Podcasts about grantmaking

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." - Isaiah 55:8-9You don't have to study Scripture long to realize that God's wisdom differs sharply from what the world considers wise. John Cortines joins us today to talk about the nature of wisdom, and spoiler alert— it's a Person, not a thing.John Cortines is the Director of Grantmaking at The Maclellan Foundation. He is the author of our new study on the book of Ecclesiastes, Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on Money, as well as the co-author of God and Money: How We Discovered True Riches at Harvard Business School and True Riches: What Jesus Really Said About Money and Your Heart.The True Nature of WisdomIn our modern world, we often equate wisdom with knowledge, education, and the ability to make good decisions. While these aspects are certainly part of it, Ecclesiastes teaches us that wisdom is far more than intellectual mastery or a collection of best practices. In fact, wisdom is not just a set of principles—it is a person. That person is Jesus Christ.Throughout Ecclesiastes, the Preacher (likely King Solomon) wrestles with the big questions of life: What is our purpose? Where can we find joy? How should we handle money? The book explores the various paths people take—seeking pleasure, accumulation, and status—but ultimately concludes that all these pursuits are vanity, or "chasing after the wind."The key takeaway? True wisdom is found in fearing God and keeping His commandments. But it's not merely about following rules—it's about cultivating a relationship with God through Christ.Ecclesiastes isn't just a book about the limitations of human wisdom; it points us to the deeper truth that wisdom is found in a relationship with God. Near the end of Ecclesiastes, we read that "the words of the wise are like goads," and these words come from "one shepherd."Interestingly, this shepherd's identity is made clear in the New Testament, where Jesus identifies Himself as the Good Shepherd in the Gospel of John. Not only does Jesus impart wisdom, but He is wisdom. In Colossians, we learn that Jesus is the one who orders and sustains all things—He embodies wisdom.Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 1:30 that Jesus became "to us wisdom from God, righteousness, and sanctification." This concept shifts our understanding of wisdom from a set of teachings to a relationship with a person.Ecclesiastes and the Limitations of Human WisdomEcclesiastes acknowledges the limits of human wisdom. Even Solomon, renowned for his wisdom, struggled to make sense of life's paradoxes. He sought knowledge, but it never gave him lasting meaning. In fact, knowledge alone cannot answer the deeper questions of life, such as suffering, uncertainty, or death.True wisdom isn't found in education or achievement; it's received from outside ourselves. Proverbs 9:10 states, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom," and in the knowledge of the Holy One, there is insight. True wisdom is about trusting in Christ, who alone leads us into all truth and understanding.Walking in Wisdom with ChristIf wisdom is a person, the way to grow in wisdom is to walk closely with Jesus. John offers some practical ways to deepen our relationship with Christ and grow in wisdom:Spend time in God's Word: Not just for information but to encounter Christ and be transformed.Pray and seek His guidance: God promises to give wisdom to those who ask for it.Live in obedience: Wisdom isn't just knowing what is right; it's living it out.Surround yourself with wise counsel: Engage with fellow believers who are also walking with Christ.Trust God in times of uncertainty: Lean on Christ in suffering and hardship.Develop a heart of gratitude: Recognize and enjoy the simple gifts God gives us each day.These steps, though simple, shape our lives and our relationship with God. They allow us to grow in wisdom and understanding as we live in step with Christ.The Connection Between Wisdom and FinancesOne area where wisdom plays a critical role is in our financial lives. The way we handle money is closely tied to our spiritual journey, and the book of Ecclesiastes speaks directly to this. Money is often viewed in our culture as a means of fulfillment, but Ecclesiastes teaches us that wealth is a tool, not our source of meaning.In Ecclesiastes 11, we are reminded of the importance of generosity: "Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days." Giving reflects God's nature and His wisdom, and it produces Kingdom fruit. Generosity is a key part of living for Him.Ecclesiastes teaches us to appreciate the simple gifts God provides, while also reminding us that money and possessions are fleeting. As we apply the wisdom of Christ to our finances, we see the balance between frugality, generosity, and enjoying the blessings God has given us.The Ultimate Wisdom: JesusAt the heart of Ecclesiastes—and of all Scripture—is the call to fear God and keep His commandments. In the New Testament, we understand that this means following Jesus Christ, who is wisdom incarnate. Our pursuit of wisdom isn't about accumulating knowledge or living by a set of moral principles. It's about knowing Jesus personally and living in relationship with Him.If you're seeking wisdom, the answer is not found in more knowledge or better strategies—it's found in Jesus Christ. As we follow Him, we grow in wisdom, and our understanding of life's challenges—including money and possessions—becomes clearer. Wisdom is a person, and that person is Jesus.For those interested in diving deeper into the book of Ecclesiastes, our new study, Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on Money, offers a comprehensive exploration of this biblical text and its profound teachings on money, work, and contentment. Visit FaithFi.com/shop to get your copy today or to place a bulk order.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I have a son who has separated himself from our family. We haven't spoken in two and a half months. I want to know if there are any biblical references that would support changing my will to take my son out of it, given our current strained relationship.I made an insurance claim for a new roof, which was necessary. Now my insurance company has raised my rates, and my next payment is $163 higher than usual, which I can't afford this month. Do I have any recourse, and what should I do besides looking for another insurance company?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly MagazineTrue Riches: What Jesus Really Said About Money and Your Heart by John Cortines and Gregory BaumerSplitting Heirs: Giving Your Money and Things to Your Children Without Ruining Their Lives by Ron Blue with Jeremy WhiteWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on Money (Pre-Order)Look At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

