There is a growing body of literature about community foundations and the larger field of community philanthropy. The following studies and reports have been selected as valuable resources for those interested in philanthropy and the charitable sector.

FYI - For further research, The Calgary Foundation has a Resource Centre Library with a selection of materials available.

Call 802-7700 to book a visit.

Resources

A Legacy of Leadership and Support for Grassroots Grantmaking
A Retrospective Assessment of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation's Community Foundations and Neighborhoods Small Grants Program

Looking Down The Road: Leadership for Canada's Changing Communities
Report of a Dialogue hosted by Community Foundations of Canada and The Calgary Foundation in Fall, 2006

On The Brink Of A New Promise
A comprehensive study of the future of US Foundations

Uncommon Partners:
The Power of Foundation and Corporate Collaboration

DonorTrends© White Paper
A study examining the issues surrounding donor retention