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💡 If you work with non-profits, then it’s no secret that it's getting harder and harder for them to reach their fundraising objectives. As a foundation or fonds de dotation (French endowment fund) a simple way help is to provide multi-year funding.   👇This article from KV Philanthropy Consulting offers a few insights as multi-year vs one-off donations and what impacts they can have for both associations and foundations. Don’t hesitate to let me know what you think! (Vous trouvez également la version française via le lien ci-dessous) #Donation #Multiyear #foundation #fondsdedotation #nonprofit #charity #association #grantmaking #fundraising #philanthropy

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Take three minutes to help fund youth mental health promotion! 📣Submit Mental Health America's Action Alert to encourage your members of Congress to support the EARLY Minds Act. ➡️ What is it? H.R. 7808, the Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act, would provide states with flexibility within the Mental Health Block Grant to offer education, outreach, supports, and services to young people before they reach severe distress or crisis. ➡️ Why does it matter? The block grant is the primary source of federal funding to states for mental health services; however, it's restricted from being used to help individuals when signs of a mental health condition first start. This means it requires significant distress and disability for funds to be used. We are investing in equipping young people, families, and communities with the tools and knowledge to talk about mental health and ask for support. Let's make sure they do not have to wait until they are in severe distress or crisis to get it. Learn more and submit here:

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17 Strategies To Build Donor Trust And Increase Giving Some good foundational points in this Forbes Nonprofit Council Expert Panel https://lnkd.in/eWvbFkBd #nonprofit #notforprofit #socialimpact

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✨ Discover the Power of Storytelling for Innovation! ✨ On the first day of the Virginia Housing Alliance’s (Brian Koziol, Arley Bell) inaugural BIPOC Leadership Institute (BLI) cohort,  where I’m a co-facilitator along with Ebony Walden, we had the privilege of walking the historic streets of Jackson Ward in Richmond, VA, with a remarkable group of housing leaders (Justin Ferguson), as Gary Flowers a fifth-generation Jackson Ward resident shared powerful stories of this community, known as one of the Black Wall Streets of the South, and highlighted stories of vision, determination and resilience from leaders such as: 🌟 Maggie L. Walker: The first African American woman to charter a bank, breaking barriers and inspiring us to think beyond limitations. 🌟 William "Bojangles" Robinson: A philanthropist and entertainer who invested in the safety, education, and future of Black children, teaching us persistence in the face of challenges. 🌟 John Mitchell Jr.: The iconic editor of the Richmond Planet, using his words to inspire and influence the community towards advocacy and change. Their stories inspire and remind us of storytelling's profound impact on innovation. How can we use storytelling to inspire new ideas and grow as leaders?  Here are three ways in which I believe stories can influence innovation: 🚀 Inspiring Vision: Stories help us dream big and think creatively. 🚀 Learning from Challenges: Narratives of perseverance teach us resilience about overcoming challenges we will encounter. 🚀 Building Empathy: Shared experiences foster connection and collaboration. 🔗 Check out the full article, "A Lesson from Jackson Ward: How Our Stories Can Inspire Innovation", on Jordansydnor.com to explore how we can use storytelling to innovate and grow as leaders. Let's transform our communities by embracing the lessons from Jackson Ward. What stories from your past inspire your innovative thinking? Share in the comments below! 👇🏾 #Innovation #Leadership #Storytelling #JacksonWard #Inspiration #Community

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This! Such crucial insight into how we can do better as we think about really embedding the values of inclusive and equal space, where diverse voices can be heard...Thank you Princess Bazley-Bethea for your insights.

