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Is your nonprofit’s board ready to truly step up and drive your mission forward? After years of leading nonprofits and tackling the common struggles with board engagement, I know firsthand how daunting it can be to prioritize board development. But let me ask: ? Are your board members fully engaged and contributing beyond the basics? ? Is your board taking an active role in fundraising and shaping your organization’s strategy? ? Do you have a streamlined process for bringing new, dynamic members onto your board? If these questions gave you pause, it might be time for a change. My Passive to Powerhouse program is designed to transform your board into a proactive, strategic powerhouse. Picture a board that not only supports your vision but also plays a key role in driving your nonprofit’s success—leveraging their unique skills, networks, and resources to amplify your impact. We have a great group of passionate leaders already on board for this transformative journey beginning this month. Will you join us?

Our CEO and Founder, Karen Hung, had the honor of sharing the mic on Ellenbecker Investment Group's “Milwaukee’s Philanthropic Community" podcast along with Jim Stollberg, Halftime Co-CEO and Tim Hanley, Senior Advisor, Marquette University. Thank you, Jill Economou, for the candid conversation about “purpose driven process” and the advent of Silver Rock Consulting. Key soundbites?? ??Have the courage and confidence to dig in if you have an idea to pursue or are passionate about a cause. ??Think about the good you can do at your highest level to bring value and purpose into the world—and gain personal satisfaction in the process. ?? Formal mentoring is important, by serving as an advisor and sounding board.? But also consider advocacy and sponsorship. Advocating for someone—both inside and outside of the room—is just as powerful.? Sponsorship is choosing to do something to tangible, such as a job or opportunity, to help someone have a platform to shine. ?? Consider this perspective on board involvement for both active and interested board leaders:?Accountability is table stakes; one needs to also think about courageous leadership and having a moral compass.? Listen to the full episode here https://lnkd.in/enHtmsFz

One of the most oversimplified misperceptions of trust-based philanthropy is that it's about giving money with no strings attached. Philip Li, President & CEO of the Robert Sterling Clark Foundation shares his philosophy that #trustbasedphilanthropy is not for likability or friendship but for impact and action. "I think some folks forget there is this whole due diligence process that is part of trust-based and there is this notion that we like you so we're just going to give you money. The whole idea is that we do this due diligence and we do this homework ahead of time so that when it comes time to make those funds available we believe you're going to do what you said you're going to do." - Phil Li Watch the clip below from our #DemystifyingTBP Session: Does Trust-Based Philanthropy Mean Unconditional Trust?

?? ???????? ???????????????????????? ???? ???????????????? ?????????? ?? In philanthropy, effective communication is the cornerstone of meaningful engagement. I appreciated this recent article in the Stanford Social Innovation Review underscoring how organizations can no longer rely solely on one-way 'broadcasting' to connect with stakeholders. This resonates deeply. Today, especially among younger and more tech-savvy funders, trust is built through dialogue, shared values, and authentic storytelling—not just slick campaigns. We need to listen as much as we communicate, fostering genuine, two-way interactions that inspire long-term commitment. ?? ?? ???????? ???????? ???????? ???????? ?????? ???????????????????? ??????????????-???????????? ??????????????????????????? ?? ???????????????????? --> ??????????????????: Supporters today want to feel part of a mission or a movement, not just contributors to a cause. ?? ??????????????????????????????: Tailored messaging is more effective than broad appeals. ?? ??????????????????-????????????????: Leveraging platforms to create spaces for dialogue can deepen donor relationships. ? ?? ?????? ???????? ???? ????????????: by rethinking how we communicate, we can unlock not just greater trust, but a greater impact. It will be interesting to see how organizations adapt to this shift! https://lnkd.in/eQM5Nrgu #philanthropy #communications #communicatingimpact #fundraising #donorengagement #socialimpact #SSIR https://lnkd.in/eT9ahcEC

How can nonprofits prepare their staff to have hard conversations about race? ?? Check out our latest blog which addresses the challenge nonprofits face in having meaningful conversations about race despite increased DEI efforts. BMP identifies a set of skills that are key to effectively holding conversations that help organizations become more racially equitable: building trusting relationships, handling conflict effectively, and ensuring accountability to prepare staff for these discussions. Learn more about improving internal culture and creating meaningful change in organizational practices towards race equity through our Building Blocks for Change race equity assessment tool. Read the blog by our Race Equity Assessment Director, Mercedes Brown, Esq.: https://hubs.la/Q02qCMN30

