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How sustainable is your philanthropic capital? By focusing on root causes rather than just symptoms of social, economic, or environmental issues, funders can support organizations to transform structures, policies, and behaviors in a way that empowers marginalized communities, creates a more livable planet, and resolves the need for continued philanthropic intervention. Core funding, paired with building strategic capacities, can be a game changer to bring organizations and proven solutions to scale. LGT Venture Philanthropy prioritizes systems change by supporting the development and growth of locally rooted organizations in India and Sub-Saharan Africa. We are partnering with the Foundation For Ecological Security (FES) in India to regenerate ecosystems, supporting 459,000 children to gain an education through our partnership with Educate Girls, and working with Last Mile Health to train over 1,000 community health workers in remote villages, to name just a few. In a recent article, our colleagues at LGT Philanthropy Advisory, Nina Hoas and Silvia Bastante de Unverhau, share their insights on systems change and how it is one of seven key trends reshaping philanthropy for the better. Read their article via LGT Private Banking here 👉 https://bit.ly/47CpAkl #PhilanthropyAdvisory #SustainableDevelopment #SystemsChange

Talk about taking philanthropy to a whole new level so we can amplify its impact… The days of intentionality are here, strategic laser eyed philanthropy that delivers tangible value that all can experience.

At Bishop & Sewell, our commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices goes hand in hand with our dedication to supporting mental health and well-being within our team. We recognise the profound impact our actions have on our community and the wider world, striving to set an example for businesses in our field while prioritising the mental health of our employees. Our team benefits include: 🤝 Volunteering: Each member is entitled to one day per year for pro-bono or charitable work with local charities we support, fostering a sense of purpose and fulfilment. 🌱 Green Litigation Pledge: By actively reducing our environmental impact, we not only safeguard the planet but also promote a sense of agency and empowerment among our team members. ♻️ Recycling: Our eco-conscious practices, such as promoting paperless initiatives and providing recycling points in every office, contribute to a cleaner environment and a healthier mindset, reducing stress and promoting a sense of responsibility towards the planet. 🎗️ Charitable Activity: From fundraising events to community initiatives, our involvement in charitable activities not only benefits those in need but also fosters a sense of connection, purpose, and altruism among our team members. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/duFUeCA8 #ESG #MentalHealth #Wellbeing 🌿🤝

FREE ESG TOOL FOR CHARITIES NOW LIVE - SIGN UP HERE! Reporting for this year closes on Thursday 31st October so don't miss out! Assess your charity /social enterprise's environmental footprint, workforce practices, social impact & governance & find out how your organisation compares with others in the sector. Full details here: https://lnkd.in/e2x99GDa In partnership with ACEVO. Would your charitable organisation benefit from understanding and reporting on its environmental footprint, workforce practices, social impact, and its governance? The survey is free, relevant to small or large organisations, and will comprise around 35 substantive questions. We envisage it will take about 1 hour to complete. #ESG #EnvironmentalSocialGovernance #Nonprofit #Sustainability #CorporateResponsibility #ImpactMeasurementnce #Environment #Social #Governance #CharityAssessment #EnvironmentSocialGovernance https://lnkd.in/e2x99GDa

We’ve had some good take up of this. 2 more weeks to sign up for this free ESG tool. Don’t miss out #environment #socialimpact #governance #charityimpact #socialenterprise #charitysurvey #ESGtool

The best ESG-aligned brands don’t ditch their giving partners once they go evergreen with their initiatives. They hold onto those partnerships to further their mission. Bombas Socks has a one-for-one model of donating one clothing item for every item sold. But without the help of their network of partnerships throughout the U.S. they wouldn’t be able to give so much at the community level. The evergreen ESG approach is not merely about corporate giving; it's about weaving a narrative of shared responsibility and impact into the brand story with others in the national and global community on the same mission. #ESG #PurposeDriven #ESGCompany #ESGAlignment #purposedrivenbrand

🎙️New Podcast with Good360 Australia!🎙️ According to Deloitte Access Economics, $2.5 billion worth of brand-new excess goods end up wasted or landfilled in Australia every year. To put this statistic into perspective, if this waste were a company, it would be the 6th largest retailer by market capital in Australia! This week, Kiarne sits down with Good360 Australia Founder and Managing Director, Alison Covington AM for an eye-opening conversation about the challenges a charitable organisation faces in today’s cost of living crisis. As well as the massive opportunities for businesses to donate instead of destroy, and contribute meaningfully and sustainably to communities in need. Listen below! 👇 #sustainability #connecting #surplus 

avinjo promotes the SDGs! avinjo supports community-led NGOs in the Global South with fundraising, all dedicated to achieving the 2030 Agenda. Through this series, our primary goal is to impart knowledge and promote awareness about the Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs). Let’s continue with the SDG 6-SIX-DAY-SERIES This is day 5 ▶️ CLEAN WATER & SANITATION: WHAT CAN WE DO ❓️ ✅️Civil society organizations should work to keep governments accountable, invest in water research and development, and promote the inclusion of women, youth and indigenous communities in water resources governance. 💧 ✅️Generating awareness of these roles and turning them into action will lead to win-win results and increased sustainability and integrity for both human and ecological systems. 💧 ✅️You can also get involved in the World Water Day and World Toilet Day campaigns that aim to provide information and inspiration to take action on hygiene issues. 💧 🌎 🌏 🌍 Avinjo.org - Empowering NGOs avinjo #Avinjo #NGO #fundraising #crowdfunding #GlobalSouth #nonprofit #SDG 6 #Agenda2030 #cleanwater Source: https://lnkd.in/ejeKUVb

Sign up now to receive a link to our free online ESG survey and reporting tool which opens for completions on Thursday 26th September 2024. Would your charitable organisation benefit from understanding and reporting on its environmental footprint, workforce practices, social impact, and its governance? The survey is free, relevant to small or large organisations, and will comprise around 35 substantive questions. We envisage it will take about 1 hour to complete. If you are interested in participating in this exciting new initiative, please register your interest via the link below and you will receive a link to the tool which opens on 26th September. Full details and form here: https://lnkd.in/e2x99GDa Thanks to our partner ACEVO and all the organisations that helped us to build the tool. #ESG #EnvironmentalSocialGovernance #Nonprofit #Sustainability #CorporateResponsibility #ImpactMeasurementnce #Environment #Social #Governance #CharityAssessment #EnvironmentSocialGovernance

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has come a long way – we can all agree with that. And while corporates have largely embraced the new face of CSR, revolutionised by technology, many nonprofits are still doing CSR like it’s 1999. Globally, corporations realise that what is good for society is good for business. Therefore, they want to contribute to social, economic, and environmental issues. According to the Harvard Business Review, in 2011 only 20% of companies on the S&P 500 Index published a CSR report. That number jumped to 90% in 2019. This shift in CSR has allowed nonprofits to partner with more corporations to gain funding. But, unfortunately, some charities have been more successful at it than others. Why is that? Read more with our guest blog post --> #CSR #TechForGood #Socialimpact