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Fundraising's Greatest Privilege and Reward It affords the most conscientious practitioners - both individuals and institutions - to engage with, reinforce and be reinforced by the most constructive, altruistic and generous (within their means) donors. Those who fundraise –including presidents and frontline fundraisers – must stand up to often unreasonable expectations and withstand occasional indignities, including being introduced as someone who “will get into your pocket” or receiving guffawingly bad fundraising advice from someone who has given little and raised less. However, if they remain true to what they know to be the most ethical and sustainable practices, the very best of human nature will be revealed to them again and again and again. The inverse is also true. Those who exploit the philanthropic spirit in others will never experience fundraising’s greatest reward and highest level of compensation. So, it is not the best donors who suffer the most at the hands of poor fundraising practice, nor the institutions that lose those donors, but the short-sighted practitioner who will never be afforded the experience that makes all the attendant frustrations, pressures and indignities more than tolerable and more than worthwhile.

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Economic development starts with intentional support. 🌿 The 3rd Black Funding Principle calls for a significant increase in capital from philanthropy, social investment, venture capital, and other funds to uplift Black small-to-medium-sized businesses and start-ups. As a donor looking to maximize impact, partnering with a philanthropic advisor can help us embrace this principle and drive economic security in Black communities. 🚀 How can we put this principle into action? Let's actively seek out and invest in Black-owned enterprises and start-ups. By channeling capital towards these businesses, we not only foster economic resilience but also create a foundation for sustained growth. This is a tangible way to bridge the equity gap and support Black entrepreneurs to thrive. 🌍 The call for increased capital aligns with the mission to reshape funding dynamics for lasting impact. We can turn this principle into practice, contributing to the economic security and prosperity of Black communities together. #CommunityDriven #BlackPhilanthropy #TransformativeChange

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Whilst its hard to see that any progress has been made, to the contrary - it looks like 0 progress made and everything got worse, with recent years breaking through the 1.5C targets. We mustn't give up hope that the many initiatives that have been kicked off as a result of these agreements, have prevented worse things from happening... too optimistic? maybe But working in the sustainability and SDG space has never been more exciting, with many people sharing that a just transition to a more sustainable, de-growth and circular economy is, ...possible. The questions is how fast, to prevent worse things from happening (Climate Catastrophy, Ecological Collapse, ...the list is getting longer). Currently the ANNUAL financing gap to the 2030 SDGs is (according to UN estimates), around $4 trillion. This is the same as Germany's or Japan's Gross Domestic Product. This is a staggering number and concept that the money missing to achieve the SDGs is the same as the monetary value of ALL finished goods and services made in Germany or Japan on an annual basis. And yet, the world economy is worth around $100 Trillion, so $4 trillion = 4%. That ...almost...sounds doable? too optimistic? maybe When it comes to asset managers, total discretionary assets under management (AUM) of the 500 biggest managers amounted to USD 113.7 trillion at the end of 2022, down by 13.7% from the end of 2021. The largest, BlackRock, manages $10 trillion and the next biggest 2, Vanguard ($9 trillion) and Fidelity ($4 trillion). Surely, investing into solutions on a planet that is actually liveable with resources being consumed at a sustainable pace is what its at? Otherwise, what will be managed in 20 or 30 years?

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🌍 Community Capacity Building 🌍 At The Collective Shift Co. we supported a backbone organization in leading community capacity-building initiatives, enabling broader systems change. Through targeted cohort programs and equitable access training, the team empowered community partners with the adaptive leadership skills needed for systems change. Approach: 🔹 Cohort-based learning for community leaders 🔹 Results Count methodology for impactful change 🔹 Accessibility and equity in training design Empowering local partners in systems change creates stronger, more resilient communities. Interested? Let's chat!! (Yes I do my best work in Tevas!) #CommunityLeadership #SystemsChange #CapacityBuilding #EquityInAction #CollectiveImpact

