By staying informed of the latest developments in the field of philanthropy, CLSFF honors the vision of our founders and supports the work of our nonprofit partners. Below are a list of studies and evaluations that we have commissioned or supported, as well as resources and links we hope you will find helpful.

We want to be known as a thoughtful, serious, efficient foundation. ~ Charles Schusterman

Studies & Evaluations


Youth Philanthropy Initiative: Perceptions and Attitudes from Cohort One and Cohort Two (Qualitative Report)

Summary: CLSFF-Tulsa established the Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) in 2004 to help teens learn about philanthropy and service. This qualitative report assesses the students’ perceptions of the program’s impact on their leadership skills, of the curriculum and group leaders, and their general assessment of the value of participation.

Author: Q2 Consulting

Download: Youth Philanthropy Initiative_Q2  Consulting.pdf

www.ypitulsa.org

Youth Philanthropy Initiative: Perceptions and Attitudes from Cohort One and Cohort Two (Quantitative Report)

Summary: CLSFF-Tulsa established the Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) in 2004 to help teens learn about philanthropy and service. This quantitative report provides the results of a questionnaire designed to assess the perceptions and attitudes of young adults participating in YPI.

Author: The University of Oklahoma Center of Applied Research for Non-Profit Organizations

Download: Youth Philanthropy Initiative_University of Oklahoma.pdf

www.ypitulsa.org

Youth Philanthropy Initiative: An Evaluation of the First Four Cohorts

Summary: CLSFF-Tulsa established the Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) in 2004 to help teens learn about philanthropy and service. This mixed-methods study sought to evaluate the effectiveness of YPI cohorts 1 through 4. 

Author: The University of Oklahoma Center of Applied Research for Nonprofit Organizations

Download: Youth Philanthropy Initiative: An Evaluation of the First Four Cohorts

www.ypitulsa.org

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Resources & Links


Council on Foundations

Council on Foundations (COF) is a national nonprofit membership association that provides its members with service and support to help them succeed. COF emphasizes the value of philanthropy in the lives of people everywhere. CLSFF has been a member of COF since 1994.

www.cof.org

Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits

The Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits™, Inc’s., mission is Building Better Communities through Effective Nonprofits. Continued service in consulting and training throughout the state of Oklahoma will be the first priority of the staff and volunteers of the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits™, Inc.

www.oklahomacenterfornonprofits.org

Conference of Southwest Foundations

The Conference of Southwest Foundations is a nonprofit membership association of grantmaking organizations in Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas that provides a forum for the exchange of ideas, experiences and expertise among grantmakers.

www.c-s-f.org

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