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📈 We've been delighted with the feedback to our article about disconfirming evidence in philanthropy, recently published in the Stanford Social Innovation Review. The article highlighted a critical gap: while many foundations pursue ambitious systemic change, they often lack structured methods for integrating feedback that challenges their assumptions. This isn't just a theoretical problem—it affects impact. 💡 We've turned these insights into action with our tailored tool for foundations and philanthropies. Our approach helps organisations embed a culture of disconfirming evidence, enhancing strategic decision-making and building stronger learning systems. Why does this matter? Systemic change demands not only bold ideas but the courage to adapt and evolve. Engaging with disconfirming evidence is key to improving decision-making, building trust with partners, and achieving lasting impact. Curious about how this could strengthen your foundation's strategic approach? We'd love to talk. 🤝 Reach out to Henry Lane or Andy Martin here on Linkedin or email henry@firetail.co.uk for an initial conversation. #Philanthropy #StrategicImpact #Consulting #LearningCulture https://lnkd.in/ef3Zcq2j (links in comments)

Foundation friends, have you started thinking about your New Year's resolutions yet? Maybe you'd like to strengthen your organisation by building stronger learning systems, or enhancing partner relationships? Or maybe you'd like to kick off 2025 by improving strategic decision-making or making more confident resource allocation? Or all the above? Firetail has just come out with a new framework that can help you do just that! Please see below for the scoop, and reach out to my brilliant colleague Henry Lane at henry@firetail.co.uk to find out more. #strategy #impact #foundations #learningsystems #strategicpartnerships #decisionmaking #resourceallocation #socialsector #philanthropy #globalgiving

Are you part of a trust or foundation, or interested in challenging your assumptions to enhance how your organisation approaches evidence, impact and learning? Building on recent thinking, we've developed a tool to help with this. Get in touch with my colleague Henry Lane to learn more!

I'm so excited to share insights from my journey at Harvard Business School! Initially, I embarked on this path with the noble intention of making a difference in people's lives through my nonprofit organization (Beellahy Foundation). However, what I've come to realize is that effecting change isn't solely about good intentions; it's about wielding power in the right way. Understanding power dynamics in society is paramount to creating meaningful impact. Power isn't static; it's woven within the way our society works. If we aspire to truly change the world for the better, we must comprehend how power operates and shapes our actions. This understanding is crucial for figuring out how to handle the challenges of changing organizations and society. So, whether you're ready to dive in or taking your time, knowing how power operates is KEY to making a real difference. Let's explore how power works and work together to make positive changes in our communities and beyond. #HarvardBusinessSchool #PowerDynamics #SocialChange #BeellahyFoundation #HajiaAdenikeTheUnstoppable #ImpactfulLeadership Dami Oguntade BSC/MSC/ACCA Affiliate/FMVADamilola OlaniyiJoscar Oriaro Ashoka Africa Martin Vitek Ani Blessing LAURRITTA OGOMA UWAKWE Aminu Aliyu Afunja Alok

Meet Liza Mueller. She believes that transformational social change can happen only when deep trust, respect + community voice are centered across the board. She’s the Vice President of Knowledge and Thought Leadership at Echoing Green, an org that discovers emerging social entrepreneurs and invests deeply in the growth of their ideas and leadership. She’s walking us through groundbreaking research on measuring success in the social sector, especially for organizations led by people of color, exploring power dynamics in philanthropy for greater equity and progress. Tune in to rethink the role of data in driving social change 📊 💡Learn -The Power of Data-Driven Decisions -Research Findings from The Weight of Power: The Role of Metrics & Evaluation at the Intersection of Social Justice -How to activate today for more equitable funding practices Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eJFFyK3h Shoutouts in this episode to these experts: MPHI's Center for Culturally Responsive Engagement, Tulaine M. New Profit, Mia Henry, Freedom Lifted, Trust-Based Philanthropy Project, Cheryl Dorsey, Yeshimabeit Milner Ana Marie Argilagos Hispanics in Philanthropy #socialimpactmeasurement #nonprofit #data #socialjustice #equitablefunding

