This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As the aid system crashes, a strand of opinion has suggested that philanthropy could step in to compensate for the cuts to funding that this has caused. It is finally dawning on the sector that ……
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. They should consider if they hold views counter to successfully leading an institution through a merger or acquisition, one consolidation expert says.
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The next chapter for global development means learning from markets and building an accountability culture.
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Some states are attracting national attention for their early learning policy and funding solutions.
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Between hard bargains and charity, the future requires catalytic collaboration.
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Girl Up Initiative Uganda is breaking down gender stereotypes for women by building safe spaces where young girls can learn life skills and build the confidence to take control over their futures.
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. This is a guest blog by Listen4Good, an organization that supports nonprofits in gathering and analyzing feedback from their community. High-impact philanthropy requires more than good intentions. It demands clear goals, continuous learning, and the discipline to make evidence-based decisions. Community feedback can be a key ingredient in supporting this practice. This blog, co-authored with Listen4Good (L4G), draws on their work supporting over 1,300 organizations and 145 funders in embedding feedback into practice. Listen4Good explains why incorporating community feedback into your giving strategy is not just a best practice but a necessity for staying grounded and making a real difference. Why Community Feedback Matters When done well, community feedback enables institutional grantmakers and individual donors to stay informed about evolving needs in ways that can increase the impact of funders’ grantmaking. Gathering community feedback – in collaboration with grantees – helps funders ensure their donations are focused on solutions to the needs that matter most to communities. Listening to community voices can also build trust between funders, nonprofits, and the communities they serve in ways that can help address systemic problems. Finally, when funders don’t presume to have all the answers and instead seek and center the perspectives of those most affected by their grants, they shift power to communities. At its core, community feedback requires listening well to those most affected by a funder’s actions. But despite widespread interest in listening across the sector, much of the feedback that funders gather is not representative, goes unused, or feels one-sided to those providing it. Here’s how funders can listen better by understanding how and when to listen. How to Integrate Community Feedback: Two Models Funders have options for how to listen. Choosing between models depends on your proximity to the community, available resources, and the historical level of trust between…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Even as overall dollars raised by nonprofits increased last year, the number of donors giving dropped for the fourth year in a row.
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Bush Foundation Fellows will develop leadership skills to help their communities…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A great nonprofit leader needs to do battle with a worthy villain. It’s essential to our narrative.
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The first tourist season since Hurricane Helene pummeled North Carolina reveals how much the river and livelihoods have changed.
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. United States national parks are heading into their busiest season seriously understaffed. The Grand Canyon Conservancy is finding ways to support Grand Canyon National Park and the park rangers carrying heavier workloads this summer.