Promoting Responsible Fatherhood A Guide to Key Ideas, Effective Approaches, and Technical Assistance Resources for Making Connections Cities and Site Teams This document highlights the value of engaging fathers in family programs and outlines key elements and examples of effective fatherhood initiatives. Read More
Way to Give A Guide to Connecting, Giving and Asset Building This report explores tithing in low-income congregations, linking it to asset building through clergy interviews and summaries of congregation types. Read More
Faith Matters: Race/Ethnicity, Religion and Substance Use This report explores the substance abuse problem in the United States and explores how religion may be the best hope for a solution in ethnic communities. Read More
Kinship Care: Supporting Those Who Raise Our Children Elders as Resources Intergenerational Strategies Series This report presents the background on kinship care and the challenges facing kinship caregivers. Read More
Colleges and Universities as Economic Anchors Profiles of Promising Practices This report urges colleges to act as economic anchors in their communities — planning efforts cohesively, not as an afterthought. Read More
Journey to Engagement A First-Person Reflection on How to Engage Residents Garland Yates shares lessons from Denver on engaging residents in change — part of the Casey Foundation’s Diarist Project and Making Connections series. Read More
Interim Executive Directors The Power in the Middle This paper outlines the pros and cons of using an interim executive director during leadership transitions — plus key factors to consider. Read More
Founder Transitions Creating Good Endings and New Beginnings: A Guide for Executive Directors and Boards This guide offers advice for leaders and boards navigating the complex challenges of founder or long-term executive transitions. Read More
Up Next Generation Change and the Leadership of Nonprofit Organizations This report shares tips to help stakeholders guide leadership transitions from Baby Boomers to Gen X and Y in the nonprofit sector. Read More
Building Community Ownership in Neighborhood Revitalization This report highlights a meeting where site members shared ideas on community ownership in revitalization efforts across four cities. Read More
