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There is no benefit to holding ourselves to impossible ideas or standards, so let’s bust a few common myths about foundation work. Myth 1: Giving money away is a snap! Myth 2: Foundation staff can do it all! Myth 3: Keep quiet about failure. These three myths about grantmaking are anything but innocuous; I believe they’re actually harmful. If we believe giving away money is easy, then we’ll be discouraged by all the time, hard work, and conscientious behavior that go into effective grantmaking. If we believe foundation staff can do it all, we’ll hamper important initiatives by declining to bring in the additional help or expertise we need. Myth 3 says that we should keep quiet about failure. Nothing could be further from the truth. We need to be willing to take risks, and we desperately need to learn from mistakes — our own as well as those of others. If you enjoyed debunking these foundation myths with me, then be sure to give me a follow! #Philanthropy #ConfidentGiving #PhilanthropyConsultant

As a foundation executive, you're likely thinking through multiple strategies to get that 5% (or more) out the door by December 31. As a corporate or government leader, you're also thinking about ways to best utilize your budget -- whether it's funding movements that could become unstable due to the results of the election ... or investing in a newer area of focus based on potential policy changes. We can help your organization jump on opportunities to move money and power towards Black, Brown, and Indigenous led movements these last 6 weeks of the year. After 25 years of working with philanthropic organizations representing $340B in collective assets, we can help you with the technical expertise and courageous thinking for those multiple strategies. Book a call with Carmen Simon, Sr. Manager, Business Alignment and Development, to explore what we can accomplish together. Yes, it’s a time of great change and transition. But the reason for our collective work doesn't change.?Let's keep racial equity as our North Star and dream in service of what's possible. https://lnkd.in/e47vpTdm? ?#Philanthropy #Mission #SocialImpact #RacialEquity

What would it look like for #funders to align their grantmaking with values such as ??Dignity & Equity ?Integrity & Authenticity ??Solidarity & Collectivity ??Courage & Responsibility Can we join the "philanthropic choir", singing from a choir book that leads to justice? Justice Funders' Choir Book: A Framework for Social Justice Philanthropy lays out values, competencies, and practices that, when done in concert across our sector, can lead to increased #equity and greater #impact. Sounds like a song worth singing??... Explore the Choir Book below. #resource

Every foundation is run differently with vastly different goals. That means your strategy should be tailored to your goals and how your organization functions. With my 25 years of experience, I’ve helped hundreds of wealthy families, foundations, Fortune 500 companies, Giving Pledge signatories, and wealth advisors allocate over half a billion in grants and gifts.? My perspective gives your organization a way to transform its giving and formulate a strategic plan in a nontraditional but proven and efficient way.? If you’re interested in learning more about working with me as an advisor, schedule a call through the link in the comments.? Walton Family Foundation? #Strategy #PhilanthropyAdvisor #FamilyFoundation

Here's what we're reading this week: The Stanford Social Innovation Review writes about the strategic value of trust-based philanthropy and how it can can lead to increased resource efficiency and outsized impact through multiple pathways. Read the full piece here: https://bit.ly/4bRiOea #reading #read #article #philanthropy #trustbasedphilanthropy #strategicphilanthropy #grantmaking #grantee #strategy #trust

Nonprofit work is hard but it doesn't have to be impossible. And, crucially, our social mission makes the work imperative. For profits measure success most often with a bottom line which nonprofits do not have. However, thinking carefully about services that you are delivering and finding even simple metrics that allow you to calibrate change can create a picture of what is happening. For organizations without a data and/or a research component, approach local colleges and universities who may be able to connect you with a student or faculty member who can be helpful. At Every Child Succeeds, one of our most important learnings came from a student writing a research paper that helped us understand why moms were not making appointments for well baby visits. As I have said so often, responsibility goes two ways: the organization to identify performance metrics and the board to hold the organization accountable.

The Edward W. Hazen Foundation, a foundation with a century-long legacy, recently announced a significant decision to spend down their assets, directing millions towards BIPOC-led grassroots organizations. This strategic move marks a notable shift in the philanthropic landscape. In a time of overlapping social crises, the Hazen Foundation's decision to boost support for organizations led by young racialized individuals is noteworthy. Their story, spanning a century of evolution from traditional to progressive philanthropy, offers valuable insights into adaptability and responsiveness in the sector. Dive deeper into this journey to learn how the foundation's strategic shift is making a tangible impact on communities and challenging norms within the philanthropic world. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dEJzGaA4 Gabe Oatley is Future of Good’s editorial fellow on transforming funding models. This independent journalism is supported by MakeWay. #philanthropy #legacy #grassroots #evolution #equity #adaptability #responsiveness #change #BIPOC #leadership #progress #movement #community #support #philanthropic #insights #social #crises #vision #impact #norms #futureofgood

?? Looking to make your philanthropy more impactful?? My book, Delusional Altruism, uncovers common misconceptions holding philanthropists back and offers proven strategies to overcome them. It’s a must-read for those seeking clarity and success in their giving efforts. Take the first step toward greater impact by learning how to avoid self-limiting practices and build a strategy that creates lasting change. Grab a copy. ?? #DelusionalAltruism #PhilanthropyLeadership #ImpactfulGiving

What's the best way to efficiently improve people’s lifetime earnings while taking into account relationship-based processes and impact rubrics? In full transparency, there's no single answer — the most effective impact measurement should continuously evolve. But we've gained some useful insights so far: 1?? Impact estimates should not be the only investment criteria. 2?? Nonprofits often struggle to understand their own impact — philanthropies can provide needed support. 3?? Relative income increase is a useful metric, especially when comparing projects internationally. Dive into the details in Spencer MacColl's latest blog post at the link in the comments below. #impact #impactmeasurement #nonprofitimpact #philanthropy

In an era defined by intersecting global crises, the philanthropic sector faces an unprecedented challenge – how can it respond effectively to the complexity and interconnectedness of issues? From defining the polycrisis to practical tools to address the root causes, Liana Varon and Tamzin Ractliffe share insights from the recent 'Embracing the Unpredictable' four-part series on how to adopt a polycrisis lens to #TransformPhilanthropy. Find it here: https://lnkd.in/e-dui_kx The Impact Trust