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Nonprofits, show real-time impact with no extra work 3 things nonprofits often misunderstand about tracking impact: A good mission speaks for itself – Data drives funding decisions. Manually tracking performance saves money – It wastes time and staff resources. Transparency is optional – Stakeholders demand accountability, now more than ever. Nonprofits can transform communities. But they can’t do it without tools that ensure fairness, transparency, and efficiency. This is where the Contract Performance Analysis System (CPAS) comes in. At the Florida Economic Consortium, we’ve developed CPAS. This has completely transformed how nonprofits measure their impact Here’s how CPAS empowers nonprofits to thrive while saving taxpayers money: 1. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥-𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: CPAS tracks services rendered, recipients, and frequency. An intuitive admin dashboard provides instant access to critical data. 2. 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Generate detailed reports with a few clicks; no more manual spreadsheets. Validate services with electronic signatures and store them securely. 3. 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬: Efficiency saves time, and saved time means saved money. By optimizing program monitoring, nonprofits can allocate funds where they’re needed most. This isn’t just software; it’s a commitment to fairness and transparency. It empowers nonprofits to focus on what matters; serving communities, not managing paperwork. At FEC, we believe collaboration outperforms competition. By equipping nonprofits with CPAS, we’re fostering economic stability across Florida, one family at a time. Nonprofits, it’s time to measure your impact effortlessly. CPAS is your partner in accountability, transparency, and savings. Rod Love, CEO of CSG Tech Solutions President of Florida Economic Consortium

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If you write grants, you need support learning best practices or skills to win big dollars. Check out Venn There Grants and their Square One: Your Grant Starter Workshop, a significant development tool for new grant writers.

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🚨 New Blog Alert! 🚨 As government leadership transitions, nonprofits have a unique opportunity to engage and make their voices heard. 🌟 Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement latest blog offers insights and strategies on how nonprofits can effectively connect with incoming officials, advocate for their communities, and ensure their missions remain a priority. 🤝 From building relationships to aligning your priorities with policy changes, we’ve got the tips you need to navigate this critical time. 👉 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eiqzwGnv Let’s work together to amplify the role of nonprofits during government transitions and drive positive change for the communities we serve! 💼✨ #SupportDENonprofits #Advocacy #Transition2024

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“Building and sustaining an accessible Federal technology environment is an operational imperative given that 25 percent (61 million) of adults in the United States have a disability.[5] Within the Federal workforce, 17 percent of employees surveyed in 2022 identified as having a disability.[6] The actual numbers may even be larger than reported because of evolving concepts and perceptions of disability.[7]” … “A large number of people (for example, spouses, partners, family members, friends, neighbors, and professionals) also provide support to individuals with disabilities. In the United States, an estimated 40 million people are caregivers who provide support to a person with a disability.[8] Accessible ICT gives people with disabilities more independence and can reduce the need for assistance from others. The Federal Government cannot fulfill its obligations and effectively provide services to the public without responding to the needs of such a large segment of the population.” #AMSupportStandards

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Always a learner, now with a consultant lens, I am delving into T. Rowe Price Foundation's report - https://lnkd.in/e2c64cdb - particularly the webinar series and am hooked! I had to laugh during the first episode, Fundraising and Finance: A Team Sport, as Steve Zimmerman was describing how he starts a training with this question, "Who joined their nonprofit because of the love of nonprofit accounting?" In every role I held over the past 20+ years, I have (dare I say) loved nonprofit accounting. I may not have known it at the time I began my career, but I really do. As fundraising professional with significant time spent in stewardship, I quickly gravitated toward the auditing side of things. I love auditing scholarship programs. I love digging thru restricted reports and endowment reports. I love data that connects it all. Here is why it has been fun: ❤️ When donors are upset when they have not heard from x org (it happens, leadership changes, culture disruptions, staff turnover, system breakdowns, etc.) we have been able to track and provide up-to-date and accurate information. This has turned hearts, with the power of rebuilding trust. 🗃 Who has started a role where things are absolutely unworkable, unfindable, and the sleeves have to come up and you dig, and you build? To not be integrated into the financials or if systems are not in place to readily access that information, or files for that matter, the rate of success significantly drops and it is exhausting. Burn out, anyone? That's not fun, but leaving that type of scenario 1,000% better than how I found it, that is satisfying. 🤝 One of the very first things I have focused on in previous roles was to have regular meetings with Finance, and Financial Aid, and Admissions, and Academic Services, and Faculty, and Support Staff, and, and...this creates magic. We have held workshops on how fundraising is integrated into everything *they* are doing-they are the experts that drive our work and we want to learn all about how their work happens. And, if what we are doing is no longer relevant to the programming, etc., we find a way to move forward, not dwell and let things sit. They start to see it too, begin to see the flow of those spreadsheets, perhaps not as red. Oh, that is so fun! *Building on the last point, I get significant joy from knowing that professionals after me can find everything I have found. They can continue to ensure supporters are partners, respond to the community they are serving, not spend their time digging and organizing like their predecessor. The joy comes from setting up someone else for success, creating a seamless experience for everyone involved, empowering that individual, that team, that is why I do what I do - all of it, the operations, the coaching, taking that auditing class when I was in the accounting department at the health dept. Yes, yes, yes to the Team Sport of Finance and Fundraising! Thank you, T. Rowe Price Foundation.