With the frequency and intensity of natural disasters rising, companies are increasingly stepping up to play a role in relief and recovery. But while any financial aid is beneficial to and appreciated by responders and impacted communities, lengthy grant approvals, short-term funding, and rigid spending restrictions can unintentionally hinder responders instead of helping them.We invited Amy Strecker, President of Duke Energy Foundation, to discuss how corporate foundations can best serve impacted communities after a disaster. Duke Energy Foundation is a leader in disaster response, prioritizing rapid aid, sustained recovery, and employee engagement. By fostering strong partnerships with local organizations and prioritizing both immediate relief and long-term rebuilding, Duke Energy Foundation ensures that communities are not just recovering—but emerging stronger and more resilient.Disasters test the strength of communities, but they also reveal the power of collective action. Duke Energy Foundation's approach demonstrates that when businesses step up with urgency, flexibility, and a long-term vision, they don't just help communities rebuild—they help them thrive.Listen for key insights on:Grantmaking strategies for disaster responseBarriers a grant can create to a nonprofit organization and how to avoid creating themMobilizing employees—regardless of their role—in disastersBuilding strong partnerships before disaster strikesResources + Links:Amy Strecker's LinkedInDuke Energy FoundationDuke Energy Foundation commits $1 million to support communities impacted by Hurricane HeleneDuke Energy Line Worker Training (00:00) - Welcome to Purpose 360 (00:13) - Meet Amy Strecker from Duke Energy (04:31) - The Foundation and Duke's Purpose (06:38) - Leadership During Hurricane Season (09:46) - Supporting Grantees (11:27) - Story (13:37) - Working as a Whole Team (15:55) - Line Worker Program (18:01) - Integration (19:40) - Hyperlocal (20:47) - Wins Together (21:47) - Being More Effective (23:52) - Rural (25:12) - Last Thoughts (27:07) - Younger Generations (28:14) - Wrap Up

In a recent Word on the Street interview, with Cumulus Media, CEO Tracie Powell shared how The Pivot Fund supports community-rooted newsrooms.It's not just about funding—it's about building real, lasting infrastructure.She spotlighted partners like Courier Eco Latino and BeeTV, each transforming access and revenue in their communities.Our approach is simple: trust media founders to lead. You know your audience. You know what works.We're here to back your vision—every step of the way.

Send us a textIn this episode we discuss participatory grantmaking with Natasha Friend, Director of Camden Giving, and Maria Ahmed, a participant in Camden Giving's own participatory grantmaking work. Including: How did Camden Giving's experiments with participatory grantmaking first come about?How does it work in practice?What has been the primary driver for keeping going?What have been the main insights from grantmaking meetings? Do the citizen grantmakers have full autonomy over grant decisions, or do they make recommendations that are then considered and implemented by foundation staff? How do you manage disagreements or differences of opinion? Are there any constraints on the causes/organisation types that the citizen panels can recommend?Are all the grants made in the form of unrestricted gifts? If so, over what time period? What is the average size of grant?Does Camden Giving provide advice or data to help guide decision-making? If so, how do participants make use of this? Do participatory approaches work particularly well for place-based giving schemes, due to the nature of the donor base?Could these approaches work for all funders?Should ALL grantmaking be participatory?What sort of infrastructure is needed to enable more funders to adopt participatory approaches?What kind of challenges might there be for traditional grantmakers when it comes to bringing communities and people with lived experience into decision making processes? How do you overcome these challenges?How should you measure the impact of participatory grantmaking? Is it this just about the impact on grantees, or does it need to take into account the impact on participants in the process?Does participatory grant making work best in places that already have a high degree of civic engagement, or can it be a tool for building civic engagement?Does Camden Giving's participatory approach act as a motivating factor for any of the donors to the organisation?Related linksCamden GivingResearch on "Building London's Participation Infrastructure"Participatory Grantmaking global communityCentre for Evidence and Impact report on "Participatory Grantmaking - Building the evidence"WPM article "Why isn't all philanthropy trust-based philanthropy?"Natasha's guest article for WPM "Fears for Tears – Why Are We So Afraid to Allow Emotion Into Philanthropy?"Philanthropisms podcast interviews with Mandy van Deven & Chiara Cattaneo; Fozia Irfan and David Clarke.

