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? The growth story of NGOs in Africa is not a one-size-fits-all. So, what does it take for NGOs in the continent to grow, despite widely prevalent funding scarcity and uncertainty? Drawing from her experience co-authoring Bridgespan's recent report on this subject, Julia Standish-White features in this episode of Conversations on African Philanthropy podcast with Bhekinkosi Moyo. ?? Watch the full episode: https://bspan.org/4d26G9j

An adaptive #strategy allows #nonprofits to balance the long and short view. Leaders use their long-term destination as a "north star" to guide decision making, but explicitly identify risks and opportunities along the way so they are prepared to pivot quickly. How does your organization approach #StrategicPlanning? ?? Learn more about how to create an adaptive plan: https://lnkd.in/ePmJRdHi

? It was an action-packed two days at the Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum 2024 in Hong Kong earlier this week. Bridgespan launched its new report on High-Impact Philanthropy Practices in Asia in a plenary session moderated by managing partner William Foster. Pritha Venkatachalam, co-head, Asia and Africa, spoke on the growing interest in Collaborative Philanthropy in Asia in a session co-hosted by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Institute of Philanthropy. It was wonderful meeting and exchanging notes with stakeholders from various sectors, and aligning on our shared vision for positive impact. Read our new report: https://bspan.org/3Xgv6WY | Xueling Lee | Denise Chew | Gwendolyn Lim | #pbc2024 #collaborativephilanthropy

?? We recently kicked off Bridgespan Nonprofit Development Program’s (BNDP) 9th cohort with participants from the Developing Second Line of Leadership module. We were thrilled to have Paresh Parasnis from Samyak at the launch session, sharing his valuable insights on succession planning with over 150 nonprofit leaders from India, Cambodia, Nepal, and Bangladesh. Here are some noteworthy takeaways from his address. ? ?????????? ????????????????????????, ?????? ???????? ??????????????????????????: Challenges in the social sector take decades to address. It's vital to focus on building institutions that outlive generations and leaders, with talent development at its core. ? ???????????? ???? ???????????? ???? ?????????????? ???????? ????????, ?????????????????? ????????????: It’s the people that will drive your organization’s ambitious aspirations. Invest in them sufficiently and they will also navigate any roadblocks along the way. ? ???????????????? ?????? ???????? ?????????? ???????? ???????????? ?????? ??????????????: Leaders should focus on embodying and upholding the organization’s core values and culture, as teams often look to them for guidance. ? ???????????????????? ??????????????????????, ?????? ???????? ????????????????????: Focus on the development of your individual team members by fostering an environment of growth and having an asset-based approach in the organization. ? ???????????????? ???????? ?????????? ?????? ???????????? ??????????????????????: Seeking input and collaborating with the board, especially on founder transition, is crucial for long-term success. ?? BNDP aims to build the capacity of nonprofit and social enterprise leadership teams in Asia and Africa, with a special emphasis on strategy and talent development. If you would like to participate in the next cohort or want to learn more about the program, click here: https://bspan.org/3MKYCju ?

??? New Podcast Episode Alert! ??? How can funders effectively support advocacy efforts? In our latest episode, Debby Bielak and Liz Jain from The Bridgespan Group share valuable insights and strategies for grantmakers looking to amplify their impact. Tune in now to learn how to empower advocacy and drive meaningful change in your community. ?? Listen here:

?? Asia is home to more #billionaires than any other part of the world, according to The Economist. It is also home to more than 233 million people who live on less than US$1.90 a day. Against this background of accelerating wealth and unmet need, the role of #philanthropy in Asia has never been more crucial. Bridgespan’s latest report, financially supported by the Institute of Philanthropy, identifies the 20 largest global and Asian institutional philanthropies and spotlights the practices high-impact philanthropies employ to produce lasting results. Institutional philanthropies, including private foundations, corporate foundations, and state-linked entities, play a large and growing role in addressing pressing issues such as health, education, economic development, and climate change. Learn about these high-impact practices:?https://bspan.org/3Xgv6WY #pbc2024 #institutionalgiving #Asiaphilanthropy

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This year, Bridgespanners and alums at the DC Satellite office have bonded over some monumental office-wide activities ???! Team events included a Q1 birthday celebration in the office, a game night, flower arrangements for Women's History Month, and a submarine escape room challenge ??. Bridgespan launched the DC Satellite office in an effort to deepen our existing relationships and foster new ones with our DC-based colleagues and clients. It's exciting to see so many events doing just that! What has been your favorite bonding experience with colleagues?

?? Next up in our series showcasing funders helping build more resilient nonprofits in India is Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies (RNP). ? Swipe through to learn more about RNP’s catalytic #funding approach—that helps grantees find their voice and amplifies their #impact. This approach includes several Pay-What-It-Takes principles. Bridgespan's Pay-What-It-Takes India aims to address the chronic #underfunding of NGOs in the country. Read more: https://bspan.org/3lPm2cG | Gautam John | Natasha Joshi | Sahana Jose | Suresh Ponnappa | #pwit #nonprofitfunding