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Voices of experience: The role of people with lived experience across the charitable sector

Charity Village

One important theme is […] The post Voices of experience: The role of people with lived experience across the charitable sector appeared first on CharityVillage. I’ve observed many common themes and best practices from both fields, particularly when it comes to designing, carrying out and evaluating programs.

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Be the Voice of Relevance—Make Mission, Vision, and Values Fit the Moment

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Shared ideas and a common sense of what is right give people a North Star and the strength to manage challenges. Hit the Right Notes Mission, vision, and values are your association’s voice. Values create community. And community is one way that associations distinguish themselves from their for-profit competition.

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Philanthropy must prioritize elevating and including Black voices

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Organizations hosted “listening” sessions, in which the Black community shared their experiences with leaders in the sector, mostly non-Black people of color and white people. Without the voices of the Black community, the sector engages in work that is done for the community instead of with the community.

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Empowering Community Voices: The Strategic Advantage of Nonprofit Advisory Committees

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As a nonprofit leader, you likely want to do your best to ensure that the voices and experiences of the communities you serve are represented in your work. Perhaps you want a committee comprised solely of people with lived experience related to your nonprofit’s mission—i.e. Define the advisory committee’s focus.

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How to amplify member voices to create a culture of thought leadership

Nimble AMS

While some may initially be reluctant to offer an opinion, members love to see their association represent their voice to policymakers, industry leaders, and the general public. Staff conversations will inspire you to generate insightful and engaging thought leadership content to represent member voices. Attend association events.

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Amplifying Female Voices: Strategies for Equitable and Inclusive Grantmaking

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Like many diversity efforts, including women’s voices in grantmaking decisions—particularly women from historically marginalized groups—doesn’t often happen organically. The first step to creating more inclusive grantmaking is understanding whose voice is being lost. Artwork by Toya Beacham See Women and Girls. Intentionally.

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The NonProfit Voice Ep 60: How Smart Tech Can Relieve Nonprofit Employee Burnout

NonProfit PRO

“Smart technology,” also known as artificial intelligence and advanced digital technologies, isn’t set out to replace people, but allow people to do what they do best. Additionally, it can prevent burnout among employees by allowing technology to help nonprofits to be human-centered.

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