General Grants

Theory of Change

The Project’s Theory of Change

The Vivid Picture Project, Presented by Ecotrust
December 20, 2005
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Catalyzing Networks for Social Change: A Funder’s Guide

GEO, 2003
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Capital Grants

Building Stronger Organizations

The Impact of Capital Projects: Lessons for Human Services Agencies and Their Funders
The Bush Foundation created the report for those looking to create capital grants.
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Capacity Building

Capacity Building Begins at Home

Foundation News & Commentary
“Grantmakers are considering capacity-building grantmaking more, and that’s good news.” 2000
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Funder’s Little Shop of Horrors

Foundation News & Commentary
An article about “misguided attemps at nonprofit capacity building.” 2005
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Capacity Assesment Grid

Venture Philanthropy Partners
“The McKinsey Capacity Assessment Grid is a tool designed to help nonprofit organizations assess their organizational capacity. The grid should be used in conjunction with the Capacity Framework, which explains the seven elements of the organizational capacity and their components.”
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