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What is the name your organization?

National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy

What type of work does your organization do?

NCRP promotes philanthropy that serves the public good, is responsive to people and communities with the least wealth and opportunity, and is held accountable to the highest standards of integrity and openness.

What area of the country do you work in?

USA - National

Who do you work with?

NCRP works with individuals, nonprofit organizations, and foundations across the country. Recognizing that we would not be as effective if we worked with only foundations, we make a concerted effort to collaborate with our colleagues in the nonprofit world and the media, as well as with local, regional, and national policy makers.

What is the main obstacle your organization encounters that prevents you from doing your work most effectively?

During NCRP's 30 years of investigating and researching philanthropy, we have asserted positions based on solid research and strong data-- even when the findings were not necessarily popular within some parts of the nonprofit sector. Building support and coalitions for this work that connects to major policy change is challenging.

What do you hope to gain from joining the Rural Innovation Network?

Partnership, Rural Issue Dialogue, Information

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At 6:44am on June 20, 2009, Katrinka Walter said…: Wanna view my cam?, come see me here We'll really have some fun! freelocalcams.info

At 12:20am on February 11, 2008, Melissa Johnson said…: Welcome to RIN. I really love this network. Some fellow-EPIPers in this network to connect with as well!

At 6:43pm on February 8, 2008, Rusty Stahl said…: Well hello there MJ! Nice to see you out here on the wild wild web. Thanks for the invite to this site! WHAT?!!!?

At 3:13pm on February 7, 2008, Omisade Burney-Scott said…: I would love that. You could check out the office and Cal and I could take you out to lunch or something....

At 2:27pm on February 7, 2008, Melissa Johnson said…: Hello Lady!

It has been too long. I so miss connecting with you every now and again. I will be in the area I think at some point in March so I want to schedule some time together...maybe I can come to the office and see the team!

Talk to you soon!

At 2:23pm on February 7, 2008, Omisade Burney-Scott said…: Hola Chica....

Welcome Welcome! Sorry I haven't reached out before now (been on the road a bit since you left your message). We miss you! I am in the office for the next couple of weeks. We really do need to catch-up on life.

Sending big hugs and kisses your way!

At 2:16pm on February 7, 2008, Melissa Johnson said…: Hi Allen,

Thanks for this tidbit. I am actually reading SOP 2004 right now! Working my way back from the most current one in 2006. Congratulations to you and the team for this great network. I will be in touch soon to talk about my upcoming visit to NC.

At 2:07pm on February 7, 2008, Alan McGregor said…: Hello Melissa. Good to see you on RIN. There is a paper posted in the Rural Development Philanthropy group about Rural Philanthropy on the Move. It was done for the NCRP State of Philanthropy 2004 edition. Hope you get a chance to read it if you haven't seen it already.

Alan