana, Living Cities, Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation, SAS Institute Subject(s): Disaster Relief; Disaster Relief, Hurricane Relief; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(53 pages; 4.47MB; PDF)
Report to the Community 2007 Cleveland Foundation Published: August 2007 Examines the impact and achievements of the foundation over the past year in the areas of economic transformation, education, early childhood and youth development, neighborhoods, and the arts. Funder(s): Cleveland Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(23 pages; 2.64MB; PDF)
Community Forests: A Community Investment Strategy Community Forest Collaborative West Lyman, Martha Published: August 2007 Analyzes research on the value of community ownership and management of forestland and offers recommendations to facilitate expansion of the Community Forest model. Funder(s): Davis Conservation Foundation, Jane's Trust, Neil and Louise Tillotson Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Overhills Foundation, Sand County Foundation/Bradley Fund for the Environment, Sudbury Foundation Related Organization(s): Northern Forest Center, Pre-K Now, Trust for Public Land Subject(s): Environment; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(89 pages; 6.19MB; PDF)
2005-2006 Annual Report Greater New Orleans Foundation Published: 2007 Contains mission statement; message from board chair, vice chair, and president; information on GNOF's response to Hurricane Katrina; fund information; lists of donors, funds, and advisors; financial summary; and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Greater New Orleans Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Environment Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(23 pages; 3.59MB; PDF)
Social Networks Make a Difference: Family Economic Success Annie E. Casey Foundation Ahsan, Nilofer Published: July 2007 Outlines promising approaches for integrating social networks into Casey's Family Economic Success strategies of workforce development, family economic support, and community investment. Explores the impact of social networking and their implications. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Human Services; Human Services, Family Services Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(29 pages; 1.61MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(29 pages; 1.61MB; PDF)
What's Going On in Community Media Benton Foundation Johnson, Fred; Karen Menichelli Published: 2007 Summarizes findings from a nationwide scan of effective and emerging community media practices that invite citizen participation in media production, governance, and policy. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Related Organization(s): University of Massachusetts, Boston Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(37 pages; 825KB; PDF)
Investing in Innovation National Governors Association Published: July 2007 Provides a snapshot of regional initiatives and strategies to spur innovation. Offers six guidelines and accompanying case studies to help governors, policy makers, and other stakeholders design research and development investments in their own states. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): Pew Center on the States Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(76 pages; 1.81MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report New York Community Trust Published: 2007 Contains chair's and president's messages, a feature on affordable housing in New York City, program information, grant guidelines, fund information, financial statements, funds list, grants list, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): New York Community Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(64 pages; 1.30MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(64 pages; 1.30MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report: Measured Progress: Our First Five Years Healthcare Georgia Foundation Published: 2007 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, 2006 highlights, program information, grants list and summary, financial statements, grant guidelines, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Healthcare Georgia Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 2.31MB; PDF)
A Time Like No Other: Charting the Course of the Next Revolution - A Summary of the Boston Indicators Report 2004-2006 Boston Foundation Published: June 2007 Summarizes findings from the Boston Indicators Project, a long-term research study of the city's economic, social, and technical progress across ten sectors. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Social Science; Social Science, Urban Studies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(60 pages; 5.57MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(60 pages; 5.57MB; PDF)
Arts & Economic Prosperity III: The Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts and Culture Organizations and Their Audiences in the City of Chicago Americans for the Arts Published: June 2007 Documents the economic impact of the nonprofit arts and culture industry in the U.S., and provides compelling new evidence that the arts are a significant industry in the City of Chicago, generating $1.09 billion annually in local economic activity. Funder(s): Illinois Arts Alliance, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, Ruth Lilly Fund of Americans for the Arts Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(34 pages; 1.71MB; PDF)
Eminent Domain: Implications for Community Redevelopment Efforts Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: 2007 Explores the impact of eminent domain initiatives on the development of affordable housing and mixed-income communities, and on the low-income children and families affected by revitalization efforts. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(39 pages; 172KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(39 pages; 172KB; PDF)
Hope VI'd and on the Move Urban Institute Comey, Jennifer Published: June 2007 Examines whether the federal HOPE VI housing program has successfully improved living environments for the majority of residents. Based on surveys of residents at five Hope VI public housing sites. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Fannie Mae Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Social Science, Urban Studies Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(10 pages; 101KB; PDF)
Safety Is the Most Important Thing: How HOPE VI Helped Families Urban Institute Popkin, Susan; Elizabeth Cove Published: June 2007 Examines whether the federal HOPE VI housing program has succeeded in its goal of improving residents' life circumstances and safety and alleviating their fear of crime. Based on surveys of residents at five Hope VI public housing sites. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Fannie Mae Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Social Science, Urban Studies Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(12 pages; 111KB; PDF)
Housing Choice Vouchers: How HOPE VI Families Fared in the Private Market Urban Institute Buron, Larry; Megan Gallagher; Diane Levy Published: June 2007 Examines the relocation experiences of HOPE VI housing program residents who used a voucher to find new homes, both in and out of public housing. Based on surveys of residents at five Hope VI public housing sites. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Fannie Mae Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Social Science, Urban Studies Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(12 pages; 112KB; PDF)
Moving On: Benefits and Challenges of HOPE VI for Children Urban Institute Gallagher, Megan; Beata Bajaj Published: June 2007 Examines the well-being of children in the federal HOPE VI housing program in the areas of behavior, health, and school engagement. Based on surveys of residents at five Hope VI public housing sites. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Fannie Mae Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Children and Youth Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(10 pages; 99KB; PDF)
Poor Health: Adding Insult to Injury for HOPE VI Families Urban Institute Manjarrez, Carlos; Elizabeth Guernsey; Susan J. Popkin Published: June 2007 Examines the poor overall health status and debilitating medical conditions reported by many residents in the HOPE VI housing program. Based on surveys of residents at five Hope VI public housing sites. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Fannie Mae Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Health Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(10 pages; 102KB; PDF)
Relocation Is Not Enough: Employment Barriers Among HOPE VI Families Urban Institute Levy, Diane K.; Mark Woolley Published: June 2007 Examines whether the federal HOPE VI housing program has affected employment rates among residents, and identifies barriers to workforce participation. Based on surveys of residents at five Hope VI public housing sites. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Fannie Mae Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(10 pages; 99KB; PDF)
Are HOPE VI Families at Greater Risk for Homelessness? Urban Institute McInnis, Debi; Larry Buron; Susan J. Popkin Published: June 2007 Examines whether federal HOPE VI relocation initiatives increase the chances that original residents will be at greater risk of homelessness. Based on surveys of residents at five Hope VI public housing sites. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Fannie Mae Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 102KB; PDF)
Economic Impacts of Residential Property Abandonment and the Genesee County Land Bank in Flint, Michigan Land Policy Institute at Michigan State University Griswold, Nigel G.; Patricia E. Norris Published: June 2007 Describes the land bank model, which allows local public authorities to manage and develop tax-foreclosed properties with a focus on returning them to productive use, and summarizes the activities of a successful land bank effort in Flint, Michigan. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 1.11MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Lilly Endowment, Inc. Published: 2007 Contains board chair and president's message; program information; religion, education, and community development grantee profiles; grants list; grant guidelines; financial statements; and list of directors. Funder(s): Lilly Endowment, Inc. Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(53 pages; 1.33MB; PDF)
The State of Rental Housing in Cook County: Current Conditions and Forecast Real Estate Center at DePaul University Published: May 2007 Documents the state of rental housing in the Chicago area and presents a forecast of the supply and demand for affordable rental housing in the year 2020. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Related Organization(s): Real Estate Center at DePaul University Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 1.32MB; PDF)
Preservation Compact: Preserve, Renew, Rebuild: A Rental Housing Action Plan for Cook County Urban Land Institute Published: May 2007 Includes six keystone initiatives designed to preserve and improve 75,000 existing affordable rental homes in the Chicago area that might otherwise be lost to condominium conversion, demolition, or rising costs. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(47 pages; 708KB; PDF)
UniverCity Connections: Report From the Stakeholders Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Published: May 2007 Outlines the development, vision, and community initiatives of UniverCity Connections, a collaboration between Colorado State University, Fort Collins, and others convened by the foundation. Describes the task groups' focus areas, goals, and strategies. Funder(s): City of Fort Collins, Colorado State University, Community Foundation of Northern Colorado, Downtown Development Authority Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned FOLIO Link(32 pages; 6.22MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report George Gund Foundation Published: 2007 Contains president's letter, executive director's letter, photo essay, grants list, program information, grant guidelines and application procedures, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Includes link to searchable grants database. Funder(s): George Gund Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 2.40MB; PDF)
Arts & Economic Prosperity III: The Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts and Culture Organizations and Their Audiences Americans for the Arts Published: May 2007 Documents the significant economic impact of the nonprofit arts and culture industry on communities nationwide — economic activity, jobs, growth, and government revenue generated. Includes data tables on arts expenditures and their impact by region. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, Ruth Lilly Fund of Americans for the Arts Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(314 pages; 2.18MB; PDF)
Restoring Prosperity: The State Role in Revitalizing America's Older Industrial Cities Brookings Institution Vey, Jennifer Published: May 2007 Presents a five-part agenda and organizing plan to reinvigorate the nation's older industrial cities, and aims to mobilize governors, legislative leaders, and local constituencies toward advancing urban reform. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, F.B. Heron Foundation, Fannie Mae Foundation, Ford Foundation, George Gund Foundation, Heinz Endowments, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation, William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs; Social Science, Urban Studies Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(84 pages; 2.3MB; PDF)
Miami Fellows Initiative: Inspiring New Leaders Committed to the Common Good Dade Community Foundation Published: May 2007 Describes the history, goals, and program components of the Miami Fellows Initiative, which identifies and supports emerging community leaders in Miami-Dade County. Includes lists of fellows and their advisors and mentors. Funder(s): Dade Community Foundation, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(16 pages; 1.5MB; PDF)
The Economic Impact of Nonprofit Performing Arts on the City of Omaha Omaha Community Foundation Published: May 2007 Provides an overview of the history of the nonprofit performing arts in Omaha, and examines the benefits the industry has for the overall economy, earnings, self-employment income, jobs, and state and local tax collections in the city. Funder(s): Holland Foundation, Peter Kiewit Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(39 pages; 14.5MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Published: 2007 Contains mission statement, donors list, funds list, grants list, grant history, donor information, grant guidelines, program information, financial statement, and lists of board members, investment committee members, and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 247KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(16 pages; 247KB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report St. Croix Valley Community Foundation Published: 2007 Contains mission statement, message from the board chair and the president, program information, fund information, grantees list, donor profiles, donors list, financial summary, and list of board members. Funder(s): St. Croix Valley Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 3.05MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(28 pages; 3.05MB; PDF)
The Built Environment and Physical Activity: What Is the Relationship? Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Williams, Claudia H. Published: April 2007 Synthesizes research on how the built environment — recreational resources, land use mix and connectivity, presence of sidewalks and streetlights, and community environment — affects residents' physical activity and health across subgroups. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Athletics/Sports; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 280KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(32 pages; 280KB; PDF)
