Podcasts about grantmakers

This episode offers a valuable, concrete opportunity for funders to collectively and individually support their grantee organizations and the nonprofit sector, and to break out of a period of general confusion, silence, and inaction. In this fourth installment of our bi-weekly “Defend Nonprofit, Defend Democracy” Series, host Rusty Stahl sits down in-person with Shaady Salehi, co-executive director of the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project. They discuss a new action pledge designed to unite philanthropic funders in support of nonprofits in this new political period of political attacks on nonprofits and philanthropy, fear of speaking out, destabilized government funding, and increasing demand on nonprofits. Shaady introduces the "Commitment for Trust-Based Action," a funder pledge developed by Trust-Based Philanthropy Project, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, and the National Center for Family Philanthropy. The pledge outlines three key commitments: moving in solidarity with nonprofits; mobilizing money in a trust-based way; and nurturing possibility and innovation.The conversation highlights how nonprofits are facing unprecedented challenges, with 90% reporting negative impacts from federal policies. Salehi emphasizes practical actions funders can take, including offering multiyear unrestricted funding, increasing grant budgets, simplifying application processes, and considering alternative funding structures like gifts instead of grants. She explains these recommendations were developed by listening directly to nonprofit leaders who reported feeling isolated and pulled in different directions by uncoordinated funder responses.Salehi also discusses how this commitment addresses the need to resource nonprofit leaders' creativity and strategic thinking as they reimagine their work for a dramatically different future. She encourages foundations to support connection and convening among nonprofits and explore creative funding opportunities beyond traditional 501c3 structures. The initiative aims to create a united front for the social sector during turbulent times, with Salehi inviting both funders to sign on and nonprofits to share the commitment with their funders to start conversations.You can find all the episodes of this podcast plus our blog, toolkit and other resources at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fundthepeople.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And we invite you to learn from all the amazing past guests of Fund the People - A Podcast with Rusty Stahl at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fundthepeople.org/ftp_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.BioShaady Salehi is the co-executive director of the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project, a 5-year learning and advocacy initiative to make trust-based practices the norm in the philanthropic sector. Throughout her career, Shaady has worked in various social sectors using strategic communications to galvanize coalitions, establish legacies, generate buy-in, and strengthen networks. Previously, Shaady was Managing Director of Distribution and Impact at ITVS, where she led a team to advance the reach and impact of documentaries on public television. Prior to ITVS, she was Executive Director of Active Voice, a pioneering organization that uses storytelling to catalyze social change. Shaady is a 2014 Aspen Institute Fellow and sits on the board of Let It Ripple, a nonprofit that experiments with collaborative filmmaking for the common good. She holds an M.S. in Strategic Communications from Columbia University, an M.A. in Anthropology from UC Davis, and a B.A. in Anthropology from Oberlin College.ResourcesMeet the Moment: A Call to Action for PhilanthropyCEP report: How U.S. Nonprofit Leaders Are Experiencing the Political ContextTrust-Based Philanthropy ProjectGrantmakers for Effective OrganizationsNational Center for Family Philanthropy

Every day we answer questions from nonprofits about how they can be the most effective advocates they can be while staying legal. On this edition, we answer some of your questions as we get ready for a big year of advocacy!   Attorneys for this Episode Brittany Hacker Monika Graham Tim Mooney   How can a grantmaking organization effectively fund advocacy efforts while adhering to IRS regulations and maximizing impact?      •           Transformative Impact of Advocacy Funding:              •   Supports movements that change policies and empower communities.              •   Advances social justice, environmental protection, and human rights.      •           Key Grant Types for Advocacy Support:              •   General Support Grants:                     •              Not earmarked for specific purposes, providing grantees flexibility.                     •              Can indirectly support lobbying without triggering taxable expenditures, provided no explicit agreement ties the funds to lobbying activities.                     •              Past lobbying by a grantee does not disqualify funding unless explicitly linked to lobbying in the grant agreement.              •   Specific Project Grants:                     •              Designated for specific projects and can include lobbying within the project's scope.                     •              Total grants for the same project must not exceed the non-lobbying portion of the grantee's budget.      •           Legal Considerations for Grantmakers:              •   Private foundations must ensure grants avoid taxable expenditures by following IRS rules for general and specific project grants.              •   Public foundations and charities have more flexibility in funding lobbying but must adhere to lobbying limits under the “insubstantial part test” or “501(h) expenditure test.”              •   Earmarked lobbying funds count toward lobbying limits for both grantmaker and grantee, effectively “double-counting” expenses.      •           Maximizing Advocacy Support:              •   Utilize safe harbor rules like specific project grants to contribute meaningfully without violating IRS regulations.              •   Take a look at AFJ's Project Grant Rule Hub and more for additional resources.   Our organization (we're a (c)(3)) works to combat climate change and we have some deep concerns about the nominee for EPA. Our board isn't sure if we can oppose the nomination or not – is this like the election where we can't support or oppose the candidate? ·      Bad news… the EPA Admin nominee has super questionable takes on climate change. ·      Good news… you can oppose his nomination if you choose ·      This is different than elections where you can't, because the law views the vote on his nomination is a legislative act ·      Counts as lobbying depending on how you do it ·      Check out episode 45 where we talk about nomination advocacy from the perspective of SCOTUS, but the rules are the same   We've heard a lot about the new administration coming after non-profits that may oppose their policy plans. What can we do to prepare and should we be worried?   ·      This is a valid fear for activists in the progressive movement ·      HR 9495 and threats from legislation ·      Rep. Billy Long as nominee for Commissioner of the IRS ·      Lobby for or against pending legislation, confirmations of cabinet positions ·      Plan for personal attacks: train volunteers and staff, know the law, have a communications plan to respond, take care of your staff     Resources   Rules of the Game #45 – Supreme Court Nomination Advocacy Revisited Rules of the Game #109 – Politically Motivated Attacks  

Qiana Thomason draws from over twenty years of leadership at the intersections of health and behavioral healthcare, corporate healthcare payment, health policy, health philanthropy and business. This aerial command of the political, private market, and social factors that shape health uniquely positions Qiana to impact the wellbeing and prosperity of communities. Qiana's “self to systems” leadership practice, her commitment to organizational care and accountability, and her practice of centering people in driving change and managing transitions makes her a trusted executive in ensuring the effectiveness and sustainability of the organizations and movements she supports. Further, Qiana's prowess in strategy, enterprise risk management, regulatory and compliance agility, human capital optimization, organizational sustainability, ESG facility and DEI expertise makes her an effective partner on boards. As President & CEO of Health Forward Foundation, Qiana guides the $1B foundation in stewarding diverse capital investments, leadership in public policy, and institutional social capital that fosters health and economic equity throughout Missouri and Kansas. Qiana's leadership has positioned Health Forward as a national model for health equity through trust-based public, private, and philanthropic partnerships, spanning resident and faith leaders, grassroots to large non-profits, Chambers of Commerce and business councils, municipal and state government. Qiana's leadership in governance and civic spheres is multi-level. Nationally, Qiana is a board member of Grantmakers in Health, the National Association of State Health Policy, and the National Rural Health Resource Center. Regionally, Qiana is as a board member of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and William Jewell College. She is a member of the International Women's Forum, a global organization of preeminent leaders and Women of Influence. Qiana's impact is recognized broadly. The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce recognized Qiana with the international ATHENA Award (2024) and the national Business Journal recognized Qiana on its inaugural listing (2022) of BizWomen making an impact in their local business communities. The Urban League of Greater Kansas City recognized Qiana with its Difference Maker award (2024), Kansas City University bestowed upon Qiana an honorary doctorate in Humane Letters (2023), and Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey conveyed its Race, Place, and Diversity award (2022). https://healthforward.org/Citations:Glover Blackwell, A. (n.d.). The Curb-Cut Effect. PolicyLink. Retrieved December 3, 2024, from https://www.policylink.org/resources-tools/curb-cut-effectHosts: MaryAnne Metheny, and Tina Johnson If you are in an emergency, call or text 9-1-1.For information about our services and how Hope House can help, call our 24-Hour Hotline at 816-461-HOPE (4673) or the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233.hopehouse.net

