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Passion of these young people for missions of nonprofits is so inspirational. Our future is in good hands.

Together, we can make a difference! This Giving Tuesday, let's unite in the spirit of generosity and support the causes that matter most to us. Every little bit counts! #GivingTuesday #WitekWealthManagement #FinancialPlanning #FinancialAdvisors #LaSalle

I'm so proud of the Edward W. Hazen Foundation's final report highlighting lessons from grantees as the foundation closes after nearly 100 years of grantmaking in the education justice sector and funding youth leaders organizing to lead fights for racial justice and systemic change nationwide. You have to check it out. Thank you Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) for giving this report a home so our peers can access it long after Hazen's closure. Preview: "Many of our peers are far along in examining their grantmaking philosophy and practice. Others are just beginning. Still, others are stuck, unsure of the risk they are willing to take to use their power to challenge the fields we have helped sustain. We hope that this report serves as a stepping stone for action. To our peers in #philanthropy, we urge you to question the assumptions rooted in privileges that have been passed down to us. We risk causing more harm by perpetuating an inequitable system than by attempting to change it." Link to download the report: https://lnkd.in/eZPJAYQE

My takeaways from this episode: 1. Community and connection is important for all 2. Good is happening throughout Memphis and the world; even when it’s not displayed broadly 3. Whats your why 4. Volunteering and volunteer leadership can be difficult and tiring, how are nonprofits and organizations empowering those who are serving?

Each smile is a testament to the countless efforts poured into nurturing a better world, where kindness prevails and lives are touched with warmth. Let's cherish and honor those who tirelessly give of themselves, for in their smiles, we see the true essence of dedication and the beauty of heartfelt contributions to the greater good. #bcl #safetyfirst #facilityservices #facilitymanagement #safetyandsecurity #manageditservices #professionaldevelopment #professionalcleaning #dedicatedteam #dedicated #contributions #solutions #integratedsolutions #integratedsecurity #securityindustry

At Pena4, giving back to the community is part of our tradition. Learn about our initiatives and how we're making a positive impact: https://lnkd.in/darjw6TR #GivingBack #Pena4

"When we talk about public safety, we also have to talk about how we are creating a place in this city where people feel they belong." Last month, Tonia Wellons joined top experts in violence reduction for a special event, "Stopping the Cycle of Violence - Business & Philanthropy Lifting Up Proven Solutions". The event which was sponsored by The Community Foundation, Howard University, Peace For DC, and others, explored the powerful role that business and philanthropy play in the public safety space. https://lnkd.in/ehbF-k_9

In a world navigating conflict and polarization, understanding the evolving landscape of equity, diversity, inclusion and justice (EDIJ) has never been more critical. How are nonprofits addressing EDIJ in the current climate? Download our white paper for expert insights and a roadmap to sustainable success, crafted by our People & Organizational Strategy team: https://ow.ly/2Lxj50TOxHG #NonprofitHR #EDIJ #DiversityAndInclusion #NonprofitLeadership #WhitePaper

As July comes to a wrap, I want to express my deepest appreciation to all who made our conversation earlier this month possible at the Forum Conference in St. Louis! Nancy Sanabria (she/her) and Laura Smith for your trust, camaraderie, and candor; David Maurrasse for sharing your wisdom across the years; and Traci Slater-Rigaud and the United Philanthropy Forum community for the invitation and opportunity. And always grateful for Philanthropy New York and my colleagues' support, one of whom reminded me yesterday to share the 3 Rs from my remarks - so below is a summary. Spoiler: Although this panel is entitled "Advancing Racial Equity through Cohort Learning," cohort-based learning (CBL) is only one tool we use to support our funder members' journey in advancing more racially equitable practices within philanthropy: More importantly, the work of bringing folks along requires Resourcefulness, Relationship-Building, and Repetition (3 Rs). -- Resourcefulness: In other words, creativity. We use all the tools in our toolbox as philanthropy-mobilizing organizations: peer networks, issue-based working groups, skills-building programs, policy work, CBLs. With these wrap-around strategies, we nurture folks' learning, leadership, and growth in accessing their spheres of influence to effect change. We support their self-directed learning journey towards shifting practices. -- Relationship-building: Invite people in, and invite people to invite people in. Create the conditions for folks to learn, listen, engage, have difficult conversations, to increase trust and depth of relationships over multiple and consistent engagements. So when they're ready to act, they move together. -- Repetition: Regardless of the audience, which room or zoom we're in, what the session topic is, we remain clear and consistent, leading with our values and our commitments in service to a more democratic and just future. Rinse and repeat. We need each other to stay the course. And we need to remind ourselves that this is "forever work," and forever work requires Resourcefulness, Relationship-building, and Repetition - the 3 Rs. And might I add a fourth in this writing? Rest.

The changes you want to see begin with you taking one step, one decision, one act of kindness at a time. Let your efforts this week be a ripple that creates positive change in your world and in the lives of others around you. #BeTheLightInitiative #HappyNewWeek #BridgeEduGap #TheLightBearer #DonateNow #MenstrualHygiene #bethechange #SDGs