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Represent
the foundation within the local nonprofit and philanthropic communities
and, when appropriate, provide leadership in the funding community;
- Research potential grantees and projects in the foundation's
area(s) of interest. (It is our policy to visit, if possible, every
organization that is considered for a grant);
- Proactively solicit grant proposals when appropriate;
- Attend relevant briefings, meetings, and/or conferences
on behalf of the foundation, accompanied by board members when they
are interested. The purpose: to gain current knowledge about the communities
in which the foundation is engaged and about the issues in which the
board is interested;
- Host grant distribution meetings that can include
presentations about each organization on the docket, as well as recommended
grant amounts that are both appropriate for the grantee organizations
and fit within the established grant budget each year;
- Based on board preference and with board participation
if members so choose, craft an evaluation procedure that can inform
both the board and the grantees, and provide results of evaluation to
the board;
- Establish and/or maintain foundation membership in national and local philanthropic organizations, including Northern California Grantmakers, the Council on Foundations, and others.