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With less than a month until the U.S. presidential election, we are witnessing an exciting surge of civic energy and engagement. As we count down to the final days of this election cycle, what comes next after the polls close in November? How do we help ensure this short-term burst of energy leads to lasting change? Explore our inclusive democracy series to hear reflections from FSG leaders on advancing this work now and long beyond November ?? ??John Harper writes on why inclusive civic infrastructure is essential to advancing an inclusive, multiracial democracy. ?? Noa Gafni writes on how companies can support inclusive democracy. ??Abigail Ridgway and Miya Cain write on the linkages between health and civic participation. Read more ?? https://lnkd.in/ennyG2et #democracy #civicengagement #socialimpact

?? The Collective Impact Forum is excited to announce its new program, Collective Leadership Advancing Racial Equity (CLARE). ? Are you seeking opportunities to strengthen your leadership in advancing racial equity through leading place-based collaboratives? Looking to connect with other leaders doing similar work? ?? This 10-month leadership accelerator is designed to invest in the capacity and wellbeing of 20 individuals leading collaborative work in place (e.g., “backbone leaders”) by focusing on healing and wellness, collaborative leadership, and building social networks and collective power to advance systems change. ? Applications are now open for the 2025 cohort through Tuesday, November 12th, 2024. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gN7uxwT9

FSG CEO John Harper got to speak on systems change + getting proximate to communities on season 3 of the System Catalysts podcast ?? In this episode, John explores a critical mindset shift in mindset when it comes to systems change work—moving from the “learned professor” to the “humble learner.” Systems change leaders understand that those closest to the problem have the deepest knowledge of solutions. John says, “If we can bring more of that humility into the room, recognizing that the solutions are often already in the room, we have the responsibility to help highlight that inside of a community.” ?? Listen here: https://lnkd.in/ei6RyzpK Thanks to System Catalysts and co-hosts Jeffrey Walker and English Sall for the opportunity to share! ?? #SystemsChange #SocialImpact #Philanthropy

The health of a democracy doesn’t just determine elections—it determines our physical and mental health too. ?? As part of FSG’s inclusive democracy series, FSG Managing Director Abigail Ridgway and Associate Director Miya Cain write on the linkages between health and civic participation. While few health foundations prioritize civic engagement, there’s a significant opportunity for funders to advance health equity by supporting voter education and engagement in the lead-up to the November U.S. elections and beyond. Here are some specific nonpartisan actions that funders can take: ??Get informed and align your efforts. ? Support voter registration and education. ? Raise public awareness of key issues and how policy platforms affect health and well-being. ? Encourage your staff to engage in the political process. Read more:?https://lnkd.in/eUr6Fi7R #health #healthequity #civicengagement #voting

Say hello to the FSG team at the following conferences and events in October! ?? Oct 28-30: SOCAP Global | San Francisco, CA | Attendee: Clare S., Director Oct 30: Northern California Grantmakers Corporate Philanthropy Institute |?San Francisco, CA | Attendees: Clare S., Director; Kimberly Shin, Managing Director, Talent Rewire; Lakshmi Iyer, Managing Director; Megan Linquiti Senior Consultant Oct 28-30: Aspen Forum For Community Solutions (AFCS) Opportunity Youth Forum Cross-Site Convening | Aspen, CO | Attendees: Chirlie Felix, Managing Director; Courtney Williams Robertson, Director of Programs & Partnerships, Collective Impact Forum; Fay Hanleybrown, Managing Director and Head of US Consulting; Jennifer Splansky Juster, Executive Director, Collective Impact Forum; Maria Marta Habich, Senior Consultant; Miya Cain, Associate Director; Ryan De Souza, Director?

How do companies advance work on #climate and #equity amid fear of backlash? Join us in San Francisco on October 10th to discuss the sector's issues, approaches companies can employ, and strategies for engaging senior leaders to maintain focus and future-proof this work. Register: https://lnkd.in/g9wRmpC3

Yesterday, we held an incredible discussion with health equity leaders from AARP, Bristol Myers Squibb, Merck, and Sanofi ?? The conversation was authentic, rich, and felt like sitting around a dinner table. FSG’s Nikhil Bumb and Bobbi Silten moderated a fantastic conversation with Diana Blankman Roberts, Josette Gbemudu, Patricia Mae Doykos, PhD, and Reema Jweied-Guegel. Each panelist shared powerful stories and insights on how they’ve navigated interference and advanced health equity strategies within their companies. Some of the key strategies discussed: ?? Elevating health equity as a critical business lever rather than a ‘nice-to-have’ ?? Getting proximate to the problem ?? Gaining executive buy-in for long-term sustainability ?? Setting north star goals and creating KPIs with others to build shared accountability Huge thanks to all our panelists for all their incredible words of wisdom! ?? Watch the recording here ?? https://lnkd.in/eUWiZKPs

Today, in partnership with PolicyLink and JUST Capital, we’re proud to release draft standards 9-14 of the Business Standards for 21st Century Leadership. The Business Standards for 21st Century Leadership set out a new way of doing business that values people and our planet just as much as the bottom line. Building on standards 1-8, standards 9-14 offer a roadmap for businesses to assess and strengthen their impact on communities and society at large. These standards need your input! Help redefine the way business is done by participating in our public comment period. Learn more ?? https://lnkd.in/ggvT9CVv

?? HAPPENING IN 1 DAY! Do you want to invest in your capacity as a corporate changemaker? In 2024, many leaders are grapping with how to transform their social impact commitments into action. Join us for an interactive discussion designed to help corporate changemakers diagnose interference and build enabling conditions for social impact strategies to thrive. Panelists: ?Bobbi Silten, Chief of People & Culture and Managing Director, FSG ?Diana Blankman Roberts, Head, Corporate Social Responsibility, Sanofi US; President, Sanofi Cares N.A. ?Josette Gbemudu, Executive Director, U.S. Health Equity, Merck ?Nikhil Bumb, Managing Director, FSG ?Patricia Mae Doykos, PhD, Executive Director for Health Equity, Bristol Myers Squibb ?Reema Jweied-Guegel, Enterprise Strategic Partnerships Director, AARP Register: https://lnkd.in/eYhPuzSj

Join FSG Managing Director Chirlie Felix at MovingWorlds’s new corporate changemaker series on Oct 1st at 11AM ET! She will share on: ?? How funders are refreshing their CSR strategies ??? Tools for mapping and influencing key stakeholders at your company ?? How to build a strong internal enabling environment ?? How to use measurement to guide impact and deepened community relationships ? This is a great opportunity to learn from a seasoned strategist on the front lines of #csr and #socialinnovation - we hope to see you there! Register: https://lnkd.in/evnTVQtE