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We’re rethinking philanthropy— not as a transactional experience but as a cycle of shared responsibility and care. How can everyone, from staff to stakeholders, play a meaningful part in sustaining this cycle? And how can we, together, build communities rooted in generosity and purpose? We’ve launched a 6-week blog series on building a culture of philanthropy! Throughout the series, we’ll dive into practical strategies for expanding your organization’s philanthropic reach, building long-term relationships with new supporters, and showing the value of the arts in your community. Join the conversation as we explore how philanthropy can reshape the future of the arts.

✨ New Look, Same Mission: Rodman for Kids ✨ For 34 years, we’ve been empowering youth-focused nonprofits to build brighter futures. At this year's Celebration for Kids, we unveiled our new look and were reminded why we do what we do: the kids. Seeing their energy and excitement as they proudly walked the Celebration for Kids catwalk wearing our logo brought it all full circle. 💫 Our mission remains as strong as ever, grounded in these pillars: 1️⃣ Empowering nonprofit leaders through professional and leadership development. 2️⃣ Connecting them by offering opportunities for networking and collaboration. 3️⃣ Uplifting youth-focused charities by providing direct funding, as well as opportunities to raise more funds. These values drive our impact, empowering youth-focused charities across Massachusetts to build brighter futures for the kids and families they serve. This next chapter of Rodman for Kids reflects our evolution while staying true to our purpose. We’re here to empower, connect, and uplift those who dedicate their lives to making a difference. Join us on this journey and stay connected as we move into the next chapter of our incredible story: https://lnkd.in/eXNySEzW ✨ Together, we’ll continue building brighter tomorrows. ✨

As 2024 comes to an end and we look ahead to 2025, we're inspired by what we’ve accomplished together this past year and motivated to do even more in the year to come. This year, you’ve helped us support child well-being, ensure economic opportunity, grow community wealth, and equip community leadership. Philanthropy isn’t just about giving; it’s about why we give and who we are as a community. TBF's 2024 Annual Report shares some remarkable stories about our community of donors and the inventive and very personal ways in which they partner with the nonprofit organizations and causes they support. Alongside these stories, our Pathways to Equity video series captures our partnerships with nonprofit leaders and organizations and the collaborative work at the heart of creating a stronger, more equitable Boston. These snapshots collectively represent many of the people supported, impactful stories, and momentum made possible this year by continued support from our community — and people like you. Thank you for a meaningful year of impact. We look forward to continuing the progress we've made collectively to move equity and move Boston with your commitment in the new year: https://bit.ly/3OhZlZs

Would you like to convert more of your nonprofit’s volunteers into donors? Barbara Fitzgerald, Vice President of Development at Hillcrest Transitional Housing (and a proud alumna of our very first Frame Up for Funding cohort) has some powerful suggestions on how to do just that! We invite you to watch this video as Barb shares valuable insights on converting volunteers into donors, highlighting proven strategies and success stories from her own experience! #kblimpactpartners #frameupforfunding #volunteers #donors #philanthropy

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Elaine Chu, embodies the values that we espouse at 21/64: integrity, justice, relationships, and innovation. Throughout her career, she has learned to seamlessly blend SELF and ROLE, to the great benefit of the families and institutions she serves. Based in Seattle, WA, Elaine is a vice president of Philanthropic Strategies for Fidelity Charitable®. Since 2022, she has led a team of philanthropic strategists in the Private Donor Group that advises Fidelity Charitable’s most generous donors on how they can use their charitable resources to meaningfully advance the causes they care about. Earlier in her career, Elaine was Director of Philanthropic Services at the Seattle Foundation. Currently, she is a board member for Green River College, a public community college focused on global workforce development and civic engagement. This month, Elaine will be named the Wonderful Woman of Color with the Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy (WOC)® to kick off Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Thank you, Elaine, for bringing your authentic self to the 21/64 Learning Community and for enriching all of us with your ideas and the example you set. IN A FEW SENTENCES, WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE IN LIFE? To make this world a better place for the next generation, personally and professionally. My favorite quote on this is “we don’t inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.” I use this as my north star to change the narrative that we lead with selflessness. I want to continue to encourage children, young adults, and parents through engagement and tools they can use to become champions for causes and communities they care deeply about. WHAT IS THE BEST PART OF YOUR WORK? I get to build relationships and meet wonderful families who lead with empathy, kindness, and humbleness. They are intentional and thoughtful in their approaches to giving. I find joy in working with families to connect the dots and advise them in their planning to maximize their impact to nonprofits and communities. WHAT IS A BURNING QUESTION YOU HAVE FOR THIS COMMUNITY? What does success look like to you when working with families in philanthropy? I know we tend to immediately gravitate to the quantitative side when we think about success and impact, but our work goes beyond that as we build trust and relationships. WHAT WAS THE LAST SHOW YOU BINGED-WATCHED? Ted Lasso! The show reminded me a lot about teamwork, relationships, friendships, and how it takes a community to work together.

re: A small glimpse of our work from the frontlines of philanthropy For the last quarter-century, we've been right there with you, working on the frontlines of philanthropy. It's been an incredible journey, and it's shown us something truly remarkable: when philanthropy and brand unite, magic happens. When tearing down those old barriers and joining forces, the results are nothing short of spectacular. We have experienced firsthand this formidable partnership creating massive waves of fundraising and awareness that have propelled missions forward. These mission-moving results would not be possible without program participants and their families who courageously shared their stories and generously granted permission to us to share them. Some of the visuals and messaging in our body of work may evoke strong emotional reactions or discomfort for some viewers. If you feel that you might be affected by such content, we recommend proceeding with caution or choosing to view our work at a time when you feel more prepared. 👉 Take a look at a tiny cross-section of our work: https://bit.ly/3Ymt9KE

It's been two years since my article, Living Your Organizational Culture, was published in Advancing Philanthropy magazine - still very relevant and a foundation for Federation's continued success in these challenging times. https://lnkd.in/dpr-cU52

re: A small glimpse of our work from the frontlines of philanthropy For the last quarter-century, we've been right there with you, working on the frontlines of philanthropy. It's been an incredible journey, and it's shown us something truly remarkable: when philanthropy and brand unite, magic happens. When tearing down those old barriers and joining forces, the results are nothing short of spectacular. We have experienced firsthand this formidable partnership creating massive waves of fundraising and awareness that have propelled missions forward. These mission-moving results would not be possible without program participants and their families who courageously shared their stories and generously granted permission to us to share them. Some of the visuals and messaging in our body of work may evoke strong emotional reactions or discomfort for some viewers. If you feel that you might be affected by such content, we recommend proceeding with caution or choosing to view our work at a time when you feel more prepared. 👉 Take a look at a tiny cross-section of our work: https://bit.ly/3Ymt9KE

re: A small glimpse of our work from the frontlines of philanthropy For the last quarter-century, we've been right there with you, working on the frontlines of philanthropy. It's been an incredible journey, and it's shown us something truly remarkable: when philanthropy and brand unite, magic happens. When tearing down those old barriers and joining forces, the results are nothing short of spectacular. We have experienced firsthand this formidable partnership creating massive waves of fundraising and awareness that have propelled missions forward. These mission-moving results would not be possible without program participants and their families who courageously shared their stories and generously granted permission to us to share them. Some of the visuals and messaging in our body of work may evoke strong emotional reactions or discomfort for some viewers. If you feel that you might be affected by such content, we recommend proceeding with caution or choosing to view our work at a time when you feel more prepared. 👉 Take a look at a tiny cross-section of our work: https://bit.ly/3Ymt9KE