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Did you know there is an estimated $234 billion in assets parked in Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) today, not being invested into communities that need those resources? JustFund’s newest product, JustFund Search, is designed to make it easier for individual donors, philanthropic advisors, and program officers to find funding needs and move money where it’s needed most. Learn how JustFund Search works and how it will help move more money to organizations advancing social and racial justice. https://lnkd.in/dw2Namj2 

County leaders may limit how much money they give to nonprofit groups and projects serving low-income neighborhoods in light of looming budget challenges. The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors today is considering capping community spending per district at $1 million, but potentially raising the ceiling to $2 million for districts with greater need, such as District 2. The county’s technical term for such spending is “inventory items.” During the budget process, supervisors can propose one-time funds related to various community programs. Read the story: https://lnkd.in/gQEdzCzX

Your tax-deductible contribution to Habitat for Humanity changes lives. It’s an investment in a child, a family, the community, and our future. Research shows decent housing and homeownership improve health, increase children’s educational achievement, and strengthen community ties. Each contribution, no matter the size, helps fulfill Habitat’s mission. We rely on local donations to continue our work. Become a Hope Builder today by donating $10, $20, or $40 each month and make a lasting impact on families in need - https://buff.ly/3XQa5UQ!

Imagine navigating a complex environment without a map — this is the challenge nonprofits face without fundraising metrics. These KPIs act as crucial navigational tools, providing clarity and direction in nonprofit fundraising. Understanding where efforts are most successful and where they falter helps nonprofits avoid inefficiencies and maximize efficiency. Learn the top 20 metrics nonprofits should be tracking here: https://hubs.ly/Q02xJYDS0

The posts I have seen about Wellspring sunsetting show me that no matter how much trust is built into philanthropy, Our relationship to funders and philanthropic institutions is one of codependency, not interdependency. Foundations can sunset and leave organizations at risk along the way. But when nonprofits sunset, they don’t have the same impact on funders. I say this not to imply that funders are doing this to harm us! But to highlight that this the power differential. Funders hold the power no matter how hard they try to share it with nonprofits. And they hold this power because they hold the money. This illustrates the immense need to fundamentally change the economic structures in this country so that the compounding oppressions we face are resolved structurally instead of through the nonprofit-industrial approach. Otherwise, we will continue to depend on the will, commitment, and direction of a wealthy few.

Did you know less than 1% of philanthropic dollars support voter education, registration, and turnout? Funders have many opportunities to get involved and support nonprofits and their communities to help more Americans participate in our democracy. If you work in philanthropy, use our free toolkit to get started today and invest in voter engagement in the communities you serve. https://lnkd.in/eqxiwsCp

What are the most common barriers to giving and how can donor families overcome them? As a partner to philanthropic families, learn about the actionable strategies and solutions you can use to better support the families you work with. The National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) invites our Network Partners to join a session with Betsy Erickson, Piyush Tantia, and me to hear more about what we discovered while co-authoring our forthcoming Psychological Barriers to Giving report. During this virtual gathering of regional associations of grantmakers, consultants, and advisors who support family philanthropies, attendees will learn more about the report, which explores the behavioral science behind the ten most common barriers to giving—such as too many choices, fear of uncomfortable family dynamics, and lack of urgency—and provides effective and actionable ways for donors to overcome those barriers. NCFP Network Partners can sign up here ➡ https://lnkd.in/ecAXSBUN

Has the Giving Crisis Reached the Point of No Return? NO! But we have to pay attention.... "As nonprofits combat the giving crisis, a few key strategies are emerging. Organizations are working to build out their base of everyday donors with the goal of ensuring a continuous pipeline. To do that, fundraisers are working hard to build personal relationships to hold on to existing supporters, take advantage of donors’ own networks to attract new support, and rethink how to measure fundraising success." Insight from The Chronicle of Philanthropy's: https://buff.ly/3Stmdbf

Leave a Legacy Month is celebrated each May to encourage people to consider planned giving as an option to support their favorite nonprofits. Did you know 68% of Americans lack a valid will? Estate planning is creating a clear, comprehensive plan for the transfer of your assets, after your death, to the people or organizations you love. Learn more about your planned giving options and read stories of community members who have put their trust in the Community Foundation to help to carry out their philanthropic legacy: https://ow.ly/LjaM50RsNjl

"At a time when many philanthropic funders are looking to address the power imbalance between community organizations and their funders, supporting community bond issuers and building a thriving marketplace is one way to do so." - The Philanthropist Journal https://ow.ly/2kIh50SCrAc #SocialImpact #CommunityEmpowerment #SocialChange #NonprofitSupport #ImpactInvesting #FundingEquality