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Passion for education is admirable, but it's not enough. To truly make a difference, we need to research quality practices and connect with like-minded individuals who share our vision. After all, educational development starts with relationships. Let's work together to make a positive impact on education. #fundraising #development #education #portfoliomanagement

Grant Available! The Hargreaves Foundation “Transforming young lives through sport and education” The Foundation’s objectives are underpinned by the desire to give those under the age of 18, and living with a mental health condition, disability, or growing up in poverty, the opportunity to fulfil their potential whilst improving wellbeing, self-esteem and independence. The Foundation can fund clearly defined projects, initiatives or the purchase of specific items that support one or more of the following: Enables individuals to experience the mental and physical health benefits of participatory sport Ensures participatory sport is accessible Provides sporting or educational activities that foster life skills Aims to improve academic engagement and attainment Encourages the development of skills and personal attributes to aid future employability It is the intention of the Trustees to consider a targeted approach to funding and seek out opportunities which provide scope to 'materially change the life of an individual'. To find out more, or to apply, head to https://lnkd.in/en7q4ac6

A really fascinating insight into the multiple benefits and social value of community-based nurseries.

"Our best grantmaking work has happened not because of a strategy developed independently by our staff and board, but because we operate as a site of shifted power to begin with" - Jennifer Ching | North Star Fund In this #TrustBasedStory, Jennifer Ching shares how North Star Fund lets people lead the land, for the work will get done. Read the full story below 👏

The ripple effect of Buddy Benches funded by our Community Bank has woven a sense of camaraderie throughout local primary schools, fostering empathy and connection among students. An initiative of Alfredton Rotary Deb Robertson said, "the magic lies where children learn to extend a hand when they sense a classmate in need." The key impacts of this program are profound. Firstly, the Buddy Benches empower students to identify their peers seeking companionship, promoting empathy and nurturing caring relationships. Secondly, they serve as a tool for teachers to swiftly recognize students feeling isolated, enabling timely support. Lastly, the project has become a hands-on endeavor for Rotary Club members, enhancing connections between the community and local schools. "Rotary members have found joy in contributing to the painting and delivery of the benches. Witnessing the gratitude from school staff is immensely rewarding, and knowing we positively impact children's school experiences is really important to us”, Deb said. Looking ahead, Rotary plan to install more benches, building on the success of their rainbow-colored seats. Additionally, they aim to deepen partnerships with local schools, fostering mutual support. "These benches are just the beginning. We're committed to making a lasting difference in children's lives and strengthening community bonds." Pictured is Lucas Primary School Assistant Principal Danielle Toose with Rotary Club member Marg Lee and the original bench that started it all. ARE YOU PART OF A LOCAL GROUP DOING GREAT THINGS IN OUR COMMUNITY? IF SO, APPLY TODAY! If your community group or organisation is interested in applying for Community Investment project funding, ask in Branch for more information, eligibility criteria and/or apply online at https://lnkd.in/gWM9V8zi #communitybankbuninyong #communitybanking #communitybank #bendigobank #thebetterbigbank #communityinvestment #lovebuninyong #buninyonglife #buninyong3357 #communityimpactstory #communitygold #weare3357

Shout out to Melinda Tuan for offering a profound insight into the dynamics of power and listening within philanthropy: "The choices we made about how to shift and share power, and how to use our own power, are not so different from the choices all funders make as they consider how to incorporate listening into their work, how to respond to what they hear, and how to shift power to community. Funders have time constraints, whether actual or self-imposed, and finite resources. We work in organizations with goals and competing priorities that are not always ours to control. We began the initiative believing that we were ceding most of the power, and we learned that participants did not necessarily share our conception of power or feel that power had been shifted, and we were asked to use our power in ways we hadn’t contemplated. This was an important lesson we will apply to the rest of our work, and an insight that philanthropy needs to spend more time wrestling with." https://lnkd.in/guszW7hE

Endowing a social change nonprofit is one of philanthropy’s purest expressions of shifting power by putting wealth back under the control of frontline nonprofits and the communities they serve to drive lasting and scalable impact! This case study from my colleagues at Bridgespan shares the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's approach to using endowment funding for equitable social change. Take a look, and let's talk. I would be curious to hear your thoughts.

A fantastic article from Sarah Moody (per Center for Effective Philanthropy) on reimagining the program officer role. The critical (and often tough) questions that started the process: 1. How are we ever going to be effective at addressing root causes of health inequities through systems change if we are not willing to change our own internal systems? 2. How do we build real relationships if we are not willing to be honest and transparent about our own faults, learnings, and willingness to grow? 3. How do we serve and collaborate with communities across Missouri if we are not actively engaged with, living in, learning from, and involving community members? Grantmakers, take the time to consider these questions and start your own process. It might be hard work, but it will absolutely be worth it in the end and your grantees will be incredibly appreciative.

Agency: The Pollination Project Closing: Round The Year Region: #worldwide #Funding: $1000 Summary: It gets exciting by the day. The Pollination Project bring "The Daily Grant", a unique way to support seed initiative in public welfare for individuals and #nonprofits Peer Review by Friends for Development A must for all community leaders especially across the globe. A targeted pitch, no matter small benefiting as low as 5 persons can serve the purpose as long as deliverables are there. https://lnkd.in/gGPDrAS #climatechangechallenge #climatechange #wastemanagement #funding #grants #developmentopportunity #nonprofitorganization #ngo

Participatory grantmaking breaks down the harmful hierarchies, top-down dynamics, and funder-vs-grantee binaries that dominate traditional philanthropy. Mama Cash’s entire grantmaking portfolio is fully participatory because self-led communities know best what works, and self-determination is radical change. Find out how and why grantmaking can and should become participatory: https://bit.ly/3TzPCQ1 participatory #ParticipatoryGrantmaking #FeministActivismWorks