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International Leadership, Women’s Issues, and Branding—A Conversation With Allison K. Summers, CAE

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Zonta International, where Allison served as Executive Director* and Chief Staff Executive, was honored with the 2021 ASAE Summit Award for the UNFPA-UNICEFF Global Program to End Child Marriage. She’s also the author of two books, “Building Your Brand” and “Connect to Influence.” “The Zonta supports members in 63 countries.

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6 Generations of Giving: Who Gives the Most and How They Prefer to Give

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They are known for their loyalty to the causes they support. They often prefer to support traditional, well-established organizations with a proven track record of impact. Gen Xers often prefer to support causes that directly impact their communities. organizations** 23.6%

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For Positive Outcomes, Hold a Mirror Up to Board Performance

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Recent data from the global consulting firm Spencer Stuart shows that 98% of S&P 500 boards conduct a board evaluation of some type, although only about a third review the board as a whole, individual directors, and committees as part of the process. You’ll want to enlist directors with influence to champion the idea.

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The “All In” Woman Philanthropist

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In addition, there is increased global awareness of women’s issues such as reproductive rights in the U.S., Women wield greater economic power than ever before and are harnessing their influence to lead change on these issues and beyond. What does this mean for grantmakers and philanthropy as a whole? Women give broadly.

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Inspired by Corporations’ Investment in Purpose and Social Responsibility Throughout the Crisis and Hardships of 2020

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The social good community continues to respond to the hardships and impacts of the pandemic and social justice issues. Companies are addressing social justice issues: The 2021 Porter Novelli Business and Social Justice Study brings attention to the transformation of the consumer-company and employee-company relationship from the last year.

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Grantmaking: What’s Participation Got to Do with It?

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In philanthropy, unlike democracy, there is often no way for people to participate–to share what they think or to influence decisions. It can perhaps best be described by the slogan of the global disability rights movement: “nothing about us without us.”. Those at the top decide. In recent years, that model is being challenged.

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Is it a movement or a moment?

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When it comes to raising visibility on a given issue, nonprofits often strive to achieve broader impact—the kind of change that comes through collective action. We see the end results of young leaders, like Malala Yousafzai or Greta Thunberg, and their incredible influence. Moments can start with unexpected champions.

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