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Navigating funding processes can be daunting for rural and Indigenous communities, often requiring them to conform to external measures of success. Yet, a paradigm shift is underway as some funders embrace community-led approaches. In a recent discussion led by Chris Estes, rural leaders explored strategies for equitable partnerships and community-driven projects. Highlights included internal transformations at funders like the Northland Foundation, geographic challenges shaping funding opportunities, and the importance of relationship-building between funders and grantees. Discover insights and shared resources from the conversation, including initiatives like the Economic Recovery Corps, aimed at bolstering capacity in underserved communities. Read the full blog for all the insights and strategies shared by practitioners. https://lnkd.in/gAQkEqiC

NEPA Alliance attends the 2024 NADO & DDAA Washington Conference NEPA Alliance staff recently attended the 2024 NADO & DDAA Washington Conference that was attended by professionals from across the Appalachian region. The conference focused on regional development, the federal landscape, and the programs and policies that matter most to Regional Development Organizations and their stakeholders. The NADCO: National Association of Development Companies - NADCO is a membership association that represents the interests of regional community and economic development practitioners. NADO advocates for federal policies and programs that promote equitable community development, economic competitiveness, rural development, economic mobility, and quality of place. The Development District Association of Appalachia (DDAA) is a membership organization of the 73 Local Development Districts (LDDs) serving 13 states and the 420 counties of the Appalachian Region. The DDAA works to strengthen LDDs and their member governments, and to provide leadership to support the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) federal-state-local partnership. DDAA is dedicated to promoting community and economic development in Appalachia. DDAA helps the Local Development Districts provide leadership, management expertise, and public services to foster competitive economies and vibrant communities. Pictured from left: Kurt Bauman, NEPA Alliance; Jeffrey Box, NEPA Alliance; Gayle Manchin, Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Federal Co-Chair; Tyler Day, NEPA Alliance; and Colleen Burns, NEPA Alliance.

Rotarians worldwide dedicate our efforts to forge impactful, successful, and sustainable initiatives aimed at inducing lasting transformation in impoverished and underserved communities. Nearly 1.4 billion employed people in the world subsist on less than USD$1.25 a day. Addressing this dire reality, Rotary prioritizes economic and community development to alleviate poverty by enhancing access to quality training, well-paying job opportunities, and proficient financial management resources. Our projects are diverse, ranging from equipping individuals with essential tools to providing comprehensive vocational education, all tailored to empower local entrepreneurs and community leaders, with a special focus on uplifting women in deprived areas. Rotary is also positioned to incorporate innovation that propel economic growth, including the utilization of technology, introduction of innovative business models, and adoption of sustainable practices, alongside fostering community engagement and reinforcing local capacities. By leveraging the vast resources, expertise, and the unparalleled volunteer spirit within the global Rotary network, we are committed to making a profound and lasting impact in communities around the world. #Rotary #MagicOfRotary3450 #CommunityEconomicAndDevelopmentMonth #OctoberTheme

This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, Build Healthy Places Network honors Indigenous stories and experiences of Native leaders and Tribal members. Native communities are steadfast in their commitment to self-determination, even in the face of historical injustices. This month as we celebrate cross-sector partnerships that prioritize health equity and uplift Native communities' vision for their futures, check out BHPN’s collection of resources that center community investments that support Native communities’ self-determination ⬇️ ✨Our latest Network Commons on Native Self-Determination and Community Investment: The live conversation delved into how partners can cultivate trust with Tribal and Native organizations, ensuring that efforts are rooted in Native self-determination. https://ow.ly/bMez50Ug0Gt ✨For Us, By Us: Self-Determination and Community Power at the Forefront of Tribal Land Development Crosswalk essay: This Crosswalk highlights how collaborative partnerships can enhance Tribal infrastructure, address social determinants of health, and support Native communities’ sovereignty. Learn more: https://ow.ly/QrtJ50Ug0zp ✨BHPN Native Listening Circle: BHPN hosted its first Native American Heritage listening circle in 2023, bringing together Native leaders and experts in community development finance, healthcare, philanthropy, community development, and public health. Read more: https://ow.ly/ei0h50Ug0HR ✨Working Toward Culturally Responsive Housing Development: The Native American Youth & Family Center (NAYA) in Portland, Oregon, uses cross-sector partnerships and innovative financing to promote health equity by providing affordable, culturally appropriate housing for Indigenous communities. Read more: https://ow.ly/lVhW50Ug0IX

Advocacy isn't just talk for us – it's embedded in our work, seamlessly linking data and interventions to achieve real impact. We utilize research to inform decisions, mobilize partnerships, and drive change, all aimed at fulfilling our mission and vision. ----- Our approach spans various platforms – from tweet chats and blogs to events and thought leadership articles. Through these channels, we disseminate valuable insights, engage stakeholders, and foster a culture of action towards sustainable development goals. Join us in redefining philanthropy and disrupting development. ---- #data #interventions #advocacy #skills #school #foundation #philantrophy #development #impact #SDGs #entrepreneurship #education #employability #SOSF #humancapital #Africa #SkillsOutsideSchoolFoundation #redefiningphilantrophy #disruptingdevelopment