Meet Jean Westrick, an Executive Director at the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG). She has 20+ years in philanthropy, specializing in technology strategy, program execution, and foundation operations. Before being the next Executive Director of the Technology Association of Grantmakers, Jean was the Director of IT Strategy and Communications at The Chicago Community Trust, where she led change management efforts for the foundation's digital transformation initiative. Also, while at the Trust, Jean directed On the Table, an award-winning engagement model designed to inspire resident action, replicated in 30 cities nationwide.  During today's conversation, Jean shares her journey through philanthropy and technology while shedding light on the evolving intersection of these fields. Starting with her reflections on the collaborative spirit at Impact House in Chicago—a dynamic space for change-makers—Jean explores the importance of fostering community and partnerships in advancing social missions.  As the discussion transitions to her role at TAG, Jean recounts her career path, from civic engagement projects at the Joyce Foundation and Chicago Community Trust to her unexpected but transformative shift into technology roles within philanthropy. She highlights the critical role technology plays in amplifying impact and discusses the need for the philanthropic sector to embrace tools like AI responsibly.  Jean introduces TAG's Responsible AI Adoption Framework, delves into key findings from the State of Philanthropy Tech Survey, and emphasizes the importance of data governance, privacy, and inclusive access to AI tools. Throughout the conversation, she and Nathan explore the philosophical and practical implications of AI in the nonprofit world, the democratization of technology, and the sector's responsibility to maintain trust and resilience in communities.  The dialogue concludes with Jean sharing her favorite AI tools, practical advice for navigating the tech landscape, and a call for collaboration to ensure technology aligns with and enhances philanthropy's core mission.  EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS    [01:16] Impact House: A Hub for Collaboration and Change-Makers in Chicago   [03:10] Jean's Career Journey and Transition to TAG   [08:52] Jean's Accidental Tech Journey   [14:39] Responsible AI Adoption Framework   [18:06] Learnings from State of Philanthropy Tech Survey   [23:09] Philanthropy's Role in AI Adoption   [27:33] Trust and Resilience in Philanthropy   [30:20] Jean's Go-To AI Tool  TIPS AND TOOLS TO IMPLEMENT TODAY  Create environments to encourage innovation and community-building.  Leverage tools to streamline operations and enhance impact.  Adopt frameworks to ensure AI aligns with your mission and maintains trust.  Invest in policies to ensure privacy, security, and quality data for AI adoption.  Involve all levels of your team in adopting and governing new technologies.  Encourage asking questions and exploring tools like ChatGPT or Claude to understand their potential.  Ensure grant makers and recipients are on the same page regarding tech and AI use.  Incorporate diverse perspectives to address complex challenges in tech adoption.  Use technology to address the root causes of societal issues and adapt to rapid change.  Experiment with AI tools integrated into daily workflows, tailoring choices to fit organizational needs.  RESOURCES  Connect with Jean:  Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/jeanwestrick  Mentioned in the episode:  State of Philanthropy Tech Survey: tagtech.org/report/2024-state-of-philanthropy-tech-survey/  TAG's AI resources, including our Framework for Responsible AI Adoption in Philanthropy: tagtech.org/ai-resources-for-philanthropy/  Connect with Scott and Nathan  Scott - linkedin.com/in/scott-rosenkrans-916b9139/   Nathan - linkedin.com/in/nathanchappell/ 

In this episode, we are joined by Suzanne Elise Walsh. With a background in philanthropy, higher education, community development, and law, today, Suzanne is the President of Bennett College, where she has served since August 2019.   Suzanne is also the Founder and Manager of Discerning SEWlutions, an organization that works with foundations, nonprofits, colleges, and universities to uncover, imagine, and plan for future possibilities. Previously, Suzanne also served as Deputy Director at the Gates Foundation, where she developed a portfolio of over $70 million in postsecondary investments. Additionally, she has held roles at Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, the Lumina Foundation for Education, and The Heinz Endowments. She has received national recognition for her portfolio of work with organizations at the intersection of innovation, technology, and learning.   In this episode, we discuss: ·   The concept of VUCA – Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity, and how it informs Suzanne's role as a leader in higher education ·   How nonprofits and funders can build transparent, effective relationships that lead to better results ·   The value of funders working with grantees as partners and making space in portfolios for nonobvious partners

286: Small Shops, Big Needs: Leadership Lessons for Rural Nonprofits (Allen Smart)SUMMARYAre you a small nonprofit leader struggling to secure the funding and partnerships you need to make an impact in your community? You're not alone—many rural organizations face the same uphill battle. But what if there were ways to leverage your unique position and connect with the right funders, even with limited resources? In episode 286 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Allen Smart, a rural philanthropy expert, highlights the importance of connecting with funders, the growing role of intermediaries, and ways to build meaningful, cross-county collaborations. Learn how rural nonprofits can leverage their deep community ties, engage local expertise, and turn small-scale efforts into high-impact initiatives. Whether you're a small-shop leader or aiming to better support rural communities, this episode offers actionable strategies and insights for long-term sustainability and success.ABOUT ALLENAllen Smart is a national advocate for improving philanthropic practices through his group, PhilanthropywoRx. He works with funders, rural organizations, and nonprofits on strategy, research, and coaching. Previously, Allen served as Interim President and VP of Programs at the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust and VP of Programs at the Rapides Foundation. He also held leadership roles in community development and grants administration. Allen holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Illinois at Chicago and degrees from the University of Michigan and Macalester College. A frequent writer and speaker, he contributes to platforms like Inside Philanthropy and The Daily Yonder and presents at national organizations, including Grantmakers in Health and National Rural Assembly. He also serves on several nonprofit boards focused on community health and philanthropy.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESReady for your next leadership opportunity? Visit our partners at Armstrong McGuireHeartland by Sarah SmarshAccess numerous supporting resources for rural nonprofits hereHave you gotten Patton's book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector – Now available on AudibleDon't miss our weekly Thursday Leadership Lens for the latest on nonprofit leadership

Welcome to EO Radio Show—Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and today's episode introduces several critical compliance topics relevant to international grantmaking by U.S. public charities and private foundations. These are the antiterrorism rules, income tax withholding rules, and special rules for private foundations. These "basics" episodes touch on the rules for U.S. charitable organizations that make grants to organizations or individuals not resident in the United States. Grantmakers need to be aware of a couple of general requirements, and private foundations also have an extra set of concerns to ensure that the expenditure outside the United States is not penalized as a taxable expenditure. The private foundation grantmakers also want to be sure that the expenditure does count towards its minimum distribution requirement. I'll start this series with an episode focused on introducing the Patriot Act rules that apply to all grants, international and domestic. In the next episode of this series, I'll provide a brief overview of the income tax withholding rules that apply to payments for services that come into play when making a grant to an international organization that may provide some services in the United States. The third installment of this series will focus specifically on the special private foundation rules, expenditure responsibility, equivalency determination, and other techniques used by private foundations that make grants to international organizations. Show Notes: Farella YouTube podcast channel FINCEN Patriot Act Page OFAC Search Tool Anti-Terrorism Best Practices Treasury's November 8, 2002 release of voluntary best practices guidelines for U.S.-based charities in avoiding terrorist financing. (For Treasury's Anti-Terrorist Financing Guidelines: Voluntary Best Practices for U.S.-based Charities, see Doc 2002-25472 (7 original pages) [PDF] or 2002 TNT 221-17) If you have suggestions for topics you would like us to discuss, please email us at eoradioshow@fbm.com.  Additional episodes can be found at EORadioShowByFarella.com. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to be, nor should it be interpreted as, legal advice or opinion.

It's time to Break Fake Rules, this time with two remarkable rule breakers who delve into race, philanthropy, and humanity. In this episode, Glen speaks with leading antiracist scholar and award winning author, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi and CEO of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, Marcus Walton. Which rules must we break to create an antiracist world? Tune in to find out. ”Racist ideas and bigotry across different areas not only prevents us from recognizing the full humanity of the other, but in being unable to recognize the full humanity of the other, we're actually not able to live in the full humanity of ourselves.” - Dr. Ibram X. Kendi“Institutionalizing a thing that has existed within human relationships since the beginning of humanity, that is philanthropy, dehumanizes it by definition.” - Marcus WaltonSign up for The Emancipator newsletter for up-to-date news on the people, organizations, and topics shaping the antiracism movement today.Break Fake Rules is a podcast from the Stupski Foundation that questions philanthropy's self-imposed rules and explores ways it can better serve communities and contribute to lasting change. Host: Glen GalaichGuests: Dr. Ibram X. Kendi and Marcus WaltonProducer: Claire Callahan

In this episode of Health Nonprofit Digital Marketing, speaker, trainer, and consultant Karen Graham joins us to share the fundamentals of technology planning and making the case for technology investments. We discuss how to assess your current level of technology maturity and determine what to focus on. We also discuss writing a strategic technology plan, identifying learning needs, building staff technology skills, and pitching technology improvements to your boss, board, and funders. Karen also shares the importance of evaluating ROI for current and potential technologies If you are seeking to use technology in ways that unlock possibilities you've never had before, or that lead to big changes in the way you do your work or the impact you make, you don't want to miss this episode. About the guest Karen Graham is a speaker, trainer, writer, and consultant with expertise in technology leadership and innovation, nonprofit software, and digital strategy. Her consulting work includes strategic technology roadmaps, development of knowledge resources, and leadership coaching.  Karen was the Executive Director of the national nonprofit Idealware, and has held leadership roles in capacity building, arts, and human service organizations as well as a software startup. She holds an MBA in Nonprofit Management from the University of St. Thomas. Resources Minnesota Council of Nonprofits: https://minnesotanonprofits.org/Technology Association of Grantmakers: https://www.tagtech.org/AI Episodes of Health Digital Non Profit: https://brooks.digital/health-nonprofit-digital-marketing/navigating-nonprofit-landscape-ai/ Contact Karen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karentgraham/ Website: karengrahamconsulting.com Worksheet: https://www.karengrahamconsulting.com/worksheet 

