Moving Global Environmental Grantmaking Forward

"Responsive Philanthropy" looks at international environmental grassroots philanthropy, funding women's rights and more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP; www.ncrp.org) released today the summer issue of "Responsive Philanthropy." (www.ncrp.org/publications/responsive-pubs/rp-archive/responsive-philanthropy-summer-2012). This issue of the quarterly journal looks at international environmental grassroots philanthropy, community foundations engaging in policy work, global grantmaking for women's rights and connectivity networks of philanthropic leaders.

Redirecting International Environmental Grantmaking
(www.ncrp.org/publications/responsive-pubs/rp-archive/responsive-philanthropy-summer-2012/redirecting-international-environmental-grantmaking)
In the cover story, Terry Odendahl and Peter Kotishack of Global Greengrants Fund encourage international environmental grantmakers to fund grassroots groups. They contend that supporting such innovative groups builds stronger social movements and creates positive change around the world.

Community Foundations as Partners in the Public Policy Process: What it takes
(www.ncrp.org/publications/responsive-pubs/rp-archive/responsive-philanthropy-summer-2012/community-foundations-as-partners-in-the-public-policy-process)
CFLeads executive director Deborah Ellwood looks at community foundations engaging in policy work. She identifies four essential elements that help these foundations be effective when working with the public sector.

5 Principles of Global Feminist Philanthropy
(www.ncrp.org/publications/responsive-pubs/rp-archive/responsive-philanthropy-summer-2012/5-principles-of-global-feminist-philanthropy)
Global Fund for Women's Kellea Miller and Caitlin Stanton, with Esther Leaver of Mama Cash, share their knowledge on best practices and look forward to the next generation of international grantmaking for women's rights.

First Relationships. Then Results.
(www.ncrp.org/publications/responsive-pubs/rp-archive/responsive-philanthropy-summer-2012/first-relationships-then-results)
Stefan Lanfer of the Barr Foundation describes how the Barr Fellowship's recognition of exemplary leaders and their relationships with each other has created a strong connectivity network, capable of generating powerful change.

This issue of "Responsive Philanthropy" also highlights the Consumer Health Foundation (www.ncrp.org/publications/responsive-pubs/rp-archive/responsive-philanthropy-summer-2012/member-spotlight), a grantmaker working to achieve health equality in the Washington, D.C. area.

These articles, along with articles from previous issues, are available for free on the "Responsive Philanthropy Article Archive." Hard copy subscriptions to "Responsive Philanthropy" are complimentary for NCRP members and cost $25 for non-members.

The National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy in Washington, D.C. is a national watchdog, research and advocacy organization that promotes philanthropy that serves the public good, is responsive to people and communities with the least wealth and opportunity, and is held accountable to the highest standards of integrity and openness. Visit www.ncrp.org.

SOURCE National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy

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