NDIA 2018 Foundations as Digital Inclusion Partners Final 2018... · t Foundations as Digital...
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Objectives
• Understand the field of philanthropy and funding trends; • Offer tips to build strategic relationships with local funders;• Discuss how to convey impact/value in language a funder
understands
Our panelistsStephanie Powers Dan Cohn
Leon Wilson Katy LockerCleveland FoundationChief of Digital Innovation & [email protected]@leon_clevefdn
Program Director/Detroit, Knight [email protected]@KatyLockerInDet
Vice President, StrategyMt. Sinai Health Care [email protected]
Vice President, Policy and PartnershipsCouncil on [email protected]@COF_
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Foundations as Digital Inclusion Partners?
What You Need to Know Net Inclusion Conference * April 17, 2018Stephanie J. PowersVice President, Policy and PartnershipsCouncil on Foundations
What is in the Ecosystem? • Foundations
• Donors/Donor Advised Funds• Infrastructure Groups:
philanthropy-supporting organizations such as national and regional associations, affinity groups, supporting organizations, special interest organizations
• Wealth Advisors
• Investment Managers
• Public and other private investment capital
• Academic-based philanthropy centers
• Philanthropic advisors
• Consultants
• Specialized data center
• Trade press
What is a Foundation?In the United States today, a foundation is…• An entity recognized as a Section 501(c)(3)
organization
• Principal purpose is to support unrelatedorganizations, institutions, or individuals
• For scientific, educational, cultural, religious, or other charitable purposes
Types of FoundationsPrivate: Funded by a single source
• Family foundation
• Corporate foundation
• Independent (grantmaking or operating)
Public: Funded by many sources• Community foundations• Funds serving certain population groups
or issues
Diverse Forms of Philanthropy • Grantmaking • Convening power
• Innovation/risk investments • Leadership and voice
• Research • Mission-related investments• Program-related investments
• Nonmonetary Grants• Scholarships
• Leveraging other investors• Collaboration and funds
pooling • Consultation
• New forms of giving enabled by technology, crowd sourcing
Aggregate Foundation Data 2014
Source: The Foundation Center
• Total Number of Foundations86,726
• Total Giving$60,244,456,505
• Total Assets$865,249,519,054
Top 50 Total Giving $19,791,832,647
Sample Digital/Technology Grants• Global internet rights &
internet freedom • Capacity building for leaders
in media rights• Advance & protect the web• Wi-Fi in charter schools• Survey to map local
broadband assets• Volunteers’ training to
transition in-person training• to online training
• Related to targeting of communities of color for marketing of unhealthy foods
• Start up funds for telemedicine collaboration in rural CA
• Bridging the digital divide in Israel
• Technology tutoring for children
Source: The Foundation Center
What you need to know about Foundations
• There’s one for every charitable cause.• They are driven by mission and donor intent.• Could be limited to certain geographies.• Not like government grant competitions.• Many are not open to solicitations. They find you.• Not all foundations are equal. • Cultivating relationships is key.• They look for how your work can help them with their
work.
What do Foundations look for?• Understanding of the problem being addressed• Impact for vulnerable populations• Alignment for impact: collective impact• Theories of change • How your work synchs with their priorities• Solutions• Sustainable efforts• Innovation• Partnerships• Diversity, equity, and inclusion
What is a Community Foundation?
A community foundation is a tax-exempt,
autonomous, publicly supported, nonsectarian
philanthropic institution with a long-term goal of
building permanent, named component funds
established by many separate donors to carry
out their charitable interests and for the broad-
based charitable interests of and for the
benefit of residents of a defined geographic
area.
Why Community Foundations Make Good Partners
• Aware of local government and nonprofit capacityfor projects because of grantmaking and technical assistance
• Track record of building funder partnerships,project partnerships, and acting as a neutral convener
• Knowledge of local politics, stakeholders, community dynamics
• Ability to be nimble grantmakers
• Understanding of past projects and community’s level of excitement, tolerance, fatigue
• Demonstrate the powerful, unique role of philanthropy in their community
• Affirm the community foundation’s position as a hub/catalyst for place-based social change and coordinated action locally
• Foster cross-sector dialogue and projects demonstrating the power of community philanthropy
• Equip place-based leaders with innovative thinking models, and tools
Why Community Foundations Make Good Partners
How to Build Relationships with Community Foundations • Locate the community foundation in your community using the Council’s tool:
http://www.cfstandards.org/community-foundation-locator
• Proactively include them in your stakeholder interviews
• Discuss project funding gaps and determine whethertheir board is interested in focusing grant dollars on a cross-sector partnership
• Share your findings from stakeholders and your analysis of priority projects and investments that will make an impact in their community
• Help them navigate federal grants and related resources (to the extent possible)
• Touch base with them for a “barometer” read about the community as you continue your work
• Remind other stakeholders that they are a resource (i.e. We can’t help you but have you spoken to the CF)
For more information, contact:
Stephanie Powers Vice President, Policy and Partnerships
[email protected](703) 879-0626
Additional Perspectives and Lessons Learned Dan Cohn Katy Locker
Vice President, StrategyMt. Sinai Health Care Foundation
Program Director/Detroit, Knight Foundation
Foundations have provided leadership (and funding)Type of Support ExamplesAwareness & Education • Publications and Conferences – Benton Foundation
Planning & Coalition Building • Community organizing – Blandin Foundation• Community-wide digital inclusion coordinator – Knight
Foundation• Stakeholder convening – Deutsch Foundation
Infrastructure Deployment • Capital Expenditures – Golden LEAF FoundationSupporting Digital Inclusion Programs
• “Digital Inclusion Fund” – Greater Kansas City Community Foundation and Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
• Citywide digital inclusion collaborative – Chicago Community Trust and MacArthur Foundation
Policy & Advocacy • National, statewide, and local advocates – Gates Foundation, Knight Foundation
Data Collection, Research & Evaluation
• Analysis of local data and impact – Cleveland Foundation
NTIA’s BroadbandUSA program educates stakeholders, facilitates relationships, and provides helpful resources
Arm stakeholders with key information to have more effective discussions with providers
Convene & facilitate the right conversations
Provide guidance to stakeholders, partners and providers
BroadbandUSA resources are available for communities seeking supportPublications:• Federal Funding
Guide• Public-Private
Partnerships Guide• Community
Broadband Roadmap Toolkit
• Introduction to Stakeholder Outreach
For General Information: • 202-482-2048
• https://broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov/
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