The Collective Leadership Framework: A Workbook for Cultivating and Sustaining Community Change W.K. Kellogg Foundation Published: April 2007 Aims to help organizations use community-based collective leadership as a tool for enacting community change, and to increase individual participants' leadership ability and increase their life choices and opportunities. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Related Organization(s): Center for Ethical Leadership, Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development, Institute of Educational Leadership Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(60 pages; 1.6MB; PDF)
Safe Communities: Partnering to Reduce Violence Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund Wakeling, Stewart Published: April 2007 Describes an anti-violence program model used in cities such as Stockton, Chicago, and Boston, and examines its potential for curbing youth violence in the Bay Area. Funder(s): Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents; Social Science, Urban Studies Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(4 pages; 71KB; PDF)
A Legacy of Leadership and Support for Grassroots Grantmaking: A Retrospective Assessment of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation's Community Foundations and Neighborhoods Small Grants Program Grassroots Grantmakers Burns, Tom; Laura Downs Published: April 2007 Provides a retrospective evaluation of the Mott Foundation's Community Foundations and Neighborhood Small Grants Program, and looks at common factors that contribute to the sustainability of small grant programs. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(64 pages; 1MB; PDF)
Community Design for Healthy Eating: How Land Use and Transportation Solutions Can Help Robert Wood Johnson Foundation McCann, Barbara Published: March 2007 Examines how the built environment — land use and lack of grocery stores, poor transportation systems, and sprawling development — limits access to healthy foods in low-income, inner-city neighborhoods. Profiles efforts to improve food access. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Health; Agriculture/Food Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(34 pages; 590KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(34 pages; 590KB; PDF)
Hard Lessons about Philanthropy and Community Change from the Neighborhood Improvement Initiative William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Brown, Prudence Fiester, Leila Published: March 2007 Examines the results of the Neighborhood Improvement Initiative's efforts in the San Francisco Bay area and provides a wealth of suggestions about how others can learn from the project's shortfalls. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(81 pages; 1064KB; PDF)
Results of Sustained Participation in Akron's Perkins Activities Central John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Shama-Davis, Debbie Published: March 2007 Examines the reading and math achievement scores, attendance, and behavior of students who attended PAC programs frequently over a two-year period. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(41 pages; 996KB; PDF)
A Report on the Chicago Region's Health and Human Services Sector Chicago Community Trust Published: March 2007 Looks at how major demographic shifts, policy changes, and funding trends are affecting the performance of individual agencies and Chicago's health and human services sector as a whole, and makes recommendations for improving the sector. Funder(s): Chicago Community Trust, United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Subject(s): Health; Human Services; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 1.1MB; PDF)
America's Second Housing Boom Urban Institute Gramlich, Edward M. Published: February 2007 Reviews trends in the U.S. housing market, including homeownership rates, prime and subprime mortgages, and mortgage denial rates by race/ethnicity; and studies on the benefits of homeownership. Discusses implications and recommended policy measures. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Social Science, Urban Studies; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 121KB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Communities Foundation of Oklahoma Published: 2007 Contains mission statement, fund information, lists of grantees, financial summary, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Communities Foundation of Oklahoma Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(8 pages; 363KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(8 pages; 363KB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report: The Value of Community Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Published: 2007 Contains message from the board chair, the previous chair, and the president; 2004-2006 summary; donor profiles; fund information; funds list; grants summary; financial statements; and lists of board members, advisory board members, and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report FOLIO Link(28 pages; 4.46MB; PDF)
2005-2006 Annual Report: Community. Health. Partnership California Endowment Published: 2007 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, project summaries, grantee profiles, list of board members and senior staff, and a discussion of events that were held to celebrate the foundation's 10th anniversary. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(60 pages; 3MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report: Connecting With Community San Francisco Foundation Published: 2007 Contains board chair's message, CEO's message, program information, project summaries, grantee profiles, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): San Francisco Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 1.8MB; PDF)
Increasing the Availability of Affordable Homes: A Handbook of High-Impact State and Local Solutions Homes for Working Families Lubell, Jeffrey Published: January 2007 Identifies six broad strategies and twenty-two high-impact policies that state and local leaders can employ to increase affordable homes for working families. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): Center for Housing Policy Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(36 pages; 707KB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Surdna Foundation Published: 2007 Contains board chair's message, letter from the president, list of grants awarded, financial summary, grant guidelines and application procedures, and list of officers and staff. Funder(s): Surdna Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Environment; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(65 pages; 239KB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report: Turning the Corner Boston Foundation Published: 2007 Contains mission statement, board chair's message, president's message, program information, grantee profiles, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Civil Society Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(90 pages; 4.4MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(90 pages; 4.4MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report San Diego Foundation Published: 2007 Contains highlights of events and activities; recognition of individual donors; profiles of programs and grants; Board of Governors, committee, and staff lists; and financial summary. Funder(s): San Diego Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(90 pages; 3.7MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report: Why We Give Community Foundation for the National Capital Region Published: 2007 Contains mission statement, letter from the board chair and president, program highlights, donor funds and contributors, financial statements, and list of trustees and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation for the National Capital Region Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 1.1MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Home Depot Foundation Published: 2007 Contains CEO's message, program information, grantee profiles, corporate donors list, grant list, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): Home Depot Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 2.33MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report McKnight Foundation Published: 2007 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, grant and project highlights, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Children and Youth; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(13 pages; 1MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Dade Community Foundation Published: 2007 Contains mission statement, president's message, program information, grants list, grantee profiles, financial statements, list of board members and staff, and a Sector of Impact report analyzing the role of the nonprofit sector in the local economy. Funder(s): Dade Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(77 pages; 10.9MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report St. Joe Community Foundation Published: 2007 Contains president's message, grants lists, grantee profiles, and financial statements. Funder(s): St. Joe Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 1.55MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Greater Cincinnati Foundation Published: 2007 Contains list of grants, funds and individual contributions; financial statements; and stories of individuals working to improve their communities. Funder(s): Greater Cincinnati Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(62 pages; 6.45MB; HTML)
2006 Annual Report Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc. Published: 2007 Contains mission statement, program information, profiles of Bradley Prize recipients, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc. Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 5.33MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report California Wellness Foundation Published: 2007 Contains board chair's message, CEO's message, program information, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Includes an essay on adding value by convening grantees. Funder(s): California Wellness Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(62 pages; 4.85MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(62 pages; 4.85MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Victoria Foundation Published: 2007 Contains mission statement, grants list, financial summary, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): Victoria Foundation, Inc. Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Environment Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(42 pages; 5.9MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report William Penn Foundation Published: 2007 Contains message from the president, CEO, and board chair; foundation history and mission statement; program descriptions written by three Philadelphia area journalists; financial statements; grants list; and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 4.77MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(48 pages; 4.77MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Seattle Foundation Published: 2007 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, list of contributors, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): Seattle Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(23 pages; 2.15MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Marguerite Casey Foundation Published: 2007 Contains messages from board chair and president and CEO, vision and mission statements, 2006 highlights, profiles of grantees, list of grants, financial information, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): Marguerite Casey Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Human Services, Family Services Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 4.11MB; PDF)
Strengthening Rural Families: By the Numbers: Using Data to Drive Action on Behalf of Children and Families Annie E. Casey Foundation Rubiner, Betsy Published: 2007 Looks at how data collection and analysis have supported efforts to improve the well-being of low-income working families in Minnesota, using Casey's Rural Families Economic Success framework. Gives tips on using data effectively in rural initiatives. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Rural Development; Science/Technology Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 1.77MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(8 pages; 1.77MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Kresge Foundation Published: 2007 Contains letters from the board chair and the president, program information, grants lists, financial statements, lists of board members and staff, and highlights of the foundation's new decision-making model and three-tiered grantmaking approach. Funder(s): Kresge Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(108 pages; 899KB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Published: 2007 Contains mission statement, board chair's and executive director's messages, program information, grantee profiles, grants list, financial statements, grant guidelines, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 995KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(16 pages; 995KB; PDF)
On the Edge: Facing a Challenging and Uncertain Future Boston Foundation Russell, Laura Henze; Ellen A. Bruce; Judith Conahan Published: December 2006 Introduces the Boston Elder Economic Security Standard as a tool to assess the real economic circumstances, needs, and resources of the low- and middle-income elderly in Boston, depending on their health, housing, marital status and other factors. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Related Organization(s): Gerontology Institute at University of Massachusetts Boston Subject(s): Aging; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(54 pages; 1.29MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(54 pages; 1.29MB; PDF)
Quantum Leadership: The Power of Community in Motion Leadership for a Changing World Milewski, Jennifer Published: 2006 Explores the concept of community-based leadership through case studies of individuals inspiring creative collaboration and grassroots social change, and describes strategies for harnessing the power of a collective leadership approach. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Related Organization(s): Advocacy Institute, Research Center for Leadership in Action at the Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service, NYU Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(108 pages; 2.2MB; PDF)
Going Comprehensive: Anatomy of an Initiative That Worked — CCRP in the South Bronx OMG Center for Collaborative Learning Miller, Anita; Tom Burns Published: December 2006 Traces the story of the Comprehensive Community Revitalization Program (CCRP), a model approach to neighborhood redevelopment in the South Bronx that operated in concert with local nonprofit community development corporations. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Surdna Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(87 pages; 1.16MB; PDF)
A Workforce Development Triad: Federal Education Tax Credits, Community-Based Organizations, and Community Colleges Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: December 2006 Through a literature review of partnerships between community colleges and community-based organizations, looks at how education tax credits can be leveraged as a workforce development tool. Includes lessons learned and case studies. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): FutureWorks Subject(s): Higher Education; Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs, Tax Reform/Legislation Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(31 pages; 183KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(31 pages; 183KB; PDF)
