The Jessie B. Cox Trust recently awarded a multi-year grant to 1% for the Planet to increase environmental philanthropy in New England from the business community.

To date, 1% for the Planet member companies have donated nearly $1 million to New England non-profit organizations working on sustainability issues. With the support of the Jessie B. Cox Trust, 1% for the Planet will expand its work with New England companies, and grow its network of businesses committed to donating 1% of their annual sales to environmental causes. Continue Reading »

EVENTS OF NOTE

Feburary 29, 2012

The Association of Small Foundations invites Boston-area grantmakers to join “A Conversation on Philanthropic Impact: Why Every Foundation Can and Should Have Impact” on Wednesday February 29 from 12 to 2pm at GMA Foundation’s Boston office.

Amy Segal Shorey of GMA Foundations and Sheila Leddy of the Fledgling Fund will moderate a discussion on the ways that small foundations can achieve impact with their giving.

What does that involve? How much effort does it take and will it be worth it? Continue Reading »

EVENTS OF NOTE

February 14, 2012

The Council on Foundations’ Family Philanthropy Conference takes place in Miami from February 13 to 15.  Explore the dynamics of family foundation boards at a session moderated by Mary Phillips, President, GMA Foundations along with Jason Born, Senior Program Director, National Center for Family Philanthropy.

While they may be cut from the same genetic cloth, family members frequently have different political viewpoints, lifestyles, and priorities. Learn why diversity on your family foundation board is a good thing and hear from families that are successfully balancing board diversity with philanthropic priorities.

On Tuesday, February 14 at 10am, Same Cloth, Different Garments includes cases studies and discussion of balancing the diversity of board members’ viewpoints with philanthropic priorities.