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Why Are Social Impact Leaders Burning Out? 🔥 Erica Hamilton and Michelle Kedem's latest insights piece dives deep into a pressing issue: senior leaders in mission-driven organizations facing unprecedented burnout. Their most recent survey of hundreds of leaders found that 62% have considered leaving their roles in the past three years—with BIPOC women bearing the brunt of the impact. Key insights include: • 📊 The alarming toll on physical and mental health, especially among BIPOC women • 💡 A wealth of innovative ideas from senior leaders on how to support and sustain their roles • 🔍 Two critical pathways for philanthropy: Funding Research and Catalyzing Solutions This research highlights the challenges and illuminates promising solutions to help leaders thrive. Don’t miss our upcoming session on February 6: Moving From Exhaustion to Sustainability: Promoting Cultures of Wellbeing for Social Impact Leaders—an interactive in-person meeting with breakout discussions to share strategies on tackling burnout. 🔗 Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/gE3j-jb5 #Leadership #Burnout #SocialImpact #Philanthropy #Wellbeing  

🎬 Special Film Screening Alert: "Sing Sing" by A24 🌟 Join Philanthropy New York in collaboration with The Legal Aid Society and The Tow Foundation for an exclusive screening of the acclaimed film "Sing Sing," featuring award-season favorites for Best Actor and Best Adapted Screenplay and more! 🏆 Following the screening Charles Moore of Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA) will moderate a panel with Divine G Whitfield speaking through his experience as depicted in the film. Divine's attorney, Jeffrey Deskovic and Alfonzo Riley will be on hand to offer insights into the complexities of wrongful conviction and share their expertise on advocating for those who have been failed by the system. This discussion promises a powerful exploration of the transformative power of art and storytelling, the crucial work of legal representation and advocacy, and the role of philanthropy in supporting and sustaining the movement for systemic change. 🔍 Explore the transformative power of art, the vital role of legal advocacy, and how philanthropy supports systemic change. 🔗 Reserve your spot now: https://lnkd.in/e8Cb6yRf #FilmScreening #OscarSeason #JusticeReform #Storytelling #Philanthropy

🌐Moving From Exhaustion to Sustainability: Promoting Cultures of Wellbeing for Social Impact Leaders🌐 According to a recent, The Memo I Never Got (MING) survey, 62% of respondents have considered leaving their organization in the past three years. Senior leaders at mission-driven organizations are burning out at shocking rates and often leaving roles because they don’t feel supported. In these challenging times, the wellbeing of social sector staff is more critical than ever. Join Philanthropy New York's FAN network for an interactive session exploring effective strategies to combat burnout and enhance organizational health. 🗓️ Learn from Experts: Erica Hamilton, CEO & Founder, The Memo I Never Got (MING) Michelle Kedem, Founding Partner, On-Ramps Moderated by Brigite Requeijo, Director of HR and Operations, @Rockefeller Archives Center 🔗 Register now to secure your spot and strengthen your team’s resilience: https://lnkd.in/em4Qhc_8 #WellbeingAtWork #SocialImpact #PhilanthropyNewYork

💥 Attn. PNY Members: Register today for Practicing Liberatory Storytelling - A Workshop for Changemakers on 2/27! ✍ We're thrilled to partner with author Dara Lurie to offer a dynamic skills-building workshop in Liberatory Storytelling that will introduce you to mindsets and practices of personal and creative liberation to nurture the wellspring of creative expression that we each possess. https://lnkd.in/gJBdaKnX

Mother Cabrini Health Foundation continues to build on its legacy, advancing the health and well-being of New Yorkers with this incredible milestone 🎉

New year, new strategy: #photobombing moments of #insight #joy #impeccablevibes. If I see you makin' moves, sharin' possibilities, diggin' in to what's possible, I'm soakin' it in, showin' it off. Kicking it off with THE Stacy Woodruff and Randy M. CD&R from Philanthropy New York #NewYorkCityWorkforceFundersCollaborative — Navigating AI’s Workforce Revolution: A Call for New Philanthropic Strategies. Shout out to Judith M. Smith Roderick Jenkins The New York Community Trust NYC Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC)

🌟 January 17th Funder Briefing: January 2025 Firestorm & Wildfires in Southern California 🌟 Join SoCal Grantmakers, Northern California Grantmakers, and Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties this Friday, January 17th, for a special funder briefing on the January 2025 firestorm and wildfires in Southern California, where they will provide an update on the current philanthropic response in the region. Panel speakers will include representatives from emergency management, government, community foundations, and other organizations addressing unmet needs on the ground. Register today! https://lnkd.in/gwS8x4vh

🌟 Upcoming Event: Safeguarding New York City's Nonprofit Sector 🌟 Join Nonprofit New York on January 30th at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice for a critical forum co-sponsored by Lawyers Alliance for New York, New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, and Philanthropy New York. Attendees will learn more about: Political Landscape Analysis: Discuss the implications of federal actions, including budget cuts, executive orders, and legislative initiatives, and their impact on nonprofit operations. Strategic Tools & Resources: Access tailored resources to safeguard organizational assets and data. Advocacy Preparedness: Gain practical strategies for responding to increasing policy shifts. Community Building: Build connections and explore cross-sector strategies to deepen collaboration, protect community well-being, and collectively strengthen resilience.

Ready to move beyond quick fixes and invest in transformational solutions? ✨ Philanthropy New York’s latest Insights piece dives into Collective Change Labs upcoming Philanthropic Toolkit for Transformational Systems Change. If you’re looking to support deep, relational, and systems-oriented efforts that address root causes (rather than placing Band-Aids on broken systems), this blog is a must-read focusing on: Collective Healing ❤️ Collective Power ⚡ Systems Storytelling ✍️ By centering these pillars, philanthropy can spark a new era of giving—one that promotes healing, equity, and systemic renewal. Are you ready to step forward with us into this powerful new chapter? Dive into the full blog to learn more and join the movement: https://lnkd.in/eDit4gEA #SystemsChange #TransformationalPhilanthropy #Equity #TrustBasedPhilanthropy #SocialImpact

Grantmaking Equity Hour: Deepening Your Practice 🤝 Are you or your colleagues searching for ways to dive deeper into grantmaking practice conversations? Philanthropy New York is pleased to announce Grantmaking Equity Hour: Deepening Your Practice. This multi-program series is designed for members in grantmaking or grantmaking-adjacent roles—like grants management, finance, and more—who want to explore equity-centered philanthropic practices through peer-to-peer learning. Our third session in this series will focus on the power of listening as a grantmaking practice. Come ready to learn: Approach your role as a grantmaker with greater power awareness Embed trust and partnership into the way you approach your work Build accountability practices Kick off the new year with a stronger commitment to equity and impact—because every grant can make a difference. Register here: https://lnkd.in/d-BEuh3r