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?? Contrary to conventional wisdom, more funding sources aren't always better. Too often, #nonprofit leaders are asked why their organization doesn’t diversify their funding. Shouldn’t they host a #fundraising gala, pursue a grant, or launch a viral social media campaign like other organizations? ?? Developing Your Nonprofit #Funding #Strategy ? Wednesday, October 30 at 11:30 AM ET ?? Sign up: https://lnkd.in/eRvmjenN Whether you are seeking to grow or to sustain the current size of your nonprofit, join this webinar to: ? - Learn how a well-defined funding strategy will better position your organization to attract the dollars needed to achieve your mission - Discover the three key questions that can help you develop your organization’s funding strategy - Hear what other nonprofit leaders have learned in the process of revisiting their funding strategies ? Hosted by Bridgespan partner Ali Kelley (Hoxie) and senior manager Naomi Senbet, and joined by our amazing panel David Waters, CEO of Community Servings and Marianne A. Fray, MBA, CAE, CAPM, IOM, President and CEO of Maternity Care Coalition. Can’t join live? Sign up anyway! We’ll email you a video and resources after the session.

Today is #IndigenousPeoplesDay, a day of reflection and celebration. For those of us in US #nonprofit and #philanthropy spaces, it can also be a time to consider the intersection of our work and?Native communities and causes. Consider these stats from Native Americans in Philanthropy and Candid (https://lnkd.in/erwKmBi): ? From 2002 to 2016, large US foundations gave, on average, 0.4% of total annual funding to Native American communities and causes ? 20% of large foundations give to Native communities and causes. Even among this specific group, most give only one or two grants. ? The majority of grant dollars are for program support (56%); only 15% goes to general operating support ?? Important takeaways for improving support include providing long-term general operating support to Native-led organizations, and pursuing Native-led solutions. Dive in deeper today. See reading suggestions below from First Nations Development Institute ?

??? Extreme #climate events have seen an alarming rise in India in recent years, impacting natural ecosystems and making #farming increasingly challenging, especially for India's more than 100 million marginal farmers.? The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's assessment suggests that without adaptation measures, yields of key crops could decline significantly, posing a threat to farmers’ livelihoods and to the nation’s food security. For Alliance magazine, Anant Bhagwati and Rishabh Tomar write on the urgent need to mobilize #adaptation finance through targeted investments from the philanthropic community.? Read the full piece. https://lnkd.in/dnAbt4xv

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. Despite recent improvements in how our society approaches mental wellbeing, most people don’t have access to the high-quality, comprehensive care they need. From National Council for Mental Wellbeing: ?? 1 in 5 US adults experience mental illness each year, but only 47% of those in need received treatment in 2021 ?? 1 in 6 US youth have a mental health condition, but only half receive treatment Many donors we speak with are eager to get involved—but they often don’t know where to start. The silver lining? There are many opportunities for #philanthropy to contribute to needed solutions. Here we share seven strategies funders can use to help tackle America's #MentalHealth crisis:

??? In honor of an inspiring philanthropist and a visionary leader Ratan Tata's strong belief in ethics, equality, and his unwavering commitment to alleviating poverty profoundly impacted the lives of many communities in India and beyond. His dream was to end malnutrition in India and provide primary healthcare for all. With him at the helm, Tata Trusts contributed to several of India’s sustainable development goals, and role-modeled the power of giving strategically. Ratan Tata will forever be remembered as a bold philanthropist who keenly supported social innovations, collaborative initiatives, and the use of research and analytics to scale impact. He believed that a nonprofit "has as much responsibility for being professionally run as a corporate body" and invested in their organizational capabilities. Bridgespan is grateful to have worked with Mr Tata and the Tata Trusts towards advancing social impact in India. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones during this difficult time—India mourns him and also celebrates his incredible legacy. ?????????? ???????? ?????? ???????????????? ???? ????????????????????’?? ???????????????????? ???????????? ???????????? ?? ?????? ?????????? ??????. ?????????? ?????? ???????????? ????????: https://bspan.org/485x1me?

Someone told us that there are politics going on these days. Well, if your #nonprofit or #foundation care about getting #policy wins, this episode of Let's Hear It is for you. Eric spoke with William Foster of the The Bridgespan Group and Marc Solomon of Civitas Public Affairs Group about their amazingly good paper: “Betting on the Tortoise: Policy Incrementalism and How Philanthropy’s Support Can Turn Small Sustained Steps into Big Impact,” co-written with Eric Chen and Zachary Slobig. The problem is that #philanthropy is astonishingly timid about funding policy work (sorry, philanthropy). The thing is, Marc and William remind us about how smart philanthropy can make a huge difference in the kinds of policy wins that every wants – freedom to marry, increasing the minimum wage, and many more. And then Kirk and Eric have what we humbly think is one of the funnier and more entertaining rants this season, so stick around for that. https://lnkd.in/gcrNDrin

?? If you feel anxious about the upcoming US election, you’re not alone. Election years tend to heighten a #nonprofit’s sense of uncertainty, especially for those whose work is front and center in current #policy and #government funding debates. ?? But thinking through and preparing for the impacts of the potential election results now can help your organization continue advancing its mission, regardless of what happens in November. Use the Election-Year Resource Center for Nonprofit Leaders and the Election Scenario Diagnostic Tool to consider how the election results might impact your organization’s near- and long-term plan and #strategy. ?? See the resource center here: https://lnkd.in/eXqENpit ?? How might your nonprofit prepare now for these different potential outcomes of the US election in November?

?? What does it take to craft a strategic plan that can translate into sustainable long-term, impact? If you are a nonprofit/ social enterprise in South Asia or Southeast Asia looking to shape or redefine your organization’s strategy, Bridgespan Nonprofit Development Program's (BNDP) Designing Strategy module is for you. Applications for the November 2024 cohort are now open. To apply, scan the QR code in the graphic or send an email at?[email protected]. ?? Join our upcoming webinar to know more about BNDP and the module. ?? Monday, October 14, 4:30 pm IST ? ?? Register here: https://bspan.org/3ZZ8Fsl

?? Next up in our series spotlighting #funders helping build stronger #nonprofits in India is Mahindra Group CSR. ? Swipe through to learn more about their flexible approach to funding, which has enabled their nonprofit partners to achieve #impact at scale. ???????? ???????????? ???? ???????? ???? ??????-????????-????-?????????? ??????????, ?? ?????????????????????????? ???????????????????? ???????? ???????? ???? ?????????? ?? ???????????? ?????? ?????????????????? ???????????? ????????????. Learn more: https://bspan.org/3lPm2cG | Pooja Nanda | Sarva Damani | #paywhatittakes #nonprofitfunding

In remembrance of Joel Fleishman, a friend and colleague who helped make Bridgespan what it is.