Stephanie Cook, Executive Director of The San Diego Women's Foundation, chats about the Foundation's 25 years of connecting, educating and inspiring women to come together in collective philanthropy.  Cook talks about DEI and grantmaking, as well as this year's grant cycle that addresses social isolation and loneliness in seniors.About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.  About Mission Fed Credit UnionA community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

It's often said that wisdom may create wealth, but wealth rarely creates wisdom.What's more valuable, wisdom or wealth? Before you answer, consider that wealth is fleeting, but wisdom is never lost. John Cortines joins us today to discuss why wisdom over wealth is always the right choice.John Cortines is the Director of Grantmaking at The Maclellan Foundation and previously served as the Chief Operations Officer at Generous Giving. He is the co-author of God and Money: How We Discovered True Riches at Harvard Business School and True Riches: What Jesus Really Said About Money and Your Heart.A Study in Ecclesiastes: Wisdom Over WealthFor the last year, John has been working on an in-depth study for FaithFi titled "Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on Money." The study is designed to help believers align their financial decisions with biblical principles.At the heart of the study is a profound truth: while wisdom and wealth are both valuable, only wisdom can preserve life.A Tale of Three Siblings: The Power of WisdomTo illustrate Ecclesiastes's message, John shares a real-life story that highlights the stark contrast between wisdom and wealth:Three siblings each inherited $1 million at age 18—a life-changing sum. Yet, their paths diverged dramatically:The first sibling followed a path similar to the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32), squandering their wealth and ending up in financial ruin. The second sibling made some wise decisions but ultimately spent beyond their means, leaving them with little to show for the inheritance. The third sibling sought wisdom, meeting with godly mentors and hiring a Christian financial advisor. They learned about generosity, investing, and stewardship. Today, they glorify God with their finances and have built a stable foundation for the future.This story powerfully illustrates that wisdom can generate wealth, but wealth rarely generates wisdom.Why Prioritizing Wisdom MattersEcclesiastes sheds light on this principle in Ecclesiastes 7:11-12:"Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing and benefits those who see the sun. Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: wisdom preserves those who have it."John shares three lessons from this passage that we can take from this:Wealth is useful, but it is temporary.Wisdom is lasting, offering protection, guidance, and life.Without wisdom, wealth can be destructive.While Scripture never condemns wealth, it warns us to prioritize wisdom above financial gain.Thanks to compound interest and investments, wealth tends to grow exponentially throughout life. However, wisdom doesn't grow automatically—it requires intentional effort.If wealth outpaces wisdom, it creates danger. But when wisdom leads, it preserves our life and financial well-being.This is especially critical during sudden wealth events, such as receiving an inheritance, a bonus, or selling a business. Without wisdom, wealth can disappear quickly.So, if wisdom is more valuable than wealth, how do we pursue it?Wisdom isn't just a set of principles—it's a person. 1 Corinthians 1:24 refers to Jesus as:"Christ, the power of God and the wisdom of God."True wisdom begins with knowing Christ. It's about seeking Him through prayer, studying His Word, and surrounding yourself with godly counsel.Wisdom Before Wealth: A Message for ParentsFor those preparing to transfer wealth to the next generation, we must prioritize passing down wisdom first.The great wealth transfer is happening all around us, but money without wisdom can be destructive. Parents should talk about finances, generosity, and stewardship long before an inheritance is passed down.Here's how to transfer wisdom before wealth:Start financial conversations early, even with young children.Encourage responsible financial habits.Model biblical stewardship in your own life.Consider gradual giving instead of a lump sum inheritance.The worst approach is to write a will, wait until you pass away, and hope your kids figure it out. Open the conversation today.The Larger Message of Ecclesiastes: Jesus is Our Ultimate WisdomThroughout the book of Ecclesiastes, there are two major themes:The Shortness of Life—Ecclesiastes mentions death in 11 out of its 12 chapters. This isn't to bring fear but to remind us to live with urgency and purpose. Aligning Finances with Faith—Money is a tool, but it must be managed in light of God's eternal kingdom.Life is short. Let's honor God with our time, talents, and treasure. Wisdom is ultimately found in Jesus Christ. When we align our hearts with Him, our finances, decisions, and entire lives are transformed. Let's pursue wisdom over wealth, knowing that true riches are found in Christ.As you consider your finances, ask yourself:Am I pursuing wisdom as much as I pursue wealth?Am I making financial decisions based on biblical principles?Am I preparing my children and loved ones to handle money wisely?Money is temporary. Wisdom is eternal. Choose wisely.FaithFi's Newest Study: Wisdom Over WealthIf you'd like to dive deeper into FaithFi's new study, Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on Money is available for pre-order now at FaithFi.com/Shop. This resource will provide practical biblical insights on money, stewardship, and wisdom.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I have the opportunity to buy a 19-unit apartment building from a family member for around $1.2 million. I would need to get a loan for $1 million. I think I can increase the currently low rents and build up the equity. What are your thoughts on this opportunity?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly MagazineWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

This NotebookLM podcast episode discusses strategies for nonprofit media organizations to engage their boards of directors in fundraising. The conversation features the Pivot Fund's board chair and two nonprofit CEOs who share their experiences and tactics for recruiting diverse board members, setting clear expectations, and fostering strong communication. They emphasize the importance of storytelling, leveraging board members' networks, and creating a mutually beneficial board experience. The panelists also address challenges, such as underperforming board members and navigating economic downturns. Finally, they offer practical advice on managing board recruitment and fundraising processes.

