The Center on Philanthropy & Public Policy http://cppp.usc.edu/ A research center of the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy en Copyright 2012 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:15:45 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Distinguished Speakers Series featuring Jennifer and Peter Buffett Jennifer and Peter Buffett
Founders and Co-Chairs, NoVo Foundation

"A Philanthropic Journey: A Conversation with Jennifer and Peter Buffett"
Tuesday, March 20, 2012

The Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy concluded its 2011-2012 Distinguished Speakers Series with an in-depth discussion with Jennifer and Peter Buffett, Founders and Co-Chairs of the NoVo Foundation, on March 20th. Over 200 leaders from philanthropy and the nonprofit sector, government, and industry were in attendance for this inspiring event. The Center's mission is to provide research and analysis that will help philanthropists and foundations address our communities' most pressing problems with greater impact.

To view a video of the event, click here.

Read coverage of the event, click here.

For more information about the Distinguished Speakers Series, click here.

]]> http://cppp.usc.edu/news/distinguished_speakers_series_featuring_jennifer_and_peter_buffett.html#073494 http://cppp.usc.edu/news/distinguished_speakers_series_featuring_jennifer_and_peter_buffett.html#073494 News Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:15:45 -0800 New Report on California Foundations A new report conducted by The Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy shows philanthropic giving by California's foundations jumped from $2.8 billion to $6 billion over the past decade despite two economic recessions during that period. California's growth in the foundation sector continues to outpace the nation in all areas studied - the total number of foundations, their assets and total giving. The analysis builds on the USC center's 2001 landmark report that analyzed the state's foundation community in the context of national trends and patterns.

For a copy of the report, click here.

]]> http://cppp.usc.edu/news/new_report_on_california_foundations.html#072914 http://cppp.usc.edu/news/new_report_on_california_foundations.html#072914 News Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:58:58 -0800 Conversations on Philanthropy: Philanthropy and the Arts The Center held its second installment of The Conversations on Philanthropy series at The Paley Center for Media on February 9, 2012. USC's Dana Gioia and Steven Lavine, President of the California Institute of the Arts, led a captivating discussion on philanthropy and the arts. The Center initiates this intimate series to bring together various segments of philanthropy --foundation executives, family foundation trustees, and individual donors--with noted experts in the field to discuss issues of keen interest.

To view a video of the Conversation, click here.

]]> http://cppp.usc.edu/news/conversations_on_philanthropy_philanthropy_and_the_arts.html#072849 http://cppp.usc.edu/news/conversations_on_philanthropy_philanthropy_and_the_arts.html#072849 News Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:50:29 -0800 The Center launches "Conversations on Philanthropy" Series The Center recently launched a new series, Conversations on Philanthropy, which brings together different elements of philanthropy - foundation executives, family foundations, and individual donors - along with experts in a field to discuss a specific issue of keen interest to the philanthropic community. Our first Conversation took place on September 20, 2011 and featured Tom Tierney and Joel Fleishman, authors of Give Smart, who discussed how donors can be more impactful in their giving with a group of 50 of the region's key philanthropic leaders.

To view a video of the Conversation, click here.

]]> http://cppp.usc.edu/news/the_center_launches_conversations_on_philanthropy_series.html#070851 http://cppp.usc.edu/news/the_center_launches_conversations_on_philanthropy_series.html#070851 News Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:48:15 -0800 Research Paper Examines Philanthropic and Nonprofit Studies as a Field of Study The Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy has just released a new research paper, "The Evolution of Research on Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies as an Intellectual Field: An Analysis of Leading Journals." This paper considers the development of philanthropic and nonprofit studies as a distinct field of intellectual inquiry through an analysis of the work published in the three leading dedicated nonprofit journals.

For a copy of the research paper, click here.

]]> http://cppp.usc.edu/news/research_paper_examines_philanthropic_and_nonprofit_studies_as_a_field_of_study.html#070256 http://cppp.usc.edu/news/research_paper_examines_philanthropic_and_nonprofit_studies_as_a_field_of_study.html#070256 News Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:43:50 -0800 Distinguished Speakers Series featuring Michelle Rhee Michelle Rhee
Founder and CEO, StudentsFirst
"Philanthropy and School Reform"
Thursday, May 5, 2011

The Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy concluded its 2010-2011 Distinguished Speakers Series with an address by Michelle Rhee, Founder and CEO of StudentsFirst, on May 5th. Nearly 250 leaders from philanthropy and the nonprofit sector, government, and industry were in attendance for this one of a kind event. An integral part of the Center's work and its mission is to provide a forum for bringing together leaders from across sectors to consider the promise and potential of philanthropy for public problem solving, and what it takes to realize those aspirations.

To view a video of the event, click here.
For a copy of the transcript, click here.

For more information about the Distinguished Speakers Series, click here.

]]> http://cppp.usc.edu/news/distinguished_speakers_series_featuring_michelle_rhee.html#068042 http://cppp.usc.edu/news/distinguished_speakers_series_featuring_michelle_rhee.html#068042 News Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:20:38 -0800 Survey of Los Angeles' Philanthropic Foundations A new survey conducted by The Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy shows signs of increased optimism among Los Angeles' philanthropic foundations, but uncertainty about the future remains. Giving by Los Angeles' philanthropic foundations has stabilized while their endowments begin a turnaround. However, survey results indicate that the region's foundations remain uncertain about the future as a return to 2008 asset levels is predicted to still be more than a few years away.

For a copy of the survey brief, click here.

