Exponent Philanthropy

?? Have you voted for this year's Outsized Impact Award finalists yet? These exceptional individuals are making a big difference through lean philanthropy. Learn more about their inspiring work and cast your vote today: https://bit.ly/3Ni10Oh

We’re excited to thank our Platinum Sponsor, Glenmede, for supporting the #2024ExponentConference! Glenmede provides tailored investment and advisory solutions to foundations, endowments, and nonprofits, helping organizations achieve their financial goals with a focus on impact and sustainability. ???? Learn more about their services and how they’re empowering philanthropic organizations to make a lasting difference: https://bit.ly/4eTLXG4

Why accept proposals written by funders? Allowing funders to craft proposals can strengthen partnerships and create new opportunities for impact. Learn more about this innovative approach in our latest blog. Read here ?? https://bit.ly/4ezMOMh #LeanPhilanthropy #Grantmaking

A huge thank you to Unfunded List for being an amazing part of the #2024ExponentConference! ?? Your commitment to providing candid feedback to grant applicants helps make philanthropy more impactful. We're excited to have you with us in Austin! Learn more about their work >> https://bit.ly/4dzYvS3 #LeanPhilanthropy #Grantmakers

Join Lauren Hradecky Blitzer at the #2024ExponentConference to explore 5 strategies for driving social change through grantmaking! Learn to maximize impact by focusing on long-term change over traditional approaches like issue areas or location. Don't miss this chance to rethink your grantmaking for lasting impact! https://bit.ly/3RnVAn7 #LeanPhilanthropy #SocialChange #CatalyticLeadership

October is here?? , and we’ve got two insightful programs lined up! ??? 10/15: Non-Family Staff #VirtualRoundtable – Connect and share experiences with peers in a supportive space. ??? 10/24: Equity in Practice – Join a conversation with foundation staff and trustees about advancing equity in philanthropy. Take your learning to the next level—register today! https://bit.ly/3TLUv9T #LeanPhilanthropy #PhilanthropyEvents #ExponentPhilanthropy

? Exciting News! ? We are thrilled to announce that our Executive Director Liz Sak, has been named a finalist for Exponent Philanthropy's 2024 Outsized Impact Award! Liz's dedicated leadership and funder organizing have led to the expansion of our capacity-building initiatives for grantees, specifically the establishment of CIF's Leadership Transitions Fund (now in its third cycle!). In partnership with Leading Forward, Liz engages with the broader funder community to normalize discussions around nonprofit transitions and to promote a more equitable and supportive philanthropic approach to grantees throughout the process. We invite you to join us in congratulating ??Liz and encourage you to vote for her in the final round. Click the ??to learn more and cast your vote (by 10/14/24): https://lnkd.in/eYr_HuFc #OutsizedImpactAward #philanthropy

We're excited to welcome Foundant Technologies as a Gold Supporter at our #2024ExponentConference! Foundant shares our passion for making a difference and is dedicated to simplifying the work of lean funders with their practical and affordable grant management solutions. Be sure to connect with them in Austin and learn how they support impactful philanthropy >> https://bit.ly/3ZCFVW7

?? Celebrating Liz Sak, Executive Director of the Cricket Island Foundation, for being a finalist for the 2024 Outsized Impact Award! Liz’s innovative Leadership Transition Fund is transforming how nonprofits navigate leadership changes, ensuring long-term success for organizations. Her vision for participatory grantmaking and advancing equity in leadership is setting a new standard in philanthropy. Read about her outsized impact and voter here >> https://bit.ly/3Ni10Oh

Celebrating Alece Montez from the AJL Foundation, a very deserving finalist for the 2024 Outsized Impact Award! ?? Her passionate, love-led approach and dedication to equality are transforming the lives of underrepresented communities, with projects like the Sand Dunes Mushroom Cooperative. Read about her outsized impact and vote here >> https://bit.ly/3Ni10Oh #OutsizedImpact #EquityInAction #CommunityPhilanthropy