When it comes to “Storytelling, Social Innovation, and Authentic Engagement,” Audacity Group LLC offers workshops that not only inform but also empower attendees to take action! Last week, we had the opportunity to share our latest Nonprofit Burnout Report with social impact leaders as they prepare for CLLCTIVLY’s #CLLCTIVGIVE 💵 on August 9th.🎉 KEY REPORT TAKEAWAYS: ✅ Larger nonprofits have direct access to funding resources, often based on their proximity to grassroots organizations primarily led by and for communities of color. ✅ The unrestricted net assets of Black-led organizations are 76% smaller than those of their white-led counterparts. ✅ It’s important to “Believe the Stories” - while quantitative data is crucial for measuring and analyzing certain aspects of social innovation, it’s not inherently objective. Everything operates within a context and that context can only be explained qualitatively. ✅ Learning should be a two-way process. While some social impact organizations have the necessary resources to invest time in researching grants and building relationships, grassroots organizations, due to their limited resources, must divert their attention from serving those in need to compete against partner organizations. **See👀 Full Report on MyBmoreproject.com** #dionnejoynerweems #thatpart #author #globalmarketer #storyfacilitator #changemaker #ceomommy #mybmore #mymaryland 🎥:: @theboldproductions 📸:: @niera410

Many organizations are shifting from program investments to those that address the “ecosystem” of an issue. Yet, as strategies shift toward greater investment in ecosystem change, how an organization measures and evaluates its work has largely remained the same. Ecosystem investments are characterized by a focus on creating system-level change by influencing specific stakeholder groups such as policymakers, high-net-worth individuals, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and others. Learn about evaluation of ecosystem investments here: https://lnkd.in/dubpW55x #philanthropy #systemschange #socialimpact #socialchange #philanthropicfunding #evaluation

Dear Fellow Leaders, In our roles as founders, CEOs, and senior managers, we steer our organisations towards prosperity and success. Today, I want to discuss a powerful strategy: integrating philanthropy and community engagement. Genuine acts of giving go beyond boosting profits; they transform how our companies are perceived and their societal impact. Business transcends numbers; it's about our influence on the world. Through philanthropy, we align with causes beyond profit, fostering community ties and enhancing our reputations. This commitment distinguishes us as beacons of integrity and compassion. Sustainable growth hinges on social responsibility and ethical conduct. Embedding these values attracts loyal customers and inspires positive change. Leading with empathy cultivates collaboration, innovation, and excellence. True expertise includes leading with vision. Leveraging our knowledge for meaningful philanthropy and community partnerships fosters mutual benefit. Our journey towards success through giving is transformative. Companies committed to giving consistently outperform peers. By investing in communities, we create a legacy of positive change. I urge you to adopt a mindset of abundance, compassion, and purpose. Weaving philanthropy, community engagement, and ethics into our businesses propels us to new heights. Let's champion growth through giving, shaping a better world. Warm regards, Joseph S Farodoye #giving #growth #kindness #philanthorpy #community #help

Contrary to what popular culture might have you believe, humility is a strength. This insight was one of the most surprising and life-affirming themes to surface when we were creating the #PlaceBasedImpact resource for funders. Philanthropists like Thomasina (Tomi) Hiers at Annie E. Casey Foundation explain what using humility as a strength looks like when it comes to supporting specific communities — for example, reaching out to build relationships with leaders and funders who are already working with the community you are focused on, recognizing where you have value to add and where you should just support solutions that exist, putting individual needs and concerns ahead of institutional goals, and being open to shift approach based on feedback. To hear more from your peers and experts, including Tomi, Tony Pipa, Eddy Moratin, Mark Loranger, and more, on what it takes to put place based impact into practice, explore the 'Place Based Mindset' here: https://lnkd.in/gN8m8D8w And let us know if you are interested in taking part in our continuing work on place-based impact at NationSwell #NationSwellCollabs Taylor Onderko Brooke Josebachvili Minna Son Joy Gregory

Simon Goodrich, Richenda Vermeulen and Chris Povey spent an inspiring hour together discussing how to scale impact personally and professionally. A favourite question from a viewer: "Can you please talk a little about how you might approach scaling project solutions impact into new areas of complex organisations that don't yet know they have that problem?" Watch the full webinar here ⤵ https://lnkd.in/gdTjxh9h