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Philanthropy must prioritize elevating and including Black voices

Candid

According to the 2020 Smithsonian Magazine article, The Storied History of Giving in America , the practice of philanthropy can reflect and reinforce inequity. 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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Let’s All Pull Together: Reflections from Harambee 2023

Candid

Here are some of my reflections and top takeaways from the conference. Using the power of our voices Speakers stressed the importance of using our voice to create change. Using the power of our voices Speakers stressed the importance of using our voice to create change. “As

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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. What voices are not well represented at the table that we want to ensure have a presence in our work? For more on the role of advocacy in nonprofits, check out this article. ︎

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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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Salesforce.org CEO Rob Acker’s Year-End Reflections

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At the end of last year, I reflected on the idea of resilience. In a world where we celebrate diversity, we need to find ways to connect through our common humanity while honoring and being open to other voices. The post Salesforce.org CEO Rob Acker’s Year-End Reflections appeared first on Salesforce.org.

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Community Voices at Digital Engagement Event: Reflections on the Conversation

Amy Sample Ward

At the Digital Engagement Event , back on 6th October, David Wilcox and I helped the Community Voices team facilitate two sessions that focused on the three things more important to digital engagement than the technology. Were you there, and have ideas to add to this reflection? The biggest focus: trust and communities.

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Community Voices at Digital Engagement Event: Reflections on the Conversation

Amy Sample Ward

At the Digital Engagement Event , back on 6th October, David Wilcox and I helped the Community Voices team facilitate two sessions that focused on the three things more important to digital engagement than the technology. Were you there, and have ideas to add to this reflection? The biggest focus: trust and communities.

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