Philanthropic foundations and development co-operation / Off-print of the DAC Journal 2003, Volume 4, No. 3. - Paris: OECD, 2003. - 78 p.
This publication yields a policy-oriented analysis of past and present foundation contributions to development fields. The study was commissioned by the OECD and undertaken in its member countries. Included are statistics and four annexes which give detailed background information and data on current projects.
http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/23/4/22272860.pdf
Cross-border philanthropy : an exploratory study of international giving in the United Kingdom, United States, Germany and Japan / Helmut K. Anheier, Regina List (Ed.) - Kent : Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), 2000. - 127 p.
This report summarises the results of the first attempt at a systematic survey of the ways in which charitable funding is distributed from one country to another, and the amounts of money involved. Covers the cross-border flow of philanthropic funds from individual donations, corporate gifts and governmental transfers, and highlights the differences between the featured countries of the United Kingdom, the United States and Japan.
For information: www.cafonline.org/research/pubsno.cfm#7
Building donor partnerships / Terrice Bassler, Mabel Wisse Smit. - New York : Open Society Institute, 1997. - 48 p.
This practical handbook was developed from the results of workshops, discussions and visits to national foundations within the Soros Foundation network. Aimed at increasing the practical capacity in the network for developing collaboration, the handbook defines donor partners and partnerships, as well as describes how to work with a range of funders and actors involved with projects directed at strategic change.
www.osi.hu/partnerships/
Getting going in Europe: a guide to developing transnational projects / Richard Armitage, Richard Macfarlane. - London : National Council for Voluntary Organisations, 1994. - 65 p.
Using case studies to demonstrate the experience of UK organisations already active across borders in Europe, the authors review the advantages and necessity of creating transnational partnerships. They outline good practice and the difficulties, challenges and costs of working in Europe, as well as the benefits to the domestic organisation.
For information: http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/
Developing transnational partnerships / Ute Kowarzik, Maggie MacDonald. - London : National Council for Voluntary Organisations, 1993. - 85 p.
This guide provides information and advice to organisations who may be considering setting up, or entering a transnational partnership. Highlights the gains to be made in forming such a partnership, provide help in finding out about resources, partnerships and contacts within the European Community.
For information: http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/
Cultural cooperation on the eve of the 21st century : the role of foundations - Amsterdam : European Cultural Foundation, 1989.
This dossier is the introductory report of a conference convened by the European Cultural Foundation in 1989 on the conditions for cultural activities and cooperation between Eastern and Western Europe. It discusses the political framework and information flow for East-West cultural cooperation and proposals for future action.
For information: http://www.eurocult.org/
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