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About the Foundation Program Profile

The Glossary below defines each element in a Foundation Program Profile, as well as terms used in the Foundation Program Reports. All programs in the database are described in a standard format, though information may not be available on every one of the elements described below. (N/A is used to indicate data we were not able to obtain, or that are not applicable to a particular program).

All profiles are submitted to the program’s sponsoring foundation for review, but we take final responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of all information contained in this database. Program aspects do change, however, so database users should be aware that these data are only updated once a year. Additionally, if a program that was active in years past is no longer operating, the program summary will start with “(Completed Program).” Most completed programs stay in the database, but a few have been removed at the request of the sponsoring foundation. (Note: The Intermediary Organizations page contains a separate Glossary for intermediaries included in the PCBR system.)

Most PCBR programs include a dollar figure for capacity-building grantmaking in the foundation’s most recently completed fiscal year. Some also include dollar figures for administrative expenses, though these can be difficult even to estimate if foundation record-keeping does not separate expenses by program. Entries of $0 indicate that the foundation has affirmed there were no grantmaking and/or administrative expenses in the most recent fiscal year (e.g., because the program offers direct services only). Entries of N/A indicate that no data were made available by the foundation (general grantmaking programs often don’t separate dollars specifically spent on capacity building; in other instances, firm data are not available and the representative does not provide an estimate).

After using the PCBR database, we would greatly appreciate your sending us comments by e-mail about whether you found what you needed, and about any suggestions you may have for enhancing the database.

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
SEEKING INFORMATION ABOUT POTENTIAL SOURCES
OF GRANTS OR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

The profiles in the PCBR database do not include everything you need to know to determine whether an organization is eligible for assistance from a specific foundation. If you represent a nonprofit group, management support organization, or other capacity-builder seeking financial support or direct service assistance for your work, it may not be advisable to contact or send a proposal to any of the foundations or programs listed in this database until you have checked the foundation or program web site or other resources for grantseekers to:

Make sure you fit within the foundation/program guidelines and limitations;
Determine whether the foundation/program accepts applications; and
Determine the required inquiry or proposal format.

While the PCBR database may serve as a starting point for some who are seeking support, it is not designed to be a comprehensive source of information for grantseekers.

Due to PCBR's funding limitations, we are not able to help individual nonprofit organizations find funding for their capacity-building work. Information, referral and/or direct assistance about funding may be found through:

The Foundation Center (www.fdncenter.org)
Your community's Foundation Center Collection
(www.fdncenter.org/collections/ccia.html)
Your state-wide association of nonprofits (www.ncna.org)
Your local management support organization (www.allianceonline.org)
The Association for Fundraising Professionals (www.afpnet.org)
Your local community foundation
(www.communityfoundationlocator.org/search/index.cfm)
Your local United Way (www.unitedway.org)
Your area's regional association of grantmakers
(www.rag.org/ralocator.html)

