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Narratives permeate every aspect of the shared human experience, from myth and legend to cinema, news, everyday conversations, and even public policy. So how can we use effective narratives to build the public will for investments, resources, and policies proven to solve the defining issues that nonprofits are address? How can we improve the public’s understanding of solutions advanced by nonprofits and their philanthropic partners? Join colleagues acorss the state on October 22 as Marisol Bello, Executive Director, Housing Narrative Lab and Holly Minch, Founder, LightBox Collaborative discuss tips for effective storytelling and issue messaging to advance effective advocacy solutions 👉 https://lnkd.in/gsxMQi5M More about this series: The California Policy Forum is a unique partnership between CalNonprofits, Philanthropy California (Northern California Grantmakers, Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties, SoCal Grantmakers) and the League of California Community Foundations. We provide not only a platform to bring together the voices of nonprofits and philanthropy in our state, but also to amplify the sector’s significance and priorities to policymakers and experts. #philanthropyca #advocacy #philanthropy #californianonprofits #sandiegononprofit

Fabulous webinar today from Philanthropy Together, introducing the most recent study of the collective giving landscape, identifying key characteristics as well as the incredible volume of this approach to individual philanthropy. https://lnkd.in/gaXyUE24 https://lnkd.in/gZsBJ2JC

Another of our #THL2024 we are excited about is Berni Neal. In this video by Acton University, she discusses "The complementarity of business and philanthropy." Be sure to catch her during our conference for her presentation on "The Power of Philanthropy." https://lnkd.in/gjGsGF7V

NEW: Join LCF on April 2 at 9 AM PT as the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy & Colmena Consulting, in partnership with Philanthropy Together, present findings from their new research report - 'In Abundance: An Analysis of the Thriving Landscape of Collective Giving in the U.S.' LCF is proud to have participated in this study, which examines the growth, diversity, and impact of collective giving since 2016! Be among the first to hear these findings by registering at http://collective.giving

As a new Foundation CEO, I derive so much inspiration from Lori Bezahler at Edward W. Hazen Foundation. They operated with courage and humility, listening closely to community organizers and internalizing those lessons in their grantmaking practice. Listen to our conversation about Hazen’s decision to spend down the endowment (aka going all in), the power imbalances between funders and grantees, operationalizing social justice values in foundation work, and much more. https://lnkd.in/eua_QtEN

I recently pitched into the debate on philanthropy with a presentation at an evening hosted by Via Foundation (Nadace Via). It is my take on a comprehensive theory of giving, from the motivations to the process and best practices to what I think the future of philanthropy should look like. A few takeaways: 👉 Showing an interest in the well-being of others is the most important task of humanity. 👉 Philanthropy is ultimately about the meeting of the heart and the mind. 👉 The donor receives as much from the grantee as the grantee receives from the donor. 👉 Giving must have a focus, or it loses efficacy. 👉 Philanthropy balances the short-termism of politics. 👉 When dealing with the state, we should always have a neutral or negative business benefit from the changes we advocate. And as I learned just after presenting, the word philanthropy actually comes from Greek, not Latin. So, the roots of the concept of giving are even older than I thought. 😊 https://lnkd.in/e4pWBBx7

Not to be missed! Sign up for this webinar to hear about how a collaborative fund created a financial model that reflects the true cost of supporting and sustaining movements. #philanthropy #collaborativefunds #intermediaries #truecosts #financialeadership

This discussion of evidence in decision making was eye-opening for me! You can now view it at the link below. We discussed: What is evidence? How do we challenge the traditional preference for statistical data to also include other forms of information? What do we do in the absence of good information, or, alternatively, when and how do we get beyond "admiring the problem" to stop data collection and act? What are strategies for dealing with "fact resistance" and data denial?

Opinoin: To counter attacks from the Trump administration, philanthropy should adopt Walker’s pluralism playbook, writes William Schambra. https://lnkd.in/etDrAtw8 Schambra is co-editor of the Giving Review, senior fellow emeritus at the Hudson Institute, and previously held positions at the American Enterprise Institute and the The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation.

Make the most of your conference experience with the preconference workshop 'Global Collaboration in philanthropy, public research, and industry: How is this pivotal for impactful research management'! Check out the other preconference workshops here: https://lnkd.in/gDMsnrx2