Oweesta Corporation’s Post

Learn more about the Economic Mobility at Impact Charitable's three-pronged approach to supporting thriving communities: averting financial crises; supporting financial stability, and enabling wealth building. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eNA52fSU

In it for the long haul. Pretty simple.

For many families, it can be difficult to begin conversations around making an impact and creating a lasting legacy, particularly as wealth begins to transfer to the next generation of leaders. So how do we kick start the conversation? Karen M. Kardos, Head of philanthropic advisory speaks with Professional Wealth Management (PWM) on the importance of relationships in private banking to help understand each client’s goals and support them through their philanthropic endeavours. https://on.citi/3xMXxTx

Using Strategic Foresight to Create the Future We Want “The future is having a moment. Philanthropic and nonprofit organizations can use the foresight tools long championed by private industry to build more desirable futures for their communities.” https://lnkd.in/etx8MZsh Article by Stanford Social Innovation Review

I’ve just emerged from a great conversation held by Institute For Voluntary Action Research with civil society leaders. The crisis we are facing in my area is clearly felt everywhere. Stories of it never having been this bad – councils cutting services to the bone in the face of bankruptcy, demands on civil society going through the roof, civil society groups closing, funding systems breaking through too much demand, massive delays, some even closing. We urgently need a national plan for civil society renewal from the new government. We need the key bodies NCVO NAVCA Association of Charitable Foundations and others making an immediate case to tackle the severity of this crisis through significant investment. We neither need nor can we wait for any commissions or inquiries. We understand and see the issues on a daily basis. We need independent trusts & foundations to spend their endowments & recognise that their work to achieve change needs to start with the reality in local communities – what they need, what are their priorities & frames. Transformation will start through grassroots action connected at scale to achieve big shifts. Urgent investment in local place with monies held by local communities. 

What are the models and vehicles available for investing in and strengthening democracy? How are family philanthropies using them successfully? Join this webinar to hear from family foundations with direct experience funding in this area. They will be discussing the variety of strategies and vehicles they use to fund democracy-building both locally and nationally. Panel: Kathleen Doffermyre, Estevan Muñoz-Howard, and Lourdes Rodríguez, and Adam Simon.

Join us on June 5th for an informative webinar where we’ll explore the critical aspects of creating an effective operating reserve policy tailored for #nonprofitorganizations. Jay Sciuto and Thomas Jenkins discusses why building and managing reserves is crucial for financial health, particularly in uncertain economic climates. #AskMarcum #NonProfits

🚀 📣 I’m excited to announce the launch of Orange Oak Nonprofit Management. 🚀 📣 A year ago I had the opportunity to journey out and “do my own thing” through some contract work in a variety of areas/sectors. I never knew quite where it would lead or where I’d find my spark. Turns out, I can’t shake it, I’m a “nonprofit guy”. Nonprofit work is the root of my education and career. Over the years I’ve latched on to two questions to always ask: “What’s the right thing to do?” and “Does it fulfill a need?” Yes and yes. Orange Oak serves nonprofits, foundations, and associations throughout Tennessee and beyond with services including executive searches, management solutions, and governance advisory - creating stability for nonprofits during transition. A group of affiliated consulting partners has sprouted and is growing under the Orange Oak canopy. I’m so proud I’ll be able to share their vast expertise to the nonprofit community. So many in my network on LinkedIn are dedicated to their community through volunteering and board service. If you work with or for an organization going through transition that could benefit from Orange Oak services,  give me a shout! Thanks to all past and current clients, colleagues, and friends ﹘ Jocelyn Harms, Matt Deeb, CFA, CFP®, Elizabeth Carroll, Falon Veit Scott, CMM, MBA, Eric Thrailkill, Nicole Provonchee, MBA, Cara Ince, Apryl Childs-Potter, Mark Richard, Megan O'Roark, Rebekah Carroll, Niketa Hailey-Hill, Mike Jobe, Ryan Brebner (so many more) - whether simple conversations or impactful work together, you’ve played a part in the journey.  Here we go! #nonprofitsector #nonprofitleadership #nonprofitmanagement #nashvillenonprofits #nonprofitsintennessee #nonprofitexecutivesearch #nonprofitgovernance 

To be able to use wealth for good is a powerful tool.

To be effective, NCFP believes funders must employ four principles: accountability, equity, relationships, and reflection and learning. We talked to four NCFP members about how each principle is being practiced by family philanthropies and why these principles matter. Read the conversations below: 🔷 Ashley Blanchard and Miki Akimoto on how the Hill-Snowdon Foundation has evolved its practices to prioritize accountability. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/e2tXBhjv 🔷 Diana Heath and June Wilson on the benefits—and challenges—of incorporating an equity lens across all funding practices and approaches. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/ea6Eh9be 🔷 Emerald Adeyemi, CFRE and Don Chen on the importance of reflection and learning in in an effort to have an even greater impact. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eEpb33Sk 🔷 Sokol Shtylla and Erin Borla explore how the Roundhouse Foundation centers relationships in the pursuit of more effective and transformative family philanthropy. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/enJN8PMy