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In continuation of our Healthcare Survey Deep Dive series from BWF's Kara Wagner, we're excited to share the second in our series: Influences on Philanthropic Decision-Making. In Part 2 we'll delve deeper into how these patterns not only shed light on what motivates donors but also highlight the various influences that can impact their decision-making process. By understanding these factors, fundraisers can better tailor their approaches to resonate with potential supporters and optimize their strategies throughout the engagement process. 🔽 Download Part 2: https://hubs.li/Q02ZyKPM0

The Master Plan for Aging (MPA) Playbook is designed to assist state and local government, communities, and private and philanthropic organizations in building environments that promote age-friendly and disability-friendly communities. The tool, developed by California Department of Aging, outlines seven “plays”, each with recommended resources and models for you to consult during your project planning, implementation, and evaluation. 1.      Engage your local leaders 2.      Explore local data 3.      Review local age-friendly models 4.      Select your MPA Initiative for Implementation 5.      Build your action plan 6.      Evaluate your age-friendly community program 7.      Stay connected The resources and the playbook can be found here https://lnkd.in/gwzjgggW

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In this second blog of our "Unveiling the Landscape" series, Dr. Michele Fugiel Gartner, CAP® looks at public policymaking, particularly the recent changes to the disbursement quota and new rules for making grants to non-qualified donees. She focuses on the environment for policymaking related to the philanthropic sector and how we might best support it in the future. Click here to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/ei8efgFs

Our 2024 Annual Report is here! 🌟 Dive into the stories, milestones, and impact made possible by the generosity and collaboration of our community. From supporting nonprofits to advancing equity, this report highlights the incredible progress we've made together. Read the report: https://lnkd.in/eRTinP7C

Exciting news in our region: Union County Community Foundation, an affiliate of Foundation For The Carolinas, awarded $89,300 in grants to 17 organizations. These funds support vital programs like Food for Families’ supplemental food bags for older adults and Alliance for Children’s Early Childhood Education Agriculture Initiative.

If you missed our PSLF webinar, please see the highlights below. #PSLF #webinar #loanforgivness

The shift from traditional funding models to embracing community-led initiatives is crucial for driving economic justice and creating real opportunities in the Bay Area. Maggie Hobsetter from Sobrato Philanthropies shares how being part of the Community of Practice has transformed their approach to philanthropy. Learn more about this approach and how that’s making a difference by checking out our short film: https://lnkd.in/eE-AJs3P

TrainingGrounds, a WKKF grantee, is setting a new standard in community engagement by helping Spanish-speaking families in New Orleans access early childhood education and essential services. Through their collaborative resource fair, in partnership with local nonprofits, they’ve connected families directly with Spanish-speaking representatives from key organizations like NOLA Public Schools and Agenda for Children. This innovative initiative is a powerful example of how community-driven solutions can make a lasting impact on the future of our children. 👏 https://wkkf.co/zbxw

The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of the Minnesota Community IDEAS Program in January 2025! 🎉 As the Minnesota community grant partner of the Bush Foundation, we will award $1.6 million in our first year to eligible organizations located in and serving Minnesota and the 11 Native Nations that share the same geography. The Minnesota Community IDEAS Program seeks to design, test and spread ideas that make our communities better for everyone and inspire, equip and connect people through meaningful, community-led change. Developed alongside community members, this new statewide grant program will consider the following criteria for grant review and selection: impact, development, equity, agency and solutions. View grant guidelines, eligibility criteria, application timeline and more ➡ https://hubs.ly/Q02Zl1FC0 #MinnesotaCommunityIDEAS #GrantOpportunity #MinnesotaNonprofit #NonprofitGrants #Minnesota #grantmaking