Jul 28, 2016

Foundation Center; Grupo de Institutos Fundações e Empresas (GIFE);

Key Facts on Brazilian Social Investment describes the characteristics of GIFE member organizations—Brazilian corporations and independent, family, and community associations and foundations using social investments for public benefit in Brazil. Data are based on GIFE's biannual surveys of its members.

Apr 01, 2016

The Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP);

What it takes for a foundation to be effective is difficult to master, yet timeless. At the same time, however, there are current trends that foundation leaders and boards must pay attention to if they want to be as effective as possible.In this essay, Big Issues, Many Questions, CEP President Phil Buchanan explores the five most pressing issues facing U.S. foundations in 2016. From growing dissatisfaction with the so-called establishment to embracing collaboration and aligned action, these are the trends that foundation CEOs and boards cannot overlook or ignore.

Feb 18, 2016

Fundación Compromiso y Transparencia;

El estudio 'Construir confianza 2015. Informe de transparencia y buen gobierno en la web de las fundaciones españolas', en su séptima edición, registra significativos avances en materia de transparencia y buen gobierno de las fundaciones.

Jan 01, 2016

The Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP);

Transparency has become a buzzword in our society, but, in philanthropy, it's not always clear who the audiences for information are—or what is meant, exactly, by the word.The Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) examined the perspectives of foundation CEOs through the analysis of surveys of 145 independent and community foundation CEOs, a review of more than 70 foundation websites, and surveys of more than 15,000 grantees.Foundation CEOs' views on transparency, which largely match those of grantees, focus on the substance of their work, as opposed to financial disclosures orgovernance practices. However, foundation practice lags behind CEOs' beliefs, especially in the area of sharing information about what works.

Dec 31, 2015

Fundación William and Flora Hewlett;

Esta guía brinda un panorama general sobre posibles contenidos, herramientas y pasos a tener en cuenta al elaborar un manual de políticas institucionales. Ofrece varios ejemplos de políticas de recursos humanos y otros temas relacionados que pueden ser adaptados para distintas organizaciones.

Dec 20, 2015

William and Flora Hewlett Foundation;

Esta guía ofrece información sobre los pasos que hacen a una transición de liderazgo transparente, ágil y ordenada. Además de reflexiones conceptuales y consejos prácticos, contiene varios ejemplos de herramientas y materiales que pueden ser adaptados para distintas organizaciones.

Oct 01, 2015

The Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP);

There are lots of questions out there about foundation governance. Yet there has been little data about foundation boards' structures and practice. In surveying foundation CEOs as part of a larger benchmarking study, CEP worked closely with BoardSource to design and include questions related to governance to collect and bring to light new data on foundation boards. Benchmarking Foundation Governance shares data and infographics on crucial topics related to foundation governance -- including composition, member expertise, structure, involvement, and characteristics of meetings.

Aug 03, 2015

William and Flora Hewlett Foundation;

Además de reflexiones conceptuales y consejos prácticos, esta guía ofrece una serie de herramientas y materiales de apoyo en Word y Excel que las organizaciones pueden abrir, guardar y adaptar para fortalecer sus sistemas de gobierno.

Apr 01, 2015

William and Flora Hewlett Foundation;

This guide was originally released in Spanish in 2014, as a practical tool for strengthening boards of directors of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Latin America. It was born out of a fruitless search and recurring need for culturally and linguistically adapted tools on board development for Latin American organizations. In many cases in the region, board development of civil society organizations is still quite incipient and looks entirely different than in the United States, Western Europe and other contexts. The original version was written mindful of the reality of Latin American organizations, drawing on the successful experiences of some, and the needs and challenges they have identified. Shortly after its release, we began to receive requests for a version in English. After conversations with colleagues in other regions, we understood that the approach and tools might be useful for organizations in other parts of the world.