In this episode we explore inspired leadership; how channeling our faiths and the spirit of those proximate to injustice can get us closer to Dr. King's dream of “beloved community,” and to the philanthropy's roots roots  in love for humankind. Robert K. Ross is president and chief executive officer of The California Endowment, a private statewide foundation established in 1996 to address the health needs of Californians. Before he joined the endowment in 2000, he served as director of the Health and Human Services Agency for the County of San Diego. He has an extensive background in health philanthropy and as a public health administrator and clinician. He has served as a commissioner for the Philadelphia Department of Public Health; medical director for LINK School-Based Clinic Program in Camden, New Jersey; an instructor of clinical medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; and as a faculty member at San Diego State University's School of Public Health. He has been involved in community and professional activities at both the local and national level. He is a member of the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans and co-chair of the Diversity in Philanthropy Coalition. He is a past member of the California Health Benefit Exchange Board, the Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Board, National Vaccine Advisory Committee, and the boards of Grantmakers in Health, the National Marrow Donor Program, San Diego United Way, and Jackie Robinson YMCA. In addition to serving on the PPIC Statewide Survey Advisory Committee, he is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Pediatrics and has served on the President's Summit for America's Future. He chaired the national Boost for Kids Initiative and was honored by the Council on Foundations as the Distinguished Grantmaker of the Year for 2008. He received his MD, MPA, and bachelor's degrees from the University of Pennsylvania.

In this episode, we (hosts Vidhya Shanker and Carolina De La Rosa Mateo) introduce ourselves, share how our worlds came together, and discuss The May 13 Group. We talk about our personal histories inside and outside evaluation, the Minnesota IBPOC in Evaluation Community of Praxis, how The May 13 Group came to be, and what it could possibly become. We invite anyone who works in and around evaluation or other knowledge work (e.g., philanthropy, nonprofits, NGOs, government, academia) to take a listen and help craft the ecosystem! Episode transcript: Transcript_TheMay13GroupPODCAST_WhoAreWe_Episode1_20240513 Notes: 1 correction: At the 45:34 mark, Vidhya misspoke by saying "before my generation and even before me" when she meant to say "before me and even before my generation." References: Why is Evaluation So White? (90-min video of Center for Evaluation Innovation webinar that took place on 5/13/2020) Definitional Tension: The Construction of Race in and through Evaluation (dissertation that draws from and led to many of the ideas The May 13 Group is working with) Pangea World Theater (comrades who helped create the stop-action play entitled The Revolution Will Not Be Culturally Competent, which led to the MN IBPOC in Evaluation Community of Praxis) Theater of the Oppressed (playlist of videos ranging from 5 to 30 min on Augusto Boal and the performance traditions underlying The Revolution Will Not Be Culturally Competent) Welcome to the Revolution! MN IBPOC in Evaluation Community of Praxis (AEA365 Blog entry) Shaking Up the Evaluation Patriarchy: AEA Womanists & Feminists Coming Together to Claim Power and Place in the Academy (AEA365 Blog entry) The Invisible Labor of Women of Color and Indigenous Women in Evaluation, Part 1 (AEA365 Blog entry) The Invisible Labor of Women of Color and Indigenous Women in Evaluation, Part 2 (AEA365 Blog entry) Bay Area Transformative Justice Collective (inspiration for much of the mutual aid work) Why is Evaluation So White? 10 Ways to Repair, Reverse, Redress, and Regenerate from the Racialized Circulation of Capital in Evaluation (20-min video of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations short-talk) Mondragon (worker-owned coop in Spain) The Rand Corporation and Our Policy Makers (article about the Rand Corporation) Beyond Mobility: The Limits of Liberal Urban Policy (paper with a bit about/ surrounding the Urban Institute) The Revolution Will Not Be Funded: Beyond the Non-Profit Industrial Complex (book about the origins of philanthropy and NPIC) Music: "Inspired" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Contact: Website: https://themay13group.net Linktree: Vidhya: https://linktr.ee/dr.vidhyashankerphd LinkedIn: Carolina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carodela Vidhya: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vidhyashanker

On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast Tom Vander Ark is joined by Yu-Ling Cheng,Co-Producer of Remake Learning Days and Director of Kidsburgh and Parents as Allies, (Kidsburgh operates as a project of Grantmakers of Western PA). Remake Learning Days is one of the world's largest festival of hands-on learning where parents and caregivers learn alongside their kids. The festival began in 2016 in southwestern PA and has since taken root in other regions. In 2024, there will be 2,000+ events across 16 regions, including 3 international regions, between the dates April 20-May 31. The festival events are an opportunity for families to learn together, to encourage kids to be curious and to learn about community resources. Links:  Remake Learning Days Remake Learning Yu-Ling Cheng LinkedIn Grable Foundation Kidsburgh Brookings Institution IDEO HundrED Parents as Allies  Grantmakers of Western PA Carnegie Mellon University University of Pittsburgh Northgate School District  

In this special episode, we take a step back and share some of the voices of the HPF board and grantmaking committee whose volunteer service and leadership behind the scenes is crucial to the work. We ask them: why do you choose to serve with HPF? Mahalo to these directors and grantmakers for sharing their voices: Ashley Galacgac, Hina Kaʻōpua-Canonigo, James Maunakea Secritario, Jonathan Pilikai Fisk, Katherine Burke, Natalie Debiasi, and Nikki Cristobal. Tags: Hawaiʻi, Hawai'i, Hawaii

My guest for this episode is Maryn Boess. Over her 35+-year nonprofit career, Maryn has been an on-staff grantwriter; a grants consultant (winning $42 million for her clients over 10 years); a grants trainer; a grants reviewer, author, speaker, mentor and coach; and – starting in 2006 - even a grantmaker. This 3-D background brings a unique insider's perspective to the practical, inspiring trainings on healthy, successful grantsmanship she shares with thousands of people each year through GrantsMagic U. A true dual-citizen of the grants world, Maryn may be the only person holding membership in both Grant Professionals Association (for grantseekers) - and Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (for grantmakers). In 2020, in recognition of her lifetime of contribution to the field, Maryn became just the second inductee into the international Grant Professionals Class of Distinguished Fellows. In this episode you'll discover: What is total value budgeting for grant applications Different types of contributions to include in budgets How to properly value volunteer time  What you need to know about indirect cost ratios Go to https://www.pivotground.com/signup to get inspired with weekly insights on running your nonprofit. Connect with Maryn: GrantsMagic U website: https://u.grantsmagic.org/courses/budget-live The Quick-Start Guide to the One-Page Grant Proposal https://go.grantsmagic.org The Total Value Budget May16 Zoom webinar for $25: https://u.grantsmagic.org/courses/budget-live Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on LinkedIn. Connect with Sarah! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-olivieri/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahfolivieri/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxB2J-XcixGeGaZvcu_cVxA

Ethics, AI Tools, and Policies. How is Your Philanthropy Using AI?Part 1 of this podcast introduced basic AI concepts and definitions and gave some practical examples of nonprofits very intentionally using AI  to further their mission. It ended with results of a poll of the audience members and discussion on how nonprofits are using AI tools - individually, organization-wide, and/or to perform their mission.In Part 2, Sarah and Jean delve  deeper into the AI Framework they have developed, to walk the audience through organizational, ethical, and technical considerations, and discuss the policies that ideally your nonprofit or foundation will put in place to govern your use of AI tools. Community IT was thrilled to welcome two respected leaders, Sarah Di Troia from Project Evident and Jean Westrick from Technology Association of Grantmakers, who shared their informed perspective on AI in philanthropy to share this AI Framework with our audience. You will not want to miss this discussion.As society grapples with the increasing prevalence of AI tools, the “Responsible AI Adoption in Philanthropy” guide from Project Evident and the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) provides pragmatic guidance and a holistic evaluation framework for grant makers to adopt AI in alignment with their core values. The framework emphasizes the responsibility of philanthropic organizations to ensure that the usage of AI enables human flourishing, minimizes risk, and maximizes benefit. The easy-to-follow framework includes considerations in three key areas – Organizational, Ethical, and Technical.Sarah Di Troia from Project Evident and Jean Westrick from TAG walked us through the research and thought behind the framework. At the end of the hour they answered a moderated Q&A discussion of the role of nonprofits in the evolution of AI tools, and how your nonprofit can use the Framework to guide your own implementation and thinking about AI at your organization.As with all our webinars, this presentation is appropriate for an audience of varied IT experience.Community IT is proudly vendor-agnostic and our webinars cover a range of topics and discussions. Webinars are never a sales pitch, always a way to share our knowledge with our community. We hope that you can use this Nonprofit AI Framework at your organization. _______________________________Start a conversation :) Register to attend a webinar in real time, and find all past transcripts at https://communityit.com/webinars/ email Carolyn at cwoodard@communityit.com on LinkedIn Thanks for listening.

