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Civil society groups around the globe work to shape culture, policy, markets, technologies, and more. In the US, strong civil society underpins a strong democracy. This really hits home when I think about the current state of our first branch of government, the branch responsible for creating and passing policy. Just take a look at our House: 1. Around 1995, under the guise of an initiative called “Contract with America,” Congress was stripped of many resources, including its own “think tank” called the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA). What was the OTA’s function? To anticipate the scientific, technological, and medical issues that would eventually necessitate policy action. (AMS, 2020) https://lnkd.in/dszGFRfx). 2. Staff of the three [legislative] support agencies – the Congressional Research Service, the Government Accountability Office, and the Congressional Budget Office, lost 45 percent of their combined staffs from 1975 to 2015. (Brookings, 2017) https://lnkd.in/dfV42c8N) 3. The distribution of staff working directly for Members has shifted from committee settings to personal office settings. House committee staff has decreased. This may represent a shift from collective congressional activities typically carried out in committees…to individualized activities typically carried out in Members’ personal offices. (CRS, 2023) https://lnkd.in/dWdebvXn.) What does this all mean? There is a vacuum of internal capacity, expertise, and collaborations; policymakers increasingly look to external groups for information and ideas. Credible, effective, evidence-based civil society groups like nonprofits have become integral in ensuring that policy is science and values-driven, and are one of the strongest tools we have to dampen the influence of nefarious, special interest groups. This couldn’t be more important for issue areas like climate. Funding climate nonprofits matters. How climate nonprofits are funded matters. Which climate nonprofits are funded matters. See how Giving Green is thinking about this 👇.

This week ClimateWorks Foundation released their annual report on funding trends in the climate space. While philanthropic giving for climate increased, significant gaps remain on providing critical flexible and core funding for low-to-middle-income countries. 🌍 📩 For full insights on funding across climate issues, download the full report ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gabxE5ty

2024 has brought unprecedented heat and extreme weather, highlighting the urgent need for climate action. With 80% of the global population calling for stronger efforts, philanthropy is evolving to address the climate crisis more effectively. From driving the clean energy transition to fostering community resilience, foundations are mobilizing resources like never before. Collaboratives like the Drive Electric Campaign and Forests, People, Climate are turning bold pledges into action, while new initiatives are helping vulnerable communities adapt to climate impacts. At Write On Fundraising, we specialize in helping nonprofits access the funding they need to create meaningful change. Our services include grant writing, capital campaigns, and comprehensive fundraising strategies tailored to your organization’s needs. Let us help you unlock the resources needed to drive climate action and achieve your mission.Email info@writeonfundraising.com or call 888-308-0087 today. Read full article here: https://lnkd.in/eHHKMAUY

What if you’ve been giving to the wrong climate charities? 😲 A recent Vox article dives into 11 exceptionally effective climate organisations you might not have heard of—but probably should 🚀   Great to see Founders Pledge (and their leading Climate Change Fund!) featured for identifying and supporting these hidden gems who are changing the game! 👉 Strategic giving matters.   👉 Small interventions = global impact.  👉 Your philanthropy can move the needle. Key takeaway...giving smarter, can have a greater impact than giving more! Read the article to hear more about these incredible organisations 👇 #ClimateImpact #FoundersPledge #PhilanthropyWithPurpose #EffectiveGiving #ClimateAction #PhilanthropyDoneBetter

Well Done Foundation is the first nonprofit organization to offer high-integrity certified carbon credits for orphan well plugging, providing a unique opportunity for businesses, organizations, and individuals to take meaningful action against climate change. #onewellatatime https://lnkd.in/gQzSgeWA

🌍 Encouraging progress in climate philanthropy, but gaps remain: Climate funding jumped 20% in 2023, reaching $15.8B in philanthropic giving. ClimateWorks Foundation report shows foundation funding hit a record $4.8B—nearly triple 2019 levels. Yet funding remains under 2% of global philanthropy. 📊 Key findings from @ClimateWorks 2024 report: -Clean energy, forest conservation, and food & agriculture top funded -$600M+ for climate adaptation -60% of funds to US/EU How can your organization contribute through funding, in-kind services, and collaboration to scaling climate solutions during our energy expansion? #ClimateAction #EnergyExpansion #AdvancedEnergy https://lnkd.in/edZYny2P

🌍 Encouraging progress in climate philanthropy, but gaps remain: Climate funding jumped 20% in 2023, reaching $15.8B in philanthropic giving. ClimateWorks Foundation report shows foundation funding hit a record $4.8B—nearly triple 2019 levels. Yet funding remains under 2% of global philanthropy. 📊 Key findings from @ClimateWorks 2024 report: -Clean energy, forest conservation, and food & agriculture top funded -$600M+ for climate adaptation -60% of funds to US/EU How can your organization contribute through funding, in-kind services, and collaboration to scaling climate solutions during our energy expansion? #ClimateAction #EnergyExpansion #AdvancedEnergy https://lnkd.in/edZYny2P

For People and Planet – Climate Justice for All. Global Greengrants Fund UK is participating in this year’s Big Give #GreenMatchFund, where you can double your impact as your donation will be matched by the Big Give, up to £10,000! Why grassroots-led climate justice? We live in a world where grassroots communities are most impacted by the climate crisis yet contribute the least to global carbon emissions. These communities are not only losing their land, natural resources and livelihoods at an accelerating rate, but their centuries of experience stewarding their natural environments – and their solutions to the climate crisis – are often disregarded or overlooked. Global Greengrants Fund channels funding and mentorship support directly to the best and most sustainable solutions to climate change and environmental degradation, all designed and led by communities most affected by these challenges. Today we ask you to help us power more locally-led climate action. Double your support today by donating to our Big Give campaign here: https://lnkd.in/ermSeSCr If you’re not in a position to donate but are able to share our campaign with your networks, please do!

We need to drive Philanthropic endeavours to include Sustainability and Climate Mitigation. All these foundations must understand; without a healthy planet, all their mission driven causes become pointless. Collectively they have deployed approximately US$19Bn to worthy causes such as health and Education But none of them have deployed any significant amount in Climate Change

5 ways to redefine philanthropy’s role in the fight against climate change: “A small but growing group of foundations is beginning to explore all available levers to help achieve net-zero, guided by a commitment to equitable climate action and its urgency…These organizations are participating in an active dialogue on how to redefine the role of philanthropy in the fight against climate change…” "The philanthropic community can learn together: highlighting thorny issues, balancing grant-making and investments, and engaging asset managers. Shifting trillions of dollars involves learning from each other and taking collective action." https://lnkd.in/dUX2z26b