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Giving back to the community is both a noble endeavor and a strategic business move that can yield significant benefits. By fostering a culture of philanthropy, businesses can make a meaningful impact. But, they can also enhance their reputation, and build stronger relationships with customers, employees, and the community at large. As UN Public Service Day draws nearer, we encourage you to give back to the communities that support your business. Our latest Gift Baskets Overseas blog explores the questions entrepreneurs and business owners may have about corporate philanthropy. And, we list some ideas you may want to try. Let’s dive right in! 👫🚚 https://hubs.li/Q02JjD400

What does "trust based philanthropy" mean and how does it show up? Today we hear from our Executive Director, Scott McLellan on his take on the subject. We've heard much in the sector about this philosophy but how have you seen this in practice? Let us know in the comments and share this post with key stakeholders who have a perspective on the subject.   #trustbasedphilanthropy 

#WisdomWednesday: 🎤 Leading with trust means being #accountable to community. With an intentional priority on relationships over transactions, trust-based philanthropy creates conditions for mutual accountability in the funder-grantee relationship. Explore the guide below to challenge conventional assumptions about #philanthropy and offer new, clear perspectives into the conversation about what it means to take a trust-based approach. #trustbasedphilanthropy #DemystifyingTBP #ReimaginePhilanthropy

11 BENEFITS CORPORATIONS GAIN FROM NONPROFIT SPONSORSHIPS 1. Enhanced Corporate Image - Positive Publicity, Brand Perception 2. Community Engagement and Social Impact - Local Community Engagement, Social Impact, Employee Morale 3. Marketing and Brand Visibility - Brand Visibility, Targeted Marketing, Content Creation 4. Networking Opportunities - Strategic Alliances 5. Learning and Innovation -Knowledge Exchange, Innovation 6. Fiscal Benefits - Tax Benefits, Financial Efficiency 7. Consumer Relations and Loyalty - Consumer Trust, Reputation Management 8. Employee Recruitment and Retention - Attracting Talent 9. Business Development and Growth - Market Expansion, Innovation and Product Development 10. Legal and Regulatory Benefits - Compliance with Legal Mandates, Favorable Regulatory Environment 11. Enhanced Stakeholder Relations - Community Engagement, Investor Relations consider partnering partnering with The Spraggins Charitable Foundation. https://lnkd.in/gRBiJQ7d

Philanthropy has a problem with disconfirming evidence: Without mechanisms for incorporating such evidence, grantmakers miss the opportunity for greater impact. What might philanthropy’s version of peer review or double-sourcing, judicial appeal or a cross-disciplinary investment committee be? Kecia Bertermann and Andy Martin, CEO of Firetail, share three opportunities to learn from other sectors like medicine or law and tackle disconfirming #evidence in #philanthropy: learning, change, and culture.

Myth #5: The most important skill set for a funder is issue experience. Fact: Philanthropy requires interpersonal skills that are often overlooked. My analysis: So true in philanthropy and life. #trustbasedphilanthropy #nonprofitfunding #relationshipsmatter

Q2 is the time to engage with your annual giving prospects and lay the groundwork for a successful year. If adding a mid-year ask sounds daunting, AMPO is here to simplify it. Visit www.amponow.com to start your appeal. 🌟 #AMPO #MidYearAsk #DonorEngagement

Looking forward to this webinar! If you’re in philanthropy and you’re interested in learning more about how to have an impact through shareholder engagement, check it out! #impactinvesting #philanthropy

Great tips by The Chronicle of Philanthropy on how to demonstrate impact. Especially love this guidance by Sheri Chaney Jones, SureImpact CEO: “Whatever data you’re collecting, ask yourself, ‘So what’? Like, how are we going to use this? How is it going to help us with our operations? How is it going to help us tell our story? And if you don’t have a clear answer to that ‘so what,’ then maybe it isn’t as important.”

It's time to start thinking about your End of Year campaign. What worked last year? What can you improve? Some good resources here from Little Green Light on preparing for. Use the last of summer to get your strategy and plan together! #fundraisingstrategy #philanthropymatters #EOY