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🧠 If you want to start the week with some food for thought, watch the session "Philantropy and politics" from Alliance magazine. In this online panel, celebrated at the end of 2023, Sarah Durieux and Jeff Kwasi Klein, Co-Directors at Multitudes, discuss with Johanna Mair, Professor at the Hertie School, and Henry Alt-Haaker, Senior Vice President at the Robert Bosch Stiftung, about the relationship between philanthropy and politics: why and how philanthropic actors can get involved to generate systemic changes that lead to a democracy that works for everyone. #reimaginepolitics

In a room brimming with philanthropists and dignitaries last night, Professor Glyn Davis shared his thoughts about the role of philanthropy in Australia and its intersection with public policy. It was the Kenneth Myer Lecture and my key takeaways were: 🔺 The unique ability of philanthropy to experiment with bold new programming. 🔺 The parallel between the Gilded Age and today in terms of the stark divide between rich and poor. And the stickiness of poverty, transferring from generation to generation. 🔺 The scale of USA philanthropy, and the growth of Australian philanthropy in terms of both dollars and culture. And, via Andrew Carnegie, a reminder that to die rich is a disgrace!

Philanthropy is increasingly reimagining its work, process, and purpose in alignment with racial equity and justice. At CEI, we're here to support this future-building work. Find out more about our strategies and how we might partner together here: https://lnkd.in/geHJVgWY 

Democracy is the bedrock upon which all else stands or falls. Now is the time for foundations and other funders to reinforce our dedication to its advancement. Civic engagement is the antidote to polarization, and philanthropy, its catalyst. Read more in my latest piece in the The Chronicle of Philanthropy: https://lnkd.in/eAethHvR

Strategic giving, lifelong economic stability: Give strategically for lasting impact. Invest in sustainable economic empowerment initiatives, providing a foundation for lifelong financial stability and marginalized communities. Let’s give with the vision for a more economically equitable future. ~Linsey Mills #givingbacktothecommunity #givingback #communitysupport #Philanthropist #philanthropymatters Follow #currencyofconversations #callinzgroup #simplyoutrageous

Watch the complete video of our President and COO, Diallo Smith, alongside other panelists in the full discussion "How Justice Demands Are Changing Philanthropy Dynamics" at the recent Mackinac Policy Conference. https://lnkd.in/gabsk__4

Foundations have a critical role to play in fighting inequity, systemic racism and oppression. To play that role effectively, we must support organizations on the ground and speak boldly about the root causes of inequity. In the latest @SSIReview article, Jennifer Ito and Ashley K. Thomas of USC Equity Research Institute outline guiding principles for foundations to support power building. https://lnkd.in/gQeKaSUR

Finding a happy medium can be a challenge for funders strategically investing in grassroots organizations. These findings highlight the relationship between unrestricted multi-year funding, organizational impact, and racial equity efforts. https://lnkd.in/eYp_Y-b5

The original manuscript of the United Nations Charter preamble, complete with handwritten notes. 78 years ago, 50 nations came together in San Francisco, California, to create a new organization for #peace, #prosperity and human rights. This week, the world will once again come together, this time for the #UN General Assembly in New York, where they will seek to tackle some of the most pressing #challenges facing #humanity. Learn more about the history of the Charter. https://lnkd.in/e3WphD8 Do you agree? Share you COMMENTS below. ⬇ * Hit the 🔔 on my profile to be notified when i post | Luis Saro #Sustentability #VisualDesign #NonProfitFundraising #ChildRights #NonProfitLeaderShip #Voluntariado #Storytelling #Lifelessons #Markets #Economics #Innovation #Creativity #HumanRights #PraCegoLer

Do you trust your local, state, or federal government—or other institutions, for that matter? Justin Milner suggests that people today have radically different versions of how they experience life daily, which he believes contributes to a suspicion and distrust of institutions that some have. Check out our latest episode to hear why he thinks this is the case and what governments and other institutions can do better to foster more trust with the communities they serve. Milner, executive vice president of #evidence and evaluation at Arnold Ventures, also speaks with cohost Kimberlyn Leary about the role and challenges of using evidence to shape policy, #philanthropy, and learning agendas. Listen to the episode https://urbn.is/4ahmmnX. Subscribe and share Evidence in Action with your network of #changemakers today.