Ethics, AI Tools, and Policies. How is Your Philanthropy Using AI?Community IT was thrilled to welcome two respected leaders, Sarah Di Troia from Project Evident and Jean Westrick from Technology Association of Grantmakers, who shared their informed perspective on AI in philanthropy to share this AI Framework with our audience. You will not want to miss this discussion.As society grapples with the increasing prevalence of AI tools, the “Responsible AI Adoption in Philanthropy” guide from Project Evident and the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) provides pragmatic guidance and a holistic evaluation framework for grant makers to adopt AI in alignment with their core values. The framework emphasizes the responsibility of philanthropic organizations to ensure that the usage of AI enables human flourishing, minimizes risk, and maximizes benefit. The easy-to-follow framework includes considerations in three key areas – Organizational, Ethical, and Technical.Sarah Di Troia from Project Evident and Jean Westrick from TAG walked us through the research and thought behind the framework. At the end of the hour they answered a moderated Q&A discussion of the role of nonprofits in the evolution of AI tools, and how your nonprofit can use the Framework to guide your own implementation and thinking about AI at your organization.As with all our webinars, this presentation is appropriate for an audience of varied IT experience.Community IT is proudly vendor-agnostic and our webinars cover a range of topics and discussions. Webinars are never a sales pitch, always a way to share our knowledge with our community. We hope that you can use this Nonprofit AI Framework at your organization. _______________________________Start a conversation :) Register to attend a webinar in real time, and find all past transcripts at https://communityit.com/webinars/ email Carolyn at cwoodard@communityit.com on LinkedIn Thanks for listening.

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: EA Sweden's Impact 2023, Plans for 2024, and Current Funding Gap, published by Emil Wasteson on March 25, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. This post draws on insights from EA Sweden's 2023 Impact Report, which we encourage the interested reader to read in its full length. The purpose of the report, and this post, is to share and reflect on: The current state of the Swedish EA community EA Sweden's activities, impact and learnings during 2023 Our plans for 2024 and current funding gap to realize these plans We believe that this post has the most value for 1) People in the Swedish EA community, 2) Other EA community building groups, 3) Grantmakers and individuals who seek to financially support the development of EA community building. Introduction to EA Sweden EA Sweden acts as an umbrella organization for the Swedish EA community, and consists of a 4 people team (3.25 FTEs). We are mostly active in Sweden since we have our comparative advantage here, but act with a global impact in mind, which we do in three main ways: Building a thriving and inclusive community of epistemically humble people who are ambitious in their altruistic pursuit. We enhance engagement with EA by raising public awareness, ensuring our active presence in spaces where like-minded individuals gather, and organizing events and conferences. Additionally, we maintain a vibrant online presence through our website and Slack workspace, while also providing resources, encouragement, and opportunities for networking. Supporting individuals to realize their full impact potential, mainly through their careers. We do that by providing individual career counseling, in-depth career courses, resources about how one can have an impactful and fulfilling career depending on personal skills and experiences, sharing open high impact opportunities and personal job recommendations as well as supporting people through the job switching process. Supporting promising projects to increase their impact. We do that by providing support with funding applications, fiscal sponsorship and employer of record services, office space alongside other EAs, and strategic and operational support tailored to each project's or organization's needs, often crafting a robust theory of change and a structure for goal setting and impact evaluation. A visual version of our current theory of change (ToC) can be found here. State of the Swedish EA community Below are some of the most noteworthy data points of the current state of the Swedish EA community. Please note that these results might not entirely represent the whole community, since most data points are based on a survey with 73 respondents and these respondents might represent the most committed and involved in the community. The average age of the community is 31.54 and the median age is 30.5 ~50% of the community has more than 5 years of work experience. AI Safety is the cause area most of our members are interested in, (51%), followed by Global Health & Wellbeing (40%) and Climate Change (36%). 73% strongly believe EA will guide their future career choices. Women and non-binary people constitute 38% of the community and engage less than men in EA Sweden's activities. Women believe to a lesser extent that they can use the ideas of effective altruism to make a significant difference for the world. 12% volunteered for an EA organization during the year, and 24% worked on an individual EA-motivated project. 24% of the community donated 10% or more of their income to charity. For our reflection on these, and more data points, see the "Our Community" section in the impact report. Our strategy and focus areas 2023 During 2022, EA Sweden focused on building up robust infrastructure, processes and practices, which created good conditions for scaling up our impact during 2023. On the ot...

Join us in this episode of Health Nonprofit Digital Marketing as host Spencer Brooks sits down with Jeff Barrus from the Grantmakers In Health (GIH) to explore two compelling topics. First, we'll uncover the latest trends in health philanthropy and discover what funders are prioritizing in the ever-evolving landscape. Then, we'll discuss tailoring your communications to meet the specific needs of your audience, drawing from Jeff's unique perspective as a communications director in the health nonprofit space. About the guest Jeff Barrus is the Communications Director at Grantmakers in Health (GIH), a philanthropy-serving organization that supports health funders of all sizes and interests through education, networking, and leadership. Prior to joining GIH, Jeff was Communications Director at the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, where he led communications on a wide range of journalism and education initiatives. While at the Pulitzer Center, he was part of the team that produced the 1619 Project education network website, which won two 2022 Webby awards. He began his career at National Public Radio in 1998 and went on to serve in various communications roles at nonprofits, think tanks, and universities, including The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, the Atlantic Council, and Johns Hopkins University. Jeff holds a bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of Maryland and lives in Washington, DC, with his wife, twin daughters, and three dogs. Resources Chronicle of Philanthropy https://www.philanthropy.com/Philanthropy News Digest https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/Inside Philanthropy https://www.insidephilanthropy.com/Non Profit Quarterly https://nonprofitquarterly.org/The Communications Network https://www.comnetwork.org/United Philanthropy Forum https://www.unitedphilforum.org/ Contact Jeff Grantmakers In Health https://www.gih.org/Threads https://www.threads.net/@gjbarrusLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gjbarrus/Email: jbarrus@gih.org

Ulcca and Jenny Curtin, Director of Education at the Barr Foundation, explore the innovative approaches and human-centered design principles that are transforming education. Gain insights into how these efforts are ensuring that every student not only completes their high school journey successfully but also becomes an active and engaged member of their community.The Barr Foundation envisions high-quality schools where every child is known, challenged, and supported. Their commitment is to create environments where every student is not only prepared for college and career but is also equipped to navigate the opportunities and challenges beyond graduation.The high school years are crucial in shaping the future of young people. Unfortunately, many New England students face challenges, with some leaving high school early or graduating unprepared for the road ahead. In this episode, discover how the Barr Foundation is actively supporting a diverse range of public schools across New England. These include traditional district schools, charter schools, pilot schools, and innovation schools.Don't miss this insightful conversation on January 25, 2024, where education meets innovation on "The Future of Smart." Presented by Grantmakers for Education, this episode promises to inspire and inform as we discuss the vital role of education in shaping the future. If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended MindsE.3 - A Return Journey to WisdomE.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

Rural communities have unique challenges and opportunities when it comes to health. Cara James, president and CEO of Grantmakers in Health, a philanthropic organization that supports rural health foundations, talks with Dr. Josh Sharfstein about some of the unique facets of small communities including economic disparities and struggling health care systems. They also discuss addressing misinformation and the role that foundations can play in connecting people with much-needed services.

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Grantmakers should give more feedback, published by Ariel Pontes on January 22, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Background I've been actively involved in EA since 2020, when I started EA Romania. In my experience, one problem that frustrates many grant applicants is the limited feedback offered by grantmakers. In 2022, at the EAG in London, while trying to get more detailed feedback regarding my own application at the EAIF office hours, I realized that many other people had similar complaints. EAIF's response seemed polite but not very helpful. Shortly after this experience, I also read a forum post where Linch, a junior grantmaker at the time, argued that it's "rarely worth your time to give detailed feedback." The argument was: [F]rom a grantmaking perspective, detailed feedback is rarely worthwhile, especially to rejected applicants. The basic argument goes like this: it's very hard to accurately change someone's plans based on quick feedback (and it's also quite easy to do harm if people overupdate on your takes too fast just because you're a source of funding). Often, to change someone's plans enough, it requires careful attention and understanding, multiple followup calls, etc. And this time investment is rarely enough for you to change a rejected (or even marginal) grant to a future top grant. Meanwhile, the opportunity cost is again massive. Similarly, giving useful feedback to accepted grants can often be valuable, but it just isn't high impact enough compared to a) making more grants, b) making grants more quickly, and c) soliciting creative ways to get more highest-impact grants out. Since then I have heard many others complain about the lack of feedback when applying for grants in the EA space. My specific experience was with the EAIF, but based on what I've heard I have the feeling this problem might be endemic in the EA grantmaking culture in general. The case for more feedback Linch's argument that "the opportunity cost of giving detailed feedback is massive" is only valid if by "detailed feedback" he means something really time consuming. However, it cannot be used to justify EAIF's current policy of giving no feedback at all by default, and giving literally a one-sentence piece of feedback upon request. Using this argument to justify something so extreme would be an example of what some might call "act utilitarianism", "naive utilitarianism", or "single-level" utilitarianism: it may seem that, in certain cases, giving feedback is a waste of resources compared to other counterfactual actions. If you only consider first-order consequences, however, killing a healthy checkup patient and using his organs to save five is also effective. In reality, we need to also consider higher order consequences. Is it healthy for a movement to adopt a policy of not giving feedback to grant applicants? Personally, I feel such a policy runs the risk of seeming disrespectful towards grant applicants who spend time and energy planning projects that end up never being implemented. This is not to say that the discomfort of disappointed applicants counts more than the suffering of Malaria infected children. But we are human and there is a limit to how much we can change via emotional resilience workshops. Besides, there is such a thing as too much resilience. I have talked to other EAs who applied for funds, 1:1 advice from 80k, etc, and many of them felt frustrated and somewhat disrespected after being rejected multiple times with no feedback or explanation. I find this particularly worrisome in the case of founders of national groups, since our experience may influence the development of the local movement. There is a paragraph from an article by The Economist which I think adds to my point: As the community has expanded, it has also become more exclusive. Conference...

