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As the leader of a global network of businesses and environmental organizations, 1% for the Planet is advancing a more inclusive definition of environment. This #EarthDay, learn how the organization turns words into action through initiatives such as the 1% for the Planet Impact Fund at National Philanthropic Trust. #Philanthropy #Nonprofits

The Chorus Foundation recently closed out its final year of grantmaking. Their Founder and President, and winner of the 2023 EGA Risk Taker Award, Farhad Ebrahimi, reflects on how confronting and defining power led to the Foundation's decision to sunset. "Revisiting our journey at Chorus, we can see a clear path through the following stages: holding power accountably to sharing power equitably to handing over power entirely, with each step contributing the necessary preconditions for the next." https://lnkd.in/eZVEhfZX #SocialImpact #Philanthropy #JustTransition #SpendDown

Wondering if the #ClimatePhilanthropyCourse is right for you?🤔 This course is designed for everyone who wants to play an active role in integrating #climatechange into their work.🌱 You'll explore the fundamentals of climate change, understand the climate crisis's impacts on your philanthropic efforts, and discover opportunities to drive change in three main areas: your #operations, #grantmaking, and #investments.🎯 No prior knowledge in #sustainability or #climate is needed. However, if you have some experience in these topics, you’ll build on what you already know while gaining new insights into the relationship between climate change and #philanthropy.💡 You can find a detailed overview of the course in our prospectus. 📥 #PhilanthropyForClimate Philea - Philanthropy Europe Association

The EU and national governments often struggle to implement significant reforms. So what are the opportunities for philanthropy? John Healy, Genio , illustrates 3 gaps only philanthropy can fill; citizen and civil society engagement; support to help innovations scale within complex, contested systems; and integration of philanthropic, impact, public and commercial funding, in our latest Opinion piece! Read it now! https://bit.ly/3KpM8Mf

Every foundation, regardless of its size, location, or mission, holds the power to contribute to a more climate-resilient future. 🌱 That is why we have developed the #ClimatePhilanthropyCourse for all those who would like to integrate #climatechange into their philanthropic activities. You'll delve into the fundamentals of climate change, grasp the climate crisis's impact on philanthropy, and uncover ways to drive change in three key areas: your #operations, #grantmaking, and #investments.🎯 No prior knowledge of #sustainability or #climate is needed. However, if you already have some experience, you'll build on your existing knowledge and gain new insights into the connection between climate change and #philanthropy. For a detailed overview of the course, take a look at our prospectus. 📥 Philea - Philanthropy Europe Association #PhilanthropyForClimate

Read the latest impact report from the Earth Trust here - a brilliant example of how excellence in innovative environmental interventions and approach, public engagement, and policy work can combine to become greater than the sum of their parts.

✨ Join us for an upcoming webinar! ✨ Register now: https://lnkd.in/dzH_sVn6 Philanthropy has faced its fair share of critiques, with important questions being raised about philanthropic wealth and how decision-making structures are far removed from the communities it supports. Despite their direct role and impact in biodiversity conservation and climate mitigation, less than 2.9% of philanthropic funding reaches Indigenous and local communities directly. Unlike previous efforts to ‘shift power’ by including Indigenous Peoples in decision-making, Indigenous-led funds represent an even deeper example of shifting decision-making directly into the hands of social movements. What are the challenges and opportunities to this method of shifting power?

ICYMI: Effective climate philanthropy is easier with Giving Green and Charity Navigator. Thanks to Nonprofit Quarterly for stimulating this optimistic conversation with Michael Thatcher and Giving Green founder Daniel Stein.

🌍✨ International Day of Climate Action ✨🌍 Today, on International Day of Climate Action, we stand united with communities around the world to combat the effects of climate change. At the Made Better Together Foundation, we are committed to helping marginalized communities not only adapt to the changing climate but also thrive despite its challenges. One of the ways we are taking action is through the donation of shade sails—providing much-needed cool, shaded spaces where communities can gather, children can play, and people can find relief from the increasingly harsh heat. ☀️🏞️ In celebration of this important day, we are excited to announce that we have two special projects lined up! While the installations will take place in the next couple of weeks, these shade sails represent a tangible step toward mitigating climate risks and building resilience within these communities. Climate action is more than just words—it's about taking meaningful steps to create a sustainable future for all, and we are proud to be part of the solution. 🌱💧 Stay tuned for updates on these projects as we continue our journey toward #ClimateResilience and #CommunityEmpowerment. Together, we can make a lasting impact! 💚 #InternationalDayOfClimateAction #MadeBetterTogether #ForTheWild #ShadeSailsForClimate #ClimateActionNow #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #Philanthropy #ClimateChangeIsReal #MitigatingClimateRisks #NonProfit #ResilientCommunities #TenthouseStructures #CommunityFirst #SustainableFuture #NextGenLeaders #CompassionInAction #TenthouseStructures

How can the world’s richest individuals help protect the ocean? This was the hot topic of discussion during an Ocean Philanthropy session at Monaco Ocean Week. Read here https://lnkd.in/d__m3hUu