What Are They and How Do I Use Them?: Strategies and Tools to Increase and Improve Filing of the Federal Hope and Lifetime Learning Education Tax Credits by Low-Income Filers Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: December 2006 Provides an overview of education tax credits, and suggests strategies to address operational and policy issues that prevent low-income families from filing for them. Includes samples of awareness-raising material and a guide for volunteer tax preparers. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): FutureWorks Subject(s): Higher Education; Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs, Tax Reform/Legislation Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(38 pages; 1.20MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(38 pages; 1.20MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Homer Foundation Published: 2006 Contains mission statement, board chair's and director's messages, program information, financial statements, reports from the distributions and investment committees, grants list, donors list, and list of board members. Funder(s): Homer Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(10 pages; 349KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(10 pages; 349KB; PDF)
Building Successful Coalitions to Address Underage Drinking: A Step-by-Step Guide Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: November 2006 Outlines proven approaches to building community coalitions to create an environment that reduces underage drinking through media, enforcement, and policy strategies. Discusses action steps, key considerations, and lessons learned. Includes resource list. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Substance Abuse; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(50 pages; 6.70MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(50 pages; 6.70MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Published: 2006 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, 2006 highlights, foundation and program information, grants list, funds list, donor information, financial statements, and lists of current and former board members and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(60 pages; 3.56MB; PDF) Donors List FOLIO Link(60 pages; 3.56MB; PDF)
2006 Housing in the Nation's Capital Fannie Mae Foundation Turner, Margery Austin; Jessica Cigna; Jennifer Comey; G. Thomas Kingsley; Kathryn Pettit; Barika Williams; Mark Woolley Published: November 2006 Explores the interdependent relationship between public school systems and housing markets, and examines the ability of coordinated investment in affordable housing and quality education to revitalize Washington, D.C., metropolitan area neighborhoods. Funder(s): Fannie Mae Foundation Related Organization(s): Urban Institute Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(74 pages; 3.2MB; PDF)
Urban Fellows Gain Experience and Knowledge on Best Practices in Urban Redevelopment Through the CUREx Program John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Published: November 2006 Presents a three-year evaluation of the Center for Urban Redevelopment Excellence at the University of Pennsylvania (CUREx) program's evolution; impact on fellows' career goals, host nonprofit organizations, and the field; success factors; and challenges. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(71 pages; 1.00MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report Four County Community Foundation Published: 2006 Contains mission statement, board chair's message, fund information, funds list, financial statements, grantee profiles, and lists of board members, staff, and youth advisory committee members. Funder(s): Four County Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(12 pages; 706KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(12 pages; 706KB; PDF)
A Heavy Load: The Combined Housing and Transportation Burdens of Working Families Center for Housing Policy Lipman, Barbara J. Published: October 2006 Identifies trends in twenty-eight metropolitan areas where families are moving away from job centers in search of more affordable homes. Includes recommendations for coordinating housing and transportation policies along with other development options. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 4.4MB; PDF)
Review of the New Communities Program: Toward Effective Implementation of Neighborhood Plans John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Dewar, Thomas; Michael Bennett Published: October 2006 Evaluates the progress of the New Communities Program, an initiative to revitalize sixteen Chicago neighborhoods, and recommends extending the MacArthur Foundation's financial support through another five-year grant. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(6 pages; 30KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(6 pages; 30KB; PDF)
Report to the Community 2006 Cleveland Foundation Published: 2006 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, senior vice president's message, program information, funders' panel discussion, grantees list, funds list, financial summary, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Cleveland Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(21 pages; 1.77MB; PDF)
The Greater Boston Housing Report Card 2005-2006: An Assessment of Progress on Housing in the Greater Boston Area Boston Foundation Heudorfer, Bonnie; Barry Bluestone Published: September 2006 Presents an annual survey of the state of housing in Greater Boston: market conditions; housing production; rents, home prices, and affordability; and public spending and support. Notes a modest rise in housing supply and a slight decline in prices. Funder(s): Boston Foundation, Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) Related Organization(s): Kitty and Michael Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy at Northeastern University Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(80 pages; 1.76MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(80 pages; 1.76MB; PDF)
Economic Benefits of Treating Substance Abuse Outweigh Costs Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Necochea, Lauren Published: September 2006 Summarizes findings from an analysis of the effects of drug addiction treatment on medical care, mental health services, criminal activity, employment earnings and government transfer payments. Compares benefits by treatment method. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Substance Abuse; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(2 pages; 135KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(2 pages; 135KB; PDF)
Portfolio 2006 Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance Published: September 2006 Interprets a wide range of data from 218 organizations — including revenue, employment, attendance, and fundraising — to evaluate the economic and social contribution provided by the arts and cultural community in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts, William Penn Foundation Related Organization(s): Pennsylvania Cultural Data Project Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 4.9MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan Published: 2006 Contains mission statement; board chair's message; program information; funds list, grants list, and donors list, including for affiliate foundations; financial statements; and lists of board members, staff, and affiliate foundation board members. Funder(s): Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 2.64MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(36 pages; 2.64MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Published: 2006 Contains foundation information, 2005 highlights, fund options, funds list and profiles, donors list, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 8.03MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(16 pages; 8.03MB; PDF)
Ties That Bind: The Practice of Social Networks Annie E. Casey Foundation Bailey, Terri J. Published: August 2006 Explores the role of social networks in strengthening families and communities at Casey's Making Connections sites. Outlines elements of a healthy social network, people's motivations for joining, best practices for sustainability, and expected results. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Human Services; Children and Youth Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(51 pages; 268KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(51 pages; 268KB; PDF)
Relationships Matter: How Agencies Can Support Family and Social Network Development Annie E. Casey Foundation Pell, Elena Published: August 2006 Explores lessons learned from the efforts of two innovative agencies to support families and social networks. Analyzes how social networks affect communities and how an agency's network approach affects access, choice, problem-solving, and leadership. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Human Services; Human Services, Family Services Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(31 pages; 225KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(31 pages; 225KB; PDF)
Moving Forward: Recommendations for Rebuilding East Biloxi Living Cities Published: July 2006 Offers a plan for renewing the neighborhoods, developing the economy, and managing the future growth of East Biloxi, after Hurricane Katrina. Includes recommendations for expanding tourist and entertainment businesses, and developing affordable housing. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Mississippi Development Authority Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Disaster Relief, Hurricane Relief Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(66 pages; 2.9MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report New York Community Trust Published: 2006 Contains chair's and president's messages, a feature on health and environmental grantees, program information, grant guidelines, fund information, financial statements, funds list, grants list, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): New York Community Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(64 pages; 1.35 MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(64 pages; 1.35 MB; PDF)
A Healthier Future for Georgia's Children and Youth Healthcare Georgia Foundation Published: June 2006 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, 2005 highlights, program information, grants list and summary, financial statements, grant guidelines, lists of board members and staff, and tips for increasing children's physical activity. Funder(s): Healthcare Georgia Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(26 pages; 661KB; PDF)
A New Agenda for a New Michigan Michigan Future, Inc. Published: June 2006 Outlines a plan to build a high-prosperity Michigan focused on knowledge-based enterprises by creating a culture and making public investments that foster, attract, and retain talent. Offers strategies for education, business environment, and leadership. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Frey Foundation, Hudson-Webber Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Higher Education; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 1.24MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report George Gund Foundation Published: 2006 Contains president's letter, executive director's letter, photo essay, grants list, grant guidelines and application procedures, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Includes link to searchable grants database. Funder(s): George Gund Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 1.85MB; PDF)
Creating Common Ground McKnight Foundation Brooks, Dick; Michael Goldberg Published: May 2006 Chronicles the Embrace Open Space effort to protect land from development in Minnesota's Twin Cities. Outlines the collaboration between the foundation and nonprofit community partners to develop a multi-year public awareness communications campaign. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Related Organization(s): ActionMedia Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(26 pages; 193KB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Published: 2006 Contains mission statement, grant history, profile of a fundraising project, funds list, grants list, donor information, grant guidelines, financial statement, and lists of board members, investment committee members, and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 621KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(16 pages; 621KB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report St. Croix Valley Community Foundation Published: 2006 Contains mission statement, message from the board chair and the president, program information, fund information, grantee profiles, grantees list, donors list, financial summary, and list of board members. Funder(s): St. Croix Valley Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(23 pages; 1.12MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(23 pages; 1.12MB; PDF)
Developing a Community Foundation Affiliate: A Case Study Community Foundation Sonoma County Burg, Richard Published: April 2006 Documents outreach efforts to donors and community members in areas of Sonoma County where the foundation previously had less presence. Describes an approach that resulted in the establishment of affiliate funds in Healdsburg, Petaluma, and West County. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(58 pages; 431KB; PDF)
How Does Family Well-Being Vary Across Different Types of Neighborhoods? Urban Institute Turner, Margery Austin; Deborah R. Kaye Published: April 2006 Based on national survey data, examines the impact of neighborhood environments on the well-being of families and children, as indicated by family work effort, economic security, access to services including health care and child care, and child behavior. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Social Science, Urban Studies; Children and Youth Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 204KB; PDF)
Boston Unplugged: Mapping a Wireless Future Boston Foundation Pradhan, Geeta; Michael Cudahy; Brian Worobey Published: February 2006 Reviews a variety of models that would allow Boston to provide free or low-cost high-speed Internet access citywide. Outlines the benefits and mechanics of citywide WiFi, and lists factors to consider in designing, developing, and deploying a system. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Subject(s): Science/Technology; Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 4.70MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(44 pages; 4.70MB; PDF)
Shared Prosperity, Stronger Regions: An Agenda for Rebuilding America's Older Core Cities PolicyLink Fox, Radhika; Regan Douglass; Sarah Treuhaft Published: February 2006 Explores opportunities for community collaborations to promote economic development and neighborhood revitalization, and offers strategies for public/private investment. Includes case studies in Baltimore, Cleveland, Detroit, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Heinz Endowments, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Surdna Foundation, William Penn Foundation Related Organization(s): Community Development Partnerships' Network Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(174 pages; 7MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report: Bringing People Together Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Published: 2006 Contains mission statement; message from the board chair, the previous chair, and the president; donor profiles; fund information; funds list; grants list; donors list; financial statements; and lists of board members, advisory board members, and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report FOLIO Link(36 pages; 15.42MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report: Honoring Our Past. Shaping Our Future Boston Foundation Published: 2006 Contains mission statement, board chair's message, president's message, program information, grantee profiles, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Civil Society Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(74 pages; 11MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(74 pages; 11MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report Surdna Foundation Published: 2006 Contains board chair's message, CEO's message, program information, grants list, financial statements, and a description of the Andrus Family Fund, established for philanthropic participation by fifth generation family members. Funder(s): Surdna Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Environment; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(67 pages; 423KB; PDF)
