Philanthropy's Opportunities to Break Through Silos

'Responsive Philanthropy' features criminal justice reform, collaboration among diverse groups and grant reporting

WASHINGTON, May 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (http://www.ncrp.org) released today the spring 2010 issue of "Responsive Philanthropy." This edition of the quarterly journal underlines the need to break through silos of all kinds to be effective at addressing complex social issues.

In the cover story, Ann Beeson of the Open Society Institute writes about the severe shortage of philanthropic support for criminal justice reform. She notes, however, that more and more foundations are recognizing the inextricable connection between our country's mass incarceration epidemic and poverty, homelessness, drug use and other social problems.

Lisa Ranghelli of NCRP examines the profound effect of the 1992 L.A. riots on the local nonprofit community. Nearly two decades later, she notes how some of the area's most effective organizations are working collaboratively across racial, ethnic, class, religious, cultural and gender identities to address the needs and concerns of their communities.

In "Soothing the Pain Points of Grant Reporting," Michelle Greanias of the Grants Managers Network looks at what a streamlined grant reporting could look like in the real world. She answers the questions: How can foundations streamline the process without sacrificing due diligence? What can grantees and grantseekers do to help foundations navigate the path towards more efficient financial and reporting requirements?

The spring issue of "Responsive Philanthropy" features the work of the Edward W. Hazen Foundation, one of the leading supporters of community activism for education reform and youth involvement.

Free to NCRP members, "Responsive Philanthropy" (http://www.ncrp.org/responsive-philanthropy) is available to non-members for $25 annually. To subscribe, please visit our website, where you also can view for free articles from our "Responsive Philanthropy Article Archive" (http://www.ncrp.org/publications/responsive-pubs/rp-archive). For a complimentary media copy, contact Meredith Brodbeck at mbrodbeck[at]ncrp.org.

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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