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Many of our philanthropic partners have been asking: how do we respond to the immediate needs of the current moment while pursuing systems change and staying committed to our long-term mission? Here are three common questions that we have been hearing from funders, along with compiled recommendations across the FSG community to help guide planning in this moment. ?? How can philanthropy move forward responsibly in a moment of uncertainty? ?? How can philanthropy respond more flexibly and increase support for immediate needs? ?? How can philanthropy hold fast to a long-term vision of well-being for all? We write, “Ultimately, responding to immediate needs while holding a long-term vision isn’t just a balancing act. By acting boldly and with agility, funders can not only mitigate disruption but also spark innovation, strengthen networks, and lay the groundwork for a more just and resilient future. This moment calls for courage, creativity, and a steadfast commitment to our values—because the choices we make today will shape the systems and communities of tomorrow.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/ep5eHuFG

Please welcome Natalia Castellanos González, MPH to the FSG team! ?? Natalia joins FSG as a Consultant with experience in public health research, policy analysis, and international development. She is passionate about developing data-driven solutions to complex social challenges and has expertise in program evaluation and policy development focused on health equity and social justice. She says, “I am excited to work alongside people who are passionate about getting to the root of social challenges. What drew me to FSG is the focus on transforming systems and creating lasting change, rather than just addressing the symptoms. I love that we’re thinking bigger about how to create sustainable impact.” We’re so thrilled to have Natalia on the FSG team! Please join us in giving her a warm welcome ??

Yesterday, we had an incredible line-up of speakers join us for a timely and important conversation on reimagining corporate disaster response. ?? Thank you so much to each of the following panelists for sharing their time, insights, and wisdom ?? ?? Megan Linquiti and Nikhil Bumb shared tools and guiding questions to strengthen disaster response strategies and new learnings from FSG's research report ??Alice Turner of UPS and Karen Little of PayPal shared a behind-the-scenes look on the tools and frameworks that their companies use to make decisions and be more strategic in disaster response ?? Devin Mathias of Center for Disaster Philanthropy and Kirin Kumar of Northern California Grantmakers shared insights on how disasters occur when hazards meet vulnerabilities and the need for systems change in a world of interlinked and concurrent crises. Watch the full recording here: https://lnkd.in/dkcEKXJb

Today, we’re honored to recognize Binta Beard, Head US Social Impact & President US Foundation, Novartis as part of our #IWD25 series on LinkedIn. For International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the incredible female CSR leaders across our network. Each of our featured nine leaders was asked to share a reflection on their personal leadership style, commitment to advancing impact, and lessons that have grounded their approach to social change work. When asked about how she advances meaningful impact, Binta Beard said, "Meaningful social impact requires being deeply attuned and fluent to business dynamics and priorities, while continuing to center and humbly listen to expert community voices." Her words serve as a powerful reminder that sustainable impact doesn’t happen in silos—it requires alignment between core business priorities and the wisdom of those closest to the challenges. Please join us today in celebrating Binta’s leadership and stay tuned this month to hear more powerful reflections from female CSR leaders across our network. #IWD25 #CSR #Leadership

HAPPENING TOMORROW ?? We recently released our latest report on corporate disaster response. Join us on March 11 from 1-2PM ET for a behind-the-scenes look at our learnings and to hear from incredible practitioners and leaders Alice Turner of UPS, Devin Mathias of Center for Disaster Philanthropy, Karen Little of PayPal, and Kirin Kumar of Northern California Grantmakers. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eXMfqvFs Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/dkcEKXJb

Next in FSG’s International Women’s Day series: we’re honored to recognize Beatriz Tumoine, Social Impact Director at Cemex, whose unwavering commitment to service, justice, and ethical responsibility inspires us all. She writes, "Where others see despair, we are called to see possibility. To act for justice in the face of adversity is the clearest form of leadership—and the truest expression of courage." Please join us today in celebrating Beatriz’s leadership, and stay tuned this month as we continue to spotlight extraordinary female CSR leaders across our network who are driving impact and leading with purpose. #IWD25 #CSR #Leadership

