We have long known that on the issues we care most about, philanthropic dollars alone can’t get the job done. We can move the needle on big issues – such as land protection, health, employment, housing, and education – only when we engage the public and/or the private sectors. We can never do this alone. We always need partners. Here are a few examples of our collaborations.
The Growth and Development Roundtable
The Charitable Foundation convened in 2005 a broad coalition of diverse interests concerned about the manner in which our state is growing and developing and the impact that is having on our quality of life, our economy, our landscape and our ability to afford homes.
Through the roundtable, groups have come together to recognize their shared concerns about the harmful impact current development trends are having on their areas of interest and to work together to improve the situation.
The roundtable is advocating for the creation of The NH Housing and Conservation Planning Program. The program will provide a state funding match for technical assistance to municipalities to assist it to effectively plan for its future housing growth needs, while preserving its quality of life, using land efficiently and identifying key areas to protect for conservation.
For more information on the Growth and Development Roundtable and The New Hampshire Housing and Conservation Planning Program, visit the NH Workforce Housing Council website.
New Hampshire Transportation Business Plan
In 2004, the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation and the NH Department of Transportation created the Community Advisory Committee to develop a new long-range transportation plan for NH. This first-in-the-nation "citizen's transportation plan" is an effort to "put the customer in the driver's seat" and serve the needs of NH's communities. Seasoned transportation professionals and community advocates have come together to explore how transportation can support public health, municipalities, conservation, housing, business, children, and the mobility and access needs of seniors and the elderly.
New Hampshire Citizens Commission on the State Courts
The citizens commission, which has more than 90 members, was convened in April 2005 by Chief Justice John T. Broderick Jr. who said he wanted to get citizens involved in redesigning the court system to be more user-friendly, accessible and affordable. Since then, public “listening sessions” have been held around the state to gather citizen testimony on the state courts. Based on information gathered at those sessions, the commission was divided into research committees which were charged with setting priorities and making recommendations to the full commission. Members of the research committees met with Gov. John Lynch, House and Senate leadership, as well as Chief Justice Broderick, members of the Supreme Court, administrative judges and court administrators.
The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation provided funding for the commission and Foundation President is a member of the commission.
The commission convened on March 13 at the statehouse to begin voting on 36 recommendations for changes and improvements in the state courts. The full citizens commission released their final report to the Supreme Court on June 28, 2006.
For more information, visit www.nhcitcourts.org.
New Hampshire Public Radio public service announcements
Since June 2002, New Hampshire Public Radio has been airing a series of nonprofit public service announcements in partnership with the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. NHPR has joined with the Charitable Foundation in this exciting effort to help increase the visibility of nonprofits across the state and to inspire people to give generously to area charitable organizations and community groups that are so essential to the health and well-being of our state.
To date, 120 radio spots have been produced and aired statewide, chosen from story ideas from over 275 NH nonprofits that have expressed interest to date in being considered for inclusion in this project.
Click here to listen to these inspiring stories.
New Futures
New Futures is a nonpartisan, nonprofit advocacy organization working to reduce underage alcohol problems and increase access to treatment in New Hampshire through leadership and policy development, and grants management.
In 1996, an anonymous donor contributed the largest single gift in the history of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation to address the prevention and treatment of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug problems in New Hampshire. The Charitable Foundation’s Board of Directors established a nine-member Substance Abuse Advisory Committee to provide recommendations on how best to maximize these unique resources. After several months of meetings, review of critical documents and data, and discussions with national, regional, state and local leaders, the Charitable Foundation Board of Directors adopted the recommendations of the Advisory Committee and established New Futures.
In January 2004, the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation announced a commitment of $5 million ($1 million per year for 5 years) for a partnership between the Charitable Foundation and New Futures to address adolescent treatment needs in our state. The Adolescent Treatment Initiative (ATI) is aimed at improving the quality and quantity of adolescent alcohol and other drug treatment services in New Hampshire.
For the most recent accomplishments and activities of this initiative, visit the New Futures website www.new-futures.org.
The Corporate Fund
Established in 1982, The Corporate Fund is a joint venture between 14 leading NH corporations and the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. Current members are Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield - NH, Bank of America, Citizens Bank, Comcast, Fidelity Investments, Hitchiner Manufacturing Company, Inc., Jefferson Pilot Financial, Markem Corporation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Northeast Delta Dental, Providian Financial, Public Service Company of New Hampshire, TD BankNorth, Tyco International Ltd. and Verizon.
As the only program in the state that focuses entirely on improving the management of nonprofits, The Corporate Fund has invested more than $2 million in grants to strengthen NH's nonprofit. The Corporate Fund also sponsors the annual award for Excellence in Management which underscores business commitment to excellent management in nonprofits. For more information visit The Corporate Fund website at www.thecorporatefund.org.
Suicide Prevention Partnership
The Suicide Prevention Partnership, an initiative of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation and the Irving and Barbara C. Gutin Charitable Foundation, was established in 2001. The Suicide Prevention Partnership works to reduce suicide and suicidal behavior in the United States. We design and run programs that address systemic issues in suicide prevention. We also fund a limited number of suicide prevention projects with grants. For more information on the Suicide Prevention Partnership, please visit their website at www.suicidepreventionpartnership.org.
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