Applications Welcome for Open Invitation Summer Grants Program
The San Francisco Foundation is pleased to welcome applications for the Open Invitation Bay Area Grants Summer 2009 Program through Grantee Center, our online interactive community resource for applicants and grantees. The San Francisco Foundation welcomes unsolicited applications in five program areas twice a year. Applications are available now through Friday, July 17, 2009 (funding decisions by November 2009). Learn how you can apply online.
Report Released Outlining the Reform of San Francisco’s Nonprofit System
Mayor Gavin Newsom, Sandra R. Hernández, M.D., and City Attorney Dennis Herrera released the Mayor’s Community-Based Organizations Task Force report, “Partnering with Nonprofits in Tough Times.” Comprised of key city, nonprofit, and philanthropic leaders, the Task Force report presents six key recommendations for the city and the nonprofit sector, including: consolidation of nonprofit administration, supporting nonprofit mergers and closures, aggressively pursuing funds to maximize revenue, improving management and oversight, promoting financial sustainability measures, and developing a strategic plan for delivery of the most vital community-based services.
Nonprofit Transitions Fund Launches to Support Intentional Change
While Bay Area nonprofits have been resilient, and even grew during recent recessions, the scale and scope of the current downturn is clearly different. Given the tumultuous economy, many organizations are rethinking operations in order to continue delivering mission related programs. Some face hard decisions about streamlining, merging, consolidating, or even sunsetting. Growth used to be a barometer of success. In the current economic climate, adaptability is a more pertinent measure. As part of The San Francisco Foundation’s emergency response grantmaking, we launch the Nonprofit Transitions Fund with $250,000 to support serious planning efforts, consultants, due diligence, and other expenses. To learn more about this Fund, please read more.
Hear Program Officer John Killacky on KQED's Forum
John Killacky, Program Officer for Arts and Culture, joined Michael Krasny's Forum on Monday, March 23rd. A trusted expert in the field, John discussed arts and the economic downturn.
