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Thriving Together: How Funders Can Drive Sustainable Impact Through Grantee Well-Being

sgEngage

Philanthropy misses out on so much when we don’t listen, learn, and follow their lead. These include models such as deferential philanthropy where there is an acknowledgement of the power dynamics at play in the traditional funder-grantee relationship. The McGregor Funds Eugene A. Miller Fellowship program is one example.

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Great reads from around the web on August 23rd

Amy Sample Ward

" Library Value Calculator | Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library – I love this! What a terrific way to help tell the story of your impact in the community – I can see something similar working for all kinds of organizations, schools, and more. "The

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4 Ways to Increase Intra-Organization Equity in Nonprofit Tech

Saleforce Nonprofit

During the Week of Learning in October 2021, Jessica Hauser, executive director at DBG Detroit , and Makeda Keegan, president of Amplify , came together to discuss equity within nonprofit organizations and the role that technology plays in organizational dynamics. Take A Courageous Pause. Reflect On Feedback. Connect with her on LinkedIn.

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Here’s Your Chance – A Message to All New Graduates in Philanthropy

Achieve

I had the honor of giving The Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University 2016 commencement speech. My passion comes from helping others – the meaning of philanthropy. Working in the field of philanthropy means that you will fight for someone else’s needs and rights before you are satisfied. I am a researcher.

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Member Round Up: Corn Dogs! Interactive Maps!

NTEN

GOOD Maker, in a partnership with NTEN, announced Detroit's Green Economy Leadership Training (Solidarity) winner of their Use Technology for Good challenge. Solidarity 's winning idea, 'Off Grid Solar System for an Urban Farm', will use the grant to install a solar energy system at Food Field, a four-acre organic, urban farm in Detroit.

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The 2019 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

Philanthropy Southwest / Austin, TX / $675. National LGBTQ Task Force / Detroit, MI / $500. The National LGBTQ Task Force’s 2019 Creating Change Conference convenes in Detroit, Michigan January 23-27, 2019. Conference on Diverse Philanthropy and Leadership. Conference on Diverse Philanthropy and Leadership.

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Eight tips for funders to help grantseekers navigate your website?

Candid

Over the past three years, Candid has made data on over 15,000 funding opportunities available on Philanthropy News Digest (PND) RFP Bulletin and Foundation Directory. For example, “grants are currently being offered to nonprofits in Detroit, Michigan in the areas of health, education, family services, sports, and community improvement”. .

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