Jeree T. writes -- and talks to us in short video clips -- about how Borealis Philanthropy turned its policing and safety #grantmaking fund into a community-led effort. We "knew that people most impacted by policing and the criminal legal system are the ones most capable of defining and leading transformational change." #ParticipatoryGrantmaking #philanthropy #funders #foundations #CommunityLed #listening #FunderListening
Fund for Shared Insight
Non-profit Organizations
San Francisco, California 1,541 followers
A national funder collaborative improving philanthropy by centering the people and communities at the heart of our work
About us
Fund for Shared Insight is a national funder collaborative seeking to improve philanthropy by making listening well to the people and communities most impacted but least consulted by funders and nonprofits the expected standard in the sector. Shared Insight is supported by leading grantmakers committed to gathering vital insights from lived experience, responding to what they hear, and shifting and sharing power with those affected by systemic racism and other structural inequities.
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2014
- Specialties
- Feedback, Philanthropy, Listening, FunderListening, ParticipatoryGrantmaking, Foundations , Funders, Nonprofits, and Equity
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"This moment calls for rethinking scaling — not as a prescriptive, top-down process — but as a community-driven approach that prioritizes local voices, leadership, and priorities," write Pilar Mendoza and Clare Nolan, Engage R+D, via Center for Effective Philanthropy. The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Oakland Unified School District #philanthropy #funders #FunderListening #foundations #CommunityLed #listening
Rethinking Scale: Community-Led Approaches to Strengthening Sustainability During Uncertain Times | The Center for Effective Philanthropy
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So much new content at Insights for Change about funder listening to shift power to communities. See you there!
New at Insights for Change: Transitioning from Conventional to Participatory Grantmaking, and Funder Listening by Funder Doing
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"#Funders must act quickly ... grounding decisions in feedback and input from the communities they serve," Melinda Tuan, Fund for Shared Insight, and Britt Lake, Feedback Labs, via Center for Effective Philanthropy.
"[I]f you don’t take a few seconds to turn on your headlights, you’re driving blind — likely to run off the road or crash..." NEW on the CEP blog, Britt Lake of Feedback Labs and Melinda Tuan of Fund for Shared Insight offer advice for funders to cut through the chaos and act quickly but responsively, with feedback from the partners and communities they serve. Read it here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e8PA8fje #blog #newblog #read #reading #philanthropy #funders #nonprofits #chaos #supportingnonprofits #listening #feedback
Turn On Your Headlights: How Funders Can Cut Through the Chaos Right Now | The Center for Effective Philanthropy
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"Critically, the difficult work of systematically #listening to young people need not be understood through a politicized lens. Creating opportunities that enable kids to share what they are experiencing is fundamental to helping them ... " David McKinney at YouthTruth via Center for Effective Philanthropy. https://lnkd.in/gk3sCT8h #philanthropy #funders #FunderListening #nonprofits
Now is the Time to Lay the Foundation for Long-Term Civic Resilience | The Center for Effective Philanthropy
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Still excited about our pilot podcast featuring a lively conversation between Antoinette "Annie" Grier, MSW, SHRM-CP, Feedback Labs, and John F., Indiana Philanthropy Alliance, on #FunderListening, #philanthropy, and power. #Listen with us! https://lnkd.in/eTC38K_v
Podcast Pilot Episode: Listening, Power, and Cartoon Heroes | Fund for Shared Insight
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Our latest posts at Insights for Change introduce a pilot podcast episode featuring a conversation about #listening and power in #philanthropy and offer useful tips for #funders worried about how community-engagement efforts might impact their power, resources, expertise, and trust.
New at Insights for Change: Helping Funders Overcome Concerns about Centering Community and a New Podcast on Listening and Power
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"One might ask, 'If questions are so great, why don’t we use them more?' What gets in the way of asking questions? In #philanthropy, one consistently identified roadblock is the power dynamic between #funders and #nonprofits. Nonprofit team members may be uncomfortable asking questions, fearful to be seen as challenging. Further, funders can come across as using questions to 'check up on' rather than inspire or engage with nonprofits," write Marshall Ginnand Leah Kral in their new review of Warren Berger's book about questioning and #listening.
Expert in philanthropy, resource development and nonprofit management, and part-time artist
What now? As we head into a new administration, we know people – regardless of party or socioeconomic status, are asking big questions – “What’s going to happen now?” Some questions will be solution-oriented -- “How will we work together to make sure our communities are safe?” or “What if we invited them in to talk?” Others, however, are likely to be more divisive -- “How could you possibly think that?” or “What’s wrong with them?” Questions are powerful tools. So, it was timely that Warren Berger last year released a special 10th Anniversary edition of his bestselling book, “A More Beautiful Question.” Berger shows us that questions – used thoughtfully – can help forge connections and build understanding, enabling us to move forward toward common goals. It was with this in mind that my friend and colleague Leah Kral and I were especially pleased to write a review and commentary about this extraordinary book. We invite you to take a look at this piece and consider getting a copy for yourself. Shoutout to Justin Kiczek for introducing me to this book. https://lnkd.in/evBHvjne
Asking Beautiful Questions - Book Review and Commentary
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We'll be there!
The wait is over… Registration is OPEN for Feedback+Bozeman! 🎉 We’re thrilled to invite you to Feedback+Bozeman! With this year's theme, Rooted in Listening, this 2.5-day Summit will be an unforgettable experience where nonprofit leaders, funders, advocates, and changemakers unite to spark ideas, share stories, and shape the future together. Get ready for thought-provoking sessions, hands-on workshops, and inspiring conversations about high-quality listening that will leave you with new ideas and connections. Register now to join us at Feedabck+Bozeman: https://bit.ly/FBBOZEMAN
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Fund for Shared Insight reposted this
We’re Kicking Off the New Year with a Call for Board Members! This is an open invitation to join our Board of Directors in 2025! We’re looking to recruit two new board members to begin their term in mid-2025. We seek individuals from diverse backgrounds who bring unique professional and lived experiences, skill sets, perspectives, and voices to our team. We’re looking for board members who: - Are passionate about listening and incorporating feedback into programs and policies to achieve impact and foster equity. - Have experience using feedback to inform decision-making within an organization. - Approach their work with a collaborative mindset. - Bring enthusiasm, expertise, questions, and big ideas to strategic planning and organizational goal setting. As a member of our Board of Directors, you’ll play a vital role in helping Feedback Labs execute its 2025-27 strategic vision while contributing your expertise to expand our capacity and impact. For more details, visit our blog: https://lnkd.in/ecZ8t5Um Know someone who would be a great fit? Nominate them here: https://lnkd.in/espnuZpf Applications are due by 11:00 PM ET on February 19, 2025, or nominate a great candidate before February 8, 2025. We look forward to welcoming new voices to our board as we shape the future together!
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