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Reframe, commit, and expand: How to meaningfully invest in Black leaders

Candid

However, research over the last decade has painted a clear picture of the disparities that Black leaders face in philanthropy. Despite the clear and present need for a significant shift in how the field supports Black leaders, long-term commitments to funding Black leaders and communities are episodic at best. .

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Demographics via Candid: One year in 

Candid

Mike Wright, chief technology officer at the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, shared that “If we are to achieve diversity and equity in our grantmaking, one aspect of this is to gain an accurate understanding of who we support and to then be strategic to ensure that the grantmaking reflects the diversity we seek in our grantee community.”

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How Can Nonprofits Retain High-Performing Staff?

ASU Lodestar Center

A recruitment plan supports retention from the start. Dan Harris of Quantum Workplace contends that there are three things nonprofits must have to increase engagement: a diverse and inclusive work environment, capable and trusting leaders and a promising outlook for employees and the organization. Recruitment.

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5 Features Environmental Organizations Need From Their CRM

Everyaction

While you spend your days protecting the natural places and resources that we love, it’s important to have the behind-the-scenes infrastructure to effectively manage all of the information you collect about your supporters. Supporters of environmental organizations aren’t just philanthropic donors. Seamless Fundraising + Activism.

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Guest Post by Geoff Livingston: Creating Movements

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

There have the been the well discussed successes like DonorsChoose and Lil Green Patch. We are asked to do it in controlled environments. I envision a time when people will gladly pay more for green technology, and they will consciously try to reduce their carbon footprint everyday. Yes, that difficult word, BUT.

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Using Design Thinking for A Foundation’s Investment Strategy

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Over the past twenty years, the Brainerd Foundation has invested nearly $50 million in organizations working to protect the environment in the Northwest. In 2020, the foundation will close its doors. As part of its sunset strategy , the foundation is developing an initiative to support 21st Century Advocacy.

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Kids and Philanthropy: Teaching Your Children To Be Charitable

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

We have dinner table discussions on why it is important to support causes, particularly programs in Cambodia like the Sharing Foundation. Last winter, after Harry and I had a conversation about global warming (and quite a conversation it was for a then eight-year old), and we collaborated on a series of green videos.