How do you shift the way large, international NGOs like CARE approach making sustainable, lasting change? Read our hot-off-the-press case study about CARE's ongoing journey to achieve #impact at #scale! #sustainable #scale #philanthropy #sdgs #nopoverty #genderequality #systemschange #systemsthinking

🎉 Day 5 of our Texas Impact Enterprise Awards honoree announcements! We persist in our celebration by highlighting another exceptional group of Commendees. Please join us in extending congratulations to today's honorees! Their dedication and relentless efforts are fostering positive changes and making substantial contributions to our communities. On The Road Companies: On the Road Companies is a family of social enterprises seeking to build prosperity through an investment mindset, in economic terms, broadening scale by recycling capital. Enabling people to rev up their own economic engine creates a more valuable society. Bringing down borrowing costs, building credit, enabling higher earnings, reducing the impact of car repairs, increasing health, gaining time, and minimizing emissions – all of these are measurable financial, social, and environmental outcomes of our work. Plant It Forward : By linking immigrants and refugees who have the skills and motivation to farm with access to land, knowledge networks, and markets, Plant It Forward offers unique, locally-driven solutions to many complex challenges surrounding environmental resiliency, refugee economic opportunity, and community health. PIF's unique model combines the best of the entrepreneurship and collectivism to create opportunities for social integration, cross-cultural learning, economic empowerment for particularly vulnerable populations. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul North Texas: The St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy serves those in need, providing access to medications free of charge to those who face barriers to health care, giving them hope for a better quality of life. #TexasImpactAwards #CommunityImpact #Changemakers

Today The MENTOR Initiative marks 22 years of service to people living in the harshest environments at huge risk of diseases and suffering. Supported by our partners, donors, and an incredible team we reached and protected over 100 million people during this period helping to save countless lives. In our third decade, we are even more committed to serve by responding to the growing number of crises caused by escalating global conflict, extreme weather, and an unprecedented number of people forcibly displaced. As of May 2024, this number had reached 120 million, the 12th consecutive annual rise in the global figures for forced displacement. (source: ECHO) The need for humanitarian assistance has never been greater or more urgent and MENTOR is growing to meet these complex challenges. On our anniversary, founder CEO Richard Allan OBE steps down from this role to become chair of the board and Sérgio L. the new CEO. Richard and Sergio will work closely together developing important high-level relationships, operational research, and manage regulatory bodies, strengthening the organisation as we move into this next phase. We are immensely grateful to Paul Jobson the outgoing chair for his dedication and service since his appointment in 2011. Paul will remain a member of the board continuing to share his knowledge and experience. MENTOR is delighted to announce Dr Giles Cattermole, a consultant in emergency medicine joins the board of directors bringing invaluable expertise to our expanding organisation. #anniversary #humanitarian #team #leadership #conflict #diseasecontrol #healthcare #climatechange #weather #internallydisplaced #refugees

How can stakeholders implement strategies to rebuild trust within communities, fostering genuine connections and inclusivity amidst growing disillusionment and external pressures? Discover insights from our recent APRES community ownership theme discussion on the declining trust of communities in outsiders. Explore our findings and reflections on this critical issue of trust in our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/gSkCqybC #APRES #communityownership

🌍👩🤝👩 Women Empower Women Worldwide: Creating Future Opportunities Together! 💪📚 💼 Dear Female Networkers,  we all know what women can achieve through education, strong networks, and mutual support. Yet, not every woman in the world has access to these resources. In many parts of the world, women face daily challenges that go beyond professional advancement and are far more fundamental. Without access to education, often without adequate nutrition, and in environments with violence or child marriage, many women are denied the chance to shape their own future. This is where The Hunger Project Switzerland comes in: for over 40 years, we have been working globally to empower women and break the cycle of chronic hunger. Women are a key lever for changing the systems that contribute to this hunger. As board members of The Hunger Project Switzerland, we - Katja Fechteler, PhD, MBA and Kristina Lasotta – deeply value the privileges we have gained through education and career opportunities. Networks like WOMEN FOR THE BOARD and the Boardroom support us on our journeys, and the solidarity among women continues to empower and inspire us. 🤝 Help us make The Hunger Project more visible and support women worldwide! ➡️ Follow us on LinkedIn and visit our Website at https://lnkd.in/eaVmdqh3 to learn more about our organization and projects. ➡️ Help us spread the word about The Hunger Project within your networks. ➡️ Support us with a donation at https://lnkd.in/dt-EBwX, or contact our CEO, Alexandra Koch, to explore volunteer opportunities.  Your engagement – by volunteering or donating – can transform lives. Let’s help women worldwide gain education, build self-determined futures, and uplift their communities to end chronic hunger. Together, we are strong! 💪 #HungerProjektSchweiz #WomenEmpowerment #WomenSupportingWomen #EducationForAll #Equality #ShapingTheFuture