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Author: Tory Martin

Q&A with the Authors of the New Report, “Adopting Community-Centric Fundraising”

February 26, 2025

By Tory Martin

Ahead of the publication of new research on Community-Centric Fundraising, the researchers sat down to discuss what inspired them to do this work and what they learned about doing fundraising differently.

A Day of Service Leading to a Lifetime of Generosity

February 20, 2025

By Tory Martin

GVSU students and staff participated in the National Day of Service to recognize Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy and commitment to civic action.

Nonprofits and Government Revenue: Understanding a Complex Relationship

February 18, 2025

By Tory Martin

How reliant are nonprofits on federal government funding? Two studies released in recent weeks tackle this question from different angles, offering insights that not only illuminate the current funding landscape but also reveal persistent gaps in the sector’s data infrastructure.

Collaboration at the Heart of Community Transformation

August 15, 2023

By Tory Martin

Volume 15, Issue 1 of The Foundation Review highlights ways foundations can support collaboration among nonprofits and communities to increase and sustain the impact of programs and initiatives over time.

Comunidad y Familia: Trasladar la filantropía más allá de las fronteras

June 15, 2023

By Tory Martin

Michael Moody y Michael Layton comparten lo más destacado de su reciente viaje a México como parte de un proyecto colaborativo que explora las intersecciones de la filantropía comunitaria y familiar en América Latina.

Find Free Resources for Nonprofits at the Library

August 31, 2021

By Tory Martin

Libraries offer many free resources for nonprofits, including access to grantmaker databases, how-to books and guides, and historic archives.

Four Reasons to Invest in Independent Revenue Generation

June 15, 2021

By Tory Martin

When funders support their nonprofit partners’ ability to raise flexible, independent dollars, those nonprofits are better positioned to meet crises and opportunities quickly, creatively, and strategically.

Buy Local, Hire Local, Live Local: The Greater University Circle Model for Equitable Development

January 21, 2020

By Tory Martin

The Cleveland Foundation’s India Pierce Lee explains the Greater University Circle Initiative, an innovative neighborhood redevelopment effort.

The Power of Investing in People: Six Lessons From the Detroit Innovation Fellowship

November 19, 2019

By Tory Martin

The Detroit Innovation Fellowship identifies, connects, and supports local innovators working to address neighborhood challenges faced by Detroit residents.

Concrete Strategies Are Emerging for Implementing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Principles

October 8, 2019

By Tory Martin

This piece from our “11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2019” report highlights specific efforts to operationalize DEI principles within the social sector.

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