Art Movez co-hosts Toni Williams, Eli Kuslansky and guest co-host Dr. Durell Cooper talks with Edwin Torres, the President and CEO of Grantmakers in the Arts, a national association of funders that make grants to artists and arts organizations. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toni-williams72/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toni-williams72/support

There is a growing involvement of young people in youth funders' grantmaking. We hear about how this can work in practice, and the benefits and challenges from the perspectives of two young grantmakers, a funder, and a facilitator of youth involvement in grantmaking processes. Plus we'll hear some top tips for funders working with young people.We spoke to:Dan Seifu from the Involving Young People Collective of the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation. Neha Bhayani, one of Blagrave Trust's grants advisors, working on the Listening Fund. Edd Fry, who manages the Listening Fund on behalf of the Blagrave TrustKeji Okeowo from Hudl Youth Development Agency.This episode is part of our first series which builds on Collective Discovery's work as Learning Partner of the Listening Fund. You can find all of the Listening Fund's resources, including blogs and practice papers on a range of topics here. You can also follow the Fund on X @listeningfund.A series overview, more information on our guests, and additional resources on each topic can be found in the shownotes. For more on Collective Discovery, see our website or LinkedIn. We also welcome any feedback you have: please get in touch with us at collective@collectivediscovery.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: COI policies for grantmakers, published by Julia Wise on November 10, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Part of this project on reforms in EA. Originally written July 2023 I think grantmaking requires additional steps beyond a standard workplace-based conflict of interest policy. Those policies are designed to address "What if you give a contracting job to your brother's company?" or "What if you're dating a coworker?" They are not designed for things like "What if everyone in your social community views you as someone who can hand out money to them and their friends?" Related: Power dynamics between people in EA I think grantmaking projects should have a COI policy that applies to full-time, part-time, and volunteer grantmakers and regrantors. It could also be useful for people who are regularly asked their opinion about grant applications or applicants, even if they don't have a formal role as a grantmaker. Things for grantmakers to remember Power is tricky. Smart, caring people have messed up here before. Think about what looks unethical from the outside as well as what you judge to be unethical. You might not be a good judge when it comes to your own decisions, and others will make judgements based on what things look like from their perspective. A written policy doesn't cover everything. You might notice situations that feel a bit icky to you. I suggest bringing those up with someone at your grantmaking project to get some help figuring out what to do. Example policies Several of these are linked from the org websites or from this discussion. Some other organizations have COI policies that are mostly about relationships between their own staff, rather than between grantmakers and grantees. EA Funds policy ACE policy on COIs by grantmaking committee Rethink Priorities policy Example from Charity Entrepreneurship's policy of something to avoid: "A Director who is also a decision-maker of a separate organisation who stands to receive a benefit from CE, such as a grant. To an external observer, it could look like the Director used their position as a Director of CE to secure a grant for the other organisation, which otherwise would not have received such a grant." From another grantmaking program: "We ask you to flag conflicts of interest, but they aren't a knock-down reason that we won't fund a grant. You can propose funding for friends, coworkers, employees, and even yourself. We will screen these proposals more carefully. . . . You shouldn't let a potential COI deter you from submitting a promising grant, we just want to know! The main COIs we view as insurmountable are grants to romantic partners." Draft policy for the Long Term Future Fund (with discussion in the comments that may be useful) Things for grantmaking projects to consider when writing a policy Often people will know more about projects they're close enough to have a conflict with, and I can see valid reasons to use that info. There may be ways to consider their input without having them involved in the final decision; for example they could share information/opinions but not participate in any final voting/recommendation on a grant. Possible elements for a policy to include What kind of relationships should be disclosed, even if they don't require recusal? (For example I suggest that being friends or housemates should be disclosed, but doesn't require recusal.) What kind of relationships require recusal? Types of relationships to think about Doing paid or volunteer work for the grantee project Board member of the other project Housemate / landlord / tenant Close friends Family member Current romantic or sexual partner Past romantic or sexual partner Your partner or close family member has a COI with the grantee People who owe you money, or vice versa People who run a project that's competing wi...

Welcome to the last episode of the series: The South has something to say! In this thought-provoking episode, host Dr. Janelle Williams is joined by esteemed guests Tamieka Mosley from GrantMakers for Southern Progress, Kelly Burton from Black Innovation Alliance, and April Albright from Black Voters Matter, as they delve deep into the importance of collective power, shared experiences, and the assault on Black communities within the diaspora.Our guest speakers share their personal journeys and experiences, highlighting the power of grassroots organizing and using the law to fight for justice. They touch upon landmark cases, such as the Black farmers' lawsuit, where reparations were not fully attained but progress was made in reclaiming land taken from them.The discussion also reveals the powerful connection between economic empowerment and political participation, showcasing the transformational impact of providing mortgages to Black communities. Our guests stress the importance of understanding the historical movements for independence and supporting nations fighting for wealth-building policies.Join us on this eye-opening journey as we uncover the struggles, victories, and ongoing fight for Black liberation and economic justice in the South and beyond. Stay tuned to Black Wealth Unlocked to unlock Black wealth and explore the solutions, strategies, and initiatives that can create a fair and just democracy.Don't miss this powerful episode on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and YouTube. Subscribe now to be part of the movement for change!Connect with Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative: Website: https://www.atlantawealthbuilding.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlawbi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ATLAWBI/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7jJbcsbCLdS_LaFMKleYxw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/awbi Audio & Video Production by Adode Media www.adodemedia.com

Heather Hiscox is on a mission to change the way we change the world. As an author, speaker, and consultant to nonprofit organizations and foundations, Heather has been on both sides of the grantee experience. Her time managing grant funding to be awarded as well as her experience applying for grant funding gives her a unique perspective on how to optimize value for both the grantmaker and the grantees during the application process.In this conversation, Heather gives several tips for grant making organizations to streamline their processes and improve the user experience related to pre-award, communications, and follow-up.Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:Pause for ChangeHumannatureMargaret Wheatley and the definition of leadership and institutional powerVu Le, Nonprofit AF, and suggestions on improving the grant applicationMore content by Heather: How Grantmakers Can Improve Collaboration Through Empathy and Experimentation Collaborative Grantmaking: Rethinking How to Assess Impact 7 Tips to Incorporating Empathy and Redefining Impact Check out our latest webinar with Heather

Minnesota is known for its lively arts and culture scene, but a strong arts culture doesn't just happen by accident. It takes loyal audiences and organizations that support the arts. One of the key funding organizations for artists in Minnesota is the Jerome Foundation, a private foundation that's been around since the 1960s. Hundreds of Minnesota filmmakers, playwrights, choreographers, poets and other artists got a boost early in their career through a Jerome Foundation grant. And while some other private foundations are pulling back from funding the arts, Jerome Foundation is doubling down in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic with support for new artists and the organizations that nurture them.   MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the Jerome Foundation's new CEO and president Eleanor Savage about what the foundation does and its new focus on equity.  Guests:  Eleanor Savage is the president and CEO of the Jerome Foundation, a private foundation that supports early career artists in Minnesota and New York City and the nonprofit organizations that support them. She was a program director at the Jerome Foundation for 15 years and worked previously as a freelance video producer, a curator and as director of events and media production at the Walker Arts Center. She's also a longtime activist for racial and LGBTQ justice and on the board of directors for Grantmakers in the Arts, a national association of grantmaking organizations that fund arts and culture.  Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.  Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.   

