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ConnectNetwork is a community knowledge network that targets change at the local level. The Network’s power comes from the relationships it fosters via region-wide and issue-specific social networks. The focus is local because lasting change occurs when the citizens affected by a problem work together to solve it. The resource is free because those who need it most are the least able to afford it. 

Each local Network affords nonprofits, government, businesses and civic-minded people daily access to data and reports, local organizations and information and each other to create opportunities for civic action. Search for a local network now.

 
Wealth & Values Survey: The Affluent & Philanthropy
Released in March 2010, the results of the survey cover the values of the wealthy and affluent in philanthropy and charitable giving.
 
Seizing the Moment: Frank Advice for Community Organizers Who Want to Raise More Money
National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy's Aaron Dorfman and Marjorie Fine, director of the Center for Community Change's The Linchpin Campaign, offer useful and pragmatic tips that can help community organizers dramatically increase funding from institutional grantmakers and major individual donors.
 
Evaluating Foundation-Supporting Capacity-Building: Lessons Learned
The report studied philanthropic capcity-building programs in 473 programs and 87 funders in order to determine key conditions for effective capacity building, barriers to effective capacity building, and best practices.
 

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