America's Rental Housing: Homes for a Diverse Nation Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University Published: 2006 Looks at the demographics of Americans who rent, and explores various factors that contribute to the shrinking supply of affordable rental units. Provides recommendations for expanding access to affordable housing for owners and renters. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 5MB; PDF)
A Healthy Community: What You Need to Know to Give Strategically Seattle Foundation Published: 2006 Offers a guide for individual donors to develop effective strategies to support organizations that serve residents in the Seattle region. Outlines significant trends affecting underserved groups, and profiles successful programs. Includes donor stories. Funder(s): Seattle Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(94 pages; 5.6MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report Seattle Foundation Published: 2006 Contains board chair's message, president's message, list of contributors, grants list, financial statements, list of board members and staff, and historical and program information to mark the foundation's 60th anniversary. Funder(s): Seattle Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(23 pages; 1.1MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report McKnight Foundation Published: 2006 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, grant and project highlights, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Children and Youth; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(13 pages; 1.1MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc. Published: 2006 Contains mission statement, program information, profiles of Bradley Prize recipients, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc. Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(49 pages; 361KB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report William Penn Foundation Published: 2006 Contains mission statement, message from board chair and president, articles by Philadelphia-area journalists about several of the foundation's initiatives, program information, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 3.8MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(52 pages; 3.8MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report Kresge Foundation Published: 2006 Contains president's message, program information, grants list, financial statements, list of board members and staff, and highlights of the foundation's international and green building initiatives, and partnership to raise community capital program. Funder(s): Kresge Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(89 pages; 278KB; PDF)
2005-2006 Annual Report East Bay Community Foundation Published: 2006 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, project summaries, and a description of the progress the foundation has made toward its new civic agenda initiative and education reform efforts. Funder(s): East Bay Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 1.1MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report: Catalyst for Change San Francisco Foundation Published: 2006 Contains board chair's message, CEO's message, program information, project summaries, grantee profiles, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): San Francisco Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(37 pages; 1.4MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report California Wellness Foundation Published: 2006 Contains board chair's message, CEO's message, program information, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): California Wellness Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(66 pages; 3.3MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(66 pages; 3.3MB; PDF)
Affordable Car Ownership Programs: Transporting Families Toward Financial Stability and Success Annie E. Casey Foundation Rubiner, Betsy Published: 2006 Outlines the basic components of a program to help rural low-income workers buy cars to keep or improve jobs and achieve financial self-sufficiency. Features success stories from existing programs as well as guidelines for starting a program. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Rural Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(8 pages; 1.34MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(8 pages; 1.34MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Published: 2006 Contains mission statement, board chair's and executive director's messages, program information, grantee profiles, grants list, financial statements, grant guidelines, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(25 pages; 674KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(25 pages; 674KB; PDF)
2004-2005 Annual Report: Breaking Ground California Endowment Published: 2006 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, project summaries, and list of board members and senior staff. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 1.9MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Published: 2005 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, 2005 highlights, foundation and program information, grants list, funds list, donor information, financial statements, and lists of current and former board members and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 1.13MB; PDF) Donors List FOLIO Link(56 pages; 1.13MB; PDF)
Collaborative Regional Initiatives: Civic Entrepreneurs Work to Fill the Governance Gap James Irvine Foundation Innes, Judith; Jane Rongerude Published: November 2005 Assesses the effectiveness of 17 Collaborative Regional Initiatives, which were supported by Irvine from 1997 to 2004, focusing on four of the most complex and mature of the California based partnerships. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Related Organization(s): Institute of Urban and Regional Development, University of California, Berkeley Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(56 pages; 380KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(56 pages; 380KB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report Four County Community Foundation Published: 2005 Contains fund information, financial statements, grantee profiles, letter from a grantee, and lists of board members, staff, and youth advisory committee members. Funder(s): Four County Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(11 pages; 406KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(11 pages; 406KB; PDF)
A New Era of Higher Education-Community Partnerships: The Role and Impact of Colleges and Universities Boston Foundation; University College of Citizenship and Public Service at Tufts University Rooney, James Davitt; Julia Gittleman Published: October 2005 Urges stronger partnerships among colleges and universities and businesses, government, and civic groups to enhance the area's competitiveness. Makes recommendations for workforce development and retention, increased housing, and higher education access. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Related Organization(s): Carol R. Goldberg Seminar Subject(s): Higher Education; Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(76 pages; 8.32MB; PDF)
The Greater Boston Housing Report Card 2004: An Assessment of Progress on Housing in the Greater Boston Area Boston Foundation Heudorfer, Bonnie; Barry Bluestone Published: September 2005 Presents an annual survey of the state of housing in Greater Boston: market conditions; housing production; rents, home prices, and sales; and public spending and support. Notes trends in modestly increasing housing construction and stabilizing rents. Funder(s): Boston Foundation, Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) Related Organization(s): Kitty and Michael Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy at Northeastern University Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 5.88MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(68 pages; 5.88MB; PDF)
On the Brink of New Promise: The Future of U.S. Community Foundations Blueprint Research & Design Bernholz, Lucy; Katherine Fulton; Gabriel Kasper Published: September 2005 Explores the evolution of community philanthropy, and analyzes the combination of factors that have recently altered the entire field. Looks at new options and opportunities, and outlines the changes necessary in order to adapt in a new environment. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ford Foundation Related Organization(s): Monitor Institute Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 1.3MB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan Published: 2005 Contains mission statement; executive director's message; program information; grant guidelines; funds list, grants list, and donors list, including for affiliate foundations; financial statements; and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 864KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(32 pages; 864KB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report St. Croix Valley Community Foundation Published: 2005 Contains mission statement, message from the board chair and the president, financial summary, program information, fund information, grantees list, donors list, and list of board members. Funder(s): St. Croix Valley Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(13 pages; 1.15MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(13 pages; 1.15MB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Published: 2005 Contains foundation information, fund options, funds list, donors list, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 8.85MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(16 pages; 8.85MB; PDF)
Community Development: A Guide for Grantmakers on Fostering Better Outcomes Through Good Process William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Potapchuk, Bill; Malka Kopell Published: August 2005 Focuses on participation and collaboration as major elements of processes that are effective. Provides examples of, and offers tools for overcoming, challenges to collaboration. Includes strategies and resources for evaluation and collaboration. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(48 pages; 238KB; PDF)
The Future of Community Foundations: The Next Decade Foundation Strategy Group Published: July 2005 Offers several possible plans for surviving in a changing financial environment, including greater specialization, partnering with other foundations, sharing best practices, and being more selective about products provided by community foundations. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(31 pages; 123KB; PDF)
Debunking the Real Estate Risk of Charter Schools Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Published: July 2005 Analyzes statistics cited by landlords and real estate lenders on the risk of charter schools defaulting or terminating leases and examines their accuracy and relevance. Explores factors that may enhance charter schools' solvency and sustainability. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(11 pages; 368KB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report New York Community Trust Published: 2005 Contains chair's and president's messages, a feature on programs for children and youth, program information, grant guidelines, fund information, financial statements, funds list, grants list, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): New York Community Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(64 pages; 3.62MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(64 pages; 3.62MB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report: Advancing Health Policy Healthcare Georgia Foundation Published: 2005 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, 2004 highlights, program information, grants list and summary, financial statements, grant applicants survey results, grant guidelines, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Healthcare Georgia Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 2.05MB; PDF)
Boston's Harbor and Waterfront: A Renaissance Underway Save the Harbor/Save the Bay Published: June 2005 Presents findings on the health of the harbor and waterfront's marine environment, accessibility, activity and diversity of use, and economic landscape after a twenty-year, $4 billion restoration. Offers a framework of goals and indicators of progress. Funder(s): Boston Foundation, City of Boston Subject(s): Environment; Environment, Biodiversity/Conservation; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 3.47MB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report Greater New Orleans Foundation Published: 2005 Contains mission statement; message from board chair and president; program information; donor and grantee profiles; fund information; lists of donors, funds, and advisors; financial summary; and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Greater New Orleans Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Environment Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 2.24MB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report George Gund Foundation Published: 2005 Contains president's letter, executive director's letter, photo essay, grants list, grant guidelines and application procedures, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Includes link to searchable grants database. Funder(s): George Gund Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 1.75MB; PDF)
Finding Funding: A Guide to Federal Sources for Workforce Development Initiatives Finance Project Relave, Nannette; Elizabeth Mendes Published: June 2005 Provides a catalog of 87 federal sources that support workforce development initiatives for adults and youth. Looks at issues facing policy makers and initiative leaders, and strategies for maximizing federal funds and building community partnerships. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Human Services, Employment Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(158 pages; 1.5MB; PDF)
Improving Homeownership Among Poor and Moderate-Income Households Urban Institute Carasso, Adam; Elizabeth Bell; Edgar Olsen; C. Eugene Steuerle Published: June 2005 Looks at rates of homeownership, trends in federal low-income rental housing assistance, and types of homeownership programs for low-income households. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 211KB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Published: 2005 Contains mission statement, board chair's and executive director's messages, program information, grantee profiles, grants list, financial statements, grant guidelines, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(39 pages; 1.35MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(39 pages; 1.35MB; PDF)
