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Delighted to share my blog for WINGS - I explore how charitable foundations are increasingly examining their wealth origins and recognising and addressing problematic histories. https://lnkd.in/eSuSeVWA And I introduce Association of Charitable Foundations' toolkit, providing practical guidance to support foundations in this work. Understanding the past is crucial for foundations, especially those focused on addressing inequities. #Philanthropy #EquityInPhilanthropy

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?

As we approach five years since our founding, we are clearer than ever about the imperative and value of The Collective. In our role as a backbone organization for Black-led change—and the state’s leading philanthropic organization on racial justice—we support courageous visionaries across our state as they usher in a new tomorrow by shifting existing systems and creating new ones. We are not backing down—we are doubling down. Will you join us? By making an investment in the Black Collective Foundation MN, you can help: https://lnkd.in/gC-VU6P8 ⭐Resource Black-led Change: Through our grantmaking, we are ensuring our holistic well-being by investing in solutions that pair economic justice with healing justice and culture. ⭐Strengthen Race-Conscious Impact: We launched a new initiative called MN LEAD, building on a proven model from California. MN LEAD brings together a coalition of legal, advocacy, and philanthropic organizations that will offer strategic resources to help Minnesota-based organizations and funders better understand the legal landscape. ⭐Build Sustaining Power: The Collective will continue to ensure Black-led civic engagement and power-building organizations are amplified and strengthened. We invite you to make the Black Collective Foundation your foundation—your change home where you can activate your values, legacy and ideals. Give today. #GiveToTheMaxDay #BlackLedChange #CommunityWealth #InvestInChange #MinnesotaPhilanthropy

When DeAngela Burns-Wallace took the top job at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation last year, one of her first tasks as a was to get staff members to talk to one another. Since 2020, the Kansas City grant maker’s employees had dwindled from 115 to 84. Morale, the board informed her, was dragging. Staff members across program areas didn’t have a clue what their colleagues were working on, and a lack of trust in leadership permeated the building. To bridge the foundation’s siloed programs, Burns-Wallace has restructured her staff, combining them into one “impact team.” Staffers are now asked to take a holistic view of the foundation’s efforts and assess how its grants to nonprofits and collaborations can improve life in the city. Read Alex Daniels profile of Burns-Wallace: https://lnkd.in/eZG-5a5P #Leadership #Foundations #Philanthropy #GrantMakers

🎯"We seek to cultivate trust in authentic conversations, including gathering feedback on experiences of those involved with the CORE Collective to provide insights useful for our continued CORE programming and beyond, especially as advocates and the philanthropic sector explore ways to support and enhance the collaboration that leads to real results for students." ❇️Check out this new blog via CEP, The Center for Effective Philanthropy, where our colleagues, Lange Luntao, Director of External Relations, and Esmeralda Marcial, Manager of External Relations, share more about the impact of one of EdTrust-West's signature programs, the Communities Organizing for Racial Equity in Education (CORE) Collective. 🔗Read it here: bit.ly/3BuBv9z

It's Black Philanthropy Month and NGAAP has a great lineup of events. Check out the schedule and attend as many events as you can. #BSCIFamily #BlackLeadership #NonprofitExcellence #leadershipdevelopment #nonprofitleadership #authenticity #leadershipskills #authenticleadership #executiveleadership #leadershippipeline #blackleadershipdevelopment #nonprofitleadershipdevelopment #blacknonprofitleaders #blackphilanthropymonth

#Nonprofit Succession #Planning, Black #Leadership, #Organization Culture (1); #VolunteerWork #Value, Federal OT Eligibility Rule, Washington News (2); #Philanthropy, Pluralism & #CampusProtests (3): https://ow.ly/ggwi50Roqpn https://ow.ly/2Agz50Roqpq https://ow.ly/eJk350Roqpm

For organizational and philanthropic leaders who are leveraging resources to improve the common good in your region, is there political polarization in your community and is it causing you to back away from the discord or engage deeper to co-create solutions? Watch this whole episode of An Invitation to Become, as Ben McBride harvests wisdom from David Rogers, the President of the H. E. Butt Foundation. https://lnkd.in/g3AccE9Y

Thank you for highlighting the crucial role Black churches play in fostering philanthropy and empowering African American communities. This connection showcases their resilience and commitment. While the legacy of giving in Black churches is strong, there’s often a lack of understanding of modern fundraising techniques essential for sustained success. Many divinity schools don’t cover fundraising, leaving churches to rely on traditional methods like “passing the plate” or community fundraisers, which are often insufficient today. Modern fundraising requires strategies like timely donor recognition, annual reports, and donor segmentation, which are crucial for targeted engagement. Creating a compelling Case for Support and executing strategic solicitations are often overlooked but foundational to success. These skills are learnable. With the right guidance, Black churches can effectively implement these strategies, ensuring they thrive and serve their communities. Your article is a crucial step in starting this conversation, and I hope it encourages Black church leaders to seek the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in modern fundraising. Black churches must remain sustainable and grow for the well-being of our communities.

Did you know August is Black Philanthropy Month? Learn how you can get involved with #BPM this year: https://hubs.li/Q02KlHrt0 #BPM2024 #AfroFuturesofGiving #BlackFundingFutures