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PEACEFUL NETWORKS: SUPPORTING COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY . Oh Yes we can!. THE DYNAMICS OF CRISIS. LEVELS OF INTERVENTION/SUPPORT. Peaceful Networks. Views from the field. Sithie Tiruchelvam. Survey. What support do foundations working on peace need? N = 25 foundations
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PEACEFUL NETWORKS: SUPPORTING COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY Oh Yes we can!
Peaceful Networks Views from the field
Survey • What support do foundations working on peace need? • N = 25 foundations • From 15 different countries
Endowment • 20 answered question • Variety • Median endowment = $97,500 • Top quartile = $21,750,000 + • Bottom quartile = 0
Appetite for further support • Very strong • 15 say yes to “Would you like to link with other support associations that have experience of working in contested societies?”
Peaceful Networks Community Foundations of Canada Jane Humphries
CFC Consultation on Foundations and Social Justice: Moving Beyond the Traditional Charitable Roles Role of philanthropy in society has broadened from supporting charitable works to supporting social change
Social Justice Forum To explore the role community foundations have in advancing social justice issues in their communities
Social Justice Continuum Grantmaking • Strengthen capacity • Advance learning /Support awareness initiatives Inclusive Community Leadership • Contribute / Assume a lead or collaborative role • Promote awareness/demonstrate commitment Advocacy • Engage in the advocacy work of others • Spearhead initiatives / promote to broader public
We're using data to drive action and to dig deeper. VitalSignsis an annual community check-up conducted by community foundations across Canada. Researches quality of life trends in our communities. In 2013, twenty-three community foundations released local reports.
Social Justice Resources www.cfc-fcc.ca/publications