As part of FSG’s International Women’s Day series, we’re spotlighting incredible female CSR leaders across our network who?are leading change and navigating the interferences that come with advancing corporate social impact. ? Today, we’re honored to recognize Anjalli Ravi Kumar, Chief Sustainability Officer at Zomato Limited, whose leadership is enabling greater women’s participation in the workforce. ? She shares, “My leadership is rooted in the belief that when we open doors for women, we unlock greater success for all. Investments for growing livelihood opportunities need to be seen in light of long-term business resilience.” Please join us today in celebrating Anjalli’s leadership. Stay tuned this month as we continue to highlight inspiring female leaders redefining what’s possible in CSR. #IWD25 #CSR #Leadership

Speaker Announcement: FSG at #EFG2025! We’re excited to welcome FSG to the Engage for Good 2025 Conference, where Jennifer Splansky Juster, Executive Director of Collective Impact Forum at FSG and Lakshmi Iyer, Managing Director of FSG will lead two powerful sessions on how collective impact is transforming social change. ?? Keynote: The Power of Collective Impact: Why Big Problems Require Bold Collaboration Lakshmi Iyer will explore why traditional partnerships often fall short and how collective impact can turn big ideas into lasting change. ?? Workshop: Stronger Together: The Fundamentals of Collective Impact Jennifer Juster & Lakshmi Iyer will lead a hands-on session breaking down the five key conditions that make collective impact work and how to apply them to your own partnerships. What You’ll Learn: ? Why one-off partnerships don’t always drive lasting change. ? The five key conditions that make collective impact work. ? How to break down silos between businesses, nonprofits, and governments. ? Real examples of successful, high-impact collaborations. ? Strategies to apply collective impact principles in your own work. ?? Join us at the 2025 Engage for Good Conference, April 22-24, at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa in Palm Springs. ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gkNZyFvK

We're excited to share that our newest publication on reimagining corporate disaster response is now available!??? This report offers resources to help companies prepare for the next disaster and highlights emerging best practices and real-life examples of ways that companies have structured their own disaster preparedness and response efforts. Inside, you'll find:? ? Six trends in how companies are evolving their disaster response? ? Real-world examples of how 15+ companies across industries have structured their own efforts? ? Tools and guiding questions for maximizing the impact of your disaster response strategies ? Emerging best practices in corporate disaster response ? Huge thanks to the following leaders and companies who graciously offered time and contributed expertise, examples, and insight to help shape this report: Nikhil Bumb, Megan Linquiti, Charu Adesnik, Erin Connor, Sueli Shaw, Alexander Díaz, Dana Whitney, Joseph Porcelli, Laura Claster Bisesto, Karen Little, Jimi Harris, Stephanie Isaacson, Malia Bachesta Eley, Aldrinana Leung, Leslie Jones, Kayla Mottola, Tali Golan, Alice Turner. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/dkcEKXJb Join the webinar on March 11 from 1-2PM ET: https://lnkd.in/eXMfqvFs

This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the incredible female CSR leaders across our network who are shaping the future of business as a force for good. Throughout March, we’ll be spotlighting each of these leaders who will be sharing their reflections on purpose, leadership, and resilience. Their work inspires us all to push boundaries and drive meaningful change. Stay tuned to hear from: ?? Anjalli Ravi Kumar, Chief Sustainability Officer, Zomato Limited ?? Beatriz Tumoine, Social Impact Director, Cemex ?? Binta Beard, Head US Social Impact & President US Foundation, Novartis ?? Diana Blankman Roberts, Head, Corporate Social Responsibility, Sanofi US ?? Kendra Witt-Doyle, Executive Director, Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health ?? Lynette Bell, President, Truist Foundation ?? Maneesha Chadha, Executive Director, Global Philanthropy, JPMorganChase ?? Michelle Armstrong, Managing Director, Ares Management Corporation and President, Ares Charitable Foundation ?? Olivia Khalili (she/her), Head of Atlassian Foundation Follow FSG on LinkedIn to hear their reflections on purpose, leadership, and resilience. #IWD25 #CSR #Leadership