| For Immediate Release 9/20/2004 |
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| NCRP'S STATE OF PHILANTHROPY REPORT IDENTIFIES ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND SHORTCOMINGS OF THE GRANTMAKING FIELD | |||
| Nonprofit Leaders Urge Foundations to Use Their Assets to Promote Social Progress | |||
| WASHINGTON-- The National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP) today released The State of Philanthropy 2004, a collection of analyses on the accomplishments and shortcomings of the grantmaking field, with a focus on the social justice arena. The second in a series of publications, the biennial presents diverse perspectives from nonprofit, academic, foundation and advocacy leaders, and discusses how philanthropic institutions can assist the nonprofit sector in securing social and economic justice for the nation. "This edition of the State of Philanthropy contains an all-star line-up of nonprofit and foundation activists calling out foundations and other philanthropic institutions on how they can better support the nonprofit sector so it can fulfill its promise of promoting and advocating for social change in this nation, said Rick Cohen, NCRP's executive director. "One can only hope that the leadership of the nonprofit sector will take heed of the trenchant observations of the contributors to this edition of the State of Philanthropy with their cogent and practical recommendations for reinvigorating the social justice potentials inherent in U.S. philanthropic grantmaking." The report is divided into three themed sections: "Populations of Philanthropy" discusses philanthropy in specific communities-communities of color, women, and youth, LGBT communities, rural communities, and the nation's service community; "Politics of Philanthropy" addresses the tensions between the right and left of the nation's ideological spectrum, and questions the levels of philanthropy's involvement in the political process and social justice; and "Architecture of Philanthropy," which deals with the infrastructure of the nonprofit sector. While the perspectives presented are wide-ranging, several important themes emerge. "The issues that the philanthropic sector tackles are obviously diverse. The contributors to State of Philanthropy 2004 show how philanthropy-writ large-can work to better serve the most disadvantaged populations and communities in our country" says Jeff Krehely, deputy director of NCRP. "These writers illuminate common themes of fairness, equity, and empowerment, regardless of the specific topic being addressed." Printed bound copies of The State of Philanthropy 2004 can be ordered from NCRP for $30 per copy. Checks or money orders should be made payable to NCRP and mailed-along with the purchaser's name and address-to the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy, 2001 S Street NW, Suite 620, Washington, DC 20009. Excerpts from the publication also can be viewed by visiting NCRP online at www.ncrp.org. Founded in 1976, the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy is dedicated to helping the philanthropic community advance the traditional values of social and economic justice for all Americans. Committed to helping funders more effectively serve the most disadvantaged Americans, NCRP is a national watchdog, research and advocacy organization that promotes public accountability and accessibility among foundations, corporate grant makers, individual donors and workplace giving programs. For more information on NCRP or to join, please visit www.ncrp.org or call (202) 387-9177. # |
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