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There’s just so much to love in this piece! Inc. Magazine’s 2023/2024 winter issue ranks a women’s soccer club as ‘’Best in Business’’ for redefining its business model to demonstrate that mission and capital can co-exist. The Angel City Football Club of Los Angeles, one of the 12 teams in the National Women’s Soccer League, co-founded by Julie Uhrman, venture capitalist Kara Nortman, and actress/activist Natalie Portman – and backed by such notable investors as Jennifer Garner and Serena Williams – gives 10% of its sponsorship revenues to local nonprofits. Talk about a winning goal! As companies flock to associate their brands with the team, they do so knowing that they are also giving back to the community. So far, the club cemented $55 million in sponsorship deals through 2025, and has already allocated $2.3 million to various community organizations, including one delivering meals to people in need. This is yet another example of how women innovate in business – not only to increase the bottom line, but also to transform society around them for the better.  https://lnkd.in/eDTJmjAV

Here's something new to get involved in, for those interested in #history, #flying, #nonprofit or #philanthropy, #technology or #art. A little something for everyone! I have a meeting with the founder, Nova Hall, set for the next week or so, to hear more about this! #NetworkInAction Network In Action International

Take some time to read this brilliant article from folks doing some of the most important work there is, reweaving culture, politics and economics to build power for transformation.

"Too often, community organizing, and arts and cultural organizing are viewed as distinct and separate rather than inextricably intertwined. In philanthropy, foundations often put these efforts into different funding streams—and can sow division by fostering competition for resources. If we divorce governance from culture, we end up with institutions and developments that lack the context of our rich, meaningful history." In this piece for Nonprofit Quarterly, Jessica Norwood, Allen Kwabena Frimpong, Tia Oso, and Nwamaka Agbo, MPA collectively reflect on the essential role that art and culture play in reclaiming neighborhoods and communities. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gHdNyuHf

🎉 Grant Recipient Update 🎉 Community Support grant recipient, Indiana Artisan works with Central Indiana creatives who make exceptional art, food, and beverage, but struggle to develop or manage a business. In their year-end report they said this: For a small nonprofit organization like Indiana Artisan, receiving unrestricted funds is akin to getting a surprise check from a great-aunt you never met. The Impact 100 funds gave us breathing room in a tight budget to do some unique and unbudgeted things that benefitted artisans, our central Indiana community and the organization as a whole. Indiana Artisan chose to split up the $13,000 to fund several programs and events. Each was successful in its own right. A few of the specific successes achieved with the grant funds are: ✨️ Held a high school art exhibit in their Carmel Store, and allowed those attending to vote for the ones they liked best. The top four were awarded $500 scholarships. This activity introduced the store to new people and let Indiana Artisan provide monetary support to future artists. ✨️ Commissioned a wood artist to build a Free Little Art Gallery (FLAG) holding small pieces or art instead of books. Indiana Artisan will invite groups from various cultures to “own” the gallery each month, sharing art from their culture. This will raise awareness of the organization and the art of other cultures. Sponsored drum circles during the September gallery walk in the Carmel Arts District. The drum circles connected diverse communities, celebrated cultural diversity, and inspired creativity. People loved it. ✨ ️Hired a facilitator to lead a strategic planning session for the Board of Directors. They now have the start of a five-year artisan-centric plan to further their mission. Funded Indiana Artisan Marketplace Booth awards. Awards included Best First-year Booth, Best Art Booth, Best Food Booth, and Best of Show. First-rate booths are an attraction in an art show, increasing attendance and art sales. #thepowerofwomengivingasone #impact100

"We both start with a dream." 🌟 Our chairman, Arthur M. Blank, often speaks about the profound impact of sports on society. Recently, he added a new perspective: sports give people a chance to dream - about playing, competing, and winning. This insight resonates deeply with our philanthropic mission. Just as athletes envision victory, we envision a better world. Our dream? A society built on love, fairness, and equitable opportunities. Sports and #philanthropy may seem different, but they share a common thread: the power of dreaming big and working tirelessly to turn those dreams into reality. Learn more in AMBFF President Fay Twersky’s annual letter: https://lnkd.in/eY4wi5eR

Join me and some fellow fundraising nerds 🤓 on how metrics boost fundraiser confidence and team activation. At the end of the day, the metrics are a means to the critical end of revenue for our missions - but a critical means, at that! Join us if you fall into one of the following categories: - have metrics, but don’t use them - don’t have metrics or KPIs but are curious about where to start - are trying to determine how to activate your fundraisers - just want to support me/hear me speak! #fundraising #metrics #publicspeaking

Vital Arts exists to address the multifaceted challenges that artists face today, but we cannot do it alone. We need your support to continue this critical work. Your donation, whether $5, $50, or $500, helps more artists pay their rent without sacrificing meals. It supports city-wide policies that value artists, provides resources for arts professionals, and fosters mind-changing conversations with stakeholders. Bit by bit, we are building a thriving arts ecosystem. Bit by bit, we are improving conditions for every artist, arts worker, and resident with a system of care and a big-picture approach. Bit by bit, we are creating a world that truly values the arts as vital. https://lnkd.in/gpyYdcjk

Planning to construct a new building, boost your endowment, or raise funds for a significant program? 🛠️ Register for our March 27 webinar, “How Do You Know You’re Ready for a Capital Campaign? Where Do You Start?” and learn from the San Diego Museum of Art and CCS Fundraising about launching a successful capital campaign. 🔍 Gain insights into planning, execution, and strategies from experts who have navigated the complexities of capital campaigns with success. Whether you're just starting to consider a campaign or are in the midst of planning one, this webinar will provide you with the essential tools and knowledge you need to proceed with confidence. Register now: https://lnkd.in/ePpDcr_S 🖥️ This is part of our webinar series to help museum professionals' continual development of skills in philanthropy, development, and financial wellness for museums, including diversifying revenue sources. Visit https://lnkd.in/eBamfea9 to access the previous learning programs on museum philanthropy & membership, and how to build a development plan for a museum through April 27.

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