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🌟 Strengthening the Philanthropy Ecosystem 🌟 Why is fostering collaboration and capacity building crucial for impactful change in the South African education sector? In this article, Gail Campbell and Ruth Rakosa from the Zenex Foundation provide insights on how their strategic initiatives are shaping the philanthropy ecosystem, fostering collaboration, and driving real impact. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/d2ndSFc8. #Philanthropy #IPASA #EducationImpact #CollaborativeChange

Discover how to maximize the power of DEAI in nonprofit missions, the indispensable role of volunteers in achieving those missions and the critical importance of communication in spreading the word through this month's virtual roundtables: 💫The Volunteer Management Roundtable on August 8 from 10 - 11 a.m. 💫The DEAI Roundtable on August 14 from 9 - 10 a.m. 💫The Communications & Marketing Roundtable on August 27 from 9 - 10 a.m. Sign up now! #CONonprofits #DEAI #VolunteerManagement #NonprofitMarketing

#NurturingMinds  In our latest report, “Nurturing Minds: Early Childhood Education in Thailand”, we present  12 case studies of social organizations that are contributing to the country’s early childhood education landscape through different approaches and initiatives.  We will soon share more insights on these organizations and their work, stay tuned! Find out more about the characteristics of Thai early childhood education in the report: https://lnkd.in/gDNDuwXh #NewReport #KeyFindings #Education #Thailand #Philanthropy

While Indonesia and Asia in general grow steadily in economy, inequity exists in various sectors including gender, health, education, nature based solutions, and climate issues. While these gaps are important to address, domestic finance both from state and non-state actors may not be accessible due to complex situations on the ground. This is where borderless giving still can play a significant role in addressing the gaps while inviting other forms of domestic capital to join forces. See you at the AVPN Global Conference 23-25 April 2024 in Abu Dhabi!

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.

Philanthropic and social responsibility initiatives are the heartbeats of sustainable progress. ❤️🌱 #SocialResponsibility #Philanthropy #SustainableProgress #CorporateSocialResponsibility #CommunityImpact #GivingBack #SustainabilityGoals #MakeADifference #CSR #SocialImpact #EthicalBusiness #BetterFuture

A super useful initial #guidebook to #donor-#community relationship following a horrific catastrophe (in thjs case- #october7massacre ). I believe that Ariel Dloomy's insights can apply to many other circumstances. As a former kibbutznik myself, I would add to this list that I think the past four months have reshaped the interactions between kibbutzim and #philanthropists. It is a remarkable example of two parallel lines which have hardly met in the past 75 years, but were forced to come together in a time of need. The lesson for other communities and organizations is to look around and map those other stakeholders which are not currently on your #radar; and then start building relationships and channels of #communication. It may prove critical when the next #crisis or #disaster hits- either you, them or both.

Funding Strategies for Nonprofits Are you struggling to secure funding for your nonprofit? Many organizations face this challenge, often relying too heavily on a single funding source. This approach can be risky, leaving your organization vulnerable to sudden shifts in funding availability. Diversifying your funding sources is crucial to creating a more stable financial foundation. At Forefront Leadership, we work with nonprofits to develop effective funding strategies tailored to their unique needs. By exploring various avenues such as grants, corporate sponsorships, and individual donations, your organization can build a more resilient financial model. If you’re ready to enhance your funding efforts and ensure long-term sustainability, let’s connect to discuss how we can assist you. Contact us today for a consultation: Website: https://lnkd.in/dC2En398 Email: info@forefrontleadership.co.za LinkedIn: Forefront Leadership Facebook: Forefront Leadership #FFL #Ruraldevelopment #Townshipdevelopment #Impact #NPO #Nonprofit #SocialImpact #Charity #Philanthropy #NPOconsulting #Nonprofitconsulting #Socialenterprise #Impactconsulting #Capacitybuilding #Communitydevelopment #Grantwriting #FundingNPOpportunities #Nonprofitfunding #Philanthropicsupport #Fundingconsultant #Southafricancommunities #SouthafricanNPOs #NonprofitLeadership #Makeadifference

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

Today's challenges are highly complex and urgent — no one can tackle them alone. Uncover insights from global thought and action leaders on how #partnerships among the public, private, and philanthropic sectors can speed up and scale #impact in climate, education, and health: https://lnkd.in/d7eY-Yz4 The Philanthropy Asia Summit is the flagship platform for action of the Philanthropy Asia Alliance — a Temasek Trust initiative to promote collaborative philanthropy and prime Asia as a force for good.