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For a century, the #foundation reigned as a primary legal vehicle for distributing charitable assets. But today, there are shifts underway among high-net-worth #donors seeking to accelerate their giving. ?? Our analysis of direct giving by the country’s most generous donors has found that very few are setting up perpetual foundations as the primary vehicle for their giving. Instead, they’re opting for hybrid and limited-life entities. ? Learn more about how donors are increasingly deploying a range of giving vehicles to meet their goals: https://lnkd.in/eQ3amMja

?? Asia is home to more billionaires than any other part of the world, according to The Economist. Against this backdrop of accelerating wealth and unmet need, Asia’s wealth holders have a unique opportunity to help meet the region’s pressing societal and environmental needs. Swipe right to learn how the Tencent Foundation leverages its unique technology assets and reach to make philanthropic giving more accessible to individuals in China. We profiled the foundation as part of our latest two-part research on high-impact philanthropy in Asia, developed with financial support from the Institute of Philanthropy. Access the research ?? 1. The largest Asian and global institutional philanthropies: https://bspan.org/4hwwVs3 ? 2. High-impact practices that lead to lasting change: https://bspan.org/3TfVM8Z

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Do you understand your funding sources? What about your peers'? ? After the excitement of big #fundraising days like #GivingTuesday and #NationalPhilanthropyDay pass by, it's a great time for #nonprofits to consider what they need for a sustainable funding #strategy. ? ?? ???????????????????????? ??????: A useful step in establishing an effective nonprofit funding model is benchmarking against similar organizations. This process can provide a holistic view of the funding landscape, including clear paths to long-term sustainability. Here are the basics: ? ?? ???????? ?? Define your peer set ? ?? ???????? ?? Research peer sets funding models ? ?? ???????? ?? Share findings with stakeholders ? ?? Not sure where to start? Get our guide to Funding Strategy Benchmarking 101: https://lnkd.in/er3vtgkr

???We’re thrilled to announce the wrap of the 9th cohort of the Bridgespan Nonprofit Development Program (BNDP). Participating in the Developing Second Line of Leadership module, the cohort comprised 150 leaders from 20 nonprofits and social enterprises across India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Cambodia. Over four months, these leaders deliberated on various aspects of talent development—identifying their organizational and individual competencies and crafting development plans to foster greater leadership in their teams. For the closing session last week, shivi sheoraan from IKEA Foundation shared inspiring learnings with the participants. ?? ?????????????? ???? ????????????: Talent development should begin with a genuine belief in people's potential to grow and contribute. ?? ???????????? ???? ????????????: Leaders thrive by recognizing the growth of others as integral to their own journey. ?? ?????????? ???? ?????? ????????????: Building trust and respect may sound simple, but they are foundational to cultivating talent and culture. ?? ?????????????????? ??????????????, ?????? ???????? ??????????????: While structures matter, people remember stories and examples. Believing in and nurturing talent is an inspiration unlike another. ?? ???????????????? ??????????????????: Keep investing in what is working and leverage people’s strengths to build a resilient team. Thanks, Shivi, for sharing your valuable perspective.? ?? ???? ????????: BNDP is accepting applications for its December module on Designing Strategy. The program is perfect for nonprofit leaders looking to refine their organizational strategy and impact. ? ?? Apply here: https://bspan.org/3YhYa0x ???Learn more: https://bspan.org/3C86LLL ? #NonprofitLeadership #SocialImpact #TalentDevelopment #LeadershipDevelopment #BNDP

?? In our latest two-part research on high-impact #philanthropy in Asia, we profile 5 institutional philanthropies that are employing high-impact practices for meaningful and enduring change. The profiled philanthropies would be the first to say that they are works in progress, but we think they are strong examples of how to apply these practices in the real world. Swipe to learn more about Ford Foundation's impact-first approach. | Mattie Bekink | Download the research ?? 1. The largest Asian and global institutional philanthropies: https://bspan.org/4hwwVs3 2. High-impact practices that lead to lasting change: https://bspan.org/3TfVM8Z

????? Good #data leads to good decisions. But gathering data is only worthwhile if you use it. Are you planning to use data differently in 2025? ? ?? For #nonprofit #leadership teams— Here are some basic practices of using a performance #dashboard for continuous improvement, plus a ?? template that can help ensure you follow through: ? ? Determine how frequently you will review the dashboard.? Ex: Quarterly reviews ? ? Assign a “dashboard lead.”? Someone who is on point for updating the dashboard ? ? Plan the review session agenda.? Don’t just go metric by metric through the dashboard—prioritize areas of concern where the team needs to engage to align on steps to address ? ? Drive to action and capture next steps.? Write down next steps to address areas of concern, who is accountable, and by when. Consider a dashboard action template, like the one attached ? ? Follow through.? Set deadlines and then check back. ? ? Close the loop.? Share data and information back with the constituents and communities that are taking the time to provide input and data. It’s an important step in every organization’s approach to?#measurement, learning, and #evaluation.?

As part of our ongoing series highlighting philanthropies in India that are helping build more resilient nonprofits, we’re showcasing LGT Venture Philanthropy's approach today. ??Swipe through to see how their funding practices help their nonprofit partners in pursuing systemic change. ?? ???????? ???????????? ???? ???????? ???? ??????-????????-????-?????????? ??????????, ?? ?????????????????????????? ???????????????????? ???????? ???????? ???? ?????????????? ?????? ?????????????? #???????????????????????? ???? ???????? ???? ??????????. ?????????? ????????: ??????????://??????????.??????/3??????2???? | Supriya Balakrishnan | Archish Gupta |

?? Our latest two-part research on high-impact #philanthropy in Asia is now live. The reports, developed with financial support from the Institute of Philanthropy, identify the 20 largest global and Asian institutional philanthropies and spotlight the practices they employ to drive sustained and meaningful #impact. We hope this research inspires institutional philanthropies, especially in Asia, to give better, to give faster, and to give more to meet the urgency and scale of social and environmental needs in the region. Learn more ?? 1. The largest Asian and global institutional philanthropies: https://bspan.org/4hwwVs3 2. High-impact practices that lead to lasting change: https://lnkd.in/gZxEdgXR

Ready or not, US #ElectionDay is here. And with it, uncertainty for #nonprofit leaders. For #nonprofits where politics isn’t central to their mission, Bridgespan partner Laura Lanzerotti says that “just naming that this is a moment that we’re all going through feels like an incredibly critical #leadership move.” “These are the times that really test the culture of an organization,” says Ivan Canada, President and CEO of the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits. Canada has told his staff to be “mindful of what’s on the calendar for that week” and communicative about how they’re being affected. How are you preparing internally and externally for this week? ?? Election Week Survival Guide from The Chronicle of Philanthropy: 1. Acknowledge Reality: Recognize that the election affects your staff, regardless of your mission. 2. Plan Ahead: Make decisions now about policies, #communications, and contingency plans. 3. Create Safe Places: Enable dialogue without assuming all staff share the same views. 4. Build Partnerships: Connect with peers to support each other through uncertainty. 5. Stay Calm: Validate concerns while avoiding catastrophizing or feeding into panic. 6. Think Long-Term: Your core mission continues regardless of electoral outcomes.