]]> http://cppp.usc.edu/news/new_survey_of_los_angeles_philanthropic_foundations.html#066164 http://cppp.usc.edu/news/new_survey_of_los_angeles_philanthropic_foundations.html#066164 News Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:00:46 -0800 Sally Osberg Kicks Off 2010-11 Distinguished Speakers Series The Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy kicked off its 2010-2011 Distinguished Speakers Series with an address by Sally Osberg, President and CEO of the Skoll Foundation, on October 28, 2010. Nearly 200 leaders from philanthropy and the nonprofit sector, government, and industry were in attendance for this one of a kind event. An integral part of the Center's work and its mission is to provide a forum for bringing together leaders from across sectors to consider the promise and potential of philanthropy for public problem solving, and what it takes to realize those aspirations.
For a copy of the transcript, click here.
Read more about this event.

For more information about the Distinguished Speakers Series, click here.

]]> http://cppp.usc.edu/news/register_now_distinguished_speaker_series_october_28_2010.html#057366 http://cppp.usc.edu/news/register_now_distinguished_speaker_series_october_28_2010.html#057366 News Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:38:03 -0800 Research Shows How Foundations Use Communications Strategies in Successful Public Policy Engagement The Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy has just released its new research paper, "How Foundations Use Communications to Advance Their Public Policy Work." This paper addresses how foundations that wish to engage public policy are using communications as a core strategy in advancing their policy work.

For a copy of the research paper, click here.
For a copy of the discussion guide, click here.

]]> http://cppp.usc.edu/news/first_research_of_its_kind_shows_how_foundations_use_communications_strategies_in_successful_public.html#022925 http://cppp.usc.edu/news/first_research_of_its_kind_shows_how_foundations_use_communications_strategies_in_successful_public.html#022925 News Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:24:00 -0800 Report Shows Young Foundations Play Significant Role in LA County Foundation Philanthropy The Center has just released its new report, Foundations for Los Angeles, 2007. This report, an update of the Center's 2002 benchmark study, provides a comprehensive look at the foundation community in Los Angeles as of 2007 and the changes that have unfolded over the previous five years. It also establishes a benchmark for assessing the impact of the current economic downturn.

For a copy of the full report, click here.
For a highlight of the report,click here.

]]> http://cppp.usc.edu/news/new_report_shows_young_foundations_play_significant_role_in_la_county_foundation_philanthropy.html#020079 http://cppp.usc.edu/news/new_report_shows_young_foundations_play_significant_role_in_la_county_foundation_philanthropy.html#020079 News Thu, 20 May 2010 10:55:06 -0800 Weingart Foundation Capacity Building Report The Weingart Foundation recently published the report entitled, Fortifying LA's Nonprofit Organizations: Capacity-Building Needs and Services in Los Angeles County. The report highlights findings from a comprehensive study of Los Angeles County nonprofits' capacity building needs and resources, including multiple stakeholders' perspectives to address key issues concerning the resources needed to grow, thrive and accomplish their missions. Please visit the Weingart Foundation's website to view the report and executive summary.

]]> http://cppp.usc.edu/news/the_center_celebrates_its_tenth_anniversary.html#016874 http://cppp.usc.edu/news/the_center_celebrates_its_tenth_anniversary.html#016874 News Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:27:11 -0800 Research Examines Emerging Practices for Foundations Engaged in Public Policy The Center has just published "Foundations and Public Policy: Emerging Practices for Engagement." This paper is an effort to better understand how foundations that aspire to impact public policy structure their work. For a copy of the paper, click here.

]]> http://cppp.usc.edu/news/research_examines_emerging_practices_for_foundations_engaged_in_public_policy.html#016873 http://cppp.usc.edu/news/research_examines_emerging_practices_for_foundations_engaged_in_public_policy.html#016873 News Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:17:30 -0800 New Capacity Building Initiative The Center is working in partnership with the Annenberg Foundation to help create and launch an ambitious capacity building initiative named Alchemy. It is designed to strengthen the organizational and leadership capacity of small to midsized nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles County. Click here for more information. Interested nonprofits should apply now!

]]> http://cppp.usc.edu/news/new_capacity_building_initiative.html#016446 http://cppp.usc.edu/news/new_capacity_building_initiative.html#016446 News Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:59:12 -0800 New Survey of Los Angeles Foundations Most Los Angeles philanthropic foundations predict a decrease in donations due to economic contractions and uncertainty about the future, according to a survey conducted by The Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy at USC. However, survey results indicated that a handful of foundations anticipate a significant increase in giving due to new gifts or planned initiatives for 2009. For a copy of the paper, click here.

]]> http://cppp.usc.edu/news/new_research_on_la_foundations.html#015098 http://cppp.usc.edu/news/new_research_on_la_foundations.html#015098 News Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:23:33 -0800 Research Paper Explores What System Change Means in the Context of Foundation Strategy The Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy has just published "Foundation Strategy for Social Impact: A System Change Perspective." The research explores what system change means in the context of foundation strategy and examines how foundations can design strategies that create transformative rather than incremental change. The research defines and presents the essential elements of a system, examines the manner in which system change can be realized, and provides lessons for foundation decision-making and practice. For a copy of the paper, click here.]]> http://cppp.usc.edu/news/new_research_foundation_strategy_for_social_impact_a_system_change_perspective.html#013393 http://cppp.usc.edu/news/new_research_foundation_strategy_for_social_impact_a_system_change_perspective.html#013393 News Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:46:43 -0800