Povezivanje lokalnih fondacija sa Ciljevima održivog razvoja
This Serbian-language guide shows how community foundations can connect local action with the Sustainable Development Goals and embed the SDG framework across their entire organisation. Drawing on examples from Europe and Canada, it covers mission, investment, strategy, grantmaking, communications, operations, community data and partnerships. The publication also offers ten practical steps to help community foundations understand, adopt and use the SDGs to strengthen their relevance, credibility and local impact.
How the SDGs Can Help Unlock the Mystery of Community Foundation Impact
This blog explores how the Sustainable Development Goals can provide community foundations and local charities with a shared framework for communicating their impact. It argues for a shift from short-term project funding towards sustainable support for core costs, organisational development and capacity building. Drawing on examples from UK community foundations, the article shows how the SDGs can strengthen donor understanding, encourage long-term partnerships and connect local action with broader social, economic and environmental goals.
From SDG Talk to Action
This publication explores how community foundations across Europe are integrating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into every aspect of their work through a whole-of-organisation approach. It documents ECFI’s collaboration with national support organisations to deliver SDG workshops, examines their impact on community foundations, identifies common challenges and good practices, and presents case studies from across Europe demonstrating how the SDGs can strengthen community leadership, strategy, communications, investment, and organisational development.
Interactive map showing community projects supported by the foundation
This case study presents the Nitra Community Foundation’s plans to develop an interactive online map showcasing the community projects it has supported. Designed to improve transparency and stakeholder engagement, the map enables users to explore projects by location, theme, year and donor while connecting with social media updates. The publication illustrates how digital tools can help community foundations communicate their impact, strengthen relationships with donors and support long-term sustainability.
SDGs are embedded in our Values and Vision
This article by Rachel McGrath of the Northamptonshire Community Foundation explains how the foundation integrated the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into its core vision and business plan. Seeing itself as both locally rooted and globally connected, the foundation embraced the principle of “think global, act local.” The SDGs now guide its grantmaking, communication, and evaluation—helping align local giving with global priorities. The foundation also plans to support partners and donors in understanding and applying the SDGs in their own work.
