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Small Firms Are Still a Big Missed Opportunity in Development Philanthropy

Stanford Social Innovation Review

But when we look at philanthropy in the US and Europe, the list of private foundations that have a primary focus on SME growth is extremely small, just over a dozen. Why is philanthropy still hesitant? Not philanthropy’s problem. Expand the use of philanthropy and patient capital to test new business models.

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7 Wishes for Non-Profit Leaders in 2023

Veritus Group

Start out 2023 with a renewed sense of hope about what you can achieve as a non-profit leader. The post 7 Wishes for Non-Profit Leaders in 2023 appeared first on Veritus Group. Wishing you every success in the new year!

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From Policy to Power: Centering People by Supporting Tenant Unions

NonProfit Quarterly

The fundamental profit-seeking goals of these companies have contributed to increasing rents, as well as instability and housing insecurity. Role of Philanthropy Historically, philanthropy has taken a mostly supply-side approach to addressing the housing crisis and has failed to resource the people and communities organizing for change.

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How “The Great Reimagination” Calls Us to Prioritize Inclusion and Belonging in the Non-Profit Sector

Veritus Group

Candidates are seeking a greater sense of purpose; non-profit hiring leaders must demonstrate how their job opportunity will provide this. The post How “The Great Reimagination” Calls Us to Prioritize Inclusion and Belonging in the Non-Profit Sector appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Philanthropy must prioritize elevating and including Black voices

Candid

In 2020, the philanthropic sector started conversations about how philanthropy can better support Black-led organizations and the Black community. Organizations hosted “listening” sessions, in which the Black community shared their experiences with leaders in the sector, mostly non-Black people of color and white people.

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Heroes Define Philanthropy

Bloomerang

Philanthropy is Fueled by Daily Acts of Heroism As a fundraising trainer and consultant who’s had the privilege of working with hundreds of nonprofit leaders and their supporters, I can strongly make the case that the philanthropic sector is full of heroes. million non-profit organizations. Let’s consider ten of them.

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Segregation Helped Build Fortunes. What Does Philanthropy Owe Now?

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By prohibiting any future sale of the property to Black or other non-white owners, restrictive covenants gave white buyers confidence that their homes and neighborhoods would remain white enclaves and therefore retain the “ enduring value ” that Cafritz promised for his “lifetime homes.”