Chapter 40R School Cost Analysis and Proposed Smart Growth School Cost Insurance Supplement Boston Foundation Carman, Ted; Barry Bluestone; Eleanor White Published: May 2005 Analyzes the effects of insuring local communities against having to absorb school costs above the increased property and excise tax revenue generated by new housing units. Calls for supplements as a way to encourage the construction of moderate housing. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Related Organization(s): Commonwealth Housing Task Force, Kitty and Michael Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy at Northeastern University Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 1.79MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(48 pages; 1.79MB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Published: 2005 Contains mission statement, funds list, grants list, financial statement, and lists of board members, investment committee members, and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(6 pages; 156KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(6 pages; 156KB; PDF)
Taking It to the Street: How Roadway Design Helped Shape a Neighborhood's Development Payne-Lake Community Partners Proscio, Tony Published: April 2005 Summarizes lessons learned during the process of planning the redesign of one of the region's most historic corridors in Minneapolis — Lake Street — and illustrates how roadway design can help shape a neighborhood's development. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Related Organization(s): Living Cities Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Social Science, Urban Studies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 1.5MB; PDF)
Partners in Prevention: Community-Wide Homelessness Prevention in Massachusetts and the United States Boston Foundation Haig Friedman, Donna; Amy Carlin; Michelle Kahan; John McGah; Julia Tripp; Nicole Witherbee Published: April 2005 Examines six community initiatives to prevent homelessness involving cross-organizational resource-sharing, policies, and interventions. Looks at each program's strategy, organization, interventions, and approaches to partnerships, outcomes, and funding. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Related Organization(s): Center for Social Policy at the University of Massachusetts Boston Subject(s): Human Services; Human Services, Homeless Services; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(56 pages; 1.97MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(56 pages; 1.97MB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report Surdna Foundation Published: 2005 Contains letter from the board chair and vice chair, letter from the executive director, program information, grants lists, grant guidelines, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Surdna Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Environment; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(65 pages; 436KB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report: Achieving Philanthropic Dreams ... Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Published: 2005 Contains mission statement, message from the board chair and the president, donor profiles, funds list, grants list, donors list, financial statements, and lists of board members, local advisory board members, and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report FOLIO Link(32 pages; 9.66MB; PDF)
Active Living Research: Designing for Active Recreation Robert Wood Johnson Foundation McCann, Barbara Published: February 2005 Summarizes research on environmental factors that encourage recreational physical activity, including access to facilities; safe, pleasant surroundings; and walkable neighborhoods. Explores the importance of activity-friendly environments for seniors. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Athletics/Sports; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(4 pages; 319KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(4 pages; 319KB; PDF)
Active Living Research: Designing for Active Transportation Robert Wood Johnson Foundation McCann, Barbara Published: February 2005 Summarizes research on environmental factors that determine whether residents drive, take public transit, walk, or bike. Explores issues of proximity, connectivity, and density, as well as the impact of walkable communities on residents' health. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Athletics/Sports; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(4 pages; 270KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(4 pages; 270KB; PDF)
Opening Opportunities, Building Ownership: Fulfilling the Promise of Microenterprise in the United States Aspen Institute Edgcomb, Elaine L.; Joyce A. Klein Published: February 2005 Reviews two decades of work in the microenterprise field by examining the evolution of the industry, past accomplishments, current weaknesses, and potential for growth. Details critical challenges and recommends a set of new directions for the field. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Related Organization(s): Fund for Innovation, Effectiveness, Learning and Dissemination Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(140 pages; 1.3MB; PDF)
Understanding Community Change: A Look at Low-Income Chicago Neighborhoods in the 1990s Urban Institute Zielenbach, Sean Published: February 2005 Examines the trajectory of low-income neighborhoods in Chicago according to economic, housing, racial, and immigrant characteristics, finding that low-income communities closest to downtown enjoyed the most significant gains. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Social Science; Social Science, Urban Studies; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(12 pages; 2.86MB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report: Concept Into Reality McKnight Foundation Published: 2005 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, grant and project highlights, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Children and Youth; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(15 pages; 990KB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report California Wellness Foundation Published: 2005 Contains board chair's message, CEO's message, program information, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): California Wellness Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(72 pages; 6.2MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(72 pages; 6.2MB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report Kresge Foundation Published: 2005 Contains president's message, program information, grants list, financial statements, list of board members and staff, and highlights of the foundation's college science, green building, and metropolitan Detroit revitalization initiatives. Funder(s): Kresge Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(80 pages; 337KB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report Marguerite Casey Foundation Published: 2005 Contains mission statement, president's message, program information, grantee profiles, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): Marguerite Casey Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Human Services, Family Services Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 3.3MB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report William Penn Foundation Published: 2005 Contains mission statement, board chair's message, program information, outline of the foundation's efforts to effect policy and systems change, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report FOLIO Link(52 pages; 2.5MB; PDF)
2003-2004 Annual Report: A Clear View California Endowment Published: 2005 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, project summaries, financial statements, and list of board members and senior staff. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 2.2MB; PDF)
Creative Community Index 2005: Measuring Progress Toward a Vibrant Silicon Valley Cultural Initiatives Silicon Valley Published: 2005 Examines the region's ability to attract and retain creative workers, and the arts and cultural sector's relationship to business innovation and social identity. Includes recommendations for preserving the region's position as a creative center. Funder(s): Adobe Systems Incorporated, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(26 pages; 714KB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report: Legacy San Francisco Foundation Published: 2005 Contains board chair's message, CEO's message, program information, project summaries, grantee profiles, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): San Francisco Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(39 pages; 2.3MB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report: Helping to Build the Good City Boston Foundation Published: MA 2005 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, grantee profiles, grants list, funds list, grant and fund guidelines, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Civil Society Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(60 pages; 2.92MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(60 pages; 2.92MB; PDF)
The Beltline Emerald Necklace: Atlanta's New Public Realm Trust for Public Land Garvin, Alexander Published: December 2004 Proposes a corridor of transit, parks, and trails that will add more than 1,400 acres of green space to the city of Atlanta; connect 46 historic neighborhoods; provide a trail for running and bicycling; and include links to the existing transit network. Funder(s): Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, Kendeda Fund, Morgens West Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Environment Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(152 pages; 13.5MB; PDF)
Theory of Change: A Practical Tool For Action, Results and Learning Annie E. Casey Foundation Reisman, Jane; Anne Gienapp Published: November 2004 Explains how a theory of change, in the form of an outcome map and a list of assumptions about change, can guide community change efforts and what core capacities are needed to achieve them. Includes sample outcome maps and lists, tips, and exercises. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): Organizational Research Services Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(49 pages; 820KB; PDF)
2003 Annual Report Four County Community Foundation Published: 2004 Contains mission statement, fund information, financial statements, grantee profiles, grant summary, and lists of board members, staff, and youth advisory committee members. Funder(s): Four County Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(11 pages; 2.15MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(11 pages; 2.15MB; PDF)
Powerful Partnerships: Independent Colleges Share High-Impact Strategies for Low-Income Students' Success Lumina Foundation for Education Ekman, Richard; Russell Garth; John F. Noonan, Eds. Published: October 2004 Compiles essays by the presidents of fifteen colleges and universities with proven successes in admitting, sustaining, and graduating low-income students. Shares strategies for not only meeting financial needs but also creating a supportive environment. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(134 pages; 1.07MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(134 pages; 1.07MB; PDF)
2003 Annual Report George Gund Foundation Published: 2004 Contains president's letter, executive director's letter, photo essay, grants list, grant guidelines and application procedures, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Includes link to searchable grants database. Funder(s): George Gund Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 1.78MB; PDF)
2003 Annual Report Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Published: 2004 Contains foundation information, general information on community foundations, fund options, funds list and profiles, donors list, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 6.48MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(16 pages; 6.48MB; PDF)
Arts and Non-arts Partnerships: Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategies Urban Institute Walker, Christopher Published: August 2004 Provides lessons learned from the Wallace Foundation's Community Partnerships for Cultural Participation initiative. Includes assessing the benefits to both parties in arts/non-arts partnerships, and developing strategies to maximize chances of success. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(16 pages; 201KB; PDF)
2003 Annual Report New York Community Trust Published: 2004 Contains chair's and president's messages, an essay on grantmaking, program information, grant guidelines, fund information, financial statements, funds list, grants list, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): New York Community Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(63 pages; 1.42MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(63 pages; 1.42MB; PDF)
2003 Annual Report: Informed Grantmaking Healthcare Georgia Foundation Published: 2004 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, 2003 highlights, program information, grantee profiles, grants list and summary, financial statements, grant guidelines, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Healthcare Georgia Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(15 pages; 1.04MB; PDF)
Urban Parks as Partners in Youth Development Urban Institute Turner, Margery Austin Published: June 2004 Details how parks can contribute to the latest thinking about effective youth development programs, with a move beyond the traditional view of parks as venues for play. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 1.08MB; PDF)
Understanding Park Usership Urban Institute Walker, Christopher Published: June 2004 Uses five approaches to information gathering and describes how four parks put them into practice, in order to illustrate the value of systematic surveys to understand how people use parks. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Social Science, Urban Studies Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(12 pages; 1.01MB; PDF)
The Public Value of Urban Parks Urban Institute Walker, Christopher Published: June 2004 Looks at the traditional and emerging views on the mission of parks — their value as open spaces and recreational facilities, innovative programs and partnerships — as a demonstration of how parks can advance broader public policy objectives. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Social Science, Urban Studies Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 1.08MB; PDF)
How to Work on Community Projects Involving People of Diverse Backgrounds W.K. Kellogg Foundation Published: June 2004 Provides a guide for neighborhood leaders to use in building inter-group relations, using examples of lessons learned from community gardening and parent-teacher association initiatives. Includes local and national resource information directories. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(4 pages; 244KB; PDF)
2003 Annual Report Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Published: 2004 Contains mission statement, board chair's and executive director's messages, program information, grantee profiles, grants list, financial statements, grant guidelines, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(39 pages; 1.12MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(39 pages; 1.12MB; PDF)
Borrowed From the Future: Challenges and Guidelines for Community-Based Natural Resource Management Ford Foundation Clay, Jason Published: May 2004 Identifies some of the obstacles that thwart the success of community-based programs, in a search for feasible solutions to the combined problems of environmental degradation and increasing human poverty and inequality. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Environment; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(36 pages; 1.4MB; PDF)
