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What new knowledge have you picked up lately? Children are natural lifelong learners. They ask questions, put themselves out there, and are ready for a new challenge. My goal is to be like them. This week, I had the opportunity to attend a class at Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Thank you to Christy Boysen, MA, CFRM, FCEP Hal Abrams, for facilitating a great three days. I have lots of new knowledge! #keeplearning #trynewthings #continuousimprovement

💡Are we measuring what truly matters in philanthropy? ⬇️ 📚 Check out Andurina Espinoza-Wasil’s new blog on strategic learning for grantmakers. 📖 Some key takeaways: 1️⃣ Learning is ongoing 2️⃣ Learning + strategy = better outcomes 3️⃣ Center community needs throughout the process 4️⃣ Start small, experiment, and adapt Read the full post here and join the conversation 👀📖 🔗 https://lnkd.in/egbWCXKG 🚀 Learn, share and grow with GEO! Join our community of grantmakers today. Let's connect!💬 #Philanthropy #StrategicLearning #GrantmakingEffectiveness

With over 600 funds and $451 million in total assets, the Community Foundation of Elkhart County received $39 million in gifts and granted $31 million to the community in the 2023-24 fiscal year. Early childhood, career development, entrepreneurship, and placemaking efforts were some of the causes the organization focused on this year. The nonprofit also made several key hires and promotions as some of its leaders prepare for retirement. Inside INdiana Business spoke with president Pete McCown about some of the challenges faced, the accomplishments and the impact of community generosity. Read the story here - https://lnkd.in/gqSWxE6i

I had a delightful time last week chatting with Dave Moss. We discussed all things JaM Strategies, LLC, Unfunded List and so much more. Listen to learn how this economics aficionado got into philanthropy, nonprofits, strategy and more! If you watch, forgive the hair by the end - it was a humid DC day on the porch! #JaMStrategies #StrategicPlanning #FinancialStrategies #NonprofitConsulting #NonprofitStrategy

What are the best books you have read on philanthropy? I am looking especially for books that remind us of the privilege and joy, as well as the tricky parts.

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Philanthropy and the Public Good, Baylor University's Phil Lab class, prioritizes trust-based philanthropy, an approach that emphasizes strong, equitable relationships between funders and grantees. Baylor University #baylor #bayloruniversity #universityhighlight #philanthropyinaction #thephilanthropylab

#MeetAMember - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Established in 1984, the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan has distributed more than $1.4 billion through more than 85,000 grants to the arts, children and youth, economic stability, health and human services, and the environment. Read the Inside Philanthropy Q&A with CEO Ric DeVore, who discusses the foundation’s strategic plan, partnerships, and how his experience in financial services prepared him for his current role. https://bit.ly/3XEIMwy

I love this👇🏽 “Philanthropy and Power If philanthropy is going to play a constructive role in creating a more just and equitable world, foundations and donors need to be accountable for the power they hold, creative in how they share it, and ultimately bold in handing it over to the communities they serve.” How to use integrated capital to invest in communities in ways that ensure that more value stays in the community? #Innovate

With deep knowledge of the community and the organizations serving it, 3RCF can help you build confidence in your philanthropy by unraveling myths from facts. Let's chat about it over coffee!