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Rest & Recuperation: Supporting BIPOC and LGBTQ+ Leaders in Their Pursuit of Social Justice

Last September, our Senior Counsel & Vice President of Strategic Planning, Ajani Husbands, served as a speaker at the 1st Annual Global Artivism Conference in Pretoria, South Africa. The Global Artivism Conference is sponsored in part by our TCLF client Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. Ajani spoke on the intersection between artists, nonprofits, and intellectual property rights. Given that nonprofits often engage with artists either on a contractual or a grantmaking basis, it is imperative for all parties to understand intellectual property rights and how they operate under each type of agreement. Moreover, Ajani emphasized the importance of ensuring an equitable process that protects the interests of the nonprofit and the artist, and also ensures that artists understand their rights and are in a position to effectively advocate for their own needs. Thank you to RPA’s Henrietta Bankole-Olusina for moderating the discussion! And thank you to all the panelists who participated, and to all the attendees. We really enjoyed seeing the work of the amazing artists Chaos Turtle Creations and Musa Moya who created this mural live during the discussion! #artivism #artivismconference2024

The Connection Between Infrastructure and Saying No Part II Does it really matter how you build your infrastructure? Does how you build your infrastructure determine whether you can say, "No," to a grant? Today's Fast Build Friday topic is again about the connection between infrastructure and the ability to say, "No," to a grant. In it, Nic shares the second of three indicators of infrastructure strength that are connected to an organization's ability to say, "No," to funding - brave infrastructure building. It is the second part of a three-part series that started with last week's Fast Build Friday Episode 24. When you have the ability to say, "No," it indicates that you are unapologetically building a strong foundation and infrastructure to support your work, which is what our communities need. How do you build bravely? How does that building connect to your ability to say, "No," to a grant? Let us know in the comments! https://lnkd.in/eVq6nK3W

This Veterans' Day, we honor those who have served our country with courage, resilience, and a dedication to justice. #VeteransDay #HumanRights #EndViolence #EndInjustice #EndInequity #BuildUpCompanies

The Connection Between Infrastructure and Saying No Would you ever say, "No," to a grant? Nic has spent years working with #nonprofits around the world and she knows that the ability to say, "No," is often an indicator of just how strong your infrastructure is. And she also knows that by saying, "No," to certain funding, you are opening doors to diverse, revenue sources. Today's Fast Build Friday topic is the connection between infrastructure and the ability to say, "No," to a grant. Nic shares the first of 3 indicators of infrastructure strength that are connected to an organization's ability to say, "No," to funding - revenue diversification. It is the first part of a three-part series. Being terrified of even the thought of saying, “No," to a sizable grant is often an indicator of a weakened infrastructure, namely insufficient revenue diversification. Revenue diversification feeds your sustainability. And your sustainability impacts the way you serve vulnerable communities. Diversifying your revenue often strengthens both your ability to say, "No," and your infrastructure. Do you have the ability to say, "No"? How is that ability tied to your revenue diversification? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. https://lnkd.in/eec3h5dm

We are thrilled to share a heartwarming testimonial from Emerging Public Leaders about our journey together at Build Up Advisory Group! Hearing their kind words truly touches us and reaffirms our passion for the work we do every day. Working alongside Abigail Kajumba has been an incredible experience, and we’re so grateful for the trust they have placed in us. Together, we have transformed challenges into opportunities, creating meaningful and lasting impact. If you’d like to explore how we can support your work, we’ would be happy to chat and see how we can help. Visit www.buildupcomanies.com and book a complimentary discovery call with us.

??? Happy Election Day! ??? To encourage those who can vote in the US election make their voices heard, our offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 5 for U.S. Election Day. Build Up Companies supports our team members taking time to participate in this important civic duty and historical moment. We’ll be back online tomorrow, continuing to serve and build with you! ? Thank you for being part of a vibrant, engaged community. Let’s make all of our voices count! #ElectionDay #YourVoteMatters #CivicDuty

At The Campbell Law Firm (TCLF), a brave social-impact law firm and member organization of the Build Up Companies, we take pride in our role as a trusted partner to organizations seeking to grow and evolve. Recently, we successfully facilitated the spinoffs and establishment of new entities, including All of Us or None Action Network, The Bridge Project, and Co-Impact. Our team guided these organizations through the complex processes of gaining new legal statuses and structuring for long-term sustainability. The Campbell Law Firm is a boutique law firm that serves as a trusted in-house legal advisor to brave grant-making nonprofits, movements, philanthropies, and philanthropists. We are dedicated to supporting movements and disrupting cycles of systemic injustice and inequity. Our deep understanding of your mission ensures that we provide the legal support, thought partnership, and leadership necessary for your success. To explore how we can support your work, visit: www.buildupcomanies.com. A complimentary discovery call is available. #TheBuildUpCompanies #BUC #TheCampbellLawFirm #TCLF #SocialImpactLawyers #GC #NonprofitLaw #GrantmakerLawyer

Critical Components of a Highly Effective Grant Agreement Can you tell us the most important component of a grant agreement? Chances are, you probably have to think a bit more about it because you probably do not think about your grant agreement that often to begin with. Right? What if we told you that your grant agreement can often hold many of the keys to your infrastructure? What would you do differently? Today's Fast Build Friday topic is about the critical components of a highly effective grant agreement. Nic shares the 4 critical components of these agreements. As in-house counsel and in her current practice, Nic has drafted and negotiated thousands of grant agreements for awards in countries and regions around the world and she knows highly effective grant agreements can be one of the fundamental pieces of your infrastructure. If you only see a grant agreement as a technical tool, you are missing an opportunity to communicate with partners and better serve communities in need. What will you do differently with your grant agreements going forward? Let us know in the comments! https://lnkd.in/enZBus4J