Last year, the Supreme Court in a landmark decision ruled that most American colleges and universities are prohibited from considering race in student admissions. This summer, an appellate court provided another important decision related to race-conscious offerings in the Fearless Fund Case, and this one directly impacts Georgia nonprofits. How might race-based grant-making change going forward? Join us in this episode of the PBPA Podcast as Marquetta Bryan with Nelson Mullins provides a deep dive into the Fearless Fund case, its impact on the future of equity grants in Georgia, and the legal outlook for race-conscious programming.

In this episode, produced with Notebook LM, our AI hosts explore Tracie Powell and The Pivot Fund's research on the changing American news landscape by focusing on the state of Michigan. Increasingly, The Pivot Fund finds citizens are moving away from traditional news sources and instead seeking reliable information from independent outlets. Powell's research with The Pivot Fund reveals a rising demand for local, trusted news providers. Michigan's independent news sources, such as El Central, Planet Detroit, and Flint Beat, play an instrumental role in providing news that resonates on a local level, often overlooked by larger media outlets. The Pivot Fund's findings extend to the broader Midwest landscape. Powell contends that local journalism's future hinges on smaller and independent news sources.Reference links:Kalamazoo's Independent News Source – NowKalamazooDetroit news, Michigan environmental news, information | Planet DetroitFlint Beat | Your Community, Your Voice, Your News - Flint BeatNews Platform Fact Sheet, 2024 | Pew Research CenterEL CENTRAL Hispanic News

Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and today's episode is the third in a series of several critical compliance topics relevant to international grantmaking by U.S. public charities and private foundations. These three rules are anti-terrorism rules, income tax withholding rules, and some special rules for private foundations. All U.S. charitable organizations that make grants to organizations or individuals not resident in the United States need to be aware of a couple of general requirements, and private foundations have an extra set of concerns to ensure that the expenditure by the private foundation outside the United States is not penalized as a taxable expenditure and does count toward the foundation's minimum distribution requirement. This third installment focuses on the special private foundation rules regarding expenditure responsibility and equivalency determination. I also touch on the penalties when there is a footfall or a problem with the international grant. In the first episode of this series, I focused on the Patriot Act rules that apply to all grants, international and domestic. In the second episode, I provided a brief overview of the income tax withholding rules that apply to payments for services and that come into play when making a grant to an international organization that provides some services in the United States. Show Notes: Farella YouTube podcast channel EO Radio Show #99: Nonprofit Basics: International Grantmaking - Part 1 Overview and Antiterrorism Rules EO Radio Show #101: Nonprofit Basics: International Grantmaking – Part 2 Income Tax Withholding Rules EO Radio Show #58: Nonprofit Basics: What Nonprofits Need To Know About Expenditure Responsibility Grant Requirements EO Radio Show #91: REFRESH Nonprofit Basics: Navigating the Complex Rules That Describe a Public Charity IRS Guidance on Private Foundation Grants to Foreign Organizations IRC Section 4945(h) - Expenditure Responsibility Issue Snapshot Grants by Private Foundations: Expenditure Responsibility Audit Technique Guides Revenue Procedure 2017-53  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.

Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. Today's episode is the second in a three-part series addressing several critical compliance topics relevant to international grantmaking by U.S. public charities and private foundations. These are the anti-terrorism rules, the income tax withholding rules, and special rules for private foundations. In episode 99 of the show, I launched this series with an episode focused on introducing the Patriot Act rules that apply to all grants, international and domestic, but there are particular interests when we're talking about international grantmaking. In this episode, I'll provide a brief overview of the income tax withholding rules that apply to payments for services and that come into play when making a grant to an international organization that provides some services in the United States. The third installment of this series will focus specifically on the special private foundation rules, which are expenditure responsibility, equivalency determination, and other techniques used by private foundations that make grants to international organizations. Show Notes: Farella YouTube podcast channel IRS "About Form 1042" About Publication 515, Withholding of Tax on Nonresident Aliens and Foreign Organizations  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.

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.

In this episode of The Pivot Fund Pod, Tracie Powell leads a discussion on the pivotal role of philanthropic intermediaries in supporting local and independent news outlets. Powell is joined by Carolyn Powers of Internews and the Listening Post Collective, Luella Brien of Four Points Press, and Saba Long of Atlanta Civic Circle. They share their experiences, challenges, and the critical need for more direct funding and strategic support in the journalism ecosystem. The Pivot Fund is a new venture philanthropy organization dedicated to investing $500 million into independent BIPOC-led community news outlets through grantmaking, development support, and strategic consulting. For more information on The Pivot Fund, visit www.thepivotfund.org.

