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Hot Topics: The Economy and Philanthropy
Being informed is essential when “hot topics” arise. OGF offers information in all forms -- programs, streaming audio, powerpoints, program summaries, news articles -- to keep you on top of your game.

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Sample documents (12) of other foundations' investment and spending policy statements.

Philanthropy In/Sight
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Explore Philanthropy In/Sight, a new research resource available exclusively to OGF Members.

Grantmaking Outlook 2010
Foundation assets began a slow recovery in late 2009. If assets continue to strengthen this year, there will be a better outlook for giving in 2011.

Ohio: State of Philanthropy 2009
This report presents snapshots on individual and organized philanthropy in Ohio and its regions as well as research focused heavily on the impacts of the economy on foundation operations.

January 2010 OGF Connection 
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Topics: Lessons Learned in 2009; Letting Our Employees Decide; Economic Impact -- Past and Future; The Other Side of the Great Recession.

Ohio, 4-State and National Salary Reports
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See how your foundation compares to 201 foundations in four states, including 59 in Ohio. The Ohio and Four-State reports present overall results followed by figures for community and private foundations. National salary reports include summary data by type and region and a separate report for corporate foundations. (under Human Resources category)

OGF: The Nonprofit Back Office Assistant
OGF is expanding its back office services for small nonprofits, managing administrative, HR and financial tasks. If you are interested in learning more, contact Andy Phelan, 614.224.1344.

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