With every single social issue, there is compounding effect on girls and gender-expansive youth of color - so as we continue to talk about racial justice, education, health, and even climate, how can we make sure this group doesn't fall through the cracks? But more importantly, how do we make sure we lift up the fact that movements, innovation, culture, and so much joy wouldn't even exist without them. In this episode, we talk to Maheen Kaleem from G4GC about how to center girls and gender-expansive youth of color and how doing this could really lead to a just and liberated future for all.You can find the Grantmakers for Girls of Color here:https://g4gc.org/IG: @g4gc_orgX: @G4GC_orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/grantmakersforgirlsofcolor/

 My guest for this episode is Maryn Boess. Over her 35+-year nonprofit career, Maryn has been an on-staff grant writer, a grants trainer, and a grants consultant (winning $42 million for her clients over 10 years). Maryn's been a grants reviewer, author, speaker, mentor, and coach, and – starting in 2006 - even a grantmaker. This 3-D background brings a unique insider's perspective to the practical, inspiring training on healthy, successful grantsmanship she shares with thousands of people each year through GrantsMagicU.  A true dual-citizen of the grants world, Maryn may be the only person holding membership in both the Grant Professionals Association (for grantseekers) - and Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (for grantmakers). In 2020, Maryn became just the second inductee into the international Grant Professionals Class of Distinguished Fellows. Maryn moved to the Pacific Northwest 11 years ago after a lifetime in the Arizona desert, and she couldn't be happier. Trees! Water! Yay! She's been a fiction writer all her life (grant writing does NOT equal “fiction” – hopefully!) – and is currently seeking publication of a completed fantasy novel and midstream on writing another. Maryn's a very happy and hands-on grandma who would rather take the kiddos to swimming holes than bake cookies. Though she loves baking cookies, too. She's happily single and lives with her elderly cat and a rotating family of raccoons who have taken up residence under her back deck.  Here's what to expect during the episode: How can organizations or individuals prepare themselves to communicate with and appeal to potential grantmakers effectively? What are a board of directors' primary responsibilities and roles in the grant-making process? How can applicants enhance their ability to create grant proposals that are more effective and impactful?  What strategies can grant seekers employ to identify and establish effective partnerships that amplify their chances of grant success? Connect with Maryn Boess! Website: https://go.grantsmagic.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marynboess/ Enroll in Maryn's FREE super-starter video course, "The Quick-Start Guide to the One-Page Grant Proposal" -  https://go.grantsmagic.org/qs Link for Trust Building Action Plan – https://www.hilandconsulting.org/trustbuilding  Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold:  Love Your Board! The Executive Directors' Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!     Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on Facebook.  Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org  

IVPodcast 100 - 100th Episode! Thank you. Thank you for being the change you want to see in the world! We're beyond grateful to have partnered, collaborated, interviewed, learned from, and have been supported by such amazing people from all across Great Turtle Island! Not only are we celebrating our 100th episode, we're celebrating 8 years as a Indigenous nonprofit working to revitalize and improve our communities. As mentioned, we're thankful to those who were there in the beginning; the Phoenix crew, our contributors to our L.I.F.E. Spa (Living Indigenous & Fostering Empowerment), The Roddenberry Foundation, our contractors, Cultural Humility cohort members, The NoVo Foundation, Tides, Grantmakers for Girls of Color, mapping friends, Working Dogs for Conservation, MMIW community, and YOU. Here's to many more years of Indigenous Vision! Join us for our October Cultural Humility Training starting on Oct. 17, 2023 - all are welcome: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultural-humility-train-the-trainer-tickets-639464705147?aff=oddtdtcreator Donate to our MMIW efforts: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate/ Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility MMIW Warriors: https://www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/ Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/ Indigenous Vision on IG: @indigenousvisionmedia Follow us on Facebook: @indigenousvision The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe)

This conversation between Nicole Rodriguez Leach and podcast host Dr. Ulcca Joshi Hansen, chief program officer, explores the personal and career paths that led Nicole to her new position, her insights into education philanthropy, what to look forward to at the conference, and more.Learn More about Grantmakers for Education: Click here

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: We Should Prepare for a Larger Representation of Academia in AI Safety, published by Leon Lang on August 13, 2023 on LessWrong. Epistemic Status: I had the idea for the post a few days ago and quickly wrote it down while on a train. I'm very curious about other perspectives. TL;DR: The recent increased public interest in AI Safety will likely lead to more funding for and more researchers from academia. I expect this increase to be larger than that of non-academic AI Safety work. We should prepare for that by thinking about how we "onboard" new researchers and how to marginally allocate resources (time and money) in the future. Why I think academia's share in AI safety will increase With the recent public interest in AI (existential) safety, many people will think about how they can help. Among people who think "I might want to do research on AI Safety", most will come from academia because that's where most research happens. Among people who will think "I should fund AI Safety research", most will fund academic-style research because that's where most research talent sits, and because it's the "normal" thing to do. I expect this increase to be larger than that of AI Safety researchers in companies (though with less certainty), AI Safety orgs, or independent researchers of, e.g., the "Lesswrong / Alignment Forum" style. Weak evidence that this is already happening At the university of Amsterdam, where I'm a PhD student, there has been increased interest in AI Safety recently. In particular, one faculty actively starts to think about AI existential safety and wants to design a course that will include scalable oversight, and ≥4 other faculty are at least starting to get informed about AI existential safety with an "open mind". What might one do to prepare? Needless to say, I didn't think about this a lot, so take the following with a grain of salt and add your own ideas. Academics will mostly read papers that are at least on arxiv. So to "onboard" them, it seems more important than in the past to make the most important insights from lesswrong or the alignment forum accessible to academics. Doing a PhD might become more worthwhile because it's easier now to have an alignment career in academia. Doing a PhD might also become less worthwhile because "academic-style" research into AI safety will be less neglected going forward. Whether you buy this argument depends on your views on how open-minded academia is to the most important types of AI Safety research. In general, it seems worthwhile to anticipate which types of research will be "covered" by academia, and how to prioritize research in this landscape. Grantmakers should think about how to react to a potentially changing funding landscape, with many more "traditional" grantmakers funding research in academia, and more talented academics being open to work on AI existential safety. This could also mean to prioritize work that is substantially different than what will be researched in academia. Uncertainties I find it plausible that the representation of AI Safety researchers in companies like OpenAI and DeepMind will also grow very fast, though I think the increase will be smaller than in academia. Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Alignment Grantmaking is Funding-Limited Right Now [crosspost], published by johnswentworth on August 3, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum. For the past few years, I've generally mostly heard from alignment grantmakers that they're bottlenecked by projects/people they want to fund, not by amount of money. Grantmakers generally had no trouble funding the projects/people they found object-level promising, with money left over. In that environment, figuring out how to turn marginal dollars into new promising researchers/projects - e.g. by finding useful recruitment channels or designing useful training programs - was a major problem. Within the past month or two, that situation has reversed. My understanding is that alignment grantmaking is now mostly funding-bottlenecked. This is mostly based on word-of-mouth, but for instance, I heard that the recent lightspeed grants round received far more applications than they could fund which passed the bar for basic promising-ness. I've also heard that the Long-Term Future Fund (which funded my current grant) now has insufficient money for all the grants they'd like to fund. I don't know whether this is a temporary phenomenon, or longer-term. Alignment research has gone mainstream, so we should expect both more researchers interested and more funders interested. It may be that the researchers pivot a bit faster, but funders will catch up later. Or, it may be that the funding bottleneck becomes the new normal. Regardless, it seems like grantmaking is at least funding-bottlenecked right now. Some takeaways: If you have a big pile of money and would like to help, but haven't been donating much to alignment because the field wasn't money constrained, now is your time! If this situation is the new normal, then earning-to-give for alignment may look like a more useful option again. That said, at this point committing to an earning-to-give path would be a bet on this situation being the new normal. Grants for upskilling, training junior people, and recruitment make a lot less sense right now from grantmakers' perspective. For those applying for grants, asking for less money might make you more likely to be funded. (Historically, grantmakers consistently tell me that most people ask for less money than they should; I don't know whether that will change going forward, but now is an unusually probable time for it to change.) Note that I am not a grantmaker, I'm just passing on what I hear from grantmakers in casual conversation. If anyone with more knowledge wants to chime in, I'd appreciate it. Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Alignment Grantmaking is Funding-Limited Right Now, published by johnswentworth on July 19, 2023 on LessWrong. For the past few years, I've generally mostly heard from alignment grantmakers that they're bottlenecked by projects/people they want to fund, not by amount of money. Grantmakers generally had no trouble funding the projects/people they found object-level promising, with money left over. In that environment, figuring out how to turn marginal dollars into new promising researchers/projects - e.g. by finding useful recruitment channels or designing useful training programs - was a major problem. Within the past month or two, that situation has reversed. My understanding is that alignment grantmaking is now mostly funding-bottlenecked. This is mostly based on word-of-mouth, but for instance, I heard that the recent lightspeed grants round received far more applications than they could fund which passed the bar for basic promising-ness. I've also heard that the Long-Term Future Fund (which funded my current grant) now has insufficient money for all the grants they'd like to fund. I don't know whether this is a temporary phenomenon, or longer-term. Alignment research has gone mainstream, so we should expect both more researchers interested and more funders interested. It may be that the researchers pivot a bit faster, but funders will catch up later. Or, it may be that the funding bottleneck becomes the new normal. Regardless, it seems like grantmaking is at least funding-bottlenecked right now. Some takeaways: If you have a big pile of money and would like to help, but haven't been donating much to alignment because the field wasn't money constrained, now is your time! If this situation is the new normal, then earning-to-give for alignment may look like a more useful option again. That said, at this point committing to an earning-to-give path would be a bet on this situation being the new normal. Grants for upskilling, training junior people, and recruitment make a lot less sense right now from grantmakers' perspective. For those applying for grants, asking for less money might make you more likely to be funded. (Historically, grantmakers consistently tell me that most people ask for less money than they should; I don't know whether that will change going forward, but now is an unusually probable time for it to change.) Note that I am not a grantmaker, I'm just passing on what I hear from grantmakers in casual conversation. If anyone with more knowledge wants to chime in, I'd appreciate it. Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org.