This is a link post. One of Open Philanthropy's goals for this year is to experiment with collaborating with other funders. Today, we're excited to announce our biggest collaboration to date: the Lead Exposure Action Fund (LEAF). Lead exposure in low- and middle-income countries is a devastating but highly neglected issue. The Global Burden of Disease study estimates 1.5 million deaths per year attributable to lead poisoning. Despite this burden, lead poisoning has only received roughly $15 million per year in philanthropic funding until recently. That is less than 1% of the funding that goes towards diseases like tuberculosis or malaria, which are themselves considered neglected. The goal of LEAF is to accelerate progress toward a world free of lead exposure by making grants to support measurement, mitigation, and mainstreaming awareness of the problem. Our partners have already committed $104 million, and we plan for LEAF to allocate that [...] ---Outline:(01:54) Why we chose to work on lead(04:54) What LEAF hopes to achieve(05:30) The LEAF team(06:01) An experiment for Open Philanthropy(06:49) Grantmaking so farThe original text contained 3 footnotes which were omitted from this narration. --- First published: September 23rd, 2024 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/z5PvTSa54pdxxw72W/announcing-the-lead-exposure-action-fund --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

IFF Executive Director for the Chicago Metro Region Vickie Lakes-Battle support Chicago's BIPOC-led and -focused arts and culture entrepreneurs and organizations and Dr. Jeffreen Hayes supports artists and community development.  IFF is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) certified by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and one of only a few nationally to hold the top-ranked Aeris four-star rating for impact management and AAA rating for financial strength and performance. Three-Walls Executive Director Dr. Jeffreen M. Hayes,a trained art historian and curator, merges administrative, curatorial, and academic practices into her cultural practice of supporting artists and community development. As an advocate for racial inclusion, equity, and access, Jeffreen has developed a curatorial and leadership approach that invites community participation, particularly those in marginalized communities.   Let's Connect and Engage: Leave a Google Review Today on what you enjoyed about Black Entrepreneur Experience Podcast. Connect on YouTube and Sign up for our newsletter and get updates.  

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: Results of an informal survey on AI grantmaking, published by Scott Alexander on August 21, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. I asked readers of my blog with experience in AI alignment (and especially AI grantmaking) to fill out a survey about how they valued different goods. I got 61 responses. I disqualified 11 for various reasons, mostly failing the comprehension check question at the beginning, and kept 50. Because I didn't have a good way to represent the value of "a" dollar for people who might have very different amounts of money managed, I instead asked people to value things in terms of a base unit - a program like MATS graduating one extra technical alignment researcher (at the center, not the margin). So for example, someone might say that "creating" a new AI journalist was worth "creating" two new technical alignment researchers, or vice versa. One of the goods that I asked people to value was $1 million going to a smart, value-aligned grantmaker. This provided a sort of researcher-money equivalence, which turned out to be $125,000 per researcher on median. I rounded to $100,000 and put this in an experimental second set of columns, but the median comes from a wide range of estimates and there are some reasons not to trust it. The results are below. You can see the exact questions and assumptions that respondents were asked to make here. Many people commented that there were ambiguities, additional assumptions needed, or that they were very unsure, so I don't recommend using this as anything other than a very rough starting point. I tried separating responses by policy vs. technical experience, or weighting them by respondent's level of experience/respect/my personal trust in them, but neither of these changed the answers enough to be interesting. You can find the raw data (minus names and potentially identifying comments) here. 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: CEA is hiring a Head of Operations (apply by Sep 16), published by JP Addison on August 16, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Application deadline: September 16th 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We are hiring a Head of Operations to set a newly-independent CEA up for success by establishing our new legal entities, managing our spin-out process, and building a world class operations team. I (JP) am crossposting the whole job description because I think it's a good look into what a really senior ops role looks like, and what CEA in particular has going on behind the scenes. CEA is entering a new era having recently appointed a new CEO and begun the process of spinning out from Effective Ventures (EV) to become an independent organisation. With around 40 staff (and growing), a budget of over $25 million, and an established track record of delivering highly impactful programs, we're uniquely well-positioned to steward the effective altruism community, increase its potential for impact, and its capacity to fulfil that potential. This role is an unusual leadership opportunity to build a team from the ground up within an established organisation. We expect the team to grow quickly, reaching between 5 and 15 people by the time we become independent in 2025. Most or all of these staff will be new to CEA, and our Head of Operations will play a vital role in ensuring the success of a critical team that will be among the largest at CEA and will provide the infrastructure required for us to implement ambitious and complex projects. Exceptional candidates will have the potential to grow into an externally-facing community leadership role with the goal of increasing the impact of value-aligned organisations by helping others implement best practices and creating operational infrastructure that can be used throughout the community. You are well-suited to this senior role if you have experience in operations or systems management and a track record of managing a successful team. You would report to the CEO, and have a significant degree of autonomy in terms of figuring out the best way to achieve our goals and executing plans that deliver them. Given the scale and complexity of our financial, legal and logistical operations, and the potential for growth, we expect this to be an opportunity for top candidates to have a substantial counterfactual impact. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. What would you do? This role would involve two main and related responsibilities: 1. Overseeing the creation of the new legal entities, systems and processes necessary for CEA to exist completely independent of Effective Ventures. 2. Leading an Operations team that delivers excellence across the range of its responsibilities and is a strategic thought partner for other teams' and organisations' operational needs. We expect the spin-out process to take between 12-24 months: faster is better, but we're prioritising making spinning out go well, not necessarily quickly. This process is likely to be complicated and multi-faceted - requiring back and forth with lawyers, external stakeholders, and the relevant regulatory agencies. As part of Effective Ventures, our operational systems and processes are currently provided to us by the EV Ops team. An independent CEA will likely need to be self-sufficient in the following areas (and potentially others):[1] Finance: we have a budget of over $25m, a demanding set of reporting requirements, and many of our projects depend on fast, accurate, and well-documented payments to locations and vendors worldwide. Grantmaking: we support a wide network of community building organisations and individuals with grants that fund their impactful work. Systems: we use and manage a multitude of systems and services, including Salesforce,...

