People working in the philanthropic sector are familiar with the problems of monitoring and evaluation in our field. Funders want to ensure that their investments have an “impact,” so they…
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An evolution of inspiration is happening in corporate philanthropy. As head of corporate philanthropy at Delta Dental, I’m excited to see organizations like mine grow from good corporate neighbors to…
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On his first day in office, President Biden signed an executive order directing federal agencies and White House offices to examine barriers to racial equity and initiated several efforts to address equity…
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With rising job vacancies and a workforce and society that are aging, the United States already has a reservoir of human capital that is not fully tapped: The millions of…
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At the world’s largest gathering of Indigenous leaders, women are talking about how to hold financial institutions accountable for fueling climate catastrophe through investments in the extractive industry. Michelle Cook,…
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From monetary donations to in-kind gifts, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and corporate sponsors provide critical sources of funding and cross-marketing for countless nonprofits, making them a cornerstone of the nonprofit world. However,…
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While many view Hawaii as a paradise, Hawaii’s history is marked by occupation, displacement, and the struggle for control for land and water that has rapidly eroded the islands’ once…
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Click here for more.As nonprofit consultants, we’ve found the need for board guidance and support with regards to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) has been steadily growing over the years. When it…
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The art of storytelling is a powerful relationship-building tool. For a funder, it’s a means to communicate the success of its programs and cultivate a reputation for what it stands…
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Workplace volunteer programs serve as opportunities to connect with communities where you operate. But, equally as important, they offer your organization a chance to engage with employees beyond day-to-day business.…
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Click here for more.As a white-identifying funder who has spent nearly two decades working in a family foundation I was well aware of the significant disparities in how capital flows along gender and…
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Click here for more.Education influences virtually everyone at key points in their lives—and is tied to a range of positive social outcomes, from health to social mobility to civic engagement. In different parts…