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Philanthropic Capacity Building Resources Database
"The PCBR database contains 368 descriptions of capacity-building programs being carried out by U.S. foundations. From this database, you may obtain program profiles and conduct searches for programs under one or more search categories."
http://www.humaninteract.org/reports/pcbrdatabase.asp
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Amy Sample Ward
Capaciteria
Capaciteria is a comprehensive, searchable database directory of capacity building resources for nonprofits. It promotes peer review because members can comment on and rate individual resource links, as well as add useful new links. Capaciteria was developed by Jonathan Peizer, Chief Technology Officer of the Open Society Institute.
Capacity Building Needs Assessment-Initial Scan
Rural Development Initiative, Inc.
Below is a link to RDI's website and a link to the actual document.
Foundation News & Commentary
How to "Do" Capacity Building
Best practice article from 2000.
http://www.foundationnews.org/CME/article.cfm?ID=2
Venture Philanthropy Partners
Effective Capacity Building in Nonprofit Organizations (PDF)
" Effective Capacity Building in Nonprofit Organizations brings some common language to the discussion of capacity building and offers insights and examples of how nonprofits have pursued building up their organizational muscle. The report contributes to the growing national conversation about how to help nonprofits become stronger, more sustainable, and better able to serve their communities."
http://venturephilanthropypartners.org/learning/reports/capacity/capacity.html
Western Collaboration Assistance Network (WestCAN)
WestCAN seeks to broaden the community of people working together toward shared goals on public lands issues. By providing “nuts and bolts” technical assistance and documenting best practices and lessons learned, we hope to raise the general knowledge and skill level of collaborative stewardship practitioners and prevent repetition of common mistakes. We encourage those experienced in the field to share their expertise with others new to collaboration to help us all improve overall effectiveness, spur innovation, and recognize successes.
FSG Publication on Building Capacity through Effective Governance Over the past decade, growing numbers of nonprofit organizations and grantmakers have recognized the need for capacity-building in nonprofit organizations. In 2006, US funding for capacity-building topped $1 billion - a 126% increase since 2000. Leadership capacity has received particular attention, but the board of directors - an important part of the leadership equation - has sometimes been overlooked. Recognizing that boards are often underutilized, nonprofits and grantmakers are seeking to leverage the inherent assets of these governing groups. This report suggests that grantmakers can play a key role in helping boards employ good governance. Their involvement benefits not just grantees and grantmakers, but communities that depend on the programs and services of nonprofit organizations. Download the report for free here: http://www.fsg-impact.org/ideas/item/Advancing_Good_Governance.html
