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Competitive markets along with the very objective metric of profits, have served our economies relatively well but in the nonprofit sector, competition for resources without a standardised and objective metric means that the benefits of competition, namely maximizing value and “creative destruction”, are often watered down, speculative, or missing completely. One big advantage that the nonprofit sector has is the absence of value-limiting anti-trust and anti-competitive legislation. Donors, philanthropists, and other funding providers should insist on collaboration to ensure knowledge and resource sharing (and optimization), which will break nonprofits out of their zero-sum attitudes and behaviours. Working for the Sri Lankan President’s office in the aftermath of the 2004 tsunami, I saw how strong competition between non-cooperating nonprofits for limited resources made everyone worse off (except a few resource holders.) Collaboration would have ensured far lower resource costs for all and a more strategic, efficient, and effective use of those resources.

There’s a major shift happening in the nonprofit world—and it’s driven by impact investing. 📈🌍 In the past, donations were largely seen as gifts with no strings attached. But now, many donors treat their nonprofit contributions with the same expectations they have for their impact investments—seeking 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁. We’ve been fortunate to work with impact investors and nonprofits, and the common thread is this: both want their funding to create 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭, 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦. For nonprofits, this shift opens doors to new opportunities, partnerships, and funding sources that were previously untapped. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴. I hope this helps! #NonprofitLeadership #SocialImpact #Philanthropy

This past decade, the nonprofit world has seen an influx of large, unrestricted gifts to high-impact nonprofit organizations working on systems change. Over the past three years, Panorama has analyzed the impact of these gifts, like those of MacKenzie Scott, the Skoll Award for Social Innovation, The Audacious Project, or Co-Impact, and found that they lead to a stronger, sustained impact. Additional donor investment can only amplify the effects of these initial gifts. We're excited to present this resource to inform and inspire donors about the opportunity to direct more funding to organizations that have received multiple large gifts. With proven success managing multimillion-dollar philanthropic investments, these organizations are better prepared to leverage future larger gifts and ready to scale their impact. Learn more about the opportunity for funders to empower these high-impact organizations: https://bit.ly/48QFUAq #FundWhatWorks

Nonprofit workers are the backbone of our communities—but their well-being is rarely prioritized in foundation funding. At the Walter & Elise Haas Fund, we’ve made nonprofit worker well-being a cornerstone of our work because nonprofit leaders are our essential partners. Our latest blog post by Pui Ling Tam highlights how funders can rethink practices to better support the people driving impact. 💡 Funders, let’s ask ourselves: Are we funding sustainability and capacity for nonprofit teams? Are we creating space for rest, reflection, and joy in our grants? How can we center nonprofit leaders as we invest in social change? This is a call to action. Read more and join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/g7Eww9RR #NonprofitWorkerWellBeing #Philanthropy #SocialChange #TalentJustice #Nonprofits Center for Effective Philanthropy Inside Philanthropy The James Irvine Foundation ReWork the Bay Fund the People

"Navigating the Philanthropic Landscape: Maximizing Impact through Stock Donations" in this insightful article Jason Ray dives into this engaging guide where we unravel the untapped potential of stock donations for nonprofits. 🌟 Learn how to harness the power of stock donations to revolutionize donor engagement: - Understanding the Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities - Diversifying Funding Streams: Maximizing Financial Resilience - The Power of Stock Donations: Leveraging Unrealized Gains for Impact - Operationalizing Stock Donations: Partnering with Zenith Wealth Partners - Maximizing Donor Engagement: Exploring Alternative Giving Methods 🚀Ready to elevate your nonprofit's success? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ek4Mt6Pj #NonprofitSuccess #StockDonations #Philanthropy #Impact

Exciting news! The 2024 Philanthropic Landscape report is now available for download! I’m proud to share CCS Fundraising's comprehensive analysis of the latest trends shaping philanthropy. This 13th edition report, packed with insights from Giving USA and other industry leaders, is an essential tool for anyone seeking to strengthen their fundraising strategies. The report covers everything from the rise of donor-advised funds and how to build an AI-ready culture to trends in election-year, individual, foundation, and corporate giving. These insights will help you refine your approach, identify new opportunities, and position your organization for success in 2024 and beyond. 📥 Check out the full report (it's free!) and let me know what you think: https://bit.ly/3MEpWiv #Philanthropy #Fundraising #GivingTrends #Nonprofits #CCSPhilanthropicLandscapeReport

It's through the collective efforts of Trust-based Philanthropy, the Equitable Evaluation Initiative, Capitalize Good, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, the Council on Foundations, the Council of Nonprofits, Fund for Shared Insight, Listen4Good, and their sister organizations, that we are moving closer to shifting power across the sector and toward the systems change we all envision. I designed the ImpactStory™ Strategy to align with the social sector initiatives connected to building the strength and reach of the social sector so everyone on this planet has access to thriving. Partnerships for Strategic Impact® | ImpactStory™ Strategy #ImpactStoryStrategy #Nonprofit #Philanthropy #SocialImpact  #ProgramEvaluation #MonitoringAndEvaluation #PerformanceMetrics #NonprofitEvaluation #ImpactAssessment #SocialImpactMeasurement #EvaluationCapacityBuilding

Are you a #fundraiser or #developmentdirector? This will be of interest. CCS Fundraising has its Philanthropic Landscape 2024 #report ready for you. INTRO Your Guide to Essential Research and Insights on Philanthropy For the past 13 years, CCS Fundraising's Philanthropic Landscape reports have provided a comprehensive look at the current state of US philanthropy, compiling and analyzing annual data from Giving USA and other prominent research to ensure our nonprofit partners stay up-to-date on the most significant industry trends. Our 2024 Philanthropic Landscape reveals key stats, in-depth analysis, case studies, and insights to answer questions like... *How much did donors give in 2023, in the US and worldwide? *How is AI shaping philanthropy? *Will the US presidential election affect charitable giving? * Which sectors raised the most money? https://lnkd.in/duA9mBnx #fundraising #nonprofits #philanthropy #philanthropytrends

"Practiced in cultures all around the world, collective giving brings people together to pool their resources, including time, talent, treasure, testimony, and ties." Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy, Colmena Consulting, and Philanthropy Together have just released a groundbreaking report on the power of collective giving in philanthropy. This report shares how collective giving initiatives, such as Community Funds and giving circles, are reshaping the philanthropic landscape. At Charityvest, we understand the profound impact of collective giving. That's why we created Community Funds as an avenue for donors to pool charitable capital into a transparent fund with its own webpage, making it easy to give in collaboration. 🙌 Have you given in community before? Explore more insights from this report.

Exciting news! The 2024 Philanthropic Landscape report is now available for download! I’m proud to share CCS Fundraising's comprehensive analysis of the latest trends shaping philanthropy. This 13th edition report, packed with insights from Giving USA and other industry leaders, is an essential tool for anyone seeking to strengthen their fundraising strategies. The report covers everything from the rise of donor-advised funds and how to build an AI-ready culture to trends in election-year, individual, foundation, and corporate giving. These insights will help you refine your approach, identify new opportunities, and position your organization for success in 2024 and beyond. 📥 Check out the full report (it's free!) and let me know what you think: https://bit.ly/3MEpWiv #Philanthropy #Fundraising #GivingTrends #Nonprofits #CCSPhilanthropicLandscapeReport