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What local issues do the nonprofit partners in Spur Local's 2024 Class work to address? Short answer: Everything! Many of these issues are inter-connected. This year's community-based organizations preserve and elevate stories of local history, equip the next generation to be engaged civic leaders, cultivate vibrant regional food systems, and directly provide services and support across our region. Together, they work holistically to make Greater Washington more equitable, reminding us that collaboration strengthens our collective impact. Read on to learn about our issue categories and visit https://lnkd.in/e3XcjUXw to see the full list of nonprofit partners in our new 2024 Class!

When your nonprofit board lacks racial or ethnic diversity, you risk enacting plans that ineffectively address societal challenges and inequities, or even reinforce them. Launch your board’s DEI journey by discussing these five questions:

Happy Juneteenth! Today marks the 3rd annual federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in 1865, and honoring their legacy of power and resilience. Millions of grassroots activists, artists, and scholars fought for Juneteenth's official recognition as a momentous day in American history. Just as grassroots activism played a crucial role in nationally honoring Juneteenth, it is also an immense driving force in our current clean energy revolution. While many BIPOC-led nonprofits serve areas overburdened by climate change, transitioning to solar is one way these organizations build a green world for future generations. From providing after school youth groups in Oakland, California, to building community-run food systems in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Black-led nonprofits are providing on-the-ground resources and services to their communities. RE-volv proudly stands with our nonprofit partners who advance clean energy equity through solar. Learn more about our BIPOC-led nonprofit partners' missions on our website, including volunteer and donation opportunities ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gJWzkAt

OUT NOW: On our latest episode (the last before we take a break over the summer) we have a fascinating conversation about how to understand and measure generosity around the world, with Pamala Wiepking, Stead Family Chair in International Philanthropy at Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. https://lnkd.in/eGRHGzat Including: -Is “philanthropy” a helpful word in a global context? -Is there any danger that if we broaden our definitions of generosity too far in our efforts to make them more universal, they lose meaning? -Is the role of philanthropy academics simply to observe and analyse giving and generosity, or to encourage it? -Are we in the midst of a "generosity crisis", or is the apparent decline in giving in places like the US, the UK and the Netherlands merely a reflection of the fact that the way we measure generosity has failed to evolve in step with how people actually choose to give?

To transform how your community engages with you and your work, consider listening before you act.     In 2019 and 2020, Mission Partners served as the messaging and communications partner for NewsMatch—the largest grassroots fundraising campaign designed to support nonprofit news in the U.S. Through research, collaborative strategizing, and community listening, their fundraising goals exceeded the years prior despite the pandemic and politically charged attacks on the free press.     What might your community be trying to tell you that could drive your mission to new heights?    🔹Read more about our work with NewsMatch: https://lnkd.in/eXWx4tAX  🔹Learn more about how Mission Partners can help you build community engagement: https://lnkd.in/e-p458pc 

⏳ Just 2 days left until we unveil our new report, featuring insights drawn from a comprehensive study of over 1,200 impact-driven organizations led by Black individuals. Don't miss out on this valuable resource! 📊 The report delves into various trends within this vibrant community, which includes well over 1,000 organizations listed on Giving Gap's platform in the U.S. It highlights the distinctive strengths of Black-founded nonprofits as highly effective entities and offers actionable recommendations to enhance investments and foster enduring community change. #closethegivinggap #Giving #StateofBlackNonprofitsReport

Data is key. Thank you to the Giving Gap for sharing this report today. I am sharing because it is that important to communicate and comprehend! See key finding below but please download the report also because there is so much you need to know! -Despite their unwavering commitment to addressing our country's greatest social challenges, Black leaders and their organizations are forced to navigate a funding ecosystem that unfairly advantages their white counterparts and restricts their own capacity for growth. -Passion and commitment don't pay the bills Despite their dedication, many leaders need to supplement their nonprofit income with additional jobs due to financial constraints (62%). -Black nonprofits need to keep the lights on The top need identified by these organizations is financial support for general operations (97%), highlighting the importance of grants and contributions. -Money is key, but it isn't everything Success is not solely attributed to financial support. Leaders highlighted their strong skill sets, spiritual practices, and support networks as crucial factors. #BackBlack #Blacknonprofits #collectivegiving #collectivepower

Acknowledging that philanthropy and its grantees can unintentionally perpetuate systemic racism and implicit bias, AFN supports our members and partners in actively addressing racial bias in the philanthropic sector through several initiatives. One initiative is a "Shared Language Glossary". This is a glossary of terms to promote shared language within our network. Too often, work around racial equity is confusing and misunderstood because the terms we use mean different things to different audiences. Explore the Glossary today: https://loom.ly/E-ZiPXY

Greatful to serve as the Board Chair for such an active and involved “community profit” company called Pro-Se Potential. One of our community outreach events was featured on the Back to Besa show with FOX news capture by the ever active Converge Media Team. Check it out in the link below. Our mission is to help our youth outperform their current environments. While we have a wide reach a majority of our children and families exist in King and Pierce Counties. If you want to get involved we have a Gala coming up November 2nd. Contact me for details. How do we heal a nation? Listen to the needs of the states. How do we heal the states? Listen to the needs of the counties And the counties? Listen to the needs of the cities And how do we heal the cities? Listen to the needs of the families. And how do we shape a better future? Listen to needs of the children and serve. https://lnkd.in/dgSxPkVX

The Solidarity Collaborative’s work will draw from and build upon existing efforts of leaders and organizations at the forefront of solidarity work, offering inspiring examples of what is possible with greater intentionality around and investment in robust solidarity efforts. These examples include a series of cross-community Solidarity Summits, dedicated to fostering and supporting solidarity among social justice communities, where leaders such as Judith Browne Dianis were able to come together and share in their experiences. In our recent case study, Dianis, Executive Director of the Advancement Project, shares about how Solidarity Summits offered the unique opportunity to learn about movement building and resource sharing alongside fellow social justice philanthropic leaders. Read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/gKy2V6nF