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Feedback Labs, philanthropy AND Barbie? Could this be the best blog post ever? And if you like this, come learn more at Feedback+Denver in May! https://bit.ly/FBDENVER

What are three ways funders can better support their beneficiaries? Read some of the key takeaways from Northern California Grantmakers' 2023 Annual Conference here #philanthropy #systemschange #shiftingsystems https://lnkd.in/ebTDhU6f

This article shares viewpoints and perspectives on philanthropy regarding understanding the concept of "Community." From the article: "If foundations want to increase “community engagement,” they should value communication with an individual, organization or group that the foundation aims to support. Community engagement should be weighed as at least equal to input from other sources, with the potential to have meaningful impact." #Community #Philanthropy #NonprofitSupport https://lnkd.in/etbR_WjN

The nonprofit professionals who consult us tell us we’re unique. They tell us we’re tearing down walls in philanthropy. Here’s our pitch deck. https://lnkd.in/gqtTicYf

👂 "What Does It Mean for Funders to Listen Well?" 👂 Dive into the insightful discussion by Rick Moyers of Fund for Shared Insight and Feedback Labs Board Member Sabrina Hargrave of Brooklyn Org as they unravel the essence of effective listening for funders in the second blog of the Feedback Incentives Learning Group series. https://lnkd.in/edcTBZpq #Philanthropy #CommunityEngagement #ListenWell #Listen #Feedback

Consider this article fair warning #philanthropy! While Philanthropy Roundtable and the Council on Foundations are rightfully seeking to fend off policy change, those of us concerned about policymakers engaging in stuff for which they know very little should start making some changes. Donors can behave badly. They hide. They hoard. They control. We need to clean up our act or face the policy makers. At the Stupski Foundation we: 1) Post our grantees to our website. We have nothing to hide. 2) Return all of the resources. We have nothing to hoard. 3) Let go wherever we can. We have nothing to control. #Philanthropy, it's time to make some changes or the tax man cometh... Hats off to Craig Kennedy for posting some key questions and issues for the sector. I have loved every article thus far! https://lnkd.in/gZmm7kVt

The philanthropy landscape is constantly evolving and a recent study from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks has shown that the younger generation has different habits when it comes to giving back. According to the study, individuals under 40 have unique approaches to philanthropy compared to their parents. It's important for us to understand these generational differences and adapt our strategies accordingly. Let's continue to work towards making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. #philanthropy #givingback #generationaldifferences

“A Focus On Collaboration…the biggest, brightest work we do is always in community, and it’s always collective.” So much of this article held my attention, and I was particularly pleased to see a focus on collaboration. What are your thoughts after reading it? #collaboration #philanthropy #communitywellbeing #consciouscollaboration

"Change moves at the speed of trust, and trust moves at the speed of relationship." LB Prevette Lots to mull over in this terrific piece spotlighting the intersection of philanthropy and grassroots community building. What stands out the most is the issue of trust. Philanthropists trusting on the ground changemakers with funding. Communities trusting philanthropists' intentions. And maybe most importantly, community members building trust with one another through these programs and resources. It also makes me think of how much scarcity impact trust - and how an influx of resources can bring neighbors (who might not agree on much) together to solve common problems. Can philanthropic funding help speed up the process of trust and community building? It's slow work with small dollars, but it's a strategy I'm interested to follow.

Excellent report https://lnkd.in/g29BYKTv by Center for Effective Philanthropy report about the impact of large, unrestricted grants on nonprofits. Insightful findings about the ways these types of grants influence the operation and performance of nonprofits. In addition, this report offers fresh data about how other funders experience this approach. One of most striking findings: "three-quarters of the interviewed funders express concern about nonprofits’ ability to handle large, unrestricted gifts." I hope these funders read the report and reflect on & revise their assumptions. Not perfect, for sure, and part of an ecosystem of funding approaches that makes this approach work (i.e., other funders adding value of various kinds)--a point highlighted in a Center for Effective Philanthropy blog by Ruth Levine a few years ago--but so many funders' fears are just unfounded. Let me add a meta finding suggested by CEPs insights (which CEP alludes to gently): on average, funders underestimate nonprofits' capabilities and strategic acumen & overestimate their own value-added. Kudos to CEP from bringing data to bear on these questions.