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    How to Give More Equitably in Indigenous Communities

    Alliance Magazine

    ‘Philanthropy has consistently under-funded Indigenous communities and, particularly, Indigenous-led organizations,’ said Edgar Villanueva, chair of Native Americans in Philanthropy’s board and author of Decolonizing Wealth. Over the last 30 years, the…

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    Mentorship in Board Development

    BoardSource Dec 20, 2021

    Savvy nonprofit boards are utilizing mentoring as a means for orienting new members, promoting individual and organizational learning, and preparing for leadership succession. Peer mentoring is a powerful tool for…

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    How Sabbaticals Can Help Advance Sustainability in Social Enterprises

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Dec 20, 2021

    A sabbatical can be more than just a time for rest, reflection, and regeneration. As I’ve observed through engagement with hundreds of other founders in social entrepreneurship communities over the…

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    Raising Reproductive Health Awareness in Sub-Saharan Africa

    The Aspen Institute

    In 2016, the Hewlett Foundation launched a new strategy, using a principles-based approach to supporting local reproductive health (RH) advocacy in Sub-Saharan Africa. The strategy includes support primarily to international organizations…

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    How to Curb COVID Learning Loss Through Creative Recovery Efforts

    The 74 Dec 15, 2021

    State education officials are pushing the federal Department of Education to clarify expectations for state school accountability systems that have been largely halted by two years of pandemic disruption and cancelled state…

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    The Evolution of Grantmaking Processes

    PEAK Grantmaking Dec 15, 2021

    PEAK in 2021 has been continuously engaged with some of the most innovative and forward-thinking leaders in the field of philanthropy via our ongoing interview series led by PEAK President…

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    How Gender Lens Investing Is Growing and Diversifying

    India Development Review

    The gender lens investing (GLI) market has grown by 61 percent globally since 2018. Today, there are as many as 192 gender lens investment vehicles, with 20 funds that have South Asia…

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    To End Injustices, BIPOC Communities Must Have Funding Power

    Medium

    We are witnessing a catalytic moment in the long arc of history toward justice and liberation. Individuals with class privilege and positional power, in particular, are beginning to come to…

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    How Scaling Government Can Help Small Organizations Achieve Impact

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Dec 10, 2021

    The holy grail for any development innovation is reaching people at scale, but there is frequently a disconnection between small and medium organizations that are innovating, and large organizations with the ability…

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    Increasing Nonprofit Diversity Leadership at the Board Level

    Urban Institute Dec 9, 2021

    Despite extensive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that have raised awareness of structural racism, the nonprofit sector has seen relatively little change, and its leadership still does not accurately represent…

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    How to Improve Board Performance and Governance

    BoardSource Dec 8, 2021

    Are you looking for ways to improve your board’s performance? Explore innovative thinking on board leadership and transition. Governance may not be the sexiest topic on the planet, but we find that many…

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    How to Prioritize Inclusion in Economic Recovery Efforts

    Urban Institute Dec 7, 2021

    The pandemic-induced recession has disproportionately affected people of color because of historic and ongoing structural racism—the policies and practices that have caused deep racial disparities in access to wealth-building opportunities and upward mobility.…

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