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The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, F. R. Bigelow Foundation and Mardag Foundation have awarded more than $10 million to Minnesota nonprofits in our second round of 2024 community grantmaking! 🎉 These grants will provide crucial funding resources to community organizations making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families across the East Metro and Greater Minnesota. Some of the incredible organizations funded in this round include: 🔹 Urban Bird Collective 🔹 Hmong Early Childhood Coalition 🔹 Art of the Rural 🔹 (Neo)Muralismos de Mexico en Minnesota 🔹 Family Values for Life (FVFL) 🔹 Ain Dah Yung Center Read more about these organizations and the good work they're doing in the community ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q02ZKdhH0 #CommunityImpact #CommunityFoundation #philanthropy #grantmaking #Minnesota

Mardag Foundation, F. R. Bigelow Foundation and the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation have awarded more than $10 million to Minnesota nonprofits in our second round of 2024 community grantmaking! 🎉 These grants will provide crucial funding resources to community organizations making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families across the East Metro and Greater Minnesota. Some of the incredible organizations funded in this round include Art of the Rural and Family Values for Life (FVFL). Read more about these organizations and the good work they're doing in the community ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q02ZKcFH0 #CommunityImpact #philanthropy #grantmaking #Minnesota

In my ongoing exploration of the importance of thoughtful questions that funders can ask their current and potential nonprofit grantee partners, I wanted to assert that the frameworks I've been developing are also completely applicable to individual and family donors who are looking to be more intentional with their giving and relationship building with nonprofits. You don't have to have a formal application to ask powerful questions. Here is one of the frameworks which starts by asking, "Is this important to you?" #philanthropy #giving #questions #relationships #grantmaking #changeupyourquestions https://lnkd.in/gA7uth7i

Turn to page 10 of the impact report to see a devilishly good-looking guy.

"At a time when many philanthropic funders are looking to address the power imbalance between community organizations and their funders, supporting community bond issuers and building a thriving marketplace is one way to do so." - The Philanthropist Journal https://ow.ly/2kIh50SCrAc #SocialImpact #CommunityEmpowerment #SocialChange #NonprofitSupport #ImpactInvesting #FundingEquality

Our collective future is worth investing in. Why? It’s a simple idea rooted in the core truth that we are all connected. We can’t truly thrive as a region until every individual has the opportunity to reach their potential. There are many reasons why donors, nonprofits, communities, and corporations choose to partner with The Chicago Community Trust. But we all share one essential why — Because when our neighbors do better, we all do better. #Chicago #Philanthropy Dive into our 2023 #AnnualReport and check out our recent posts covering the latest highlights: https://lnkd.in/ge65Kb_F

First day of the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ ICON conference is in the books. It’s always inspiring to go to these events and see the great work others are doing on important causes. It reminds me that even though working in nonprofits is tough, it is worth it. Highlights of the day include: how to engage volunteers more; why nonprofits need to care about public policy and using philanthropy for actual good.

Did you know that Black communities receive only 1% of all community foundation funding, leaving them underfunded by $2 billion, according to the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy? We want to help raise awareness to the campaigns that are helping to bridge the gap in funding for Black-led nonprofits. We’ve compiled 5 helpful resources to boost your fundraising: Giving Gap, Givebutter, #Give828, YOUNG BLACK & GIVING BACK INSTITUTE, and BackBlack, all working to close funding gaps across the sector. Join us in raising awareness by tagging a Black-led organization and reposting this to help amplify these valuable resources. 💰🌱 #BlackPhilanthropyMonth #SupportBlackNonprofits #CommunityImpact #Philanthropy

December is a good time to reflect on your giving. As you do, it's worth remembering what makes philanthropy unique: the ability to respond quickly to urgent needs and the patience to drive long-term systems change. For over a decade, the Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy has guided donors toward informed, intentional investments that build a more equitable world. Melissa Stark from the Institute offers six best practices to help you create a lasting impact while supporting nonprofits. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/etmcCUr7 #Philanthropy #GiveBack #ImpactDrivenPhilanthropy #StrategicGiving #GivingCompass #GuidetoGood

The Philanthropy Outlook 2024 & 2025 (presented by CCS Fundraising) uses empirical data to develop year-to-year inflation-adjusted growth rates for total #giving and giving by all four #donor sources: households, #foundations, estates, and corporations. This report provides nonprofit leaders, fundraisers, and practitioners with data they can use to inform and develop effective strategies for their organizations in the coming years. Access the report: https://lnkd.in/eS8VxED5 #philanthropy