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"Change must be owned and led by the people who live in a community for it to be successful and sustained. From my perspective, place-based strategies force us to rebuild our democratic muscle.” - Tony Pipa Hear more from two place-based experts — Thomasina (Tomi) Hiers, Vice President of the Center for Civic Sites and Community Change at the Annie E. Casey Foundation, and Tony Pipa, Senior Fellow, Global Economy and Development, Center for Sustainable Development at the Brookings Institution — to understand the significance of place-based strategies and why buy-in across the public and private sectors is essential to their success. https://lnkd.in/e6CP2AtH

Were you unable to attend AFN's webinar last week? Collaboration Beyond A Crisis: Partnership Models to Advance Economic Justice and Systems-Level Change is available for replay! Watch here: https://loom.ly/WL9g-VY In this session, we: • Discussed to continue to activate AFN’s Realizing Economic Justice framework to reexamine power, disrupt systems and invest in economic justice. • Elevated data that centers community voice and power to inform action-oriented solutions for philanthropy and other stakeholders to deepen efforts to support economic justice. • Explored forward-thinking asset building strategies and collaboration models to advance policy and practice solutions to support survivors before and beyond a crisis moment. FreeFrom Principal Financial Group Blue Shield of California Foundation #EconomicJustice #Philanthropy #Funders #SuvivorSupport #AssetFunders

Spotlight on Atlanta’s Game-Changers: Our latest article explores 15 nonprofits driving pivotal change in Atlanta, a great read for professionals passionate about social innovation and preservation of the arts. #AtlantaNonprofits #ChangeMakers

Since founding Stack'd in 2015, we’ve had the privilege of partnering with remarkable NFPs (Not-for-Profits) across Alberta. These organizations, led by passionate and purpose-driven leaders, have been transforming their communities—and we’ve been honored to play a role in helping them create meaningful impact for their stakeholders. Over the years, we’ve supported NFPs in tackling some of their most significant opportunities and challenges, including: 1. Shaping new strategic directions and plans. 2. Reducing reliance on donor and grant funding by developing social enterprise strategies. 3. Redesigning organizational structures to maximize impact. 4. Merging like-minded organizations and supporting them with their post-merger integration efforts. 5. Enhancing leadership team health and effectiveness. We’re incredibly proud of the value we’ve helped create, but now, we’re taking it a step further. I’m excited to announce that we are making NFPs a core area of focus for our firm. This means dedicated resources, specialized service offerings, and an even greater commitment to helping these organizations thrive. Stay tuned for more updates as we build out our team and services tailored specifically to the NFP sector!

Measuring success is tough for nonprofits. This is a course to help! If you want help to define your social impact and set the right long terms goals, let me know!

Transparency Co-creating Community decision making This is a powerful framework for impactful and sustainable collaboration between business and community!

My experience at West Houston Assistance Ministries has underscored the transformative power of community engagement. Collaborative partnerships with organizations like Houston Community College Community College, United Way of Greater Houston, and Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County have not only amplified our impact but also yielded deeper insights into the intricate needs of our community. Research affirms this value. A Stanford Social Innovation Review study highlights how cross-sector partnerships can lead to innovative solutions for complex social issues, surpassing the impact of isolated efforts [1]. By actively engaging with our community and fostering partnerships, we harness diverse resources and expertise to tackle challenges more comprehensively. This aligns with the concept of 'collective impact,' where organizations from different sectors unite to address a specific social problem with a shared agenda [2]. There is so much potential when we work together, all focused on the shared goal of alleviating poverty. How have partnerships enriched your organization's mission? What hurdles have you encountered in building these collaborations? #nonprofit #communityengagement #collectiveimpact #homelessnessawareness #povertyalleviation _ (References)_ [1] Austin, J. E., & Seitanidi, M. M. (2012). Collaborative Value Creation: A Review of Partnering Between Nonprofits and Businesses. Stanford Social Innovation Review. [2] Kania, J., & Kramer, M. (2011). Collective Impact. Stanford Social Innovation Review.

"The role of the funder in strategy implementation is not to be prescriptive about specific solutions, but rather to be a partner and a deep listener with grantees and community partners on what is most needed and when." "Systems change funders understand that those closest to the problem have the deepest knowledge of solutions, and frequently focus on building community power." "Funders can be helpful connectors and bring together different actors who hold different parts of the solution, and to provide resources quickly where they are most needed." A new article from FSG outlines the benefits of adopting a "community-driven", ecosystem approach to philanthropy. https://lnkd.in/dDTEQMwb

In all the dialogue around trust-based philanthropy, have you ever wondered how funders and grantee partners can get started in this endeavor?🤔 Here's a good place to start: Spitfire Strategies' Executive Training Program's guide featured in Stanford Social Innovation Review. It offers 10 evidence-backed actions that pave the way for leaders to earn and repair trust, shaping a better world.🌎 Explore the guide here: https://lnkd.in/ec-eUxfP #TrustBasedPhilanthropy #NonprofitLeadership

Check out our FREE latest downloadable in which we give you an inside look at the strategies of the largest foundations funding global development. In our exclusive report, you’ll get insights on: - The top funding priorities for each major foundation. - How foundations partner with implementing organizations. - Resources available and funding opportunities. - Analysis of trends across agriculture, climate, health, poverty, and more. #philanthropy #foundations #funding