July 29, 2024 ~ Hal Garling JR, Senior Manager Corporate Grantmaking at General Motors joins Paul for the Paul W Smith Golf Classic.

Addressing issues related to disability and access are often cordoned off within the social sector and philanthropy. Disability is often deemed as “separate” from issue-specific systems change work, such as education, climate, economic mobility, or health equity. Funders supporting causes like these may think that their focus does not require including disability, or that addressing disability may make things “too complex” and “out of scope” for their issue-focused grantmaking efforts.This exclusion of disability from the wide spectrum of grantmaking has its own reverse multiplier effect. Instead of scaling change to reduce inequity and create the conditions for more people to thrive, excluding disability means that change only addresses a subset of people while overlooking communities deeply affected by systemic inequity. In this episode, we talk with a group of philanthropic leaders who are each dedicated to advancing disability justice. We discuss why addressing disability is imperative for all grantmaking to be successful, and how funders can embed disability across all of their philanthropic work.Featuring:- Miya Cain, Associate Director, FSG (Moderator)Rebecca Cokley, Program Officer of U.S. Disability Rights, Ford FoundationRyan Easterly, Executive Director, WITH FoundationSandy Ho, formerly Program Director, Disability Inclusion Fund, Borealis Philanthropy, and currently Executive Director, Disability and Philanthropy ForumResources and FootnotesDisability Rights at Ford FoundationDisability Inclusion Fund at Borealis PhilanthropyWITH FoundationDisability and Philanthropy ForumSins InvalidDisability Visibility ProjectRamp Your VoiceThe Curb-Cut EffectImani Barbarin: Creating Accessible Spaces for BelongingMore on Collective ImpactInfographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? Contact us at: https://www.collectiveimpactforum.org/contact-us/

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: Join the next round of AIM's Grantmaking Program!, published by Andrea (Danny) Folds on July 8, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. TL;DR The next round of AIM's Grantmaking Program kicks off in September. We'll be taking a small cohort of funders and grantmakers through a free 9-week course designed to strengthen your grantmaking skills and network. If you are a funder giving over ~$1M annually and want to increase your impact, get in touch by August 1st to join us. About the program Boiled down to 3 things, we focus on: Strategic thinking: identifying your values and goals; developing an evidence-based approach; and mitigating common biases and logical errors in grantmaking Methodical impact: using tools like cost-effectiveness analyses and weighted factor models to define impact and pursue positive outcomes, irrespective of who benefits from them Engaged community: connecting committed funders so they can learn from each other, better coordinate funding, and network with subject matter experts Program structure Duration: 9 weeks (September 23rd to November 22nd) Format: 8 weeks of interactive online sessions + 1 week in-person in London (October 21-26) Time commitment: 4-6 hours per week, with 1 full-time week in person Cost: free What you will gain Effective strategies: a wide range of grantmaking practices to maximize the effectiveness of your funding Impact assessment skills: tools for tracking and evaluating your impact Sector development insights: ideas for improving philanthropic norms by sharing your learning with others and leveraging your impact by working with others Practical application: an individual final project that applies your new skills to a real-world grantmaking challenge of your choice (e.g., developing a grantmaking strategy for a specific cause area, conducting in-depth research on a promising charity, or collaborating on a joint funding initiative) Why join? Grantmaking is hard, as Scott Alexander summed up in this pretty astute post. To be an effective grantmaker long-term, and not just make a few good grants when the stars align, you need a solid skillset and an engaged community. Whether you're brand new to grantmaking or a seasoned philanthropist looking to hone your skills, our program can offer valuable resources and a supportive network to help you advance your philanthropic goals. It's a flexible course in terms of time demands and workload, and the content can be easily personalized to your individual interests and needs. Schedule a chat to learn more For more information or to explore joining the program, please visit our website or shoot us an email. We're always happy to chat. Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org

Is it, or at least should it be, charitable to fund political-advocacy protest over controversial sociopolitical issues? Our colleague Robert Stilson calls it “megaphone philanthropy,” and perhaps the prototypical practitioner of “megaphone philanthropy” is the Marguerite Casey Foundation, the $800 million funder of some of the most radical activists within American politics' Overton Window. Robert joins us to discuss Marguerite Casey Foundation and its “megaphone philanthropy.” Links: Megaphone PhilanthropyThe Marguerite Casey Foundation: “Social Justice Philanthropy”The Marguerite Casey Foundation: A Focus on Group IdentityThe Marguerite Casey Foundation: Left-Wing GrantmakingThe Marguerite Casey Foundation: Thoughts and QuestionsFollow us on our socials: Twitter: @capitalresearchInstagram: @capitalresearchcenterFacebook: www.facebook.com/capitalresearchcenterYouTube: @capitalresearchcenter

