Jeanette Maree Ruby

The contributions of immigrants on the economies of Kansas and Missouri, in both rural and urban communities, is staggering. This report from The Perryman Group shows that the annual economic impact of people who have immigrated to work in Missouri is estimated to be $55.2 billion in annual gross product and 495,200 jobs. In Kansas, the impact is estimated to be $46.4 billion in gross product and 419,500 jobs.

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Simple changes make a huge difference, directly and indirectly. ELMINA B SEWALL FOUNDATION we offer alternatives to a report: sending in a report created for another funder, having a conversation with the program lead, answering 3 to 4 open ended questions, or in some instances, attending a convening or small group conversation with other grantee partners where staff capture themes from the conversation. we want to learn about the field, about the organization as a whole, what opportunities and challenges they seez what trends they see and what they're excited about. we also turn the lens on ourselves as we know one of the few things we can actually control is how we impact our partners. We want to learn how to be a good partner and what else we can do to support our partners as we are committed to their success.

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KIDS DESERVE BETTER. Kids are NOT miniature adults. Their bodies are different...their biology is different...and their blood cancers need to be treated differently: One-size treatment doesn’t fit all. Kids deserve better, more effective, and safer blood cancer treatments. The shocking truth is only 5% of cancer drugs are approved specifically for children, and 80% of childhood cancer survivors will develop future, chronic health problems from highly-toxic and adult-appropriate treatments. We CAN do better; we MUST do better. As both a parent of another Henry and a The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society staff member, I am proud to help accelerate global, groundbreaking, collaborative pediatric blood cancer research, transforming treatment and care for pediatric patients. Today (and every day), I dare you to dream with us. Let's unite to raise awareness and funds for safer, less toxic, more effective treatments for pediatric blood cancer patients. With your generosity, we can make better treatment and care a reality. hashtag #WeDareToDream4Kids Please watch Amanda's Story - https://lnkd.in/gNacrAd6 And take action! - https://lnkd.in/gjbzbuDb

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I'm thrilled that countries passed a critical resolution* at the World Health Assembly to recommit and refocus efforts on maternal and newborn health - and that it includes birth defects! Specifically, it invites Member States to "consider implementing a universal newborn screening program including comprehensive birth defect screening, including specific needs and considerations for diagnosis, management and long-term care of children with birth defects." More children are living with congenital birth defects - like #clubfoot - than ever before, and they are entitled to healthcare like everyone else. All countries can and should integrate screening and treatment of birth defects in their national health systems. In several countries - Sri Lanka, Philippines, Paraguay, Sierra Leone - we're supporting our local partners and national governments to make clubfoot early detection, referral and treatment part of routine healthcare. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eNXrtPHs and reach out to talk #healthsystems strengthening :) *A77/A/CONF./5 (May 30) World Health Organization MiracleFeet #WHO #BirthDefects #UHC #NewbornHealth

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Donor Qualification: Try Flipping the Tables What if we straight out asked for meetings with prospective donors to learn what would take for our organization to qualify for their philanthropic consideration and, if qualified, what process they would expect to follow before making a commitment? Sometimes our tap dancing around the issue of why we want to meet works against us. Us: "I'd just like to meet and get to know you" or "We'd like to explore some ways of getting you involved in our organization." In the mind of the prospect: "But you're a fundraiser, so it's apparent why." We want to establish our credibility from the very beginning while showing we won't engage in an ambush ask or jam anywhere along the way. We want to show that we are facilitators but they are in charge of the process. We will always preview the purpose of each meeting requested and at the end of that meeting, ask permission explore the next step in that process. The clearer we are in our intent, the more we allay concern and build credibility. The tone of the questions we put to prospective donors, as with the suggestions below, is all important. These questions show that: We come to learn We understand that support has to be earned We are facilitators and negotiators not glib, glad-handing grabbers We should put these questions only to those have a record of giving elsewhere and if in that record we see a philanthropic interest that aligns with one of our organizational capabilities. Ideally, those that we put the questions to might have some other engagement or direct knowledge of our organization - as might be the case with the patron of an arts organization or someone who has attended one of our events. If such a meeting was granted, it would be wise to be prepared for openings such as questions about your organization's strategic emphases or competitive strengths but never come or work from a brochure. Never. Donors want to work with adaptive, resourceful facilitators not drones. Remember that anyone who agrees to meet with you will form the next most powerful impression of your organization by the way you conduct yourself. Yes, friendly and inquisitive are nice attributes but donors will be more impressed by seriousness of purpose and a your personal determination to make differences in the lives of those you serve. Those who rebuff the opportunity for such discussions do you the favor of telling you that they are not yet receptive to any fundraising appeal. That, in and of itself, is immensely helpful and allows you to reallocated your time and fundraising strategies accordingly.

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“By developing a futures culture, philanthropy can stay open and flexible and expand its toolbox with new, non-linear strategies and practices to embrace complexity and uncertainty as a feature of our times” Our latest publication, “Futures Philanthropy: Anticipation for the Common Good”, explores how and why philanthropy could play a role in fostering anticipation for the common good and what anticipation looks like when it is put in the service of society and common interests. Download your copy here! #FuturesPhilanthropy https://bit.ly/4dmtNN8

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Interested in discovering how philanthropy can harness the future-thinking? 📖 In their latest publication, Philea - Philanthropy Europe Association and Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies chart a new pathway for philanthropic organisations to embrace the future as an extensive realm of possibilities ✨ The long-term nature of today's challenges requires us to rethink our way of working, moving from short-term plan to flexibility and innovation. Current practices must evolve to anticipate the common good, enabling communities to thrive towards the future 🔝 Dive into the report to discover how Mercator Foundation Switzerland, Assifero, Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation have already implemented a future-thinking strategy. The 3 toolkits provided will also support organisations to start this journey, beginning with introspection and moving into action. https://t.ly/mlaeh #philanthropy #futurethinking #challenges #communities #giving

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So honored to chat with CBS Chicago about the recent study from American Cancer Society detailing the health disparities experienced by the LGBTQ community. This first-ever LGBTQ+ report notes that LGBTQ+ people are probably at higher risk for cancer, yet experience multiple barriers to high-quality healthcare access (discrimination, shortfalls in provider knowledge of unique medical needs). Additionally, LGBTQ+ people living with HIV, HPV, and HCV share considerably higher risks of various cancers. Finally, screening for some cancers is low among transgender people. For more information about the report or to get screened, visit cancer.org. https://lnkd.in/gbBA_UqV

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About those emails... See our blog on pro tips for fundraising relationship managers (MGOs, MLOs, PGOs) on writing email messages to one donor. One. Not all your donors. Just the One you are trying to connect with.

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👉 "Interviewing for a job in social impact is a 2-way street" and "help you see where you may be competitive." Check out more hiring tips from Luis Maes who shared his insights in "How to get a job in social impact" event, hosted by the Corporate Leadership Council of more than 50 top global CSR/ESG experts. Full recording and resources coming soon. #jobs #socialimpactjobs

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In the face of declining donor retention and giving, building a culture of philanthropy is more important than ever. Check out this compelling article from Emily Gonzales on the how and why of building a culture of philanthropy at your organization.

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THIS IS URGENTLY NEEDED! Youth climate activists - AND WOMEN- across the country are under resourced and underserved within the climate movement. Now more than ever, we need philanthropy to help organize and catalyze the groundswell we need. What the Youth Climate Justice Movement Needs from Philanthropy - https://go.shr.lc/3QrIS6k #Philanthrophy #climateaction #WMMSummit2024

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