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One of my most fulfilling days at Accion Opportunity Fund was when I met Alicia. I shadowed her and learned her journey. We laughed and cried together. From selling tamales in a parking lot to selling now at Williams-Sonoma, Inc., Alicia is an example of the resiliency and determination of our clients. A recent study from Capital One revealed that when Black and Latino business owners receive all the funding capital they request, they are more likely to increase their wealth by more than 3x than those who receive partial funding. It is simple, when provided with responsible capital, small businesses thrive. We are on a quest to make this work financially sustainable and scalable so we can serve more of them. #fiveyearsforward #financialinclusion #smallbusinessesthrive

INGOs give the impression of success, where feeding the beast becomes a purpose in itself – a business rather than an altruistic force. As Danny Sriskandarajah, former CEO of Oxfam GB, says: If you are successful, say, raising 100 million pounds a year through your shops and another 100 million in public fundraising, that’s amazing. But soon you start building up fixed costs – from staff in the UK to country offices to fleets of cars – and you become protective, and as costs rise, you have to work harder to raise more income. So success can end up breeding risk aversion and control freakery. From "The INGO problem, power privilege and renewal by Deborah Doane"

Urgent: Grounded Strategies Needs Your Help! 🚨 Grounded Strategies was recently hit with a devastating setback when their tool shed was broken into and essential tools were stolen. These tools are crucial for their work beautifying communities and improving public health, and puts their programs at risk. Please consider donating: https://lnkd.in/dyczCn7U #healthyandwholecommunities #landbanking #WestmorelandCounty #CommunityDevelopment #Empowerment #CommunityPlanning #HistoricPreservation #Revitalization #blight #blightremediation #revitalization #redevelopment #communitydevelopment #westmorelandcounty #community #redevelopmentauthority #localgovernment #ARPA #AmericanRescuePlanAct #demolition #westmorelandcountypa #Resilience #Wellbeing #StrategicDoing #Community #WestmorelandCounty #Revitalization #Development #CommunityRevitalization

It is a critical time to support democracy and transatlantic cooperation - help GMF in this mission by donating on this #GivingTuesday. Your support will enable us to do so much, including: 🫱🏽🫲🏻 Developing the next generation of leaders committed to advancing democracy 💡Sharing bold and innovative policy ideas 💪🏽 Strengthening civil society and anti-corruption efforts around the world Make a gift today and your impact will be tripled by a 3X Match! https://bit.ly/4fU7RK5

"African philanthropists avoid governance issues they will fund softer issues such as scholarships & schools," Dr Tendai Murisa, Executive Director of SIVIO Institute shares his thoughts on why philanthropists detach from governance. Watch this quality conversation here👇🏾 https://lnkd.in/dCVMBdS9 #ICWT24

Let's make philanthropy a key part of your advisory service. Unlock the potential of charitable giving in your financial advising practice with insights from our latest blog. Dive into the essentials of tax benefits, strategic asset donations, and the pivotal role of community foundations.

Do you know? Last year, the Western Balkans Fund provided 85 small and medium-sized Move Grants to individuals and organizations. As a result, the Move Scheme became a formidable tool boosting cooperation and mobility in our Region. We are now about to launch a new 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬. The new Call is expected in February, but we strongly suggest you start thinking about your proposals now. Spoiler Alert: Move Grants is only one, from a total of 4 parallel grants schemes that we will run in 2024 for the benefit of Civil Society Organizations, Associations, Foundations, Nonprofits, Municipalities, Individuals, and more.

Sharing Zeffy story in the US with Pablo Srugo! In his quote, Pablo kindly regretted not investing in Zeffy in 2021. After this date, we launched in the US where the Zeffy team did an extraordinary work: getting in two years to 20,000 nonprofits able to fundraise at zero fee! 🎉 🎙️ link in comment

Marcus Aurelius’s wisdom about the enduring nature of generosity resonates deeply with me. I believe that enterprising families have a profound opportunity and responsibility to do well by doing good. By leveraging our success to support charities, invest in causes that matter to us, and care for our employees, we create lasting societal impact. When we use our resources to uplift others, we not only strengthen our communities but also build a more compassionate and resilient society. This belief is why I am so passionate about helping family enterprises succeed. It’s the reason I’ve dedicated my career to supporting them—because their success can lead to positive change for generations to come. Let’s continue to strive for success that benefits all, turning our wealth into a force for good. #FamilyLegacy #FamilyEnterprise #FamilyImpact

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬? There are many ways that property managers can support social causes. Some examples👇 📌 Support global and/or local charities and non-profits through donations 📌 Encourage their travellers to sign up for volunteer work through local organisations. 🔎 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐞 is a 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲-𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 that considers it fundamentally important to give back to those in need. It supports the Real Pearl Foundation, a non-profit organisation that operates in one of the poorest regions of Hungary. 👉 For each reservation the company donates €5 to the Foundation. They also host events in Rome to showcase the children’s artworks and help sell their crafts at local fairs. Some of these handmade items make an appearance in TreasureRome homes, like the colourful treasure boxes at the entrance of each apartment. What do you think about it? #socialsustainability | #sustainability