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Alignment Grantmaking is Funding-Limited Right Now, published by johnswentworth on July 19, 2023 on The AI Alignment Forum. For the past few years, I've generally mostly heard from alignment grantmakers that they're bottlenecked by projects/people they want to fund, not by amount of money. Grantmakers generally had no trouble funding the projects/people they found object-level promising, with money left over. In that environment, figuring out how to turn marginal dollars into new promising researchers/projects - e.g. by finding useful recruitment channels or designing useful training programs - was a major problem. Within the past month or two, that situation has reversed. My understanding is that alignment grantmaking is now mostly funding-bottlenecked. This is mostly based on word-of-mouth, but for instance, I heard that the recent lightspeed grants round received far more applications than they could fund which passed the bar for basic promising-ness. I've also heard that the Long-Term Future Fund (which funded my current grant) now has insufficient money for all the grants they'd like to fund. I don't know whether this is a temporary phenomenon, or longer-term. Alignment research has gone mainstream, so we should expect both more researchers interested and more funders interested. It may be that the researchers pivot a bit faster, but funders will catch up later. Or, it may be that the funding bottleneck becomes the new normal. Regardless, it seems like grantmaking is at least funding-bottlenecked right now. Some takeaways: If you have a big pile of money and would like to help, but haven't been donating much to alignment because the field wasn't money constrained, now is your time! If this situation is the new normal, then earning-to-give for alignment may look like a more useful option again. That said, at this point committing to an earning-to-give path would be a bet on this situation being the new normal. Grants for upskilling, training junior people, and recruitment make a lot less sense right now from grantmakers' perspective. For those applying for grants, asking for less money might make you more likely to be funded. (Historically, grantmakers consistently tell me that most people ask for less money than they should; I don't know whether that will change going forward, but now is an unusually probable time for it to change.) Note that I am not a grantmaker, I'm just passing on what I hear from grantmakers in casual conversation. If anyone with more knowledge wants to chime in, I'd appreciate it. Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org.

As women wield greater economic power and harness their influence to lead change, their generosity is rapidly transforming the philanthropic landscape. What is possible when women are active participants in philanthropic work, engaging all the levers available to advance the public good? The Women's Philanthropy Institute (WPI), part of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI, increases understanding of women's philanthropy through rigorous research and education with the vision of empowering women to use their wealth and power to uplift others. Following WPI's sixth national symposium All In, All Rise, WPI Associate Director Jacquie Ackerman sat down with three symposium participants to discuss how women's involvement in philanthropy influences and strengthens communities, encourages greater strategic giving and builds a more diverse community of engaged citizens. This is an excerpt of a conversation that was part of the Blackbaud Grantmaking 2023 Thought Leadership Webinar series. For the entire thought-provoking discussion, please watch the full webinar. Guests:  Moderator: Jacquie Ackerman, Associate Director, Women's Philanthropy Institute Dr. Monique Couvson, President and CEO, Grantmakers for Girls of Color Natanja Craig-Oquendo, Executive Director, Boston Women's Fund Marsha Morgan, Board Advisory Member, Community Investment Network and Black Women Give Back honoree Resources:  Woman's Philanthropy Insitute Grantmakers for Girls of Color Community Investment Network Boston Women's Fund Blog Post: The All-In Woman Philanthropist Full Webinar

Show DescriptionWelcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Darren Isom, a partner with The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, we welcome Kalia Abiade, vice president of programs at Pillars Fund, a national nonprofit social investment fund that amplifies the leadership, narratives, and talents of Muslims in the US. At Pillars Fund, Kalia is responsible for sharpening the organization's vision and collaborating across teams to advance and execute Pillar's mission and strategy. She draws on nearly two decades of experience advocating for equity and racial justice in media, policy, and philanthropy, and I'm lucky to talk with her today.Listen in as Kalia shares her experience migrating from California to Chicago, the legacy of activism in her family, and her dream of lifting the burden and making the world a softer place to land for her children and future generations. Jump Straight Into (0:28) Introduction of Kalia Abiade: Vice President of Programs at Pillars Fund(2:40) Kalia offers inspirational words from the legendary James Baldwin(7:30) Kalia shares her migration story from California to Chicago and reflects on the migration stories of those before her. (14:30) Kalia talks about converting to Islam, the idea of Zakat and strategic philanthropy, and how that influences her work at Pillars(18:00) Kalia quotes Hussein Rashid, “there has never been an America without Muslims,” and explains that her role is to shine light on the narrative versus shifting it. (20:57) We explore the challenges of raising Black children in a hardened society and dream of building a softer place for our children to land. (22:35) The conversation shifts to the role of joy in sustaining us during times of strife. (26:51) Working together: “if this is happening to Muslim communities, it can happen and has happened to so many others.” Episode ResourcesConnect with Kalia through LinkedInLearn more about Kalia's work at Pillars FundListen to Kalia's talk at last year's Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) 2022 National ConferenceLearn more about the work of Hussein RashidExplore the life and work of James BaldwinLearn about the activism of the Brotherhood of the Sleeping Car PortersRead about the history of the Great Migration

Maheen Kaleem is an attorney who's spent her entire career in human rights, particularly rights for women, girls and non-binary folks of color. She's seen a lot in this work and tells us how we can be better advocates for the causes dear to us. Maheen is the Vice President of Operations and Programs at Grantmakers for Girls of Color. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Perfect Timing Podcast Episode 121: Cultivating A Safe Space For Black Girls Host: Sydnie Chandler Monet' - Podcast Host | Speaker | Community Activist Guest: Monique Couvson, Ed.D. - President/CEO at Grantmakers for Girls of Color Produced by Elite Conversations Podcast Media https://eliteconversations.com/

In this episode of the Early Link Podcast, Rafael Otto talks to Ulcca Joshi Hansen, interim executive director and chief program officer at Grantmakers for Education, about the need for transformational change in the education system. They discuss the importance of equity and access, the role of philanthropy in creating long-term infrastructure investment, and rethinking traditional assumptions about the public school system. Joshi Hansen also shares her thoughts on the cultural discontent and dominant worldview in education, and how returning to our humanity can lead to positive change for all. She also talks about the principals laid out in her book, “The Future of Smart: How Our Education System Needs to Change to Help All Young People Thrive,” which explores how we can build an education system to nurture the unique abilities of each child and build a foundation for a more just and equitable future.

Guest: Chantal Forster, Executive Director, TAG. Ahead of the upcoming Philanthropy Tech Trends report by TAG, the Executive Director of the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG), Chantal Forster, breaks down the six trends with our hosts.Tune in to learn as Chantal, Tim, and Kerrin delve into 2023 Philanthropy Tech Guide,  To learn more about Fluxx, visit fluxx.ioTo learn more about Neon One, visit neonone.comTo learn more about the Technologhy Association of Grantmakers, visit tagtech.orgEpisodes of Untapped Philanthropy are edited, mixed, and mastered by Rocket Skates Recording.

