A new report identifies 14 ways that grantmakers can help nonprofits other than giving money, but says that while foundation leaders acknowledge the need for such support they don't follow through with giving, the Chronicle of Philanthropy reported Dec. 11.

The report, "More than Money: Making a Difference Beyond the Grant," released by Grantmakers for Effective Decisions, enumerates non-cash assistance like strategic planning advice, staff training, and use of foundation facilities as ways that givers can help charities.

But less than 10 percent of nonprofits receive this kind of help, said study author Ellen Buteau, and another new report from the Center for Effective Philanthropy confirms the conclusion by noting that few foundations provide general operating support.

"The evidence is that foundation practices still lag behind our own attitudes about what we ourselves think would be the more effective way to support grantees," said Kathleen P. Enright of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations. "Especially in light of the current economic climate, we need to make certain that we are supporting the nonprofits that are providing the most critical services in the most effective, most meaningful way."