I have been investigating organizations that are sponsoring social change around the country as government resources are reduced. Serveral organizations merit recognition, because of their commitment to socal change and the capacity building work that they do in our communities.
The Omidyar Foundation: "We envision a world where community members collectively strive towards both personal pursuits and public service. Here, people value building the spirit of community and embrace the ethic of citizenship and pluralism. Passion and commitment to community stewardship predominate in an open, ongoing dialogue that enables civic engagement." (copied from their web site)
Geofunders: "Grantmakers for Effective Organizations is dedicated to promoting learning and encouraging dialogue among funders committed to building strong and effective nonprofit organizations. GEO’s mission is to advance and expand organizational effectiveness practices in and by the philanthropy community. GEO does this by :
- commissioning and contributing to research,
- developing programs and products, and
- building a community of practice that expands the resources available on nonprofit effectiveness."
this group does a superb job sharing information and knowledge with their colleagues in the philanthorpic world.
New Profit Inc: "New Profit is dedicated to performance-based funding coupled with management development support for winning social entrepreneurs. We believe in partnering with winners, supporting their growth efforts and using benchmarks and performance measurements to hold them accountable to generating increased social change. With support from progressive foundations, individuals and other grant-making organizations, New Profit Inc. is building a community of like-minded thinkers dedicated to creating the new philanthropy. "
New Profit is a venture funder and consulting firm for non profit companies, doing much of their work like traditional venture capitalist and wanting to see almost immediate results in social service.
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