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How can the UN tackle declining contributions from key donors? This Thursday, John Hendra will present his in-depth analysis on this pressing issue in his article, ‘Reductions, Reallocations, and Replenishments – Will this be the year of the big squeeze on the UN Development System?’, during the virtual launch of the 'Financing the UNDS 2024: Resourcing the Future'. Read the article here: https://shorturl.at/fzmXf And don't forget to register to join the live discussion: https://lnkd.in/dgfj-Z2j UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office OECD - OCDE #SustainableDevelopment #GlobalChallenges #UNFinance #FinancingTheFuture

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‘Younger teens (aged 13-15) in relationships are significantly more likely to report violent or controlling experiences in their relationships (58%) than those aged 16-17 (42% of those in relationships). Surprisingly, boys in relationships are more likely to say they experience violent or controlling behaviours (57%) compared to girls (41%).’ We need to take an approach to domestic abuse and child on child abuse that recognises violence against boys and men and stop being ‘surprised’. Relationships education needs to take a trauma-informed approach that seeks to understand the levels of violence all children are experiencing - in the home, online and in their relationships. #relationshipseducation #safeguarding #domesticabuse

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📢 Our latest report is out today! "A Broken Web: Improved Interagency Collaboration is Needed for D.C.’s Crossover Youth" documents the needs  of young people who have been involved in both the child welfare and youth justice systems. Learn how D.C. can improve how it serves these vulnerable young people and improve their – and D.C.’s - wellbeing: https://lnkd.in/e7e7kM8H

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Our new article explores the journey of Indigenous self-governance, from historical roots to modern frameworks like UNDRIP and the Constitution Act of 1982. Learn how self-governance supports cultural preservation, community development, and reconciliation. See how One Nation Governance is playing a crucial role in supporting communities with customized data solutions for their self-governance efforts. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gcGxVtiH

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If We Truly Valued the Donors We Had Wouldn't we: Survey and/or interview them about what institutional attributes they find most important and impressive to ensure we hire fundraisers who embody them? Tell fundraisers their most important job is to perpetuate and deepen relationships with those assigned to their portfolios? Require fundraisers to demonstrate that they have studied donor profiles and developed engagement plans attuned to their donors' passions and sensitivities? Equip fundraisers with questions to ask so they can fill gaps in those donors' records to ensure they are managed well over time? Check in with those donors after a few months to make sure all is going well with their new development officer? Work with the development officer to learn what each donor does and does not want to receive knowing how many complain of being bombarded with information? Make sure any solicitation is well-thought-out and respectful as evidenced by the number of conversations preceding it and interest expressed by the donor in a particular initiative? Conduct annual stewardship interviews or surveys to make sure donors feel that their gifts have been well-stewarded and they feel respectfully treated, then compare results year over year to make sure gaps are not growing? Show fundraisers how they can help donors develop multiple connections to the organization? Yet, how often do we see fundraisers: Selected on the basis of bravado Pushed into the field with too little training and no review of their plans Expected to solicited after a set number of visits with no review as to whether what is being solicited aligns with donors' interests Not required to show evidence of relationship or affinity building Gone after two years so that donors not only experience giving fatigue but breaking-in-new-fundraiser fatigue So let's be honest. While many organizations have a stewardship office, few have anything that looks like an asset management plan or the awareness of how important one is. Despite what we give lip service to, is it not a fact that we care little about how positive an impression our fundraisers make or how well they treat their donors as long as they bring home some bacon? So here's the lesson that must penetrate or our thick organizational skulls: A stewardship office, no matter how good, cannot compensate for: Leadership attitudes that treat donors like cordwood Fundraisers who don't reflect values and ideals touted by the organization Fundraising imperatives that favor insensitive fundraisers or desensitize good ones Donors being made to feel like ATMs accessed by revolving fundraisers Inappropriate or inept solicitations Most organization leave much too much to chance. They need to build awareness around donors as invaluable organizational assets and, at minimum, hold themselves to ethic articulated in the Hippocratic Oath:  "I will do no harm or injustice to them."

