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Thanks so much to Streetlamp Creative for sponsoring this month’s chapter meeting, and to Liz Loreti for speaking to us about women in philanthropy. Here are a few takeaways: ➔ In 90% of high net-worth households, women are either the primary decision maker or an equal partner in philanthropic giving. Development teams should implement strategies that account for the potential of female funders. ➔ To address the underrepresentation of women in senior leadership positions at nonprofits, organizations should focus on providing mentorship, disrupting male-centric norms, and pushing for women to be promoted at the same rates as men. ➔ Women are often motivated by a desire to improve their communities. They tend to give more frequently and are more likely to make long-term charitable commitments. They also frequently include their children in philanthropic decision making, creating a sustainable pipeline of support. To stay on top of trends relevant to nonprofits and fundraisers, don’t miss our monthly chapter meetings. Learn more by visiting: https://bit.ly/49bCE0U

Listened in on the latest report of Center for Effective Philanthropy report on the impact of MacKenzie Scott's gifts on the sector. This continues to be really interesting to see the powerful effect her gifts continue to have. It was equally intriguing to see some persistent concerns (from a few funders) that nonprofits can't handle large gifts like this, but I'm encouraged that the nonprofits who got those big gifts are doing great and handling them well. Really appreciated Melanie Willingham-Jaggers and Lakisha Young sharing their perspective on how they hold themselves highly accountable to the people they serve and that this is not diminished by the perceived lack of accountability with Scott's gifts. They are both incredible leaders who are taking their organizations to some incredible new places, driven by the needs of their beneficiaries and the catalytic opportunity these gifts represent. Thanks also to John Palfrey for adding the voice of funders into this great conversation. Thank you Phil Buchanan and Elisha Smith Arrillaga, Ph.D. for this research. Can't wait to see what the sector can learn as the impact of these gifts over time. One interesting idea was raised in the Q&A regarding whether this research could highlight the impact on specific geographic regions (different cities, or rural/urban) or specific types of organizations (human services, capacity builders, justice, etc.) I believe that would be really interesting to see. #philanthropy #grantmaking #research #mackenziescott #catalyticphilanthropy #nonprofitleadership

In recent times, we have witnessed a shifting landscape that has challenged the foundations of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts and anti-racism initiatives. Legislative changes and uncertainties surrounding philanthropic funding have prompted organizations to reflect on their approach to combating racism and promoting inclusivity. https://lnkd.in/eNWp7-kE

Rusty Stahl of Fund the People has shared a blog reflecting on two new studies from the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) that offer more information about the crisis facing America’s nonprofit workforce — and how much funders do or do not care to address it. Rusty argues "that grantmakers are missing the fundamental connections between their own funding practices, how grantees can compensate staff, why burnout is on the upswing, and how all of this damages the ability of grantors and grantees alike to achieve their shared goals." Read it here: To Ensure Nonprofit Well-Being, Invest in Wages, Workload, and Working Conditions | The Center for Effective Philanthropy (cep.org)

We see the rise of collective giving reshaping how people donate in the US. 📈 It's growing fast, especially with groups led by women, presenting strategic advisors and philanthropic leaders with a unique opportunity to drive impactful, community-driven change. 💥 This approach champions collaboration over individual contributions, amplifying our collective impact and fostering a more equitable philanthropic landscape. This means being part of a community that aligns values and resources to drive change. What are your thoughts on collective giving? Share your experiences and insights in the comments below. 🌀 Let's inspire each other with stories of collective impact! #CollectiveGiving #Philanthropy #CommunityImpact

Did you know? 🌟 In NYC, 80% of the nonprofit workforce is made up of people of color, with 80% of those being women of color. Yet, only 16% of nonprofit CEOs in New York are people of color. It's time for change and representation at all levels! Let's amplify diverse voices and support leadership in our communities. • • #BackBlackNonprofits #Nonprofits #BackBlack2024

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Explore the latest findings on racial equity in lean foundations from Exponent Philanthropy! Download your free copy now to stay ahead in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the philanthropic sector. #RacialEquity #Philanthropy https://bit.ly/3GtgmMr

The foundation of Arnold Ventures is what I find most inspiring: When faced with a systemic, seemingly intractable problem, begin with evidence and data. Develop solutions with evidence and data. Evaluate the results with evidence and data. Too many "solutions" to tough policy challenges are driven by dogma or profit motives. Arnold Ventures is driven by results.

Over the last few years, we have been periodically reflecting on how we practice feminist principles of philanthropy in each of the Urgent Action Sister Funds: from how we work to build a culture of sharing and the ingredients of ethical and feminist crisis response, to how funders need to rethink risk and what feminist collective leadership has to offer philanthropy in these times. Here’s a snapshot of our journey to building a strong and united Sisterhood and a philanthropic model where we seek to equitably share power 💫 https://lnkd.in/gYxb8DYe #feministphilanthropy #urgentactionsisterfunds #philanthropy #feministprinciples