http://blog.mcf.org/2008/11/21/ease-up-on-the-restrictions/ The source on Minnesota philanthropy Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:39:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://blog.mcf.org/2008/11/21/ease-up-on-the-restrictions/#comment-828 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:19:29 +0000 http://mcfblog.wordpress.com/?p=1571#comment-828 [...] For more information, read Ease Up on the Restrictions from the Minnesota Council on [...]

]]> http://blog.mcf.org/2008/11/21/ease-up-on-the-restrictions/#comment-648 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:41:59 +0000 http://mcfblog.wordpress.com/?p=1571#comment-648 I would offer another way to talk about this question to move past the program vs general operating question. Often the issue is whether or not funds can be obtained for continuing, established program areas. Most nonprofits need reliable funds to pay for their most effective, core programs. Program grants that offer the flexiblility to be directed by the nonprofit for these activities are great. I would encourage foundations to re-consider guidelines the place a premium on funding expansion and new programs. Now is a time to invest in quality and effectiveness.

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