Resources

From publications to toolkits, GEO’s resources lift up experiences from your peers to help you turn knowledge into action.

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A Change Management & Deep Equity Primer: The What, Why, How & Nuance

This publication from Movement Tapestries offers insights and guidance for organizations navigating equity-embedded transformations, and the challenges that can come with embarking on such journeys.
  • January 16, 2023
  • Sheryl Petty, Ed.D.

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  • GEOList

    GEOList Summary: Use of sentinel indicators

    Hi all, We’re looking to create a set of sentinel indicators at the portfolio level for some of our thematic areas. We’re understanding sentinel indicators to be indicators that are closely related to the TOC critical assumptions and track whether expected changes are happening. They are intended to identify areas that could benefit from further investigation. Is anyone else using sentinel indicators or something similar and would be willing to share more about their experience and the indicators they are using? Would really appreciate it! Best, Chhavi
    • November 9, 2023
    • Bo Dorsey
  • Event Materials

    Arkansas Enterpise Capital Grant Fund Fact Sheet

    Financial capital provides the fuel for all enterprises, regardless of tax status. Yet the conventional way of funding social enterprises undermines financial strength and resilience. Enterprise Capital offers a better way to build financial strength, enhancing nonprofits’ ability to strengthen Arkansas communities.
    • October 25, 2023
  • GEOList

    GEOList Summary: Organization Design- request for sample naming protocols

    Hello GEO friends, I am interested to learn if you have any naming protocols or conventions that you use for grants that you provide to capital projects. Do you ask for naming after your foundation if you provide over a certain amount of funding to the project? Are there other parameters that you consider when making such a request? Thank you for your assistance! Charlotte
    • October 2, 2023
    • Bo Dorsey
  • GEOList

    GEOList Summary: Foundations with nonhierarchical or shared leadership structures?

    Posting on behalf of an anonymous GEO member: “I'm interested in learning about and/or connecting with GRANTMAKERS (specifically; not nonprofits) who have gone down the path of a non-hierarchical or shared leadership model of management structure. I would love to hear about and learn from other foundations who are structured this way without a singular President/Executive Director or experimenting with other forms. Can you direct me to anyone who can offer advice or experience? Thank you in advance.”
    • September 14, 2023
    • Bo Dorsey
  • GEOList

    GEOList Summary: Organization Design- Recommended Consultants and Processes

    Dear GEO Community, Our Foundation is currently in the implementation phase of a new strategic plan, which includes re-designing our organization to match our strategy. To assist us in this important phase of our development we are in the process of identifying potential consultants. Ideally, it would be most effective to engage a consultant/consulting firm that provides expertise in a number of areas including structure, process, and culture. Any insight, recommendations, and/or referrals you may be able to provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Curtis
    • September 11, 2023
    • Bo Dorsey
  • GEOList

    GEOList Summary: Streamlining the grant review process?

    Hello all! We are seeking any resources or methods that people recommend for creating a streamlined grant review process for board members who have larger numbers of grants to review. Thanks for any guidance or structure you’ve found helpful! Georganna
    • September 5, 2023
    • Bo Dorsey
  • GEOList Members Only

    GEOList Summary: Stipends for NPOs to apply for grant after being invited

    Hello all, We are seeking resources or sample policies for foundations that offer stipends to NPOs that they invite to apply, to cover the NPO’s time in filling out the application/write the proposal. Thank you as always for your knowledge sharing! Georganna
    • July 28, 2023
    • Bo Dorsey
  • GEOList Members Only

    GEOList Summary: Conflict of interest policies for board member grant reviewers

    Hello everyone, We are seeking examples of conflict of interest policies that covers the board for their review of grants, including recusals. Thank you! Georganna ___
    • July 12, 2023
    • Bo Dorsey
  • GEOList Members Only

    GEOList Summary: Demographic Data Collection Forms

    Hello all, Has anyone seen a form or other method of collecting demographic data from staff/constituents, that they feel is respectful and well done? We know that Candid is a good place to enter that demographic data once collected data but we've had questions from nonprofits and others about how best to collect the information from their staff and/or constituents. Any thoughts and/or resources you have would be much appreciated. Thank you! Georganna
    • June 26, 2023
    • Bo Dorsey
  • GEOList Members Only

    GEOList Summary: Funding organizations with endowments

    Hi GEO friends, We are revisiting how or when to support organizations with large endowments. We’ve discussed criteria like whether the endowment is unrestricted, how many months or years of operating reserves it contains, etc. Does anyone use any guidelines or have any resources to share re: whether to fund an organization with a sizeable endowment? Thanks in advance, Stephanie
    • June 26, 2023
    • Bo Dorsey