Michelson Philanthropies’ Post

An intermediary can take on various roles and serve different purposes without a clear, universal definition. In #philanthropy, these organizations are often mission-driven, connecting #donors like individuals, foundations, and companies with those delivering charitable services to their community. This article from Stanford Social Innovation Review discusses the emerging trend of accountable intermediaries in philanthropy, emphasizing their role in enhancing #transparency and effectiveness within the sector. Learn more about the role of philanthropic intermediaries as a vehicle for meaningful change ⤵ https://lnkd.in/eEgp5Czz

#Philanthropy means a love of humankind. Activating #generosity starts with building #empathy and a sense of shared ownership and responsibility over society's problems, and instilling a sense of agency that we can do something about them. In this #podcast "Breakthrough in Charitable Giving," Dr Tan Bee Wan talks to Laurence Lien about the key challenges in promoting philanthropy, the need for a shift in the social compact, and how we need to collaborate to yield positive social change. 👉 Listen to the podcast here: https://lnkd.in/gRhBaHsk Asia Community Foundation

Regardless of sector or intended purpose, philanthropy is an ever-changing process. This fact is inevitable, as charitable action must adapt to keep up with the vast number of vital causes it encapsulates in 2024. For decades, this growth has kept innovation a central tenet guiding the modern philanthropic community, pushing our most progressive initiatives to transcend their comfort zone, become more dynamic, and ultimately better serve society.  https://lnkd.in/esKNesxc #philanthropy #innovation

The landscape of philanthropy is shifting as foundations and corporations take on bigger roles and as nonprofits recognize the need to seek support beyond donations. Read more about this interesting shift and how it could affect your nonprofit goals and budgeting. https://buff.ly/49gzQQE #helpingyouhelpothers #nonprofit #philanthropy #fundraising

Great chatting with the Financial Times and Tara O'Connor of FT Adviser about how Attivo can incorporate philanthropy into our Lifestyle Financial Planning. Glad to see Global Returns Project getting the credit it deserves for what it does. https://lnkd.in/eGRa-2tk #philanthropy ##lifestylefinancialplanning ##financialadvice #charity

For donors of all sizes, Cecilia Conrad's words resonate: "Small teams of dedicated individuals often have transformative and field-tested ideas, but desperately need funding to scale. For most nonprofits, scarcity is the real threat. The size of philanthropic gifts should be guided not by the size of the organization’s current budget, but rather, the size of the challenge it is positioned to address. And it should reflect the unique needs and vision of the organization’s leaders—with the goal of achieving durable impact. We are presented with a historic opportunity to support of some of the most sophisticated and effective tools ever developed to address many of the biggest and most stubborn challenges in the world. The most dangerous failure facing the world isn’t big bet philanthropy. It is a failure of ambition." https://lnkd.in/gk_3YcKK

5 Ways “Saving Money” is Hurting Your Philanthropy 💸 Frugality in philanthropy comes from a place of good — you mean well. But cutting costs in the wrong areas can undermine your impact. In a recent blog, I share 5️⃣ key ways misguided frugality can do more harm than good and why strategic investment is crucial for lasting change. Read the full article to learn where to invest for sustainable change. https://ow.ly/TaYQ50TtMLt #Nonprofits #CommunityFoundation #Philanthropy

The Economist highlights a key issue in giving: philanthropy simply isn't efficient today. Our mission at GrantExec is to solve this problem by connecting funders and grantseekers quickly and strategically, fostering greater philanthropic impact. As philanthropy evolves towards more accessible and streamlined processes, GrantExec will ensure that philanthropy isn't just about giving, but giving with purpose and precision. This is an exciting time for the philanthropic community, and we're here to support this transformative journey!

The Economist recently did a series on transformations in #philanthropy from the ultra-rich, in particular toward "trust-based philanthropy". In my opinion, this trend, along with the continued explosion of donor-advised funds (DAFs), will be the biggest shift that we'll see in this space over the next decade. https://lnkd.in/dYbt79ee

Wondering where to focus your giving in 2024? Julia Chu, Head of Philanthropy and Family Governance, was recently featured in Crain Currency, where she gave her predictions for philanthropic #trends in the coming year, and shared her thoughts on what factors to keep in mind when considering organizations for #charitable giving. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/giCmurkj