By now, you might have heard about the Foundation Center's exciting new Philanthropy In/Sight subscription service. If not, or if you're not sure what to make of it, allow me to share some insight on In/Sight (silly pun intended).
Philanthropy In/Sight is an interactive mapping tool designed for grantmakers, policymakers, researchers, and others interested in the impact of philanthropy around the world today. It combines our rich data on grantmakers and their grants—the same data that feeds Foundation Directory Online—with a Google maps interface to tell the story of global giving. With Philanthropy In/Sight, you can:
- Plot the locations of grantmakers and grant recipients and view detailed information about their activities and grants awarded or received;
- View aggregated grantmaker and grant data; and
- Assess impact, funding needs, and effectiveness with layered demographic and other thematic data
But don't take my word for it; take a guided tour.
Before going any further, I want to stress that Philanthropy In/Sight does not in any way replace Foundation Directory Online. If you're a grantseeker, prospect researcher, or fundraiser, FDO is still your best bet to identify funding prospects for your organization. But although Philanthropy In/Sight was specifically designed for the "givers," as opposed to the "getters," In/Sight and FDO do complement each other in many ways and each can be useful to practically anyone interested in any aspect of philanthropy. In recognition of this, we're offering a special 50 percent discount on Philanthropy In/Sight to current Foundation Directory Online Professional annual or bi-annual subscribers, or Institution-Wide Access licensees. For more information, or to request a free 24-hour trial, please call our Customer Service Department at (800) 424-9836.
With Philanthropy In/Sight, every picture tells a story. Visit philanthropyinsight.org to learn more.
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