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We had THE BEST hour yesterday having an insightful, inspiring and engaging conversation about the core of associations - membership. We spoke about what engagement looks (or feels like) and how we measure it, why diversity, equity & inclusion is important, whether membership is still a thing (spoiler - it is) and how we attract and engage our 'future members'. A few brief takeaways from our conversation: "Engagement is not what we think – it’s what the member thinks" (Craig Young, CAE "Membership is a transfer of value. We draw on the contribution of our members, we get a contribution, and that contribution actually drives our capacity to deliver" (Graham Catt) "We can't grow and remain relevant if we don't have different voices at the table and different voices in our associations" (Kerrie Green (Lucas)) "When in doubt - ask your members (and not just your current members) and you can't go wrong" (Donna South) A big shout-out and thank you to our panel members for their contributions. AuSAE members can access the full recording of the webinar on the AuSAE website. Not a member yet? Join here www.ausae.org.au/join #associationsmatter #membership #thoughtleadership #associationknowledgeprogram

**NEWS FROM THE FIELD** Join the Creative Justice Initiative, the afrolatin@ forum Forum and the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture in Chicago for a discussion titled “The Intentionality of Building and Sustaining Afro-Latino/a/x and Latinx Institutions“. This insightful event will take place at the THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF PUERTO RICAN ARTS AND CULTURE on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 6:30 PM Central Time. Despite their vital role in anti-racism and community building, AfroLatinx organizations struggle with chronic underfunding. Limited resources hinder initiatives slowing the movement’s progress. Despite that, many AfroLatinx organizations and institutions have continued to educate, empower and enlighten the Latinx community. Join us for a crucial discussion on empowering AfroLatinx and Latinx institutions and why we need to support the building and sustainability of these institutions. Learn why intentional investment is essential and gain actionable strategies to break down funding barriers. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gh8D8hrR

These are 2 of the most experienced place-based change makers around. For those interested in how to enable communities to create change, come and hear Dame Julia and David in conversation

Again, our counselors do it again! Connection is so important in Government contracting. Hand holding through contracting matters! #colorado #governmentcontracting #smallbusinesshelp

I'm happy to share that my article on why wealth advisors should incorporate philanthropy into their practice has been featured in the May 2024 issue of Forum magazine from Advocis. (See page 21.) It's a subject close to my heart, and I would love any feedback. You can read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gV47QA7F #philanthropy #wealthmanagement #Advocis #donoradvisedfunds

Come see us at BSides! #womenincybersecurity #cyberjutsutribe #infosec #cybersecurity #cyberjutsu #womencyberjutsu #womenintech #nonprofit

#Association Forum friends.... have you renewed your membership (or your association's Forum Plus membership) yet? If not, it's expiring tomorrow, so don't forget to visit the website to renew! There are now at least 12 CEU credits per year through the members-only SIG educational events. Have questions, don't hesitate to ask me or share below why U love to be part of the #Forum community. #weareforum #renewtoday

We believe in the strength of partnerships, more evidence today about the impact collaboration can have https://lnkd.in/gSi8KDiq

A privilege to be the B Lab UK Louder than Words festival - the largest gathering of B Corps in the world. The UK is now home to over 2000 B Corp businesses and the movement represents over 120,000 people working for B Corps. A wonderful gathering of friends - an opportunity to reflect on the progress made - to be surrounded by your tribe, the people who ‘get it’. And yet, I’m forced to pause … are we using this momentous gathering to define the ‘louder than words’ actions that will drive for change. As Rosie Brown from COOK Trading Ltd so eloquently said (using a phrase I also use commonly), what’s our JFDI? We risk in this gathering listening only to the voices that believe when - to make meaningful progress - we have to engage and challenge those who would oppose the movement, those who are invested in the status quo. My three takeaways from day 1: Inspired by Ruth Turner on the fringe session ‘After the general election: Putting ‘business for good’ at the heart of politics: We must be better storytellers than those who protect the status quo Energised, as always, by the powerful presence of Mary Portas and her vision for the business of Beautiful Business: We must match the ‘desire’ factor for better businesses as exists for those businesses that champion rampant consumerism Challenged by Charmian (Char) Love, who I’ll be on a panel with today, that as the problems of this world are connected, we must tackle them with the spirit of interdependence We must lead for change beyond what is our business, using our influence to drive change with government and with stakeholders Because the B Corp movement must be the driving force behind raising the bar and creating systemic change, especially with B Lab’s vision that within ten years we want to see every UK business acting as a force for good. If you want to hear about one simple, powerful action you can take to be a driving force for change, join me for today’s fringe session ‘Empowering Change: Advocacy from the Better Business Act’ with Charmian (Char) Love and Mhairi Littlewood #bcorpfestival #louderthanwords #betterbusiness #bcorp #bcorpfestivaluk

“This report summarizes findings from an extensive field and literature scan and interviews with 30 informants, including practitioners, funders, researchers, consultants, and staff members from several foundations. The report makes recommendations for foundations to consider in identifying and working with intermediaries to support racial equity, power sharing, and community voice. An adaptable tool was also created to help foundation staff navigate decision-making points and options for determining when and how to best work with intermediaries.”