NUTS & BOLTS HANDOUT

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International Grantmaking Nuts & Bolts

 

 

Questions to Consider

 

I. Laying the Groundwork

· What global issues does my mission address? What do I wish it involved?

II. Legal Nuts & Bolts

· What vehicles are most appropriate for our foundation?

III. Strategies & Resources

· What resources and time do I have available?

· How might I implement my mission?

· Who are the experts?

· What information do I need to meet my mission?

Resources

ASF Resources for Members

International Grantmaking: Opportunities for Small Foundations by Andy Carroll. An ASF Primer available for $10.

Ten Myths about Small Foundations and International Giving by Jennifer Astone. A free ASF resource available to download.

International Giving Through Intermediaries: Using U.S.-based 501(c)(3) Organizations to Simplify Global Giving by Jennifer Astone. A tear sheet available to ASF members.

Passport to Global Grantmaking Resources: Eight Powerful Ways to Grow Your Expertise by Jennifer Astone. A tear sheet available to ASF members.

 

Resources Cited in the Presentation

Interactive map of Direct Grants by U.S Grantmakers to Non U.S. Recipients at http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/maps/

 

International Grantmaking IV: An Update on U.S. Foundation Trends. The Foundation Center and the Council on Foundations 2008.

Quick Picks for Small Foundations

Best Networking: ASF Peers (see 10 Myths document for resources).

Best International Conference: Grantmakers Without Borders Annual Conference

Best News Source: Alliance Magazine

Best Overview of Int’l GM: U.S. International Grantmaking www.usig.org

A collaborative project between the Council on Foundations & the International Center on Nonprofit Law

 

Best Social Entrepreneur Site: www.nextbillion.net

Best Network of Networks: Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support (WINGS) www.wingsweb.org

Best New Blog: www.how-matters.org

Best Way to Get a Quick Answer: Andy Carroll, Senior Program Manager, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Ruth Masterson, Senior Program Manager, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Best List of Instant Resources: International Funders for Indigenous Peoples http://www.internationalfunders.org/toolkits.html

Best Source on Patriot Act: Charity and Security Network

Best Legal Firm: Adler & Colvin

 

Action Plan

 

I commit to:

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I will share my commitment with someone and agree to check in on my actions in one month.