For all of you leaders out there on a value-based care journey, it is not lost on any of you that health value has become synonymous with health equity. We are at an inflection point in our society in the recognition that everyone needs a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health. Achieving this will require ongoing societal efforts to address injustice, overcoming socioeconomic barriers to health, and eliminating preventable health disparities. But we cannot do that as a healthcare industry without the proliferation and scale of payment models that align incentives so we can realize true change for the better. On the Race to Value this week, you will hear from one of the foremost leaders on the national scene who is shaping the landscape for accountable care delivery that can advances health equity. Dr. Dora Hughes is someone who has taken this charge to lead in service to the underserved so that we may realize the dream of a more equitable and healthy society. She is the chief medical officer at the CMS Innovation Center at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (otherwise known as CMMI). She leads the Center's work on health equity, provides clinical leadership and input on models, serves as the Innovation Center's primary liaison with medical and clinical stakeholders, and provides leadership to the Innovation Center's clinician community. In addition, Dr. Hughes is part of the CMS Innovation Center's Senior Leadership Team, helping to provide enterprise-level leadership and strategic direction to the Center.  In this interview, we discuss the elevated national consciousness to advance health equity, how ACOs and other risk bearing entities can succeed with a health equity strategy, and the work being done by the Innovation Center to redesign alternative payment models for equity.  We spend considerable time discussing ACO REACH and value-based Medicaid transformation as well.  This is certainly a conversation you should listen to as you plan for success in your Race to Value!   Episode Bookmarks: 01:30 Health Value has become synonymous with Health Equity -- everyone needs a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health. 02:30 Introduction to Dora Hughes, M.D., M.P.H., the chief medical officer at the CMS Innovation Center (CMMI) 04:30 If you control for all variables that may contribute to health disparities, African Americans still get the worst quality of healthcare of any demographic in the country. 05:30 The first pillar of CMS' Strategy Plan is Health Equity 06:30 Cara James, Ph.D., president and CEO of Grantmakers in Health: "I'm someone who's working on equity before it became cool to work on equity." 07:00 Referencing the seminal findings of the Heckler Report in the 1980s that investigated racial and ethnic disparities in the United States. 08:00 Momentum has been building towards addressing health inequities, despite the historical lack of national prioritization. 08:30 “It really took the pandemic and police brutality to blast the issues of health inequities into the national consciousness.” 09:00 Disparities go beyond COVID (e.g. black disparities in maternal health, colorectal cancer, kidney disease) 09:45 “Executive pay is now being tied to reduction in disparities. You wouldn't have heard that 10 years ago or even perhaps five years ago.” 10:00 Referencing CCSQ Deputy Jean Moody-Williams: "For those of us engaged in health equity, this is our moment, but it is only a moment." 10:30 Actions Needed: collecting and analyzing demographic and health data,  knowing patients individually and at the population level, identifying disparities, implementing evidence-based interventions. 11:45 “It takes vibrancy, resiliency, and an indomitable spirit to tackle disparities and scale progress at a national level.” 13:00 CMMI's work to address Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), e.g. ACOs, Accountable Health Communities (AHC) Model

For the past 40 years, Washington, D.C.-based Grantmakers In Health has been dedicated to helping foundations and funders of all sizes and interests through education, leadership and networking, working with hundreds of philanthropic organizations across the United States.Dr. Cara V. James, president and CEO at GIH, shares how and why her career has focused on minority health and improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations. She also talks about GIH's strategic plan focused on health equity, social justice, access and quality, community engagement and empowerment, population health and philanthropic growth and impact.Hosts: Kari Haley, MD, and Steven Jackson, MDGuest: Dr. Cara V. JamesHealthPartners website: Off the Charts podcastGot an idea? Have thoughts to share? We want to hear from you. Email us at offthecharts@healthpartners.com.

Philanthropic giving is at the core of every community and lives in the heart of humanity. The rise of philanthropic grantmaking organizations has grown in tandem with the need to urgently, and equitably address our community's social determinants of health. How can grantmakers revisit assumptions and shift their thinking to be of greater service to nonprofits serving their neighborhoods?rnrnMarcus F. Walton is the President & CEO of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO), a community of more than 6,000 grantmakers across the globe. Since 1997, they have been committed to transforming philanthropic culture and practice by connecting members to the resources and relationships needed to support thriving nonprofits and communities. Prior to joining GEO, Marcus worked as Director of Racial Equity Initiatives at Borealis Philanthropy; as Vice President and COO for the Association of Black Foundation Executives. Marcus has also served locally as a Program Officer with The Cleveland Foundation and as a Senior Program Officer with Neighborhood Progress, Inc.

Ryan speaks with authors Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski about their new book When You Wonder, You're Learning: Mister Rogers' Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids, how hard Mr. Rogers worked to be who he was, how we can strive to “make goodness attractive”, and more.Gregg Behr is a father, writer, children's advocate, author, and Executive Director of the Grable Foundation. For more than a decade, he has helped to lead Remake Learning – a network of educators, scientists, artists, and makers he founded in 2007 – to international renown. His work has been applauded by President Obama, the Center for Digital Education, the Tribeca Disruptor Awards, and his hometown, Allegheny County. You can learn more at www.greggbehr.com.Ryan Rydzewski is a teacher, writer, speaker, and member of the Grable Foundation. He writes books, feature stories, speeches, blog posts, and creative pieces that have appeared in Pittsburgh Magazine, Hippocampus, and elsewhere. His clients include Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania, The Pittsburgh Foundation, the Greater Pittsburgh Nonprofit Partnership, NEXTpittsburgh, Kidsburgh, and ASSET STEM Education. You can learn more at www.ryanrydzewski.com.✉️ Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail

IVPodcast 76 | Mana Wahine 2022, Hawai'i This week Melissa and Faye (IV Youth Coordinator) recap their experience attending 'Mana Wahine Ekolu' on the island of Oahu, Hawai'i! Big thanks to Kimberly Jackson who shared their experience attending the conference as a local, the Pu'a Foundation for being the best hosts ever, and Grantmakers for Girls of Color for the opportunity to attend. Mahalo! Cultural Humility Training January 2023: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultural-humility-training-of-trainers-tickets-381725420007 Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility Submit a report to our Citizens Science Project here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMfsPtQrkj19GpLk1eVQKlY1-xOFc50FmOXQFbHVe-wpDuYg/viewform MMIW Warriors: https://www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/ Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate Make a fire relief donation via paypal to help Melissa's sister Cindy: spencemarie@yahoo.ca Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/ Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok Indigenous Vision on IG: @indigenousvisionmedia The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).

In this episode, Michael chats with Cara James, President and CEO of Grantmakers in Health (GIH), an educational organization dedicated to helping funders achieve better health for all through better philanthropy. Together, they discuss GIH's work to support rural populations, combatting racial and socioeconomic disparities in rural health, philanthropy's role in closing workforce gaps in rural communities, and much more. This episode is sponsored by GIH. For more information, visit www.gih.org. The views stated by podcast guests do not necessarily reflect those of our sponsors.

This week we talk to Dr. Monique Morris, president and CEO of Grantmakers for Girls of Color, and Cidra Sebastien, fund manager for Black Girl Freedom Fund, about what it means to center Black girls both with dolla$ and sense. ~ Get tickets to The Black Outside Again Tour! amandaseales.com/tourdates ~ For more content, subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/amandaseales)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nonprofit people create and sustain the organizational capacity of nonprofits. So there's a natural connection between organizational “capacity-building” and what Fund the People calls “talent-investing” (intentionally deploying capital to support and develop nonprofit workers). In our continuous effort to capture the value that talent-investing offers to nonprofits and their funders, in this episode you'll hear the perspective of a funder who actualized this deep connection between a foundation's capacity-building efforts and talent-investing. Rusty sat down with Tom Fuechtmann, Senior Program Officer at Community Memorial Foundation, a health-focused regional funder in the western suburbs of Chicago. Fund the People profiled this foundation in our online Toolkit. You can get this and other Field Stories for free by just providing your name and email address here http://fundthepeople.org/toolkit/field/community-memorial/. This is the first in-person interview in the history of this podcast (since we began in fall 2020 during the depth of the pandemic). We were at the national conference of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) in May 2022 in Chigaco. At the GEO meeting, there was much discussion about burnout, sustainability, and thriving among nonprofit workers. This episode offers an important example of a GEO member who has proactively sought to support and develop grantee staff for many years before and during the current crisis. This episode (S3:E6) examines Talent-Investing Principle Two: Nonprofit People are Bedrock. Dig beneath outcomes, outputs, activities, organizational capacity – underneath it all, you'll find nonprofit people. People are not “overhead,” they are the bedrock of organizational effectiveness. To learn about the Eight Guiding Principles of Talent-Investing, listen to Episode One of this season. And we invite you to learn from all the amazing past guests of Fund the People - A Podcast with Rusty Stahl. All resources & links mentioned in the show can be found on our episode show notes page or at fundthepeople.org/ftp_podcast. Find all the episodes of this podcast and other resources on our website, fundthepeople.org.

Celine Coggins is a social entrepreneur passionate about building networks and collective action to reduce inequity. She founded Teach Plus in 2007 to address the growing need for authentic teacher leadership to transform the nation's schools and our education system. She currently serves as the Executive Director of Grantmakers for Education. Celine joins host Mike Palmer in a conversation about her new endeavor The Legacy Years Project, an initiative looking to activate members of Generation X to establish a positive collective legacy. She looks for lessons learned from how the Millennial and Gen Z generations successfully organized around student loan debt as highlighted in her recent LinkedIn article. Celine points to issues like securing Social Security and reining in social media and polarization as potential signature issues for the oft-forgotten generation to organize around. It's a thought-provoking exploration of generational zeitgeists you won't want to miss! Subscribe to Trending in Education wherever you get your podcasts. Visit us at TrendinginEd.com for more sharp takes on the future of learning.