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Foundation Program Glossary

Report Field Name	Report Field Description
Program	Name of program. “General grantmaking” indicates capacity building is incorporated strategically into overall grantmaking, but is not a separately named program.
Program ID Number	Unique numeric identifier assigned to the program.
Date Profile Created	Date program first listed in database.
Date Profile Last Updated	Date of most recent profile update.
Foundation	Name of foundation that operates the program. If the program is a collaborative of funders, the collaborative name rather than a foundation name is listed.
Foundation ID Number	Unique numeric identifier assigned by the database.
Type of Foundation	Community, family, independent, corporate or public foundation; funder collaborative; or other type of grantmaking organization.
Number of This Foundation’s Programs in Database	Total number of capacity-building programs included in the database for this foundation.
Program Summary	Narrative with program and/or foundation details based on information secured from web site, annual report, and/or interview with foundation or program representative. Where the summary starts with “(Completed Program),” this means the program is no longer being operated by the foundation(s).
Contact Name	Person who is primary contact for this program.
Title	Contact person’s title.
Phone/Ext	Contact person’s phone number (and extension, if there is one).
Fax	Contact person’s fax number.
E-mail Address	Contact person’s e-mail address.
Address	Usually is foundation address, may sometimes be distinct program or contact person’s address.
URL	Usually is foundation’s web site address, and program information can be found within; may sometimes be distinct program web site address.
Date Program Began	Start date for program
Date Program Scheduled to End	End date if scheduled to end.
Total Funds Awarded by This Program for Most Recent Fiscal Year	Includes grants and direct financial support.
Total Administrative Expenses for This Program for Most Recent Fiscal Year	Overhead including staff time.
How Program is Operated	Run by the foundation: Operates using primarily foundation staff, facilities and other resources. Delivered by an intermediary organization that the foundation funds: Operates primarily using staff, facilities, and other resources of an intermediary, principally funded and controlled by the foundation or a collaborative.
Number Staff/Consultants for Program	Number of foundation staff/number of consultants
Program Background Materials Available	“Yes”: Indicates information available on web site and/or print material is available on request.
Geographic Areas of Grantees/Service Recipients	National: “Yes”: Indicates program operates throughout US. “Infrastructure only”: Indicates that funding is for infrastructure organizations but not individual nonprofits throughout the US. International: “Yes”: Indicates program operates outside of the US. “Infrastructure only”: Indicates that funding is for infrastructure organizations outside the US but not individual nonprofits. Selected States: Lists specific state(s) within which program operates. Geographic Details: Gives sub-state details, e.g. counties, if program has sub-state territory.
Types of Capacity-Building Assistance Offered to Nonprofits	1. Grants: Categorical: Available only to certain types of nonprofits or those doing certain types of work. General: Any type of nonprofit or nonprofits doing any type of work can apply. Part of Larger Grant: Support for capacity-building work is one part of a larger grant. 2. Direct Service: Assessment of Service Needs: Nonprofits receive help from the foundation determining what types of capacity-building assistance they need. Capacity-Building Center: A facility offering capacity-building services is operated by the foundation. Coaching/Training for Individual Nonprofits: One-on-one assistance to individuals or individual organizations is offered by the foundation. Convening Activities: People, organizations and communities are convened around capacity-building issues. Education/Training for Groups of Nonprofits: One-time or short term educational activities for groups of people are offered by the foundation. Infrastructure for Peer Networking: Peer groups of those in similar positions or addressing similar issues are brought together to meet each other and share information. Information and Referral: Those who contact the foundation with questions about capacity building are given information and are referred to those who can answer their questions or provide a capacity-building service. Participation in Community Initiative: Foundation representatives participate in community initiatives such as task forces as official representatives of the foundation. Placing Foundation Representatives on Nonprofit Boards: Foundation places its staff or trustees on nonprofit boards for capacity-building purposes. Web Site with Capacity-Building Assistance: Web site with capacity-building information is available. Other: Non-financial capacity-building assistance that does not fit in the categories above. 3. Direct Financial Support: Facilities/Equipment Support: Support for building or upgrading facilities, or for purchase of equipment such as computers. Loans: Temporary financial assistance that must be repaid to the foundation. Endowment/Reserves Support: Funding to build an endowment or the operating reserves of a nonprofit. General Operating Support: Funding for overall operations of a nonprofit.
Grants Offered to Capacity-Building Service Providers and Intermediaries	Support for services to nonprofits: Financial assistance for specific services provided to nonprofits. General support: General operating support for the organization’s overall functions.
Grants Offered to Support Overall Capacity-Building Infrastructure	Financial assistance that strengthens the overarching system of capacity building for a community, region, or the nation as a whole.
Areas of Nonprofit Operations Supported	The aspects of an organization that the capacity-building assistance can be used to strengthen. Administration & Finance: Carrying out bookkeeping, reporting and other similar functions that are not program services directly involving clients or customers. Communication (Internal/External): Sharing information in person, in print and electronically between staff, volunteers, clients/customers, the public or other audiences. Evaluation: Asking questions about an organization’s functions or results, gathering information related to the questions, analyzing the information, and reporting on findings in a systematic manner in order to enhance knowledge and/or strengthen the organization’s work. Facilities Management: Purchasing and overseeing the buildings and equipment used by an organization. Fund Development: Raising dollars needed to support the organization’s work. Governance (Board/Executive): Carrying out the management and oversight functions of an organization. Human Resources: Recruiting, hiring, employee and volunteer relations, benefits, and other issues related to the functioning of staff and volunteers. Information/Technical Support: Securing and using computers and related hardware and software in order to store and communicate information. Legal/Risk Management: Handling the insurance, by-laws, legal issues and related concerns for nonprofits. Planning: Developing strategic, long term, annual and/or business plans for an organization and its programs. Staff Development/Training: Conducting or participating in learning activities that strengthen staff attitudes, knowledge, skills and overall performance.
How Funding/Service Decisions Are Made	Application by Potential Recipient – Foundation Selection: Organizations seeking assistance submit proposals; foundation staff or volunteers review the proposals and select recipients of the assistance. Application by Potential Recipient – Outside Selection: Organizations seeking assistance submit proposals; a third party (individual or group) outside of the foundation reviews proposals and selects recipients of the assistance. Pro-active Identification of Applicants by Foundation: The foundation proactively identifies candidates for assistance and invites them to apply. Pro-active Identification of Applicants by Intermediary: A third party proactively identifies candidates for assistance and the intermediary or the foundation invites them to apply. Services Available to All Nonprofits: Any nonprofit in the foundation’s territory can use one or more of the direct services the foundation provides.
Collaborating Foundations	Collaborating Foundations For funder collaboratives only, a list of other foundations actively collaborating on this program. Occasionally funders other than foundations are included.
Program Evaluated	“Yes”: Indicates an evaluation has been completed. “Evaluation underway”: Indicates evaluation was taking place at time profile was created.
Frequency of Program Evaluation	Indicates how often program is evaluated.
Evaluation Results Available	“Yes”: Indicates information available on request.
Type of Program Evaluation	Provides summary of methods used.
Summary of Evaluation Lessons Learned	Provides narrative summary of lessons learned by evaluation, and, when available, impacts of the capacity-building work.

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