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Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work Is Core to Equitable Change

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Today, knowledge work is coming into fashion in foundations and the nonprofit sector. Knowledge work is growing because it sits at an important intersection between grantmaking and equitable change. How the sector understands and engages in knowledge work is crucial to the success of philanthropic efforts.

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Philanthropic collaboratives are finding ways to more effectively measure impact

Candid

Measuring and learning at the intersection of donors, grantees, and systems Let’s look at how philanthropic collaboratives can equitably and effectively measure, evaluate, and learn in the pursuit of greater impact. A collaborative may seek a particular mix of grantees designed to maximize the impact it seeks.

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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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Grow Or Stagnate?: Nurturing A Growth Mindset

The NonProfit Times

In the context of this column, growth is not about structured acquisition of new knowledge or skills but focused on learning to apply knowledge in unexpected ways and stretching boundaries of comfort. Cultivate curiosity and resolve to stay informed about trends impacting your work. What Is Growth?

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Empowering Community Voices: The Strategic Advantage of Nonprofit Advisory Committees

Blue Avocado

At their core, advisory committees are groups of individuals who are stakeholders in your nonprofit’s work and who want to play a role in ensuring you achieve maximum impact. So, as you work to define your advisory committee’s focus, ask yourself and your team: What type of experience and knowledge do we need more of to carry out our mission?

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Are Marketing and Membership at Opposite Poles? Take the Journey to Collaboration

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After these fundamental issues are identified and outlined, the staff, using their knowledge about available financial and human resources, sets the objectives that will realize the board’s vision. When strategy doesn’t filter through departments, communications lose that impact. What is the future that we want to avoid?

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5 Tips for Creating Impact with Omnichannel Marketing

Forum One

This is where a well-orchestrated omnichannel marketing strategy has the potential to have a significant and positive impact on your audience’s overall user experience as well as your organizational goals. Let’s look at 5 tips to help your mission-driven organization create real impact with omnichannel marketing.