There are over forty thousand unique private foundations in theUnited States, with total assets of approximately $300 billion. Asthese foundations grow in number and size, it is increasinglyimportant for grantseekers to understand their missions and modesof operation. This volume of New Directions for PhilanthropicFundraising offers insights into the changes taking place indifferent types of foundations, including special-purpose, regional, community, and international foundations. The authorssuggest practical ways that grantseekers can improve relations withfoundations, and show how grantmakers and other foundation staffenhance their effectiveness--and better serve their constituents?needs--through strategic planning and alliance building.
This is the 23rd issue of the quarterly journal New Directions forPhilanthropic Fundraising.