Resources

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

Publication

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 Members Only

    GEOList Summary: Revamping Application Format

    We are interested in revamping our application format and were interested in collecting samples. Does anyone in the GEO community have a blank application they could share as an example?  
    • November 11, 2021
    • Bo Dorsey
  • GEOList Members Only

    GEOList Summary: Grant Approval Thresholds

    We are reviewing our executive grant approval thresholds and would like to benchmark with other organizations. Currently our Vice President can approve grants up to $30,000; President $30,001-$250,000 and the board approves all grants beyond $250K. What do executive approval thresholds look like at your organization? Thanks, in advance, for sharing!
    • November 11, 2021
    • Bo Dorsey
  • GEOList Members Only

    GEOList Summary: Does your foundation reimburse board directors for mileage?

    Hi everyone,   We are doing a little research to see if other foundations reimburse board directors for mileage to attend board meetings and other site visits, in addition to regular board compensation.
    • November 11, 2021
    • Bo Dorsey
  • GEOList Members Only

    GEOList Summary: Question about fiscally sponsored projects

    Hello Everyone! We're trying to understand how funders view fiscally sponsored projects. In particular: Do grantmakers avoid fiscally sponsored projects? If the sponsor of the project doesn't have a really snappy Guidestar listing and/or website, does this impact the grantmaker's perception of the sponsored project? If a sponsored project has been successful and is looking to grow, is it preferrable for them (in the eyes of a funder) to become a separate nonprofit? Any general recommendations for a fiscally sponsored project? Thanks so much for any shared insights!
    • November 11, 2021
    • Bo Dorsey
  • GEOList Members Only

    GEOList Summary: Grant Programs for Professional Development

    I hope this message finds you well! My name is Maurice L. Speaks and I am the Project and Finance Coordinator for Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise (PACE). PACE is currently conducting research on grant programs that are focused on providing nonprofit organizations with funding specifically for professional development. I am reaching out to inquire if anyone is aware of any foundations or other grantmakers that run grant programs specifically focused on providing funding for professional development?
    • November 11, 2021
    • Bo Dorsey
  • Annual Report

    Annual Report 2018-2020

    Across the philanthropic sector, the last several years have been a clear period of transformation, marked by the recognition that business as usual is no longer feasible for the creation of a just, connected and inclusive society.
    • November 8, 2021
  • Publication

    Reimagining Capacity Building: Navigating Culture, Systems & Power

    This publication builds on the principles outlined in Strengthening Nonprofit Capacity and will take a critical look at the ways in which capacity-building practices can be grounded in approaches that acknowledge and center racial equity.
    • October 20, 2021

    • A Guide for Trustees Reimagining Capacity Building: Navigating Culture, Systems & Power

      Strengthening nonprofit organizations is not just a nice-to-have, but an essential part of foundations’ work to ensure that nonprofits have the resources they need to address today’s most pressing social concerns. Indeed, the vast majority of staffed foundations – 86 percent – do just that – invest in organizational strengthening in areas such as leadership, fundraising, evaluation, communications and technology.

    • Executive Summary: Reimagining Capacity Building: Navigating Culture, Systems & Power

      With racial equity becoming more and more central to the work of grantmakers, this guide explores how considerations related to racial equity can apply to the full range of grantmakers’ capacity-building efforts – everything from financial management to human resources to leadership development.

  • GEOList Members Only

    GEOList Summary: Declined Applicant Grants/Planning Grants

    Do you offer either (a) planning grants to applicants before an intensive proposal process, and/or (b) declined applicants grants or honoraria for people/nonprofits who spent time applying to your foundation and then were declined?
    • September 30, 2021
    • Bo Dorsey
  • GEOList Members Only

    GEOList Summary: Guiding Questions

    I am interested in more information about the use of guided conversations to augment if not replace select reporting requirements. If you are using site visits or other informal communications to gather application or reporting information - I would greatly appreciate you sharing any specific tools you use or insights you have gained through the process
    • September 30, 2021
    • Bo Dorsey
  • GEOList Members Only

    GEOList Summary: Grantmaking Manual Re-Write Request

    Oak is in the process of several grant-making improvement projects including developing a new grants management system, streamlining the grant-making process, and clarifying due diligence. As these projects are being developed, we would like to bring on a consultant who will help us envision and develop a harmonised and centralised resource that provides comprehensive instructions on how to make a grant. This resource should be simple, organised, easy to find information, and make good use of visuals to aid in understanding the process. Ideally, the consultant would also serve as a thought partner in developing the training of staff to launch the new resource.
    • September 30, 2021
    • Bo Dorsey