We’re collaborating with partners on a range of projects.
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Harris Interactive
The Giving Practice, Philanthropy Northwest
Millennium Communications Group & the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy, Maine Philanthropy Center and Ohio Grantmakers Forum
Council of Michigan Foundations, Hattaway Communications & the Community Research Institute at Grand Valley State University

Tracking promising foundation efforts

The Giving Practice, Philanthropy Northwest

What activities are foundations – large and small – undertaking to connect with influential Americans?

Led by Anne Green at The Giving Practice of Philanthropy Northwest, this project seeks to identify a range of tactics that foundations are using in the six areas of communications and outreach to influential Americans that PAI focuses on: building urgency, targeting influential audiences, messaging about foundation value, telling stories of impact, engaging ambassadors, and making connections.

Anne Green is currently conducting interviews with foundation leaders about their promising practices and will share findings through frequent case studies throughout 2010. The project seeks to culminate with a toolkit for foundations to use in their communications and outreach to influential Americans.