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Foundations Respond to the
Economic Crisis

This map displays the distribution of nearly $450 million in foundation grants to aid those affected by the downturn. Drill down to see the details.
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Local Funding Information Centers

The Foundation Center provides free funding information through network of 450 "cooperating collections" — libraries, community foundations, and other nonprofit resource centers across the country. Use this map to locate a Cooperating Collection near you.

PubHub Reports

Reports from PubHub relating to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Training Strategies: EHR Deployment Techniques
June 2010

Based on the California Networks for Electronic Health Record Adoption (CNEA) initiative designed to speed EHR implementation in safety-net clinics, explores approaches to training, their influence on implementation strategy, and streamlining effects.


HITECH Revisited
June 2010

Assesses the 2009 Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, which offers incentives to adopt and meaningfully use electronic health records. Recommendations include revised criteria, incremental approaches, and targeted policies.


In Their Own Words

Foundation Giving Forecast

Many foundations have publicly announced their plans for how they will respond to the economic crisis. We've compiled an overview of these announcements and related news from the Center's Philanthropy News Digest and other sources.

Philanthropy In/Sight: Detroit

Use this interactive map to visualize who's giving and who's getting grants in metropolitan Detroit, a region of the U.S. hit hard by the recession.

Commentary

Promoting an "Open Society" in the Midst of Recession

June 10, 2010
Ann Beeson, executive director of U.S. Programs at the Open Society Institute (OSI), discusses the steps OSI has taken to address the effects of the economic downturn, and the concept of "open society" as it relates to the United States.

Effects of the Economic Downturn on Alaska Nonprofits

May 13, 2010
Diane Kaplan, president of the Rasmuson Foundation, discusses the the impact of the economic downturn on nonprofits in Alaska and the foundation's role as the largest private funder in the state.

Webinar

Obama, the Economic Crisis,
and the Persistence of Hope

December 2, 2009
A panel of social justice practitioners considers how the social justice movement has evolved in a changed political and economic landscape. Steven Lawrence, director of research at the Foundation Center, moderates.



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