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Capacity Building

2005 Member Survey: A Profile of GEO Member Grantmaking Organizations

Results from the Grantmakers for Effective Organizations 2005 member survey are presented in this document. Topics on the survey include capacity building practices, organizational effectiveness, evaluation, leadership, knowledge management, and organizational demographics. 2005.

Building Capacity in Nonprofit Organizations

This executive summary by The Conservation Company provides an overview of a study which looked at the capacity building of management support organizations and field-building organizations. The paper outlines, in text and charts, effective capacity building strategies, leadership and adaptability. Finally, the authors make recommendations about improving the capacity building field. September 2003.

Building the Capacity of Capacity Builders: A Study of Management Support and Field-Building Organizations in the Nonprofit Sector

This report by The Conservation Company provides an in-depth view of the capacity building of management support organizations and field-building organizations. The paper outlines effective capacity building strategies, leadership and adaptability. Finally, the authors make recommendations about improving the capacity building field. June 2003.

Capacity Building in Arts, Culture, and Heritage Organizations: Knowledge from the Field

This report by the Ginsler & Associates, Inc provides background and description of capacity and capacity building efforts, special issues related to the field of arts and culture, and an outline of the capacity building process. The authors guide organizations through the process and offer advice for measuring progress of capacity building. January 2005.

Capacity Development Indicators Resource Kit

This document by UNDP and GEF is a capacity development indicator resource kit for the effective management of programs. 2003.

Effective Capacity Building in Nonprofit Organizations

This report by the Venture Philanthropy Partners provides a framework for defining capacity and also a tool for organizations to assess their own capacity. The authors hope the assessment grid will assist organizations in determining their capacity level and plan for improvements where necessary. They also present lessons learned from organizations that have successfully participated in capacity building efforts. 2001.

Growth of Youth-Serving Organizations

This paper, by The Bridgespan Group commissioned by The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation, presents the results of interviews conducted with 20 youth-serving organizations which demonstrated successful growth in the last few years. Outlined are the need for growth in youth-serving organizations, tips for successful expansion, and the financial and organizational challenges faced in the expansion process. March 2005.

Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection: Using Data to Discover What’s Possible

This study, a collaboration between the Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection and the Bridgespan Group, examines the potential for growth of a program whose goal is to increase graduation rates through advocacy, academic resources, life skills and job training. In particular, the authors address funding sources and available job opportunities for youth. March 2007.

Strengthening Nonprofits: Capacity Building and Philanthropy

The purpose of this paper by The Human interaction Research Institute is to provide information that will guide decisions about committing to capacity building efforts. This study included an environmental scan, a description of the participating organizations, and a literature review of nonprofit organizational capacity building efforts. The preliminary findings are presented in this report. 2000.