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I've never been a part of a B Corp organization before, and now that I am, I am so delighted! Did you know our B Corp score is 103? 📈 That's right! At Exponent Partners, we voluntarily undergo a rigorous assessment process to uphold the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Over time, we've continuously improved our practices and policies to drive positive change in the nonprofit sector and beyond. Explore our journey and witness the impact of our commitment to social responsibility here: https://soamp.li/l7m0 Check out our profile on #BLab to learn more about our score: https://soamp.li/l7m8 #BLab #SocialResponsibility #ImpactInAction #BCorpMonth

What the heck is a B Corp score? Did you know... ===== the company I work for has a B Corp score of 103? 📈 That's right! At Exponent Partners, we voluntarily undergo a rigorous assessment process to uphold the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Over time, we've continuously improved our practices and policies to drive positive change in the nonprofit sector and beyond. Explore our journey and witness the impact of our commitment to social responsibility here: https://soamp.li/l7S8 Check out our profile on #BLab to learn more about our score: https://soamp.li/l7Sg #BLab #SocialResponsibility #ImpactInAction #BCorpMonth

I am so excited to join my colleagues in this webinar to preview the results of the first of our philanthropic due diligence surveys to include the United States. I hope you will join us on May 21 to hear more. In the meantime, my colleague Catherine Flaatten, MPH, CFRE and our Xapien partner Beca Daniel have written a very interesting blog on the role of prospect research in institutional risk management which is well worth the 2 minute read: https://lnkd.in/gFzyy99c.

Unlock the full potential of philanthropy in your #WealthManagement practice. The #SanFrancisco #WealthImpactForum, part of the #DAFGiving Summit Advisor Series, is for forward-thinking professionals looking to integrate impact giving into their practice: https://bit.ly/3TSPz2c

Check out this great recap of a recent workshop in Europe - ‘How can philanthropy fund #narrative power at scale?’ The remarks by Isabel Crabtree-Condor are so good I had to copy the entirety here: “I see narrative as a powerful and moving system of stories, which we are part of, that helps us make sense of the world. We reinforce, challenge, or transform narratives in our work, our lives, and how we show up in the world - shaping narratives by what we say and what we do. "Looking at narratives through a power lens is helpful. Doing so, we see that a web of stories - made by us - is holding in place ideas of what is acceptable and possible. As narrative practitioners, our interventions need to be diverse to unpick those webs and weave new ones around the solutions and the world we want. Who gets to dream, and whose imagination gets to shape the future and the stories that bring it into being, is a question of power and privilege. "The complexity of the world calls us to move beyond single issue analysis and solutions. This work must move beyond the output of a 'new narrative', beyond one campaign, one organisation, or one funder. It requires intersectional collaboration to be the starting point, not the end goal." Bravo to all these amazing women Mandy Van Deven Virginia Ruan Abi Knipe Chiara K. Cattaneo 🔗 in comments

Today, Braze published our third annual ESG report, outlining our work and progress over the last year! Key highlights include: ◆ Surpassed $1.8 million in charitable grants to 100+ local nonprofits since launching the Braze for Social Impact Fund at Tides ◆ Received the Equality 100 Award from the Human Rights Campaign in connection with our inclusion on HRC’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index ◆ Expanded our product grant program to "Tech for an Equitable Future" to support even more underrepresented founders in more regions of the world ($876k in annualized product value donated) ◆ Funded our first Virtual Purchase Power Agreement that will help fund the build of five solar facilities in Michigan ◆ Committed to a near-term science-based target in connection with emissions reductions (Science Based Targets initiative) #esg #socialimpact Huge shoutout to everyone who brought this report to life, my incredible team (Rod McLeod, Rachel Waitt, Maria J. Villalba Gomez), and the endless list of Braze colleagues who dedicate their time to making social impact in tech a year-round priority. https://esg.braze.com/

Understand the intricacies of strategic philanthropy in our latest Knowledge Paper.  The paper sheds light on the key elements of a strategic plan and the importance of recognising the pivotal role of strategic philanthropy in driving lasting societal change. Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/dubzteBv #StrategicPhilanthropy #SocialImpact #KeyInsights #CapitalLeague #WealthManagement

Strategic Philanthropy has the power to transform lives and overcome complex problems and challenges that arise in an uncertain environment. Though we all want to do our bit, very few of us know how to go about it in a structured way...hope our knowledge paper plays its part in setting you on the way.... #philanthropymatters #strategicphilantropy #thegivingpledge #donations #emergentphilantropy #effectivephilantropy

🚀 **Launch Announcement** 🚀 After years of discrete engagements, I'm thrilled to announce that today marks the official launch of Subaltern Strategies, a consulting firm passionate about amplifying the voices that matter most. Check out our mission in action at 🌐 www.subaltern.org. We stand at the vanguard of transforming philanthropic norms, dedicated to empowering historically marginalized voices. Our goal is crystal clear: create inclusive giving structures that not only hear but prioritize the needs and perspectives of those communities most affected by societal inequities. Subaltern Strategies is more than a consulting firm; it's a call to action to challenge traditional power dynamics in philanthropy and foster a people-first mentality for sustainable, community-driven change. In the tradition of the Subaltern Studies movement, we are here to redefine giving by centering those often overshadowed. By partnering with forward-thinking donors and corporate allies, we co-create giving frameworks with impacted communities at the heart of every decision. Our approach is not just about disbursing funds; it's about reshaping the power structures within philanthropy, ensuring that recipients are not just beneficiaries, but engaged stakeholders influencing strategies and outcomes. I invite you to be a part of this transformation. Subaltern Strategies is actively seeking contracts and engagements to catalyze change and drive social impact. Join us as we champion a future where diverse perspectives are not just valued—they're the cornerstone of meaningful impact and societal transformation. Together, let's make the shift from conventional charity to a world where every voice has the power to shape its destiny. **We are ready for action. Are you?** 🤝 For collaboration or to learn more about how we can make an impact together, reach out through our website. #Launch #InclusivePhilanthropy #SocialImpact #CommunityDrivenChange #SubalternStrategies #Empowerment #PhilanthropyReimagined #JoinTheMovement