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Civic Foundations vs. Community Foundations

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Released: 12/2013

While civic foundations and community foundations share some similar characteristics, this document clarifies the primary differences between the two types of organizations.

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Resource Type: Fact Sheet

Audience: Community Foundation, Consultants/Advisors, Media, Nonprofit Staff

Topic: About Philanthropy

Bank of America Study of High Net-Worth Philanthropy - 2007

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Released: 12/2007

This study of high net-worth philanthropy explores the philanthropic patterns of high net-worth households by looking for statistical differences in the way certain groups of individuals donate relative to other high net-worth households.

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Resource Type: Report, Research

Audience: Community Foundation, Consultants/Advisors

Topic: Facts, Figures, Trends, Donor Development

10 Common Errors to Avoid In Completing A Private Foundation's Form 990-PF: A Guide for Tax Preparers

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Released: 10/2004

Designed for tax preparers of the 990-PF foundation tax preparer, this document focuses on the clear and accurate completion of that form, with tips to avoid common mistakes and potentially misleading entries.

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Resource Type: Report

Audience: Family Foundation, Independent Foundation, Private Foundation, Consultants/Advisors, Finance Staff

Topic: Finance, Tax and Regulatory Issues

Software Evaluation Sample Tools

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Released: 10/2014

Choosing a new software package can be a challenging process. For many foundaitons the process of selecting a Grantsmanagement system is even harder since it impacts the the Foundation so deeply.

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Resource Type: Sample Document, Template, Tools

Audience: Consultants/Advisors, Executive Staff, Finance Staff, Program Staff

Topic: Technology