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#Report2023 Transparency and accountability are two fundamental principles at ProDESC. Hence, our 2023 Report is now accessible, reflecting the effort and dedication of our team, the communities and collectives we support, and the invaluable contribution from the advisory board: Benjamin Davis, Dolores González, Jorge Fernández Souza, Wolfgang Kaleck, Manuel Fuentes Muñiz, Tamaryn Nelson y Mylai Burgos. As well as the trust of our donators: American Jewish World Service (AJWS), Bertha Foundation, Fundación Avina, CCFD-Terre Solidaire, The Christensen Fund, The Fund for Global Human Rights, Ford Foundation, The Freedom Fund, Oak Foundation, Levi Strauss Co, International Development Research Centre (IDRC), USAID, The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Solidarity Center, Wellspring Philanthropic Fund, Dienste in Übersee - Brot für die Welt, Porticus, Global Commons Alliance, Hispanics in Philanthropy. See the full report👇 https://lnkd.in/exmMTUy2

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Thrilled to announce the release of our 2023 report at ProDESC 📊🎉 Accessible to all, this report isn't just a document—it's an invitation. We're opening the doors for collaboration and dialogue as we journey towards corporate accountability and the realization of economic, social, and cultural rights. ☝🏽💬 Take a look at our report and join us in making a difference! #HumanRights #Transparency #Accountability #2023Report

🚀 Achieving a 100% Success Rate in Grant Applications! 🚀 Due to the nature of my role and place of work, I often write funding applications for museum projects, exhibitions and activities - usually applying to small trusts and foundations. Examples of recent funders are The Margaret Williamson Memorial Fund and The Young People's Trust, as well as bigger funders such as The Royal Society who have funded a project called Our Disappearing Nature! Navigating the competitive world of cultural funding can be daunting, but with a focused strategy and understanding of the sector, success is within reach. Here are three tips that have been key to my success: 1️⃣ Have a clear project plan and do your research 2️⃣ Collaborate with partners on projects 3️⃣ Show how important the project is to the targeted audience and museum If you're involved in museums, heritage, or cultural projects and need help with grant writing or strategy, feel free to connect! Let’s work together to preserve and share our stories. 🏺📜 #Museums #Heritage #GrantWriting #CulturalPreservation #FundingSuccess #HistoryMatters #NonProfit #Charities

Excited to finally see my first book in print "Nonprofit Collaborations in Diverse Communities" with amazing colleagues Abdul Samad and Shariq Siddiqui. "Using a community-based participatory research approach, Shariq A. Siddiqui, Abdul Samad, and Rafeel Wasif investigate the challenges and opportunities in collaborations between nonprofit organizations. With a focus on diverse minority communities, particularly under-resourced, racialized and stigmatized nonprofits and Muslim-led organizations, this book provides different approaches to connect them with the broader philanthropic community." https://lnkd.in/d5H4jPx6

Check out the largest independent study to date on Donor Advised Funds (DAF) from the DAF Research Collaborative. "Key Findings: -Half of all DAFs (49%) had <$50,000 at the end of 2021, and only 7% had <$1,000,000. -Most DAF accounts (97%) we're advised by individuals or families. -Nearly all DAFs (92%) had a succession plan." #donoradvisedfunds #philanthropy #communityfoundations #thepowerofgood https://lnkd.in/efg5X97C

From this new Council on Foundations "Coming Together, Not Apart" report: "Division in the United States is certainly not a recent development, but for the past 15 years or so, the U.S. has seemed seized by a novel strain of discord. Particularly since the 2016 election, headlines about toxic polarization— defined here as an “us vs. them” partisan mindset and contempt for political outgroups—have been published ad nauseum. The dynamics of this polarization have been linked to the backsliding of American democracy, as well as a steep rise in political violence. While the connection between toxic polarization and these phenomena may be indirect, there appears to be something unique to the political, media, and societal systems of the United States that is causing toxic polarization to play out in these ways. "From 2016 to 2020, philanthropy invested $9.4 billion to promote democracy, more than twice the total from the previous five years, and philanthropic initiatives aimed at fostering belonging and social cohesion proliferated. "In an October 2023 survey commissioned by the Walton Family Foundation, more than 8 in 10 said they worry about how divided our society is becoming. But they are not resigned to division: Almost 9 in 10 (88%) also said people need to be willing to work together with those holding different beliefs, 2 out of 3 said we can overcome big challenges together if we try, and 8 in 10 said it’s important to listen to people with different opinions." #division #socialcohesion #communitybuilding #pluralism #interfaith #hatecrime #polarization #conflicttransformation #democracy #belonging #inclusion

In our new report, the Council – in partnership with Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) and New Pluralists – surveyed 133 foundations and conducted 43 in-depth interviews with philanthropic leaders to examine how organizations are counteracting polarization in their communities. Download the full report: https://hubs.ly/Q02Rvl3f0

For many first-time donors, the world of philanthropy can seem overwhelming or challenging to navigate. Our blog post below provides insights that may help you start your philanthropic journey. https://lnkd.in/gfyeRhtv #FinancialAdvisor #BellevueWA #PacificNorthwest #philanthropy

Schedule D is used to report donor-advised funds, conservation easements, certain art and museum collections, escrow accounts and custodial arrangements, endowment funds, and supplemental financial information. 📄 Check out our video to learn more about Form 990 Schedule D. 📽️ https://bit.ly/458yLIp #Form990ScheduleD #FinancialStatus #NonProfits