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"At Market Lane, we’re proud supporters of Children's Ground, a bold not-for-profit organisation that is advocating and making change for a brighter future with, and for, First Nations children, families and communities. There are several ways that we walk with Children's Ground. We’ll summarise these here to hopefully inform and inspire individuals and businesses wanting to develop a meaningful connection and partnership with Children’s Ground and/or other likeminded First Nations organisations, but perhaps unsure where to start." https://lnkd.in/gP7tHMS6

Don't miss Bridgespan's webinar today! Philanthropy’s Role in Reparations and Building a Culture of Racial Repair Date: November 7, 2023, 12 - 1pm ET What role can philanthropy play in advancing racial repair? While there’s been an uptick in commitments of funding to advance racial equity, few are directly aimed at effecting reparations. Yet, for funders who believe in racial equity and aspire to a thriving multiracial democracy, reparations for Black people and building a culture of repair is essential to reach that goal. Join this webinar to hear from co-authors of “Philanthropy’s Role in Reparations and Building a Culture of Racial Repair,” (Bridgespan.org, 2023) and “A Reparations Roadmap for Philanthropy,” (SSIR, 2023). REGISTER HERE>> https://lnkd.in/ep48Y9DH

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)

For Racial Progress, Endowed Philanthropy Needs to Endow Its Grantees John H. Jackson and Susan Taylor Batten, Guest Contributors | February 01, 2024 Last November, school board candidates supporting honest and antiracist public education won the majority of elections across the country. This marked a watershed and encouraging moment for inclusive and comprehensive public education. It was an election proof of the power of grassroots movement building. For decades, organizers and leaders of color have been showing up at school board meetings. Participating in parent advisory groups. Organizing at state capitals. Registering voters. These activist students and parents are sustaining the fiber of our democracy and protecting our constitutional rights. Yet, as we found in our recent research with Candid, BIPOC-led organizations remain grossly underfunded, despite philanthropy’s stated commitments and interest in advancing racial justice. As the Schott Foundation will detail in a soon-to-be-released update of the #JusticeIsTheFoundation data project, the data still only shows 14% of all K-12 philanthropic dollars were invested in racial equity and justice in education between 2019 and 2021. Endowments are a long-term investment approach to change that. Grantees have told us what endowments could mean to them: a stable financial state, no longer dependent on the whims of philanthropy, and the freedom to plan for the long term. We endow museums, universities and hospitals, but we do not endow the infrastructure needed to keep our democracy working and advance racial justice, i.e., the grantees doing the work. It’s time to ask why that is, and what it would look like if that status quo were to change.

Acknowledging that philanthropy and its grantees can unintentionally perpetuate systemic racism and implicit bias, AFN supports our members and partners in actively addressing racial bias in the philanthropic sector through several initiatives. One initiative is a "Shared Language Glossary". This is a glossary of terms to promote shared language within our network. Too often, work around racial equity is confusing and misunderstood because the terms we use mean different things to different audiences. Explore the Glossary today: https://loom.ly/E-ZiPXY

Budgets are almost always tight when you're in the nonprofit space, which often leads to competing priorities. In 2020 we saw a huge rise in commitments to DEI work; as time has progressed some organizations have found it challenging to create and maintain meaningful progress in these areas. On the CALO blog we're discussing ways to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments are honored no matter what your budget constraints may be. #nonprofitleadership #peerlearning #dei https://lnkd.in/gfDq2k_P

Check out the Community Bill of Rights from The Full Frame Initiative, meant to "not only help philanthropy shape its practices and principles, but also to fill the fundamental gap in accountability that exists in the philanthropic process." It was developed in collaboration with 16 leaders from communities around the country and includes a tool foundations and community organizations can use to reflect on their relationships. Tools that are practical AND about systems change are the best tools.   https://lnkd.in/gnFseTe8

2023 Shadow Work Retreat a hosted by our 501c3 non-profit Completely Fit: A Healthy Lifestyle. 16 ladies came together to do the work (age range 21-51 years young)…not knowing one another, very different backgrounds and statuses in life, and after trusting the process, there are now 16 woman embracing healing together and have decided to be in community with one another. They weee committed and will continue to be accountable for the responsibility to answer their actions, decisions, and obligations. It fostered trust and transparency among the women, and ensured that held and will hold themselves responsible for the consequences of their conduct. Everyone was committed to their process. Commitment is important because it provides stability, builds trust, and fosters growth. It helps individuals and relationships withstand challenges, contributing to personal development and the success of endeavors. When we sat to hear one another, embrace one another & break bread together we created a space for vulnerability, accountability, commitment and community. Community in which we share common interests, goals, experiences or characteristics, often residing in the same area or connected through virtual platforms. In community we committed to provide support, share experiences, and a sense of belonging.

📆 Explore the ethics of measuring performance, output, and engagement in the nonprofit sphere and beyond on November 6 at 1 p.m. ET as part of the Connected Fundraisers Community. Associate Professor of Philosophy at University of Utah C. Thi Nguyen will kick off the event with a brief talk on understanding the difference between trust, transparency, and how this relates to data at your nonprofit. We’ll then take the conversation to the Community Slack, unpacking how this perspective can strengthen the connections you have with your community. Register now: 👇 #NonprofitFundraising #NonprofitLeadership #NonprofitOrganization

Congratulations to Vetto Casado, the Shifting Power, Advancing Justice team, and all at The Boston Foundation for this tremendous work. And thanks to Vetto to posing great questions in his reflection. They are for all of us in #philanthropy to consider - here are some modifications for me, relevant to my work in the Massachusetts Early Childhood Funder Collaborative: * How can we collectively position ourselves and leverage our resources to ensure our work hits its substantial potential? * How do we come together as a collective? What is the cadence? And how do we ask the right questions going forward? * How can we support the table setting? How can we bring chairs - and tables - that we don't occupy, but to allow others immersed in the work to construct a vision and definition of success that we can then support?