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Abraham Lincoln On Fundraising “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe,” said wise Old Abe. Let me apply that precept to fundraising. Give me a year to raise a certain amount and I will spend the first eleven months listening, engaging, aligning interests. Give me five years to stage a campaign and I will spend the first three building community, customizing engagement, and co-creating high impact initiatives. Give me ten years to build a stronger community of shared purpose and I will spend most of my time developing the lifelong potential – measured in time, talent and treasure – of the best people (not always the wealthiest) that I can find. Give me 30 years to make a lasting difference and I will continuously improve the organization’s efficiency in converting private investment into societal gain and in achieving fuller transparency. Allow me to work on these purposes and I will raise more, build more and leave more than a 1000 who only want to sharpen their ask. They will chop or shake down young fruit trees well before their peak period and chop off the foot of their greater potential in the process but I will leave an orchard behind that will bear abundant philanthropic fruit as long as it is tended by those who use their time as I have. The greatest yields come from the wisest investments of time.
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The summer edition of the Stanford Social Innovation Review provides a thought provoking critique of how strategic philanthropy has missed the mark in the United States. The authors note that the entire system of philanthropy is largely built on Carnegie's false premise that "poverty is a matter of personal responsibility" and "those with power and wealth are best positioned to devise solutions." They offer an urgent call for philanthropy to turn Carnegie's model on its head and ensure that we have a truly inclusive and representative democracy. It is worth the read and hopefully worth the conversation for the philanthropic community. #philanthropymatters #equitymatters
Where Strategic Philanthropy Went Wrong (SSIR)
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I’m so glad to see this post (thanks, Nathaniel Heller!) because I talk about our weird relationship with risk in philanthropy all the time. Let’s be honest: What are we really risking when we donate to a nonprofit trying to create a better world? The money is a sunk cost, regardless of the outcome of your donation. Yes, your investment in a nonprofit’s work may have only reduced malaria by 70%, and not 100% as you had hoped. Or perhaps there was a setback due to unforeseen changes in the government, or a natural disaster, and now the project may take a little longer. These are still critically needed investments. We are missing the bigger picture: The issues we are trying to solve are large, interconnected social issues that the entire world has been trying to solve. If we knew how to solve them, we would have done so by now. So the *only* thing we can do is try, and that involves investing our resources to create change. Is that risky? I believe our conversations about risk in philanthropy are often backwards. It’s risky NOT to try. It’s risky NOT to invest in the people in closest proximity to the issues. It’s risky NOT to ensure there aren’t voices missing at the table who have historically been left out of the decision making. It’s risky to repeat history because we haven’t learned from it. It’s risky to keep that money sitting in an account at a large bank gaining interest when people are dying and our planet is on fire. It’s risky to stall on being part of the change you want to see because of a fear that a project you invest in might fail, because failure is how we learn. Every day, I see people with much more courage, and much fewer resources, speaking truth to power and fighting for change against all odds. So I invite us all to reconsider what we are truly risking when it comes to investing in a better world.
We need more discussion of the real "risks" in philanthropy. Some thoughts 👇
Philanthropy's Red Herring: The Misconstrued Idea of Risk - Geneva Global
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“Relationships are far too important to our field to simply hope they develop through goodwill or happenstance.” https://lnkd.in/emTfHcDy Kathleen Boyle Dalen and Tracy McFerrin advocate for a new framework and set of practices in #philanthropy that prioritize relationships. They recommend: 1️⃣ Commit to fostering meaningful, messy, “us” relationships. 2️⃣ Institute practices that promote shared learning and commitment to continuous improvement. 3️⃣ Develop a standard of conduct for philanthropy. Learn more about what it will take to build trust: https://lnkd.in/emTfHcDy
Relational Philanthropy (SSIR)
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Philanthropy needs a new framework for building connection and trust with the communities it seeks to serve. In a recent piece from the Stanford Social Innovation Review, Kathleen Boyle Dalen & Tracy McFerrin explain why building enduring and generative partnerships between communities and organizations can open the door to innovation and co-creation. Read the full piece for their three recommendations to achieve their vision of relational philanthropy. #SSIR #RelationalPhilanthropy #BuildingNewFrameworks
“Relationships are far too important to our field to simply hope they develop through goodwill or happenstance.” https://lnkd.in/emTfHcDy Kathleen Boyle Dalen and Tracy McFerrin advocate for a new framework and set of practices in #philanthropy that prioritize relationships. They recommend: 1️⃣ Commit to fostering meaningful, messy, “us” relationships. 2️⃣ Institute practices that promote shared learning and commitment to continuous improvement. 3️⃣ Develop a standard of conduct for philanthropy. Learn more about what it will take to build trust: https://lnkd.in/emTfHcDy
Relational Philanthropy (SSIR)
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Movement-accountable intermediaries are important organizations prioritizing trusting relationships with frontline partners to transform how capital flows to marginalized communities. From the article: "Our vision is not a philanthropic sector dominated by movement-accountable intermediaries. Rather, we see our work as facilitating the transformation necessary to move real money to social movements and to dismantle the way philanthropy operates today." #Philanthropy #SocialJustice #Intermediaries #GrassrootsMovements #CommunityAccountability #FundingJustice #EquitableGrantmaking #MovementBuilding #Transformation #ImpactInvesting #LiberationVentures https://lnkd.in/ezH_dn5F
