by Max Eyle | Aug 6, 2021 | Capacity Building, News
Perspective: Superintendent Jaime Alicea Alicea discusses how an inclusive mindset and strong community partnerships have helped the SCSD navigate an unprecedented series of crises. Published August 10th, 2021 Nothing in his 40-year career in public schools...
by Max Eyle | Aug 6, 2021 | Capacity Building, News
Broadening Perspectives: Building Unexpected Leaders Gifford’s Executive Director Sheena Solomon discusses the importance of community representation at leadership tables. Published August 10th, 2021 I remember very clearly the first time I was...
by Max Eyle | Feb 1, 2021 | Capacity Building, Community Grantmaking, Grants, News, NTL
Re-imagining Arts Access at the Everson Published: February 1st, 2021 Accessibility has become a top priority for arts organizations, and it takes many forms. While some efforts are focused directly on surviving the coronavirus pandemic, others are designed...
by Max Eyle | Feb 1, 2021 | Capacity Building, News
Using Art to Teach Capacity Building Published: February 1st, 2021 In November of 2020, The Gifford Foundation together with the CNY Community Foundation invited Abby Wilkymacky and Kim Larkin to host a three-part Digital Collaboration workshop for...
by Max Eyle | Nov 13, 2020 | ADVANS and POWER, Capacity Building, News
ADVANS Evaluation In 2019, The Gifford Foundation commissioned an assessment of its flagship capacity building program – ADVANS Why Evaluate? We preach the value of self-assessment to all of the organizations we work with. After running the ADVANS capacity...
by Max Eyle | Nov 10, 2020 | Capacity Building, News
Quick on Your Feet: Why Nonprofits Need to Adapt “The green reed which bends in the wind is stronger than the mighty oak which breaks in a storm.” – Confucius Published: November 10th, 2020 “If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that the rate of things...