Vibrant Culture — Thriving Economy: Arts, Culture and Prosperity in Arizona's Valley of the Sun Battelle Memorial Institute Published: May 2004 Illustrates the economic importance of arts and culture, outlines the financial challenges facing the Valley's arts and culture institutions, and recommends regional strategies for advancement. Funder(s): Flinn Foundation, J. W. Kieckhefer Foundation, Margaret T. Morris Foundation, Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Related Organization(s): Maricopa Regional Arts and Culture Task Force Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(65 pages; 570KB; PDF)
The Greater Boston Housing Report Card 2003: An Assessment of Progress on Housing in the Greater Boston Area Boston Foundation Heudorfer, Bonnie; Barry Bluestone Published: April 2004 Presents an annual survey of the state of housing in Greater Boston: market conditions; housing production; rents, home prices, and affordability; and public spending and support. Examines the need to increase supply as home prices continue to rise. Funder(s): Boston Foundation, Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) Related Organization(s): Kitty and Michael Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy at Northeastern University Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(54 pages; 786KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(54 pages; 786KB; PDF)
The Arts: A Competitive Advantage for California II California Arts Council Published: April 2004 Documents the current impact and value of arts and cultural activity on California's economy and quantifies the changes that have occurred since the 1994 report was conducted by the CAC. Funder(s): Arts & Business Council of Sacramento, California Arts Council, Cultural Initiatives Silicon Valley, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(102 pages; 2.2MB; PDF)
Homeownership in Urban America: Past and Future Fannie Mae Foundation Tong, Zhong Published: April 2004 Examines past (1990-2003) and projected trends (2004-2008) in the affordability of homes for the nation as a whole, for eleven selected metropolitan areas, and for people working as schoolteachers, nurses, firefighters, and police officers. Funder(s): Fannie Mae Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 715KB; PDF)
2003 Annual Report Surdna Foundation Published: 2004 Contains letter from the board chair and vice chair, letter from the executive director, program information, grants lists, grant guidelines, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Surdna Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Environment; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(63 pages; 378KB; PDF)
2003 Annual Report California Wellness Foundation Published: 2004 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, profiles of grantees of the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative, grant guidelines, grants list, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): California Wellness Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 4.59MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(68 pages; 4.59MB; PDF)
Rural Areas and the Internet Pew Internet & American Life Project Rainie, Lee Published: February 2004 Presents findings from surveys conducted between 2000 and 2003. Looks at the growth of Internet distribution in rural communities, and the gap between rural and suburban or urban communities. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Rural Development Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(38 pages; 568KB; PDF)
The Informal Economy: Making It in Rural America Aspen Institute Edgcomb, Elaine L.; Tamra Thetford Published: February 2004 Shares entrepreneur motivations, aspirations, and struggles to operate viable businesses in several rural counties in Nebraska, and explores how policies and practices could be changed to encourage more growth among rural informal businesses. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Related Organization(s): Fund for Innovation, Effectiveness, Learning and Dissemination Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Rural Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(85 pages; 542KB; PDF)
End of One Way McKnight Foundation Berde, Carol; Atum Azzahir; Janice Barbee; Kristin Batson; Deanna Foster; Mary Keefe; Repa Mekha; Michael Patton; Kathryn Rosebear; Miriam Shark; Margaret Walker Published: 2004 Describes the role of three South Minneapolis community-based organizations. Demonstrates how the organizations form partnerships and share leadership with their communities. Explores a set of themes derived from each example of community engagement. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, McKnight Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(72 pages; 766KB; PDF)
2003 Annual Report: 50 Years — The Common Thread McKnight Foundation Published: 2004 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, grant and project highlights, financial statements, list of board members and staff, and nine essays that trace the 50-year history of the foundation. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Children and Youth; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 990KB; PDF)
2002-2003 Annual Report: A Commitment to Community California Endowment Published: 2004 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, project summaries, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and senior staff. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(50 pages; 2.5MB; PDF)
Investing in People: Building the Capacity of Community Development, Training and Social Enterprise Practitioners Rockefeller Foundation Pitcoff, Winton Published: 2004 Examines the range of support for human capital development in the fields of community development, workforce development, and social enterprise, based on interviews with funders, practitioners, trainers and technical-assistance providers. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 166KB; PDF)
2003 Annual Report: The Leading Edge of Innovation Boston Foundation Published: 2004 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, grantee profiles, grants list, funds list, grant and fund guidelines, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Civil Society Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(57 pages; 4.30MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(57 pages; 4.30MB; PDF)
Transportation Capital Programming in Massachusetts Boston Foundation Published: November 2003 Recommends implementing an explicit, policy-driven framework and criteria for prioritizing transportation capital spending at the Massachusetts Highway Department and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Outlines benchmarks and key elements. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Related Organization(s): Cambridge Systematics, Inc Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(36 pages; 337KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(36 pages; 337KB; PDF)
How to Get More People Involved in Your Neighborhood Project or Effort W.K. Kellogg Foundation Published: November 2003 Provides a guide for neighborhood leaders to use in developing effective outreach tools that build relationships and increase group participation in neighborhood improvement activities. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(4 pages; 286KB; PDF)
How to Partner With Local Community Organizations W.K. Kellogg Foundation Published: November 2003 Explains the benefits of working with community organizations, how to establish partnerships, and how to work with these partners. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(4 pages; 487KB; PDF)
How to Communicate About Your Neighborhood Group or Project W.K. Kellogg Foundation Published: November 2003 Offers strategies and tools for use by neighborhood leaders in communicating about group project efforts with the local neighborhood, community leaders, and the media. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(4 pages; 235KB; PDF)
How to Work With the Media to Promote Your Neighborhood Project W.K. Kellogg Foundation Published: November 2003 Contains tips on writing and submitting news releases and public service announcements to obtain free publicity for neighborhood projects. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Journalism/Media Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(4 pages; 152KB; PDF)
Arts and Culture in Communities: A Framework for Measurement Urban Institute Jackson, Maria Rosario; Joaquín Herranz; Florence Kabwasa-Green Published: November 2003 Offers a framework for capturing and measuring arts, culture, and creative expression at the neighborhood level. Discusses the presence of opportunities for cultural participation, impacts of participation, and support systems for cultural expression. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(10 pages; 1.1MB; PDF)
Arts and Culture in Communities: Unpacking Participation Urban Institute Jackson, Maria Rosario; Joaquín Herranz; Florence Kabwasa-Green Published: November 2003 Presents findings by the Urban Institute's Arts and Culture Indicators in Community Building Project on a range of arts and cultural participation within the context of various community building processes. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(12 pages; 1.2MB; PDF)
Arts and Culture in Communities: Systems of Support Urban Institute Jackson, Maria Rosario; Joaquín Herranz; Florence Kabwasa-Green Published: November 2003 Presents findings by the Urban Institute's Arts and Culture Indicators in Community Building Project on the characteristics of support systems that are most likely to produce opportunities for cultural engagement. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(10 pages; 1.1MB; PDF)
Building Our Heritage Commonwealth Housing Task Force Carman, Edward C.; Barry Bluestone; Eleanor White Published: October 2003 Proposes state legislation to give incentives to communities to pass Smart Growth Overlay Zoning Districts that would allow for increased funding for affordable housing, less sprawl, more open space, and opportunities for preservation and revitalization. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Related Organization(s): Kitty and Michael Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy at Northeastern University Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 514KB; PDF)
Learning From Others: Benchmarking the Maricopa Region Against Other Regions' Efforts to Build a Vibrant Arts and Cultural Sector Flinn Foundation Published: September 2003 Compares the approach being taken to support investment in arts and culture in nine peer and competitor regions. Funder(s): Flinn Foundation, J. W. Kieckhefer Foundation, Margaret T. Morris Foundation, Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Related Organization(s): Battelle Memorial Institute Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(86 pages; 368KB; PDF)
Toward Greater Effectiveness in Community Change: Challenges and Responses for Philanthropy Foundation Center Brown, Prudence; Robert Chaskin; Ralph Hamilton; Harold Richman Published: September 2003 Offers a model suggesting how foundations can most effectively think about, do the work of, and learn from community change. Part of the series Practice Matters: The Improving Philanthropy Project. Funder(s): California Endowment, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Related Organization(s): Patrizi Associates at the OMG Center for Collaborative Learning Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(60 pages; 273KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(60 pages; 273KB; PDF)
The Informal Economy: Latino Enterprises at the Margins Aspen Institute Edgcomb, Elaine L.; Maria Armington Published: September 2003 Summarizes the experiences and perceptions of 38 New Jersey and New York area Latinos engaged in a wide range of small-scale income-generating activities, and explores the barriers that they face in stabilizing and growing their businesses. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Related Organization(s): Fund for Innovation, Effectiveness, Learning and Dissemination Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Minorities; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(92 pages; 551KB; PDF)
The Informal Economy: Experiences of African Americans Aspen Institute Losby, Jan; John Else; Marcia Kingslow Published: September 2003 Explores the experiences of 55 African Americans in Chicago and Baltimore who work within the informal economy. Looks at the advantages and disadvantages of participating in the informal economy and implications for programs encouraging entrepreneurship. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Related Organization(s): Institute for Social and Economic Development Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Minorities, African Americans/Blacks Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(75 pages; 416KB; PDF)
2002 Annual Report: Our Commitment to a Healthier Georgia Healthcare Georgia Foundation Published: 2003 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, 2002 highlights, program information, grantee profiles, grants list and summary, financial statements, grant guidelines, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Healthcare Georgia Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 721KB; PDF)
CAP Chronicles: A Retrospective Look at the Violence Prevention Initiative's Community Action Programs California Wellness Foundation Hyde, Justeen; Eduardo Contreras; Mindy Hochgesang; Sue Holtby; Ellen Iverson; Elaine Zahnd Published: June 2003 Summarizes an evaluation of an initiative that took a public health approach to youth violence, working with academics, residents, social service providers, and policy makers. Focuses on the impact and strategies of local Community Action Programs (CAP). Funder(s): California Wellness Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(13 pages; 61KB; PDF)
Health Improvement Initiative: Final Evaluation Report California Wellness Foundation Published: June 2003 Summarizes an evaluation of an initiative to create health systems change at the community level. Outlines the partnerships' goals of service integration, results-based budgeting, data integration, and policy development; impact; and elements of success. Funder(s): California HealthCare Foundation Subject(s): Health; Health, Public Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(12 pages; 54MB; PDF)
Bridging the Gap: Connecting Strategic Communication and Program Goals FoundationWorks Published: April 2003 Uses in-depth interviews with a cross-section of foundation leaders and program staff to assess how foundations use communication in their philanthropy, and how effectively they use communication to drive social change. Funder(s): David and Lucile Packard Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 354KB; PDF)
Culture and Commerce Urban Institute Walker, Christopher; Maria-Rosario Jackson; Carole Rosenstein Published: March 2003 Illustrates the possibilities and challenges of making partnerships between economic development agencies and traditional arts organizations work. Examines the outcome of eight collaborations that were formed as part of a partnership funding initiative. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Related Organization(s): Fund for Folk Culture Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(60 pages; 1.6MB; PDF)
2002 Annual Report California Wellness Foundation Published: 2003 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, profiles of grantees of the Children and Youth Community Health Initiative, grant guidelines, grants list, financial statements, ten-year timeline, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): California Wellness Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(46 pages; 1.69MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(46 pages; 1.69MB; PDF)
