Other Informative Publications

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Philanthropy’s Role in Succession Planning: A Case Study by Council on Foundations (October 2007)

Succession planning by nonprofit leaders is on the rise. While still an awkward and at times confusing topic for many leaders and organizations, more and more boards are stepping up, and actively engaging the question of how to sustain effective leadership for planned and unplanned transitions. This article describes Tom Adams and Kim Moore's experience, and associated learnings, developing an innovative approach to promoting nonprofit succession planning.

A Global Gaze: LGBTI Grantmaking in the Global South and East by Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues (September 2007)

The State of Foundation HIV and AIDS Funding in California by Blueprint Research & Design Inc. (August 2006)

Northern California Grantmakers contracted with Blueprint Research & Design, Inc. to research what the state’s major foundations are currently doing with respect to HIV/AIDS. This work included examining foundations’ current funding practices, assessing future opportunities, and identifying potential challenges within the field of HIV/AIDS in California. For information about FCAA's resource tracking project, please click here.

Power in Policy: A Funder's Guide to Advocacy and Civic Participation, edited by David F. Arons (2007)

Why should funders try to shape public policy? Simply put, because public policy has impact on mission. And, it’s the only way to affect the laws that determine how people will be treated, what services will be provided, and what behaviors are acceptable.

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Knowledge to Action: HIV/AIDS by Grantmakers in Health (February 2007)

This excerpt from the GIH resource book, Knowledge to Action: Critical Health Issues and the Work of Health Philanthropy over 25 Years, examines HIV/AIDS, considering both changes in the health sector and in health policy over 25 years and the work of health foundations in addressing these challenges. The excerpt includes an essay, fast facts, and recommended readings.

Fighting for Our Lives: New York's AIDS Community and the Politics of the Disease by Susan Chambré (2006)

Fighting for Our Lives is the first comprehensive social history of New York's AIDS community--a diverse array of people that included not only gay men, but also African Americans, Haitians, Latinos, intravenous drug users, substance abuse professionals, elite supporters, and researchers. Looking back over twenty-five years, Susan Chambré focuses on the ways that these disparate groups formed networks of people and organizations that--both together and separately--supported persons with AIDS, reduced transmission, funded research, and in the process, gave a face to an epidemic that for many years, whether because of indifference, homophobia, or inefficiency, received little attention from government or health care professionals. For more information please click here.

1 Epidemic  by National AIDS Fund (August 2006)

Our experience and this paper present the critical work that must be done to address how these inequities intersect with our efforts to stop HIV/AIDS.  As we mobilize globally, the challenge falls to those of us who are concerned about AIDS – individuals, governments and the private sector – not to forget that HIV/AIDS continues to ravage our most marginalized and vulnerable communities here, at home.

It is against this backdrop that the National AIDS Fund and Funders Concerned About AIDS are proud to collaborate on the release of this important paper – 1 Epidemic.  We are hopeful that this document will elicit increased dialogue and collaboration among service providers and generate renewed leadership and resources from the public and private sectors for HIV/AIDS efforts in the United States.

10 Reasons Why Human Rights Should Occupy the Center of the Global AIDS Struggle by Open Society Institute (August 2006)

At the 2006 United Nations High Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS, world leaders reaffirmed that “the full realization of all human rights and fundamental freedoms for all is an essential element in the global response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic.” Yet, 25 years into the AIDS epidemic, this “essential element” remains the missing piece in the fight against AIDS.

Now more than ever, law and human rights should occupy the center of the global HIV/AIDS struggle. This booklet, published by OSI's Law and Health Initiative, presents 10 reasons why.

Harm Reduction: A Critical Strategy in AIDS Prevention by Adisa Douglas, Public Welfare Foundation (Revised July 2006)

Needle exchange programs (NEPs) have long been understood by medical authorities to be essential in helping reduce the spread of HIV among intravenous drug users, who constitute a significant portion of the population of People Living With HIV/AIDS. Though they are being authorized in increasing numbers nationwide, NEPs remain controversial and frequently misunderstood. Moreover, their funding is most often left to private organizations and grantmakers, with federal and state governments failing to provide any money for their operation. As an integral player in reducing the spread of HIV, NEPs need and deserve stable support even once made legal by state governments.

This updated and revised edition of Adisa Douglas's classic article presents clear statistics and arguments in support of NEPs and other harm reduction programs, including statements from multiple former U.S. Surgeon Generals. It is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand the basics of needle exchange programs and the underlying philosophy of harm reduction.