We aim to serve as a hub of resources for nonprofit organizations, grantmakers, and individuals committed to social change and effective nonprofit practices. We invite you to read our latest news and articles, learn about our trainings and speaking expertise, and connect to other resources in the sector.
Articles
Throughout the years, Dr. Draper has written extensively about philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. For over eight years, she wrote regular feature articles under the byline, “Philanthropy in Action” for Foundation News & Commentary, the premier national journal for grantmakers.
Resources for Nonprofits
Annenberg Alchemy
Alchemy’s mission is to inspire nonprofit organizations to greatness through the development of the leaders among us. By ensuring that nonprofit executives and board members maximize their leadership capacity and teamwork, Alchemy transforms nonprofit organizations to a higher level of effectiveness.
Center for Nonprofit Management
The Center for Nonprofit Management provides established and start-up nonprofits with resources, consulting, and training to increase their effectiveness, build their capacity, and fulfill their mission.
Community Partners
Community Partners provides social change entrepreneurs with training, development knowledge, infrastructure resources, and funding to start up a nonprofit or increase the effectiveness of charitable ventures.
Compass Point
Based in northern California, CompassPoint Nonprofit Services provides consulting, research, and training to community-based nonprofits regarding executive transition, financial and strategic planning, boards of directors, and technology.
Executive Service Corps
Executive Service Corps provides executive coaching, management expertise, and capacity building services to nonprofits.
Flintridge Center
The Flintridge Center provides a broad range of capacity building services to help strengthen the vital work of nonprofit organizations serving children, youth, and families in Northwest Pasadena and Altadena. For many years, Dr. Lee Draper has provided one-on-one Curbside Consulting Services at the Flintridge Center for local nonprofit organizations.
Riordan Volunteer Leadership Development Program
The Riordan Volunteer Leadership Development Program provides education and training to business professionals so that they may provide volunteer governance leadership to nonprofit organizations.
Taproot Foundation
The Taproot Foundation’s mission is to lead, mobilize, and engage professionals in pro bono service that drives social change. The Taproot Foundation makes grants of professional consulting services to nonprofit organizations. DCG is a Strategy Management Practice Partner with the Taproot Foundation in Los Angeles.
Valley Nonprofit Resources
Valley Nonprofit Resources is a management service organization that offers both information and services to strengthen the nonprofit sector in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles.
Resources for Grantmakers
Association of Small Foundations
The Association of Small Foundations (ASF) is a membership organization for donors, trustees, employees, and consultants of foundations that have few or no staff.
Council on Foundations
The Council on Foundations is a membership association of foundation and corporate grantmakers whose mission is to provide the opportunity, leadership, and tools needed by philanthropic organizations to expand, enhance, and sustain their ability to advance the common good.
The Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers
The Forum is composed of regional associations of grantmakers serving local areas and states throughout the United States. Contact the Forum to find a community of peers in your area.
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations has more than 2,000 members representing 350 grantmaking organizations committed to building strong and effective nonprofit organizations.
National Center for Family Philanthropy
The National Center for Family Philanthropy is a resource for expert advice, essential tools, and extensive networks for family philanthropists and those who work with them.
National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy
The National Committee for Repsonsive Philanthropy (NCRP) provides research and advocacy to inform best practices and policy in the field of philanthropy and increase philanthropic resources directed to low income communities.
National Network of Consultants to Grantmakers
National Network of Consultants to Grantmakers (NNCG), founded by DCG President Lee Draper, is part think-tank and part services organization, which provides a learning community and forum for open discussion among consultants dedicated to increasing and strengthening philanthropy. NNCG’s mission is to increase the quality, effectiveness and capacity of grantmakers by mobilizing and strengthening the work of knowledgeable, ethical and experienced consultants.
Southern California Grantmakers
Southern California Grantmakers (SCG) is a regional association serving grantmaking organizations and individuals by providing resources for effective and responsible philanthropy in the greater Los Angeles area.
Speaking Engagements and Trainings
Dr. Lee Draper serves as a frequent speaker and presenter on a variety of topics including fundraising, capacity building for nonprofit grantees, capital campaigns, and engaging the next generation of board members at family foundations. Please contact us to find out more about trainings and speaking engagements.
