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Connecting Communities - Sharing Knowledge -
Building a Common Future |
February 2008 |
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Se:kon/Greetings
IFIP Friends, I hope this message
finds you in good health and strong spirit. It’s my pleasure to write you
once again and inform you that IFIP has reached another important milestone
last month by successfully convening our very first Regional Convening in
Querétaro, Mexico. You can now view a conference slideshow from the event, as
well as read several Keynote speeches, on our website.
IFIP will be hosting
its annual award reception at the Council on Foundations Annual Conference,
which will be held on May 4-7, 2008. IFIP is honored that it will be
presenting our annual award to an individual donor or foundation that has
demonstrated efforts to increase philanthropic support for Indigenous Peoples
around the world. Previous recipients include The Christensen Fund (2007),
Kalliopeia Foundation (2006), and Ford Foundation President Susan Beresford
(2005). We will also be
conducting two sessions at COF. One session, co-organized by the Levi Strauss
Foundation, is themed “From Climate Change to Poverty: How Indigenous Peoples
are Tackling the Most Challenging Issues of our Time” and will look at unique
perspectives that Indigenous Peoples can provide to our most pressing global
issues. The other session, called “Key to Effective International
Philanthropy,” will examine how philanthropic institutions are finding ways
to support transformative change within Indigenous Communities. More
information on each session is listed below. I look forward to
seeing you at our upcoming events, as well as sharing updates in future
editions of our e-newsletter. In Peace, REPORTS
& ARTICLES Latest Resources Gathered on
Philanthropy, Updated
on a monthly basis, EFC’s resource list compiles selected material recently
published in the field of philanthropy and foundation sector. Resources
include books, reports, periodicals, academic papers, speeches, websites and
other materials that are aimed at informing foundations and providing
practical insights for greater effectiveness in their work. IFIP
CONFERENCES & EVENTS Council on Foundations Annual Conference IFIP Award Reception Please
join International Funders for Indigenous Peoples in its presentation of the
Annual IFIP Award, bestowed upon an individual or foundation that has
demonstrated efforts to increase philanthropic support for Indigenous Peoples
around the world. Previous recipients include the The Christensen Fund (2007)
in recognition of their efforts to promote and preserve Indigenous
stewardships of cultural and ecological heritages, Kalliopeia Foundation
(2006) for their intuition, spiritual wisdom and support for Indigenous
Peoples and Ford Foundation (2005) for their leadership in increasing a
greater commitment from a philanthropic institution. All are welcomed to
attend and take part in this momentous event. Cash bar, chocolate and
refreshments will be available. From Climate Change to
Poverty: How Indigenous Peoples are Tackling the Most Challenging Issues of
our Time Indigenous
people are the existing descendants of the original people inhabiting a
particular region or country. Indigenous populations often maintain cultural,
political and legal values that differ from those of the newer inhabitants,
and, importantly, maintain particular claims or rights over the local lands,
resources and artifacts, in accordance with these values. The goal of this
session is to share how the unique perspective of indigenous peoples can
inform and work in partnership with funders to advance solutions to our most
pressing global issues. Key to Effective
International Philanthropy Indigenous
peoples around the world are becoming more successful in making themselves
heard in international arenas. But many challenges remain in the fight for
full recognition of all their rights. Likewise international philanthropy
towards Indigenous Peoples is growing rapidly, but true partnerships and
effective mechanisms are still developing. This session will examine
practically the different ways that philanthropy is finding to support
transformative change with Indigenous Communities, drawing from examples in
the Amazon, Northern Australia and Africa. We will also share the results of
a groundbreaking report that has tracked Global foundation giving to
Indigenous communities. EVENTS FOR
FUNDERS 2008
International Conference on Climate Change Sponsored by the Heartland Institute March 2-4, 2008 The Heartland Institute, a
Chicago-based think-tank which advocates classical liberal tenets, has
organized a conference on climate change at the Marriott Hotel near Times
Square March 2-4. Hundreds of the world's leading scientists,
economists, and policy analysts will come together to explore key issues
overlooked by advocates of the theory of man-made global warming. Registration information is available at http://www.heartland.org/NewYork08/registration.cfm. |
YES! I Want to For all questions or immediate processing, call 1-518-358-9500.
Director of Grantmaking (Deadline: April 6, 2008) (San
Francisco)
The Director of Grantmaking is an exciting new senior management position that
has opened up as a result of on-going planned growth at The Christensen
Fund. Reporting to the
Executive Director, the Director of Grantmaking will lead and support the
Program Officer and Grants Administration teams to enhance the quality and
impact of grantmaking, enabling the Executive Director to focus on overall
institutional and strategic issues.
Native Village Sues Energy Companies (Alaska)
The
eroding village of Kivalina in the Northwest Arctic is suing Exxon Mobil and
23 other energy companies for damage related to global warming. The suit was filed Tuesday
in the U.S. District Court in San Francisco on behalf of the Native village's
federally recognized tribe and its city government, according to lawyers for
the village. Kivalina, located on
a shrinking barrier island in the Chukchi Sea, says the energy companies
should pay to move the village to safer ground. Australian Parliament Provides Apology to
Indigenous People (Australia) Aborigines
organized breakfast barbecues in the Outback, giant TV screens went up in
state capitals, and schools allowed students to watch the telecast of
Australia's apology Wednesday for policies that degraded its indigenous
people. World Affairs (Washington,
DC )
The Aspen Institute announced the appointment of Jane Wales as Vice President,
Philanthropy and Society, and Executive Director of the Nonprofit Sector and
Philanthropy Program, effective March 3, 2008. Wales is President and CEO of
the World Affairs Council of Northern California, headquartered in San
Francisco, and co-founder of the Global Philanthropy Forum (GPF), a
path-breaking and fast-growing network of donors and social investors
committed to international causes. While assuming this
new role, Wales will continue as CEO of the Council and the Global
Philanthropy Forum. She will also continue to host and moderate the
nationally syndicated National Public Radio interview show, It’s Your World,
broadcast by KQED-FM.
California Foundations Diversity and
Inclusiveness Scholarship Fund COF is pleased to
announce applications are now being accepted for the California Foundations
Diversity and Inclusiveness Scholarship Fund, which is made possible by the
Council’s Building Strong and Ethical Foundation Initiative. The fund offers
assistance to foundations in California and is intended to promote the
participation of diverse foundation representatives at Philanthropy’s Vision:
A Leadership Summit. To apply for a
scholarship, please review the guidelines and submit a completed application form. Because scholarships will be awarded on
a rolling basis, applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as
soon as possible. Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2008, or until
the available funds are committed. For additional
information about the scholarship fund, please contact Dana Hughes at
703-879-0712 or Dana.Hughes@cof.org. 2008 EFC AGA and Conference Scholarship The EFC is accepting
applications for the 2008 AGA and Conference Scholarship Program, an
initiative that will cover the attendance of a limited number of delegates at
the upcoming EFC AGA and Conference, “Fostering Creativity,” set to take
place from May 29th - 31st 2008 in Istanbul, Turkey. The scholarship program
is aimed at foundation staff from all over the world. Please note that
there are a limited number of scholarships, and therefore not every eligible
organization will be able to receive one. Download the application form (doc 70kb)
International Funders Tel: 1-518-358-9500 |
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