Still processing how I felt at Opportunity Collaboration and the lessons I have come back with. Spending time with my Black Fox Global, B Corp colleagues Julia Chacur and Lisa Heinert , sharing space and laughs with Sandra Ortiz Diaz and interacting with Tia Hodges was beautiful to say the least. Top that with the nearly 400 people changemakers from around the world who shared this space of trust and camaraderie. Natalie Rekstad rightly speaks about the energy and spirit in the room along with the shared concerns on fundraising and resource mobilisation. Access and information are two very important levers that enable an organisation to raise funds and resources. We need to do better to enable this space as funders. That is after all, a part of the duty our office bestows on us. Topher Wilkins EdelGive Foundation
Reflections on Opportunity Collaboration 2024: Genuine Connections and Innovation to Overcome Fundraising Pain Opportunity Collaboration?2024 provided an invaluable opportunity to connect with like-minded leaders from around the world, each deeply committed to making a difference in their communities. The event was filled with energy and a strong spirit of collaboration, but it also brought to light the ongoing fundraising struggles that so many nonprofits continue to face.? Read on to hear the reflections by a stellar cohort of leaders working to change the face of philanthropy to a more just, equitable, and sane form of collaborative system. https://lnkd.in/eJX2DidA Opportunity Collaboration Lisa Heinert Julia Chacur Tia Hodges Naghma Mulla Sandra Ortiz Diaz Black Fox Global, B Corp #fundraising #NGOs #SDG5 #SDGs
In these conversations about Opportunity Collaboration one thing I hear is a reflection on the importance of social capital - on bridging deep genuine connection and increased access and information - leading to higher levels of power and influence. The bridge has to be crossed, the social capital lever pulled, in order for change to be made.
Director | Change Maker @ INDIAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | EVERSHINE SORTEX LTD
3 个月Amazing, looking forward to connecting with you to collaborate for high social impact programs