Missed our live Q&A this morning with Maven mind Heather Hill, CNM, CFRE ? Not a problem, you can watch at your leisure! There was some hearty, robust, and intelligent answers in this one!! Michelle Berriman and Heather Hill, CNM, CFRE talked about various fundraising topics. They discuss #ethical considerations in decision science and #fundraising, the importance of gift acceptance policies, and the challenges of dealing with #donors who want control. They also explore the complexities of international fundraising and the need for #partnerships and intermediary services. In this conversation, Heather discusses various topics related to fundraising and philanthropy. Heather emphasizes the importance of planning for the future and considering the potential of overseas donors. The conversation also highlights the global sensibility among donors and the acceptance of #technology in fundraising. The power #dynamics in #philanthropy and the need for ethics in fundraising communications are explored. A live call from a fellow Maven friend Terri Sheahan shared her insights on creating hybrid case studies and telling real stories of #beneficiaries. The conversation concludes with discussions on finding one's own style in fundraising, challenging perceptions of fundraising, and the importance of continuous #learning and #professional development. Additionally, the story of R2KT ?? and the charitable work of the 501st Legion is shared. https://lnkd.in/g2UuZy6T

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At Learning Forte, our congregational and nonprofit backgrounds have made us empathetic to our colleagues preparing for program year launches. How are you embracing your constraints and turning them into opportunities for creativity and innovation? In this new blog post, Learning Forte Founder and CEO Stacy Williams-Duncan shares about how to unlock time and resource constraints. https://loom.ly/b2J4ZUY

As we think about our efforts so far in 2024, we remain energized about the firm’s work with philanthropies to help coordinate partnerships with federal and state leaders, building effective relationships across sectors. We see cross-sector partnerships as an important tool for impact, especially in today’s evolving policy environment. ?? In Maryland, we have worked with philanthropies and helped to develop cross-sector partnerships with Office of Governor Wes Moore, helping to secure over a dozen partnerships and more than $47 million in philanthropic commitments. With leadership by team members Amanda Newman and Monique Garcia Rizer, this effort includes supporting philanthropic efforts related to the implementation of Gov. Moore’s ENOUGH Act (a first-of-its-kind strategy to end concentrated child poverty), coordination for the Maryland Tough Baltimore Strong Alliance to rapidly raise $16 million after the collapse of the Key Bridge, and more. ?? In California, our team is supporting philanthropies as they pilot place-based partnership models in regions navigating economic transitions fueled by climate change. Earlier this month, team leaders Martha Mendoza, Bridget Brown, Isabella Gelfand and the team organized and facilitated a convening of nearly 80 state, philanthropy, and local leaders to launch the Imperial Valley Civic Ecosystem Initiative—a set of three interrelated partnerships designed to strengthen the capacity of Imperial Valley CBOs and local governments. Read more here https://lnkd.in/e5RvJNJf and here: https://lnkd.in/ea3R-458 ?? Nationally, the What Works Plus funder collaborative, led by Sasha Beder-Schenker and Talya Karr, has provided knowledge-building and gap-filling support for federal funding implementation. This summer, we partnered with Invest in Our Future on Philanthropy’s 500/1500 Challenge to showcase national and community foundations’ investments to further federal climate and clean energy funding. Find more on the What Works Plus website here: https://lnkd.in/eVsrTS-7 ?? As we look towards the future, we’re excited to scale lessons from this work as we begin to build a new effort, State Partnerships Lab led by Kathleen Kelly Janus, Martha Mendoza, and Talya Karr — that can provide a knowledge center, training, and peer learning for state-based partnerships across the country. Stay tuned for more in early 2025.

?? Exciting Announcement: We’re Rebranding to Black Fox Global ?? ? Save the date! After 10 remarkable years as Black Fox Philanthropy, we will officially relaunch as Black Fox Global next Thursday, April 4th. As always, the values of Black Fox Code will drive us forward and we are proud to share our refined values with you today. This is the spirit of Black Fox Global:? ? Excellence with Ease: We prioritize excellence through wellbeing - combining teamwork, thoughtful strategy, and mindful resource management to ensure tangible results without the “hustle and grind.” ? Thoughtful Integrity: As a Certified B-Corp, every action and decision is rooted in accountability, transparency, data, and a commitment to benefiting both people and planet.? ?? Lead with Curiosity: We foster a culture of deep listening and continuous learning, using open-mindedness and creative problem-solving to embrace challenges as pathways to growth.? ? Abundance Mindset: Generosity, love and collaboration power our collective growth and enable us to practice unity in action by tackling global challenges with optimism and practical solutions. As we take this step forward, we reflect on the many lessons learned, the incredible work of the clients we cherish, how far the social sector has come, and how far it still has to go. With this relaunch we renew our commitment to serving clients with heart, mind and soul. Please stay tuned for more coming soon! #BlackFoxGlobal #NewCampaign #AprilLaunch #NGOs #Fundraising #SDGs