They are used to inform community leaders, current and potential grantees, donors, policymakers, and the general public about a grantmaker's programs. These reports are often used to increase awareness about a certain issue or grantmaking program. Other examples include foundation histories, donor outreach materials and other publications developed by foundations and corporate giving programs. Public policy campaigns serve the public good by participating in the public policy process through a variety of strategies. This could be a public information campaign, an editorial in the newspaper, a summary of research on a policy issue or a public opinion poll on an issue.
Web sites are a growing category for grantmakers.
No extensions will be given. The awards program is open to Council members and members of the Communications Network. Make checks payable to the Council on Foundations. This fee will help cover a portion of the program's administrative expenses. Judges are journalists, nonprofit executives, public relations experts, designers, professional writers, grantmakers and photographers.