Community Foundations: Growing Philanthropy Close to Home Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation Published: 2003 Describes the rapid growth and appeal of community foundations, including how they provide mechanisms for effective giving and have become local and regional facilitators. Provides donor stories drawn from six community foundations in West Virginia. Funder(s): Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(26 pages; 345KB; PDF)
Community Development and Family Support: Forging a Practical Nexus to Strengthen Families and Communities Center for Community Research & Service at University of Delaware Delpeche, Helene; Raheemah Jabbar-Bey; Bahira Sherif-Trask; Jocelyn Taliaferro; Margaret Wilder Published: 2003 Examines methods used by organizations to integrate elements of community development and family support in their conceptual frameworks and programmatic efforts. Provides recommendations for promoting these concepts and practices. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Human Services, Family Services Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(57 pages; 594KB; PDF)
Shifting Into Gear: A Comprehensive Guide to Creating a Car Ownership Program Annie E. Casey Foundation Wong, Sue; Carolyn Hayden; Tam Ma Published: 2003 Offers detailed strategies for organizations pursuing car ownership programs to help low-income residents obtain vehicles for employment access and family economic improvement. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(71 pages; 1.3MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(71 pages; 1.3MB; PDF)
2002 Annual Report: Planting for the Future McKnight Foundation Published: 2003 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, grant and project highlights, financial statements, list of board members and staff, and two of the foundation's public policy case studies. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Children and Youth; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 12.7MB; PDF)
2001-2002 Annual Report: Defining Multicultural Health California Endowment Published: 2003 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, project summaries, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and senior staff. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(103 pages; 2MB; PDF)
Engaging New Leadership Voices for Catalyzing and Sustaining Community Change W.K. Kellogg Foundation Reinelt, Claire; Paul Foster; Siobhan Sullivan Published: December 2002 Shares principles for developing and supporting the emergence of new leadership voices for catalyzing and sustaining community change. Includes a discussion of current strategies and the critical role foundations play in community leadership development. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Related Organization(s): Development Guild/DDI Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education, Leadership Development; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link( pages; 156KB; HTML)
Culture Counts in Communities: A Framework for Measurement Urban Institute Published: November 2002 Presents the guiding principles and conceptual framework developed by the Urban Institute's Arts and Culture Indicators in Community Building Project. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Related Organization(s): Urban Institute Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 938KB; PDF)
University Partnerships With Community Change Initiatives: Lessons Learned From the Technical Assistance Partnerships of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation's Neighborhood Improvement Initiative William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Parzen, Julia Published: October 2002 Examines the specific role of students and faculty in providing responsive research, technical assistance, and evaluation supports to the community. Contains stories and examples from Hewlett's university-community partnership program. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Higher Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 505KB; PDF)
Taking the High Road: Protecting Open Space Along America's Highways Trust for Public Land Schiller, Preston Published: October 2002 Examines the environmental impacts of road construction and the spiraling of land prices along new roads, and promotes best practices for linking land use and road construction. Includes success stories and recommendations for policymakers. Funder(s): David and Lucile Packard Foundation Subject(s): Environment; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(42 pages; 10.9MB; PDF)
The Greater Boston Housing Report Card 2002: An Assessment of Progress on Housing in the Greater Boston Area Boston Foundation Heudorfer, Bonnie; Barry Bluestone Published: October 2002 Presents the first annual survey of the state of housing in Greater Boston: long-term trends, rents and home sales, housing supply, affordable housing, and public spending. Highlights the imbalance between household growth and new housing production. Funder(s): Boston Foundation, Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) Related Organization(s): Kitty and Michael Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy at Northeastern University Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(58 pages; 189KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(58 pages; 189KB; PDF)
Walking to the Park Urban Land Trust Task Force Published: August 2002 Outlines the goals and potential challenges for the formation of an Urban Land Trust to serve the City of Los Angeles. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Environment; Environment, Biodiversity/Conservation; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(42 pages; 1.2MB; PDF)
Connectors and Conduits: Reaching Competitive Markets From the Ground Up Aspen Institute Grossman, Karen; Amy Blair; Tamra Thetford Published: July 2002 Presents findings from an access to markets project which explored innovative ways for microenterprise programs to help entrepreneurs place their products in more lucrative markets. Highlights the innovations adopted and implementation challenges. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Related Organization(s): Fund for Innovation, Effectiveness, Learning and Dissemination Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 1.1MB; PDF)
How the Arts Impact Communities: An Introduction to the Literature on Arts Impact Studies Center for Arts and Cultural Policy Studies Guetzkow, Joshua Published: June 2002 Addresses issues surrounding how the arts impact communities. Provides an introduction to the literature on arts impact studies. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(27 pages; 387KB; PDF)
Culture Builds Communities: The Power of Arts and Culture in Community Building Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation Published: April 2002 Summarizes the findings of the Culture Builds Communities initiative in Philadelphia. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(6 pages; 162KB; PDF)
End Games: The Challenge of Sustainability Annie E. Casey Foundation Cutler, Ira Published: April 2002 Examines how funders and grantees approach the challenge of supporting the continued progress and survival of a community-based initiative, after the completion of the project. Offers insights and suggestions to funders and communities. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(30 pages; 319KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(30 pages; 319KB; PDF)
Prevention 2000: Moving Effective Programs Into Practice Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Alaniz, Maria Luisa; Johnnetta Davis; James A. Neal; Christopher L. Ringwalt; Traci L. Toomey Published: March 2002 Outlines recommendations from an October 2000 symposium on how to implement effective, evidence-based drug prevention programs at the federal, state, and local levels, such as integrating school-based and community efforts. Summarizes briefing papers. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Related Organization(s): Silver Gate Group Subject(s): Substance Abuse; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(36 pages; 2.09MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(36 pages; 2.09MB; PDF)
2001 Annual Report California Wellness Foundation Published: 2002 Contains board chair and president's message, profiles of grantees of the Work and Health Initiative, grant guidelines, grants list, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): California Wellness Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(46 pages; 2.15MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(46 pages; 2.15MB; PDF)
Culture Builds Communities, Evaluation: Summary Report University of Pennsylvania School of Social Work Stern, Mark; Susan Seifert Published: January 2002 Evaluation of the 1997 William Penn Foundation initiative, Culture Builds Community, which sought to link the foundation's commitments to urban communities and to the arts and culture in the Philadelphia region. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(62 pages; 669KB; PDF)
The Double Bottom Line: Competitive Advantage Through Community Investment Ford Foundation Published: 2002 Documents the strategies of leading companies that have invested in low-income U.S. communities. Provides examples of corporate models for forming strategic alliances with organizations to invest in community economic development. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(31 pages; 3.6MB; PDF)
Voices From the Empowerment Zones Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: 2002 Documents several strategic approaches to neighborhood revitalization, and observations by some of the implementers of the Empowerment Zone/Enterprise Community Initiative. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(80 pages; 2.6MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(80 pages; 2.6MB; PDF)
Reflections on Community Organizing and Resident Engagement in the Rebuilding Communities Initiative Annie E. Casey Foundation Traynor, Bill Published: 2002 Describes the role and practice of community organizing and resident engagement in the context of a comprehensive community change initiative in Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Denver, and Detroit. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(34 pages; 167KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(34 pages; 167KB; PDF)
Resource Guide to Community-Based Health and Community Development Initiatives Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies Published: 2002 Provides examples of successful strategies that promote economic development in conjunction with initiatives that improve community health. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Health Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(284 pages; 533KB; PDF)
Learning From the Journey: Reflections on the Rebuilding Communities Initiative Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: 2002 Provides lessons learned by the foundation staff, technical assistance providers, community residents, and other participants who worked to build local capacity, establish partnerships, alter service systems, and bring resources to five communities. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(15 pages; 1.1MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(15 pages; 1.1MB; PDF)
2001 Annual Report McKnight Foundation Published: 2002 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, and three case studies that describe foundation initiatives in the areas of regionalism, early childhood, and the Mississippi river. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Children and Youth; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(35 pages; 4.9MB; PDF)
2001 Annual Report Lilly Endowment, Inc. Published: 2002 Contains board chair and president's message, program information, community development, religion, and education grantee profiles, grants list, and financial statements. Funder(s): Lilly Endowment, Inc. Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(86 pages; 8.5MB; PDF)
2000-2001 Annual Report: Five Years of Grant Making California Endowment Published: 2002 Contains board chair's message, president's message, five-year review of funding priorities, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and senior staff. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(80 pages; 1.44MB; PDF)
Social Capital in Boston: Findings From the Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey Boston Foundation Saunders Lane, Terry; Douglas Currivan Published: November 2001 Highlights survey findings on the ways in which Bostonians connect and how these social networks benefit the entire community. Ranks community involvement in Boston, including politics, activism in the arts, and tolerance, among forty sites nationwide. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Related Organization(s): Center for Survey Research at University of Massachusetts Boston Subject(s): Social Science; Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Volunteerism Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 959KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(20 pages; 959KB; PDF)
Cities Online: Urban Development and the Internet Pew Internet & American Life Project Horrigan, John B. Published: November 2001 Examines how institutions in Austin, Texas; Cleveland, Ohio; Nashville, Tennessee; Portland, Oregon, and Washington, D.C., are adapting to the Internet as an economic development and community building tool. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Social Science, Urban Studies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(66 pages; 268KB; PDF)
Healthy Places, Healthy People: Promoting Public Health & Physical Activity Through Community Design Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: October 2001 Outlines recommendations from a November 2000 meeting of community design experts on community models, communications, partnerships, and ways to influence decision-makers to promote physical activity through environmental changes. Includes white paper. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Athletics/Sports; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(54 pages; 1.47MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(54 pages; 1.47MB; PDF)
Online Communities: Networks That Nurture Long-Distance Relationships and Local Ties Pew Internet & American Life Project Horrigan, John B. Published: October 2001 Presents findings from a survey conducted between January and February 2001. Examines two kinds of communities — cyber-based communities, and those who use the Internet to connect with groups based in the community in which they live. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(28 pages; 196KB; PDF)
Camden and Its Region: Economic Structure and Trends in the 1990s Annie E. Casey Foundation Kingsley, G. Thomas; Paul Rubin Published: August 2001 Analyzes economic trends in Camden's immediate region, compared to the remaining counties of southern New Jersey, and Philadelphia. Includes changes in employment levels for specific industries, and areas of future growth in the regional economy. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(39 pages; 2MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(39 pages; 2MB; PDF)
A Path Forward for Camden Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: June 2001 Describes major problems and opportunities in Camden, New Jersey, one of 22 sites of the foundation's Making Connections initiative. Outlines elements for approaching the city's problems, focusing on comprehensive long-term regional recovery efforts. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): McKinsey & Company Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(58 pages; 319KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(58 pages; 319KB; PDF)
