News

Guest Writers on TPF Blog!

08/31/2010

In the coming months, you'll be able to read about philanthropy and TPF's work on our blog by various guest writers. Read more.

TPF seeks an energetic social cause marketing intern

08/06/2010

TPF is eager to hire an intern to be a part of the TPF's team as it widens its reach with an outreach and communications program.

Hours are flexible, but will require a focus on keeping on top of current events, both in Turkey as well as the philanthropic giving circle... Read more.

TPF at ISTR Conference in Istanbul

07/02/2010

Turkish Philanthropy Funds will be organizing a panel on transnational philanthropy and its effects on social development at the ISTR Conference on July 8 from 4:00-5:30 pm at Kadir Has University. Read more.

Grant Program

DONOR-ADVISED GRANTMAKING

Turkish Philanthropy Funds offers certain fund types including advised, designated and friends of the fund that allow donors to remain engaged in the grantmaking process by suggesting uses for their gift. Donors make grant recommendations for a grant to a specific organization or a project.  Once TPF staff have ensured the recipient organization is a 501c3 equivalent (for Turkey) or in good standing (for US), and that the organization is financially sound and has filed the necessary tax documents, the grant is issued from that particular donor's fund. Grants are monitored and evaluated based on TPF's grant management procedures.

COMPETITIVE GRANTMAKING

The goal of TPF's competitive grantmaking is to provide an opportunity for different non profit organizations to submit applications for a particular issue area (TPF's issue areas). Based on the evaluation and selection process, projects are selected and awarded support. Grants are monitored and evaluated based on TPF's grant management procedures.

Each competitive grantmaking cycle is a process in which the Foundation posts a 'Request for Proposals (RFP)' for nonprofits in Turkey. Proposals are evaluated by staff, grantmaking committee and final decisions are made by the Executive Board. Grants awarded in the competitive cycle must address at least one of the four issues areas: arts and culture, education, gender equality and livelihoods. TPF may change this list by expanding or changing the scope of issues as additional needs arise based on circumstances in Turkey. 

For more information on the grantmaking process, read more.