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Advancing Equity in Philanthropy with Resolve and Resilience: A Call to Action

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The existential need for philanthropy indicates that structures exist that fail to meet basic human needs. Even though laws and structures are often driven from the top down, it is a combination of top-down leadership and grassroots movements that create sustainable change.

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Tips for Adopting a Trust-Based Philanthropy Approach

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In fact, 800 foundations signed a pledge to adopt more trust-based practices in order to move money more quickly and with fewer restrictions. Despite its best intentions, traditional philanthropy has inhibited its grantee relationships by perpetuating structures and practices that treat grantees as supplicants rather than partners.

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What grantmaking practices should foundations adopt to best support nonprofit organizations?

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Foundation leaders need to understand how grantmaking practices affect nonprofit organizations and structure grantmaking practices in ways that best support nonprofit organizations. There are six steps that foundation leaders need to take to adopt grantmaking practices that best serve nonprofit organizations. Heed legal requirements.

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How can nonprofits adopt social enterprise strategies to create sustainable revenue streams?

ASU Lodestar Center

Organizations that rely on donations and grants for funding are being forced to look at their revenue portfolios and determine whether their revenue streams will be sustainable in the foreseeable future. Nonprofits are reimagining funding models and will have to think innovatively to ensure their mission continues.

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Move DEI Beyond Words

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Many groups have adopted DEI as a strategic priority. Finding the bandwidth and funding to provide professional guidance for staff and volunteers may be a stumbling block. Attaching benchmarks to your statement provides structure and something for people to work toward. Adopt a pay equity policy. Lack of resources.

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Five steps to becoming an innovative association and driving member value

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How would adopting innovative technology help your association thrive? Eliminate low-value work at your association by adopting innovative technology. The Marine Corps Association & Foundation (MCA&F) adopted Nimble AMS to improve its member experience. Adopt fle xible practices throughout your organization.

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Digital Priorities the Mission-Driven Sector Must Address in 2024

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Adopt an AI strategy There’s no denying it: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is happening. We see massive disruption from individual givers to institutional funding streams, partnerships, and foundation grantmaking. The term encompasses a wide range of tools and practices that can support an equally wide range of work and strategies.

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