2000 Annual Report California Wellness Foundation Published: 2001 Contains board chair and president's message, county-by-county profiles of the Health Improvement Initiative, grant guidelines, grants list, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): California Wellness Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(54 pages; 1.57MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(54 pages; 1.57MB; PDF)
Making Waves: Stories of Participatory Communication for Social Change Rockefeller Foundation Published: January 2001 Provides an account of fifty experiments designed to empower people living in disadvantaged communities to seize control of their own life stories and begin to change their circumstances of poverty, discrimination and exclusion. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Social Science; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(358 pages; 1.08MB; PDF)
Connecting Neighbors: The Role of Settlement Houses in Building Social Bonds With Communities Annie E. Casey Foundation Brown, Prudence; Kitty Barnes Published: 2001 Provides lessons learned from the model of service delivery provided by community settlement houses. Examines how the atmosphere, programs, and activities at settlement houses create, foster, and support relationships among participants. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned FOLIO Link(47 pages; 4.2MB; PDF)
The Sandtown-Winchester Neighborhood Transformation Initiative: Lessons Learned About Community Building & Implementation Annie E. Casey Foundation Brown, Prudence; Benjamin Butler; Ralph Hamilton Published: 2001 Describes challenges in implementing a ten-year community building initiative in Baltimore. Includes community capacity investment, early decision-making, power relationships, race and class issues, and neighborhood leadership. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(52 pages; 1.6MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(52 pages; 1.6MB; PDF)
Change That Abides: A Retrospective Look at Five Community and Family Stengthening Projects and Their Enduring Results Annie E. Casey Foundation Hahn, Andrew; Susan Lanspery Published: 2001 Examines the interactions among funders, grantees, and community groups, and outlines the results of three different types of foundation grants for projects in Savannah, Little Rock, Dayton, Alameda County, and Boston. Includes recommendations. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(30 pages; 119KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(30 pages; 119KB; PDF)
2000 Annual Report Lilly Endowment, Inc. Published: 2001 Contains board chair and president's message, program information, community development, religion, and education grantee profiles, grants list, and financial statements. Funder(s): Lilly Endowment, Inc. Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(87 pages; 16MB; PDF)
1999-2000 Annual Report: The Changing Faces of Health California Endowment Published: 2001 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, project summaries, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and senior staff. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(78 pages; 2.6MB; PDF)
Lessons From the Field: Community Anti-Drug Coalitions as Catalysts for Change Annie E. Casey Foundation Ellis, Theresa; Sarah Lenczner Published: September 2000 Analyzes the organization, operation, sustainability, and impact of community anti-drug coalitions. Examines characteristics shared among eight coalitions, including leadership, outcomes, planning, institutionalization, and funding diversification. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Substance Abuse Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(30 pages; 129KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(30 pages; 129KB; PDF)
Weaving in a Future Tense W.K. Kellogg Foundation Published: July 2000 Provides insights and strategies from the Weaving Project, launched in 1996 to examine new programs for integrating the principles of best practice in youth, civic, and community development. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Civil Society Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(26 pages; 622KB; PDF)
1999 Annual Report California Wellness Foundation Published: 2000 Contains board chair and president's message, a profile of efforts to provide core operating support, grant guidelines, grants list, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): California Wellness Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(43 pages; 3.67MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(43 pages; 3.67MB; PDF)
The Indy Story: Urban Systems Reforms and Community Revitalization in Indianapolis During the Stephen Goldsmith Years Annie E. Casey Foundation Reingold, Janet; Andrew Hahn; Jennifer Wootton Published: 2000 Provides an overview of former Mayor Stephen Goldsmith's successful efforts at urban systems reform, community building, and neighborhood revitalization from 1992-1999 in Indianapolis. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(59 pages; 243KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(59 pages; 243KB; PDF)
1999 Annual Report Lilly Endowment, Inc. Published: 2000 Contains board chair and president's message, program information, community development, religion, and education grantee profiles, grants list, and financial statements. Funder(s): Lilly Endowment, Inc. Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(87 pages; 3.8MB; PDF)
1998-1999 Annual Report: We Live Here California Endowment Published: 2000 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, project summaries, grants list, financial statements, list of board members and senior staff, and profiles of four of California's underserved populations. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 1.7MB; PDF)
Community Partnerships for Cultural Participation: Concepts, Prospects, and Challenges Urban Institute Walker, Christopher; Elizabeth Boris; Maria-Rosario Jackson; Stephanie Scott-Melnyk Published: May 1999 Evaluates the first year of the Wallace Foundation's Community Partnerships for Cultural Participation Initiative, which funded nine community foundations working to increase participation in the arts and culture in their communities. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Related Organization(s): Urban Institute Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(199 pages; 472KB; PDF)
Partnerships for Parks Urban Institute Walker, Christopher Published: April 1999 Looks at how partnerships for parks are successfully combining the assets of the public and private sectors in novel ways to create new and refurbished parks, greenways, trails, and other community assets in cities across the U.S. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Environment Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 1.2MB; PDF)
1998 Annual Report California Wellness Foundation Published: 1999 Contains board chair and president's message, a review of the Violence Prevention Initiative, program information, grants highlights, grants list, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): California Wellness Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(42 pages; 1.76MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(42 pages; 1.76MB; PDF)
The Paths to Leadership in Community Change: A Review of Leadership Development Models in the Rebuilding Communities Initiative Annie E. Casey Foundation McNeely, Joseph; Sentwali Aiyetoro; Prentice Bowsher Published: 1999 Provides a conceptual framework for community-based leadership development. Includes a series of lessons for organizations that fund leadership development and collaborative transformation efforts in communities. Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(41 pages; 2.1MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(41 pages; 2.1MB; PDF)
Vermont Communities Count: Using Results to Strengthen Services for Families and Children Annie E. Casey Foundation Hogan, Cornelius Published: 1999 Examines Vermont's city and state social service delivery program, and community partnership initiatives. Outlines how the program's results-based accountability formula facilitates the delivery of services in rural communities. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Rural Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(73 pages; 554KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(73 pages; 554KB; PDF)
1998 Annual Report Lilly Endowment, Inc. Published: 1999 Contains board chair and president's message, program information, community development, religion, and education grantee profiles, grants list, and financial statements. Funder(s): Lilly Endowment, Inc. Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(87 pages; 15MB; PDF)
Partnerships: A Powerful Tool for Improving the Well-Being of Families and Neighborhoods W.K. Kellogg Foundation Published: May 1998 Provides an evaluation of lessons learned from Kellogg's Community-University Partnerships initiative, which brought together residents, agencies, local organizations, and higher education institutions at ten sites across the U.S. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Higher Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(115 pages; 442KB; PDF)
1997 Annual Report California Wellness Foundation Published: 1998 Contains message from the board chair and the president, a review of the foundation's capacity building grants, program information, grantee profiles, grants list, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): California Wellness Foundation Subject(s): Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 425KB; HTML)
Seizing Opportunities: The Role of CDCs in Urban Economic Development Ford Foundation Published: 1998 Examines Ford's Community Development Corporation initiatives, including case studies of CDCs in five cities. Focuses on the elements that make CDC-led projects successful, and barriers that prevent the acceleration of community revitalization efforts. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(36 pages; 1.6MB; PDF)
1996-1997 Annual Report: A Resource for Health California Endowment Published: 1998 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, project summaries, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and senior staff. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 4.3MB; PDF)
Summary Assessment Report: The Planning Phase of the Rebuilding Communities Initiative Annie E. Casey Foundation Burns, Tom; Gerri Spilka Published: 1997 Evaluates the planning and implementation of a multiyear community change initiative in Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Denver, and Detroit. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned FOLIO Link( pages; 147KB; HTML)
Perspectives on Partnerships: Corporate and Community Leaders Speak out on a Collaborative Strategy to Revitalize America's Urban and Rural Communities Ford Foundation Published: 1996 Contains perspectives from financial, foundation, and corporate communities, government officials, and community development corporations who participated in Ford's Community Development Partnership initiative in seventeen communities across the country. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Public Affairs Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(31 pages; 2MB; PDF)
Building Bridges: Community Development Corporations and the World of Employment Training Ford Foundation Harrison, Bennett; Jon Grant; Marcus Weiss Published: 1995 Presents the results of research conducted in ten urban areas around the country, between 1991 and 1993, which examined the extent and significance of employment training activity within the community economic development movement. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Human Services, Employment Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(93 pages; 4.8KB; PDF)
Works in Progress: A Status Report on the Neighborhood and Family Initiative Ford Foundation Published: 1994 Outlines a collaborative approach to involve government, business, foundations, residents, neighborhood organizations, and city leaders in community development and empowerment in neighborhoods in Detroit, Hartford, Memphis, and Milwaukee. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Public Affairs Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(16 pages; 855KB; PDF)
Changing Relations: Newcomers and Established Residents in U.S. Communities Ford Foundation Bach, Robert Published: 1993 Examines the interactions and relations among new immigrants and residents in multiracial, multi-ethnic communities. Looks at interactions that may produce conflict, and the ways in which cooperation and accommodation could be encouraged. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Civil Society, Conflict Resolution Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(75 pages; 4.4MB; PDF)
Affordable Housing: The Years Ahead Ford Foundation Winnick, Louis; Nancy Andrews; Jan Jaffe Published: August 1989 Looks at trends over the past fifteen years that have contributed to a lack of safe affordable housing for low-income families, and describes public and private efforts to resolve the problem. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(57 pages; 2.9MB; PDF)
Urban Community Development: Partnerships for Restoration Ford Foundation Thomas, Franklin A. Published: 1987 Reprints remarks delivered by Ford Foundation president Franklin A. Thomas in the City Club Forum, Cleveland, Ohio, on December 15, 1986. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(14 pages; 545KB; PDF)
Youth Unemployment and National Service Ford Foundation Thomas, Franklin A. Published: December 1983 Presents text adapted from an address by Ford Foundation president Franklin A. Thomas to the Economic Club of Detroit in 1983 on the case for adopting a system of national service to address, among other issues, the problem of youth unemployment. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Social Science; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(16 pages; 743KB; PDF)
LISC: The Local Initiatives Support Corporation: A Private-Public Venture for Community and Neighborhood Revitalization Ford Foundation Published: 1980 Outlines local community organizations resource needs, and how corporate, foundation, and government agency resources can be harnessed for development and revitalization. Traces the evolution of Ford's community and neighborhood development programs. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Public Affairs Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(28 pages; 1.8MB; PDF)
Field-Building Research Agendas: Critical Issues in Housing and Urban Policy, Executive Summary What Works Collaborative Published: May 2012 Provides an overview of research papers on the cross-cutting challenges of housing as a platform for overcoming social and economic distress, housing markets, housing finance, successful neighborhoods, and the intersection of place and the economy. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation Related Organization(s): Brookings Institution, Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy at NYU, Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, Urban Institute Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(9 pages; 1.30MB; PDF)
Critical Housing Finance Challenges for Policy Makers What Works Collaborative Herbert, Christopher E.; William C. Apgar; Eric S. Belsky Published: May 2012 Examines barriers for mortgage lending to underserved groups and in distressed neighborhoods, such as risk assessment; financing for multifamily rental markets, such as affordability; and financing for sustainable housing, such as transactional costs. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation Related Organization(s): Brookings Institution, Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy at NYU, Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, Urban Institute Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(77 pages; 1.86MB; PDF)