Center for Effective Philanthropy

We're so excited for this upcoming TALK with Orr Group! Join us to hear from CEP's Elisha Smith Arrillaga, Ph.D. in conversation with Amanda Nelson on the transformational effects of MacKenzie Scott large, unrestricted gifts, the subject of CEP's recently-released report. Register ?? Read the report here ?? https://lnkd.in/ezNPmzcY

NEW on the CEP blog, Jehan V. of William and Flora Hewlett Foundation makes a case, grounded in historical precedent, that right now "is once again a chance for funders to choose to structure our funding in ways that nonprofits say work better for them. Above all, that means we should be providing more multiyear, flexible funding." Read her post ?? https://lnkd.in/e_TQrYXJ #blog #newblog #read #reading #philanthropy #funding #crisis #solutions #nonprofits #giving

"We need to start with an acknowledgment that we’re in a very different situation than many thought we would be in just a few months ago. Then — and only then — can we effectively plot the next steps." NEW on the CEP blog, Phil Buchanan parses the assumptions that some U.S. foundations and key philanthropic infrastructure organizations are working under in this "Trump 2.0" era - and why those assumptions need to be reexamined. Read it here ?? https://lnkd.in/eET8KtSr #blog #newblog #reading #nonprofits #philanthropy #socialimpact #socialsector?#funders #challengingtimes #politics #politicalclimate

For KABOOM!, a large, unrestricted gift from MacKenzie Scott came just in time, helping them navigate a historic moment of challenge - COVID-19. Under the leadership of CEO Lysa Ratliff, it led to lasting transformation for the organization and the communities they work with. Read more about their story ? For the full story - and seven other organizations' experiences receiving Scott gifts, read CEP's "Transformative Gifts," authored by Lowell Weiss. Find it here ?? https://lnkd.in/drVWsAHy #transformativegifts #transformation #storytelling #nonprofits #philanthropy #giving #biggifts

NEW on the CEP blog, Tamieka Atkins of ProGeorgia looks back on how funder support poised her organization for success in 2020, and what's needed from funders, particularly for Black women-led organizations, right now. Read it here ?? https://lnkd.in/eGS-SRwg #blog #newblog #read #reading #voters #leaders #leadership #blackleadership #philanthropy #funders #nonprofits #socialimpact #socialsector?

How are #nonprofit leaders feeling in this unsettling political climate? The Center for Effective Philanthropy released some daunting new data from the #nonprofit sector from in their new report “Challenging Times: How U.S. Nonprofit Leaders are Experiencing the Political Context.”? Here's a quick look at the findings: ?? 85% of nonprofit leaders cited ways in which the political climate is already negatively affecting their organization’s work ?? 94% believe it is very likely to negatively affect their work in the future What’s driving the concern? ??Leaders most frequently cite the outcome of the 2024 U.S. federal elections and the current administration’s changes in federal government funding as drivers of negative impact. ?? But funders can help…When asked what nonprofits need from #philanthropy in this current moment, leaders asked for: 1?? flexibility 2?? multi-year commitments and connections to other grantees 3?? reassurance that they can count on their funders when they need it most What does your organization need most from funders in this political moment? Read more in the report: https://lnkd.in/ggSACmF2

NEW on the CEP blog, how should philanthropy respond in the face of "overlapping and self-reinforcing social, political, economic, technological, and environmental challenges"? Lior Ipp of The Roddenberry Foundation shares insight into 21st century approaches to philanthropy with these complexities - and current events - in mind. Read his post here ?? https://lnkd.in/e4NaaiXq #blog #newblog #read #reading #21stcentury #philanthropy #crises #polycrisis #giving #funders #nonprofits #solutions

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Join us TODAY for an in-depth discussion about the impact and implications of MacKenzie Scott’s big gifts to nonprofits. Featuring Elisha Smith Arrillaga, Ph.D. sharing new CEP research in conversation with Ann Stern of Houston Endowment, Cecilia Conrad of Lever for Change, Kimberly Lewis of Goodwill Industries of East Texas, and CEP's Phil Buchanan. Register here ?? https://lnkd.in/dQvt-9iw #research #inconversation #data #nonprofits #giving #philanthropy #funders #mackenziescott #givingbig #breakingthemold

How are U.S. nonprofit leaders experiencing the current political context? CEP's new Research Snapshot examines that question, taking the pulse of a nationally representative group of nonprofit leaders surveyed in the first three weeks of February, and shares their experiences and what they say they need from funders right now. Read it here ?? https://lnkd.in/eFXp3pJn #data #research #newresearch #nonprofits #leaders #crisis #challenge #reading #philanthropy #report