How Movement-Accountable Intermediaries Can Change Philanthropy (SSIR)
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Congratulations to Shivani H Menon and Onward for their report and launch event. I encourage you to read the report once it is available. One of the themes to emerge in the discussion was the extent to which Brits are uncomfortable discussing their wealth and philanthropic endeavours. It occurs to me that this is caused because philanthropists and their grantmaking are often held to standards that are unreasonable. People, regardless of wealth, manage their reputations. We all care to some extent about what others say/think about us. There is an appetite today to highlight mistakes and failures in others. When wealthy families consider giving they think about what those choices could do to their reputation. This is not unique to wealthy people. We all think about how our choices will be judged by others. However, philanthropy is hard. Anyone who has tried to address and make a difference knows that deeply entrenched problems are hard. Entrepreneurs understand that successful innovation is based on an iterative process. Mistakes and failures happen and smart people choose to see them as a learning opportunity and reflect on what went wrong. However it is not the end when the failure happens...it is the beginning. It is where the breakthroughs happen. However, when philanthropists try to tackle some of these incredibly challenging problems they are held up as examples of bad philanthropy when there are mistakes. Instead of taking the time to assess honestly what went wrong, which assumptions proved untrue, and how to try again people are held up publicly as if their efforts should be defined by the effort that didn't work as planned and hoped. We need to celebrate the journey, the appetite for innovation, the pride in making our home and world a better place. If we want Brits to celebrate their philanthropic efforts, speak proudly of their journey (which will inevitably include struggle, frustration and failures), and continue to direct their wealth into meaningful endeavours, we need to give them the space and time to iterate, make mistakes and try again. Of course, I believe that working along side an advisor can help to minimise some of those hurdles. When someone has years of experience seeing the good and the bad they can sometimes see around corners and prevent some of the unintended consequences that can plague a great idea. Clickbait headlines just exacerbate the reluctance of families to discuss their efforts publicly and hurt us all as a result. Thanks to Neil Heslop OBE and Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) for supporting the event. Thanks to Rt Hon Lucy Frazer MP for her support of the event. Thanks to Jason Stockwood and Paul Ramsbottom OBE for being the model we would like to see more of. They overcame the British stigma about discussing wealth and giving and we were grateful to hear from them. Adam Hawksbee #philanthropymatters #impactfulchange #givingback #familyoffice
Giving Back Better: Incentivising greater and better targeted philanthropy
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𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝘀. 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘆. Two distinct approaches to making a positive impact on society have emerged: Charitable Living and Traditional Philanthropy. While both share a common goal of supporting causes and making a difference, they differ in their methodologies and underlying philosophies. 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴: Integrated into daily life Addresses immediate needs Emotional response to specific situations 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘆: Long-term approach Focuses on root causes of social issues Altruistic concern for human welfare and advancement Collaboration with other organizations and individuals As we navigate the pathways of giving, the key is to find a harmonious balance between these approaches. By integrating philanthropy into our daily lives and also engaging in strategic, collaborative efforts, we can maximize our impact and contribute meaningfully to the betterment of our communities and the world at large. This post highlights the main points of the article and encourages readers to consider the benefits of both approaches to giving. https://lnkd.in/e58-bfS8
Navigating the Pathways of Giving: Charitable Living vs. Traditional Philanthropy
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Discover two unique yet complementary paths towards creating change – Charitable Living and Traditional Philanthropy! Explore how each approach addresses societal challenges differently while sharing a common vision for progress. By understanding the strengths of both methods, you can create a balanced strategy that maximizes your impact and contributes meaningfully to the betterment of our communities and the world at large. #philanthropy
𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝘀. 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘆. Two distinct approaches to making a positive impact on society have emerged: Charitable Living and Traditional Philanthropy. While both share a common goal of supporting causes and making a difference, they differ in their methodologies and underlying philosophies. 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴: Integrated into daily life Addresses immediate needs Emotional response to specific situations 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘆: Long-term approach Focuses on root causes of social issues Altruistic concern for human welfare and advancement Collaboration with other organizations and individuals As we navigate the pathways of giving, the key is to find a harmonious balance between these approaches. By integrating philanthropy into our daily lives and also engaging in strategic, collaborative efforts, we can maximize our impact and contribute meaningfully to the betterment of our communities and the world at large. This post highlights the main points of the article and encourages readers to consider the benefits of both approaches to giving. https://lnkd.in/e58-bfS8
Navigating the Pathways of Giving: Charitable Living vs. Traditional Philanthropy
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