Winter 2008
Resources
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Taking Action on Climate Change:
A Guide for
Grantmakers
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and the Energy Foundation, 2007
For many grantmakers, knowing what environmental areas to focus on is a challenge. What are the best approaches and what actions will yield the greatest impact? This short guide discusses the policy and legislation needed to create change, and the important role that philanthropy can play. |
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Green Beyond Grants:
Sustainable Practices for Foundations (PDF)
Environmental Grantmakers Association, Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems
Funders and Sustainability Funders, 2007
Grantmaking isn’t the only way to support the environment. This guide offers simple advice and five key recommendations to start your foundation on the road to practicing environmental sustainability, including energy conservation and purchasing green materials and supplies. |
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Partnerships for the Built and Natural Environment:
A Briefing on Trends in
Philanthropy and Infrastructure
Susan Raymond, OnPhilanthropy.com, 2007
In this report, analyst Susan Raymond illustrates the philanthropic roots of much of our nation’s infrastructure development and environmental conservation efforts, and provides insight into how philanthropy and government can partner to address community needs.
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Investing to Address
Climate Change (PDF)
Arabella Advisors, 2006
This issue brief outlines effective strategies to slow down global warming, and innovative ways in which private philanthropists can have direct positive impact on this growing issue.
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Rethinking Green Philanthropy (PDF)
Pete Lavigne and David Orr, 2004
In this essay published by the Rivers Foundation of the Americas, founder Pete Lavigne and board member David Orr assert that environmental grantmaking is too scattered to make a difference, and argue that long-term perspectives and commitment are needed to address the major problems of environmental restoration and protection. They offer seven rules for environmental grantmakers, from funding general operating support to focusing efforts and being transparent.
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Poll Finds Hurdles, Opportunity on
Global Warming
Nathan Cummings Foundation, 2007
This recent poll on global warming shows hurdles for some options to reduce warming but opportunity for others. The survey found that global warming is a low priority for Americans, who are more concerned about other issues such as the cost of energy. Analysis suggests that solutions, such as achieving energy independence and creating new jobs can be a way to overcome voter anxiety. Find more at www.nathancummings.net.
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Charting an Historic Course: A Look at the Environmental Impacts of the 2007 Minnesota Legislative Session (PDF)
Sierra Club, North Star Chapter
A recap of the outcomes of key environmental legislation considered and/or
passed by the Minnesota Legislature in its 2007 session. |
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The Conservation
Professional's Guide
to Working With People
Scott A. Bonar, Island
Press, 2007
This book by a leader of the U.S. Geological Survey’s Arizona Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit offers a guide for how natural resource professionals can work effectively by using strategies and techniques grounded in social psychology, negotiation, influence, conflict resolution, time management and more. |
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Climate Change Is a
Health Problem (PDF)
Grantmakers in Health Bulletin,
Dec. 10, 2007, pages 5-6
This essay from staff of the Consultative Group on Biological Diversity details ways that health grantmakers can help communities deal with and avoid the impacts of climate change.
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