In today's episode, Michael speaks with Lucia Pedroza-Estrada, Elevate Omaha's advocacy and grantmaking director. Born in Guatemala, and a self-described lifelong lover of politics, Pedroza-Estrada's work involves acting as a connector to elected officials and other advocacy groups. She also makes the grantmaking process more accessible to youth and develops advocacy strategies that are youth-led. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riversidechats/support

What efforts are American nonprofits funding overseas? By and large, we don't know, and federal disclosure laws are no help because they don't require American nonprofits (other than private foundations) to disclose their grants to organizations outside the United States. But that may change, as Congress considers legislation to reform “Schedule F” on the nonprofit […]

What efforts are American nonprofits funding overseas? By and large, we don't know, and federal disclosure laws are no help because they don't require American nonprofits (other than private foundations) to disclose their grants to organizations outside the United States. But that may change, as Congress considers legislation to reform “Schedule F” on the nonprofit tax return. Joining us to discuss the proposal is our colleague Robert Stilson, one of the loudest voices calling for the change.Links: Require Nonprofits to Disclose Their Foreign GrantmakingThe Need for Foreign Grant Disclosure by NonprofitsSmucker Foreign Grant Reporting Act Receives Unanimous Support in CommitteePeople's Support Foundation (PSF)People's Welfare Association (PWA)Follow us on our Socials: Twitter: @capitalresearchInstagram: @capitalresearchcenterFacebook: www.facebook.com/capitalresearchcenterYouTube: @capitalresearchcenter

Our Director of Grantmaking, Efraín Chávez-Delgado, discusses building community in and expanding community access to the outdoors as a community member, professional, and parent. The full episode transcript can be found here. To learn about our Liberated Paths Grantmaking, click here. The book Efraín referred to is Fresh Banana Leaves by Dr. Jessica Hernandez. At the time of the recording, Efraín was a Grantmaking and Program Manager. Since then, he has become the Director of Grantmaking. Theme music by Joseph Powers Design assets prepared by LQL Photo + Design Audio editing by Cha'vez Gaitan

This week, we speak with Malcolm MacLeod. Malcolm is a board chair, retired nonprofit CEO, lawyer, and author of the book entitled, “The Practice of Philanthropy: A Guide for Foundation Boards and Staff.” Malcolm's book is the culmination of 19 years of experience spent as the president and CEO of the Johnson Scholarship Foundation. Those 19 years were not all smooth sailing. Malcolm had to learn by trial and error. He wished he had a reference book for leading a nonprofit. Thus, when he retired, he wrote his own. In this episode, we cover several chapters of the book, including the “Essence of Grantmaking," managing your investment managers, and a foundation's approach to values, mission, strategy, and vision. To end the episode, Malcolm provides great advice for CEOs, “trust is your currency” and to board members, “listen.” Malcolm's website: malcolmmacleodauthor.com Find Malcolm's book on Amazon Timestamps: 00:00 Introducing Malcolm MacLeod 03:10 The role of the CEO and board 04:35 The reason for writing the book, the transition from for-profit to foundation work 07:00 What do board members/leaders need to know about the "Essence of Grantmaking"? 08:35 What have you found to be solid principles of Foundation investing? 10:55 Control your investing costs 11:20 How do you keep your board informed of investment policy? 13:30 Compare and contrast your view of Governance as a CEO and now as a Board Chair 15:06 Positives and negatives of being CEO and Board Chair 17:45 How do you advise Foundation leaders to approach Values, Mission, Strategy and Vision? 20:50 Discuss your epiphany about the grantmaking process 25:20 How might a board "manage" its investment managers?  27:35 Closing advice to a CEO  29:00 Advice for a board member 31:23 Recapping with Read Join us every week as we release a new podcast with information about how you can be the best board member and provide great service to your organization. Listen to the podcast on any of the following platforms: Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon iHeartRadio Visit us at: www.thecorleycompany.com/podcast

In today's episode, you'll learn about the incredible work and impact of the Z Zurich Foundation. We sit down with Emelie Jutblad, the Head of Finance, Impact and Operations, and Dirk Gawronska, Digital Transformation Lead at Z Zurich Foundation. They share their journey from a local charity to a globally recognised organisation, transforming the lives of nearly 11 million people. They delve into their key focus areas - adapting to climate change, improving mental well-being, enabling social equity, and responding to crisis. They also share inspiring stories of employees making a difference and offer valuable insights into their grant-making process and the importance of measuring impact. Timestamp of our discussions: 00:55 - From local charity to global organization 02:04 - Partnerships for impact 04:44 - Leveraging expertise and volunteerism 06:58 - Empowering community changemakers 08:53 - Collaborative partnerships to drive grantmaking decisions 11:25 - Leveraging technology for equiteable and effective grantmaking 13:27 - Measuring impact 18:22 - Key expectations for CSR and sustainability 24:27 - Scaling community impact through collaboration 28:24 - The future of philanthropyConnect with Emelie Jutblad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emeliejutblad/ Connect with Dirk Gawronska: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dirk-gawronska/ Music by /ikson @iksonmusic

