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Check out my new blog, “Unlocking Collaborative Impact: Forging Mission-Purpose Synergy Between For-Profits and Nonprofits". In this blog, I discuss how both of these types of entities are now recognizing the power of collaboration in driving meaningful change. At the heart of this collaboration lies the alignment of missions and purposes – a concept that holds the key to unlocking transformative impact. You can read the full blog here ==> https://buff.ly/3VdrMeb #purpose #leadership #ecosystems #mpwrpeople

“When you think about your local ecosystem, who’s engaged in your movement?” - John Harper, CEO of FSG   At Day 2 of Collective Impact Forum’s Annual Summit, we had an incredible plenary conversation on power-building, trust, and supporting movements beyond moments of reckoning. 10 years after Ferguson, we heard from grassroots organizers and funders in St. Louis on how they are partnering to sustain the movement for racial and economic justice. Some insights from the conversation:   💭 We need to activate the entire ecosystem in order to sustain and scale movements. 💭 Collaboration needs to be someone’s job — a well-resourced part of their job. 💭 Philanthropy alone is not enough. Philanthropy needs to be a resource to activate the power and scale of government and the private sector. We ended with this powerful quote from A. Phillip Randolph on the need for collaborative infrastructure: “At the banquet table of nature, there are no reserved seats. You get what you can take, and you keep what you can hold. If you can't take anything, you won't get anything, and if you can't hold anything, you won't keep anything. And you can't take anything without organization.”   Huge thank you to Jason Q. Purnell of James S. McDonnell Foundation and Charli Cooksey of WEPOWER for all their incredible words of wisdom! 👏

Ever wondered how some nonprofits seem to have all the luck finding the right corporate partners? Well, luck has nothing to do with it—it’s all about strategy. And who better to guide us than Floyd Jones? 🚀 Join us TOMORROW for "Gaining Corporate Support for Long-Term Sustainability" where Floyd will reveal: 🤝 The Art of the Perfect Match: Spotting and connecting with corporate partners who are just as passionate about your cause. ✍️ Seal the Deal: Crafting proposals that are impossible to ignore. 🌱 Cultivating Growth: Keeping those partners engaged and eager to support you more. Floyd's not just a host; he’s a cornerstone of our summit family, always ready to share practical, impactful insights. 🔗 Click here to sign up and secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gGPdWkEJ Let's dive in together and make some magic happen. Who's in?

Really looking forward to this - join me and Erwin Hieltjes at #NPCIgnites to discuss how to evaluate systems change. More and more organisations are thinking and working systemically to tackle deep-rooted social and environmental issues. But this presents challenges to traditional evaluation approaches, including how to understand your contribution to change within a complex and unpredictable environment. We will collaboratively unpick some of these challenges and discuss ways forward for effectively evaluating systems change. All within a one-hour breakout session - don't say we're not ambitious! #systemsthinking #systemschange #evaluation

The arts and culture sector is at a crossroads. As funding models shift and audiences seek deeper connections, how can nonprofits stay relevant and sustainable? In this video, I break down how the subscription economy is revolutionizing value delivery - and why it matters for YOUR cultural organization. These aren't just theories, they are practical strategies you can implement starting today. Watch to discover how to transform your approach to member engagement and create sustainable revenue streams that support your mission. Time to turn your cultural institution into a value-delivery powerhouse. #nonprofitleadership #artsandculture #subscriptioneconomy #membershipmodels #sustainablefunding 

Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of the nonprofit sector requires innovation and resilience. 🌍✨ Let's explore how organizations are harnessing technology and collaboration to drive impact and create lasting change. #NonprofitInsights #ImpactfulChange #InspHired

🏢 Consider how impactful partnerships can be. For instance, partnerships in various sectors have led to innovative solutions and sustainable change. Imagine the possibilities when like-minded organizations come together! When businesses and nonprofits collaborate, they can achieve far more than they could individually. #CaseStudy #ImpactfulPartnerships #SocialChange #ImpactAndScale

Hello Changemakers: Today's resource is a guide to help collaborations determine how to create sustainable and resilient outcomes. This guide was co-written with Mike Des Jardins, Communities Building Youth Futures at Tamarack. We engaged a team of youth, philanthropy and nonprofit leaders to develop the guide. The 10 sustainability and 10 resilience factors are informed by their wisdom. I have posted about this guide in the past. There are 10 community stories profiled in this guide which look at sustainability and resilience from a number of different perspectives and document the twists and turns of collaboration. Enjoy. Here is the link - https://lnkd.in/gJuXv8Dy

As the first regional chapter to launch, the 1t.org US Chapter has served as an innovator and example of the capacity of what can happen when nonprofits, corporations and governments come together. Take a look at the impact we've made together: https://lnkd.in/eZkfcX4p

Adapter or Innovator Mindset? Nonprofits might be more inclined to adapt and make incremental changes, but recognizing whether your team is more adapter or innovator-minded can improve decision-making and consensus-building. Watch the video to learn more. #NonprofitStrategy #InnovationVsTradition #OrganizationalCulture