Fund for Shared Insight

New on the Podcast: We talk with Melinda Tuan from Fund for Shared Insight about why community listening is so important to achieve effective philanthropy. https://lnkd.in/gJCkxaj3 Listening to community members and tapping into community expertise are key factors when trying to understand why social issues are happening, and what potential solutions may be best to address these challenges. This is especially true for philanthropy, a sector committed to traditionally funding social change through more “top down” strategies, rather than seeking and empowering community-driven solutions from the beginning. Over the last 10 years, the funder collaborative Fund for Shared Insight has been working to support philanthropy to better engage and uplift community voice by promoting resources and building capacity around community listening, centering community voice and expertise, and learning how to shift from “power over” to “power with” their community members and partnering organizations. In this new podcast discussion, we talk with Melinda Tuan,?Shared Insight’s managing director. Melinda shares key takeaways from the last decade, including what it takes to support and encourage change in how foundations work with communities. From participatory practices to community advisory boards, we explore strategies that have helped foundations better connect to their constituents and reach their funding goals. Listen on our site or on your preferred podcast platform. Full transcript also available: https://lnkd.in/gJCkxaj3

"[I]f you don’t take a few seconds to turn on your headlights, you’re driving blind — likely to run off the road or crash..." NEW on the CEP blog, Britt Lake of Feedback Labs and Melinda Tuan of Fund for Shared Insight offer advice for funders to cut through the chaos and act quickly but responsively, with feedback from the partners and communities they serve. Read it here ?? https://lnkd.in/e8PA8fje #blog #newblog #read #reading #philanthropy #funders #nonprofits #chaos #supportingnonprofits #listening #feedback

What now? As we head into a new administration, we know people – regardless of party or socioeconomic status, are asking big questions – “What’s going to happen now?”?Some questions will be solution-oriented -- “How will we work together to make sure our communities are safe?” or “What if we invited them in to talk?” Others, however, are likely to be more divisive -- “How could you possibly think that?” or “What’s wrong with them?” Questions are powerful tools. So, it was timely that Warren Berger last year released a special 10th Anniversary edition of his bestselling book, “A More Beautiful Question.” Berger shows us that questions – used thoughtfully – can help forge connections and build understanding, enabling us to move forward toward common goals. It was with this in mind that my friend and colleague Leah Kral and I were especially pleased to write a review and commentary about this extraordinary book. We invite you to take a look at this piece and consider getting a copy for yourself. Shoutout to Justin Kiczek for introducing me to this book. https://lnkd.in/evBHvjne

The wait is over… Registration is OPEN for Feedback+Bozeman! ?? We’re thrilled to invite you to Feedback+Bozeman! With this year's theme, Rooted in Listening, this 2.5-day Summit will be an unforgettable experience where nonprofit leaders, funders, advocates, and changemakers unite to spark ideas, share stories, and shape the future together. Get ready for thought-provoking sessions, hands-on workshops, and inspiring conversations about high-quality listening that will leave you with new ideas and connections. Register now to join us at Feedabck+Bozeman: https://bit.ly/FBBOZEMAN