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Ready to elevate your foundation's impact? Let’s talk about mastering community expectations in philanthropy. Here are 8 tips to guide you: 1️⃣ Clear Vision, Clear Path: Know where you're going and how to get there. 2️⃣ Engage as Equals: Collaborate with your community to build shared expectations. 3️⃣ Embrace Growth Together: Learn and evolve alongside your community. 4️⃣ Time for Transformation: Communicate the long-term nature of change. 5️⃣ Aspire and Realize: Dream big while staying realistic about your capacity. 6️⃣ Be Transparent about Capacity: Share funding details and partner for impact. 7️⃣ Power in Partnership: Leverage collective strength for shared goals. 8️⃣ Communicate Relentlessly: Open and ongoing dialogue builds trust. Together, let's exceed expectations and ignite positive change! #CommunityExpectations #FoundationSuccess #Philanthropy

Innovation, collaboration, and excellence are key to tackling systemic issues and advancing social change. On this week's #MissionForward episode, we dig deep with The Chronicle of Philanthropy's Stacy Palmer, Interfaith America 's Eboo Patel, and JustFund's Iara Peng to understand the true nature of social change. Here are our top takeaways: 1️⃣ Nonprofits can work to advance democracy and fight polarization by modeling respect, cooperation, and understanding across differences. 2️⃣ Philanthropy should embrace long-term thinking and take risks on innovative, transformative ideas. 3️⃣ Funders can support systemic change by funding bold, creative solutions and not being afraid of initial failures. Listen in: https://lnkd.in/ebrBjUSj #SocialImpact #Innovation #Philanthropy #Communications #CourageousLeadership

"We all have the power to make an impact. But real change happens when we come together." Building strong relationships isn’t just a personal goal; it’s a commitment to something bigger. When we actively invest in our communities and show up for each other, we create opportunities for growth, resilience, and transformation. Each act of giving back—whether it’s sharing knowledge, lending support, or simply being present—strengthens the fabric of our communities and inspires others to do the same. Imagine the ripple effect if we all prioritized connection over competition, collaboration over isolation. 🌊 What’s one way you give back to your community? Let’s inspire each other to make an even greater impact together. #community #relationships #philanthropy

🔬 Help shape the future of effective giving - we need your input! At Giving What We Can, we're on a mission to understand what drives people to make a positive impact in the world. We're conducting groundbreaking research on effective giving, and we need your help! Here's how you can contribute: ✅ Complete a 15-minute survey ✅ Haven't taken a GWWC pledge? Perfect - we need 80 more participants like you ✅ Gain insights: Get a personalised report comparing your responses to others Why it matters: 1️⃣ Deepen our understanding of altruism and pro-social behaviour 2️⃣ Help make our work more evidence-based 3️⃣ Shape strategies to encourage effective giving worldwide Your participation will directly influence how we approach philanthropy and create lasting change. Together, we can build a world where giving effectively is the norm. Ready to make a difference? Follow the link in the comments to take part. A heartfelt thank you to all who've already contributed - your insights are invaluable! 💙 #EffectiveGiving #Philanthropy #EffectiveAltruism #ResearchForGood #ParticipantsNeeded

Philanthropy should not be confusing with a long, drawn-out process. Creating transformational change requires a strategy, but your strategy should be straightforward with a clear focus and next steps that you, your board members, and your staff all agree upon and work toward in unison.  Let’s find a date and time convenient for a call to discuss your most pressing goals, challenges, and questions. Schedule it through the link in the comments. 👇  #PhilanthropyAdvisor #SocialChange #PrivateFoundations

🚀 Redefining Wealth: Part II 🚀 What does it take to transform from inheritor to leader? 💭 The Grand Street program shows it’s all about identity, values, and community. 💡 Find your philanthropic voice. 💡 Align your purpose with impact. 💡 Lead with confidence. Grand Street alumni didn’t just learn to give—they learned to lead. 🙌 This is Part II of our three-part blog series, with Part III dropping soon! Don’t miss Part I—live now on the blog! https://lnkd.in/ewXiyD9R #NextGenLeaders #RedefiningWealth #PhilanthropyWithPurpose #LeadWithImpact 💥

From big brands to talent to nonprofits and foundations, we're honored to work alongside some of the world's most impactful and influential organizations and individuals. With decades of experience in the #socialimpact, #philanthropy #CSR, #policy and #systemschange sectors we thrive most when we're convening and connecting diverse stakeholders to build purpose- and insight-driven campaigns, initiatives and programs that advance causes, promote progress, and solve systemic, human-centered problems. Learn more about us, our partners and our work at www.alignsocialimpact.com. #alignsocialimpact #alignyourimpact

In a world fueled by data and decision-making, Let It Count is here to transform those numbers into something truly impactful! 🌼 We don’t just crunch numbers; we bridge the gap between the sectors of society that require assistance immediately and those who want to contribute to bringing change. 🤝 Our mission? To identify and verify projects that deserve your support while driving measurable change that benefits the greater good. Here’s a snapshot of our journey so far: ▶️ 23 Verified Organizations ▶️ 2110 Lives Changed ▶️ 13 Thematic Areas Addressed ▶️ 7 States Reached …and we’re just getting warmed up! Want to be a part of the grand scheme of making a difference? Join us in creating a ripple effect of gratitude and purpose. Connect with Let It Count today, and let’s turn your passion into action! 🤗 #LetItCount #SocialImpact #DataDrivenChange #ImpactfulChange #CommunityImpact #JoinTheMovement #Philanthropy #CharitySupport #SupportNonprofits #EmpowerCommunities #SocialResponsibility

How does philanthropy evolve to meet the challenges of our times? What role does collaboration play in creating lasting impact? Rien van Gendt, a highly respected #RPA board member, shares his reflections and expertise in our latest blog post. With decades of experience in the philanthropic sector, Rien brings a unique perspective on how philanthropy can adapt and thrive in an increasingly complex world. #PhilanthropyLeadership #GlobalImpact #Collaboration #TransformativeGiving 📖 Read the full interview to gain valuable perspectives from one of philanthropy’s most influential voices: https://lnkd.in/g6YBXphb

🌟 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: 𝐏𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 Last month’s enlightening Lunch & Learn session from the ESSEC Business School - ESSEC Philanthropy Chair, "#Philanthropy for #SystemsChange: What #Foundations Can Do," was featured by Marya Hill-Popper Besharov and Silvia Steisel. Selecting 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐛 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲, Silvia delved into the critical intersection of systems change and foundation work, emphasizing the need to "walk the talk" and drive meaningful impact. 🔍 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: 1. 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠: Foundations play a pivotal role in catalyzing systemic shifts. By adopting a holistic view, they can address root causes and drive sustainable change. 2. 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Foundations can partner with grantees, other foundations or organizations, and policymakers to amplify their impact. 3. 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤: Last week the large-scale consultation on Parenthood and Work concluded on Make.org. This autumn, we eagerly anticipate sharing the insightful results with you. 👉 Watch the replay here: https://lnkd.in/eGYv6mT3 🎥🔗 #DegroofPetercamFoundation #SocialImpact #InclusiveWorkplace #Parenthood #Work