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Richard Tofel and Evan Smith on, well, a lot! Words of wisdom for anyone keeping the flame of local news burning. We link to Tofel's full Q&A interview in this brief gloss.

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Leading a nonprofit in this uncertain moment? Check out this election scenario planning toolkit developed by The Bridgespan Group. An impressive set of resources and reflection questions to prepare for the unknown (it’s never too late) or known at some point post Election Day (and all the legal challenges). https://lnkd.in/epMs7gSV

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How many names have you heard used for community engagement? Co-production, public engagement... the list goes on and on. What if the what doesn't matter, as much as the how you practice, why, and where you're heading with it? If you're working in this space, I'd love to hear more about your journey with community engagement, and what your next steps are in relaising its potential.... https://lnkd.in/ekSfzqMS

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The Impact of Logic Models on Nonprofit Grant Writing 💡 In nonprofit grant writing, logic models are essential for securing funding. They provide a strategic framework for demonstrating impact and aligning resources with desired outcomes. This article explores their vital role in enhancing credibility and achieving funding success for nonprofits! https://lnkd.in/eX5Q7UEs   --- #GrantWriting #LogicModels #GrantServices #NonprofitImpact #NonprofitConsulting #IMPACTability #MaximizeYourImpact #SoukupStrategicSolutions #NonprofitSuccess 

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ICYMI: Our new Community Engaged Grantmaking guide offers a structured approach to democratizing philanthropy by outlining a spectrum of community engagement — from informing communities of grantmaking opportunities to community-driven decision-making through democratic participation. In this guide, we explore five distinct models of community engagement that help donors and foundations ensure that the voices of those most impacted by social challenges are central to the grantmaking process. We also share real-world case studies, such as how the Shift Health Accelerator Collaborative Fund and other leading organizations are already advancing equity and community involvement in their work. Read the full guide: https://lnkd.in/g7zdtSyx #participatorygrantmaking #communityengagedgrantmaking #Philanthropy #SocialImpact #alltogetherbold #ChangePhilanthropyBoldly

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Libraries that can most effectively communicate their value to the community are less likely to lose funding and are more likely to have the support of local politicians and voters. Check out this webinar to learn how. https://lnkd.in/ejeUQjie

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Publication Highlight! SSLS Assistant Professor, Nara Yoon, and Mark Hager of the Civance Research Group just published their article "Manager Control Over Outcomes? Nature and Nurture Over Time" in Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly. Check out the full article in the journal or review the blog post by Dr. Yoon attached in the comment.

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In this webinar we'll broadly present the strategies that school and public libraries can use in your community in order to build the real political power and influence and engage community leaders and library supporters. https://lnkd.in/gk65NFQ

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🎥 One tip from 'The Essential Fundraiser's Handbook' surprises almost everyone: Don’t ask a donor to increase their annual gift unless you know for certain they intend to give annually. Assumptions about a donor’s intentions can push them out the door. This is just one of the many practical insights in my book designed to help you build stronger, more sustainable donor relationships. Don't miss out on the other tips fundraisers need to know! 📖 Get your copy now: https://a.co/d/8utaMg7

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This episode explores the complexities of self-identification, the role of Native journalism, and the potential impact of the Trump administration's policies on tribal sovereignty. Don't miss it! 👀 #NativeVoices https://lnkd.in/ecRCXDph

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This episode explores the complexities of self-identification, the role of Native journalism, and the potential impact of the Trump administration's policies on tribal sovereignty. Don't miss it! 👀 #NativeVoices https://lnkd.in/ecRCXDph

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For nonprofits working on asking demographic questions soon, this post is for you: Your social identity questions (e.g., on race, ethnicity, gender-identity, ability, nationality etc.) must center equity, inclusion, and access in their design, language, and methodology. In this picture, here are three example questions from a respondent’s perspective to consider during design under each equity, inclusion, and access pillar. #nonprofits #nonprofitleadership #community

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