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“CJRF is prioritizing the social and relational aspects of movement building for this open call. Some examples include: building coalitions, partnerships, networks, alliances, and/or other relationships; facilitating conversations; creating shared advocacy plans and strategies; developing shared narratives or communications campaigns; skills and leadership development opportunities; organizational development; and healing work. We are seeking applications that can demonstrate the following: A clear grassroots-led effort to build or strengthen climate justice movements by connecting diverse constituencies, movements, and/or organization types. A compelling strategy for sustaining and supporting climate justice movements over the long term. A clear strategy to strengthen the voices of marginalized peoples and enable local actors to influence national and international decision making. A commitment to addressing intersecting forms of oppression (see CJRF’s Intersectionality Statement for more background on our approach). A clear articulation of how your work supports people to build climate resilience.” CJRF Call for Grant Proposals — Climate Justice Resilience Fund

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It’s happening! After months of preparation, the first National Child Care Innovation Summit cohosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation takes place this Thursday 🌟! Hundreds of businesses, policymakers, innovators, funders, and providers from over 40 states are coming together to put childcare on the national economic agenda. Headlined by Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and US Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne Clark, we couldn’t be more thrilled about the lineup of speakers joining us! From CEOs of large companies like UPS, Etsy, Suffolk and Micron to small businesses entrepreneurs like Alson Farms and Red Rooster, we’ll hear from businesses taking action on child care. From White House officials and Members of Congress to Governors, Mayors, county officials and chambers of commerce, we’ll learn about how policy reform and innovation is increasing access to child care both federally and in small urban and rural communities across the nation. We are excited to shed light on the movers and shakers leading investments, innovations and public-private partnerships addressing child care challenges on the ground. They consider how the private sector can be a force multiplier to the public sector in making care infrastructure investments and moving forward public funding for child care. They design for the toughest use cases, such as non-traditional hour workers, child care deserts, and families who require diverse supply options. And they are making inroads to recognizing the immense importance of care jobs by providing better wages, benefits, opportunities, and support. While there is still much work ahead, this summit hopes to provide an opportunity for many to take the first—or next—step towards forging a working care system. Hope to see you there in person or join us online!

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🌍 Your Voice, Your Power: Vote for the Change Women Deserve! 🗳️ Voting isn’t just a civic duty—it’s a powerful tool for shaping a future where women thrive, both personally and professionally. From workplace equality to healthcare access, from paid family leave to affordable childcare, every vote influences policies that affect our careers, families, and well-being. Here’s why your vote matters: 💼 Workplace Equity: Closing the gender pay gap and advocating for leadership opportunities. 🩺 Healthcare Access: Safeguarding reproductive rights and access to quality care. 👶 Family Support: Expanding paid leave and affordable childcare options. 🌱 Social Progress: Supporting laws that foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. Every election is an opportunity to uplift women’s voices and make sure issues relevant to our lives are prioritized. When women vote, we move closer to a world that reflects our values and aspirations. 💪 Make your voice heard. Make your vote count. #VoteForWomen #WomenInLeadership #GenderEquity #CivicEngagement #FutureIsFemale #WomenWhoLead

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