Should participatory grantmaking be the new normal? Many funders are shifting decisions from boards to putting the decision-making process in the hands of the community which is most affected. Our Colliders discuss the effectiveness of this approach.GUESTS:Leah Wiste, Executive Director - https://www.miipl.org/ Rishi Moudgil, Shift Detroit & Former Executive Director - https://greenlightfund.org/sites/detroit/Bryan P. Hogle, Senior Program Manager - https://kresge.org/ Lauren Boone, Grants Program Manager - https://coactdetroit.org/To find out more about Co.act Detroit visit - https://coactdetroit.org/Timestamps:00:00 - Welcome01:20 - Guest Introductions02:56 - What is Participatory Grantmaking?15:02 - KIP:D+ & the Participatory Grantmaking Experience23:34 - Participatory Grantmaking is a Collaborative Process28:54 - Final Thoughts

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: New Open Philanthropy Grantmaking Program: Forecasting, published by Open Philanthropy on February 20, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Written by Benjamin Tereick We are happy to announce that we have added forecasting as an official grantmaking focus area. As of January 2024, the forecasting team comprises two full-time employees: myself and Javier Prieto. In August 2023, I joined Open Phil to lead our forecasting grantmaking and internal processes. Prior to that, I worked on forecasts of existential risk and the long-term future at the Global Priorities Institute. Javier recently joined the forecasting team in a full-time capacity from Luke Muehlhauser's AI governance team, which was previously responsible for our forecasting grantmaking. While we are just now launching a dedicated cause area, Open Phil has long endorsed forecasting as an important way of improving the epistemic foundations of our decisions and the decisions of others. We have made several grants to support the forecasting community in the last few years, e.g., to Metaculus, the Forecasting Research Institute, and ARLIS. Moreover, since the launch of Open Phil, grantmakers have often made predictions about core outcomes for grants they approve. Now with increased staff capacity, the forecasting team wants to build on this work. Our main goal is to help realize the promise of forecasting as a way to improve high-stakes decisions, as outlined in our focus area description. We are excited both about projects aiming to increase the adoption rate of forecasting as a tool by relevant decision-makers, and about projects that provide accurate forecasts on questions that could plausibly influence the choices of these decision-makers. We are interested in such work across both of our portfolios: Global Health and Wellbeing and Global Catastrophic Risks. [1] We are as of yet uncertain about the most promising type of project in the forecasting focus area, and we will likely fund a variety of different approaches. We will also continue our commitment to forecasting research and to the general support of the forecasting community, as we consider both to be prerequisites for high-impact forecasting. Supported by other Open Phil researchers, we plan to continue exploring the most plausible theories of change for forecasting. I aim to regularly update the forecasting community on the development of our thinking. Besides grantmaking, the forecasting team is also responsible for Open Phil's internal forecasting processes, and for managing forecasting services for Open Phil staff. This part of our work will be less public, but we will occasionally publish insights from our own processes, like Javier's 2022 report on the accuracy of our internal forecasts. ^ It should be noted that administratively, the forecasting team is part of the Global Catastrophic Risks portfolio, and historically, our forecasting work has had closer links to that part of the organization. Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org

Much attention recently has focused on far-UVC light, part of the spectrum of germicidal UV (GUV), and its promise for pandemic prevention. In the following medium investigation, we examine different kinds of GUV, their strengths, weaknesses, and crucial considerations in the real-world deployment of these interventions. Throughout the report, we emphasize four points that we believe have been lost in some public discussions of far-UVC: A great deal of uncertainty remains around far-UVC interventions, to the point that we remain uncertain over the relative cost-effectiveness, all things considered, of far-UVC light versus conventional (~254nm) GUV in many settings. Cost-effectiveness depends on deployment context, including the dimensions of rooms, installation type (upper-room, full-room, etc.) assumptions about the mixing of air, etc. Combined with certain physical facts about air and light (e.g. the inverse square law), this complicates strong claims about far-UVC's promise. GUV of any kind will not [...] ---Outline:(02:39) Medium Investigation: Germicidal Ultraviolet Light and Disease Transmission Reduction(10:30) Key Terms and Abbreviations(13:12) Importance: Why Biological Indoor Air Quality Matters(17:23) Current status of indoor air quality in the US(20:22) What is GUV?(22:49) Full-Room Systems(23:45) Far-UVC Light(24:41) Upper-Room GUV(25:27) In-Duct GUV(26:42) Benefits of GUV as a biosecurity intervention(30:24) What do we know about the safety of far-UVC light?(31:14) Primary Concerns: Skin and Eye Damage(36:13) Additional Safety Concerns(36:17) Ozone Production(37:28) Indoor Air Pollution(41:08) Skin Microbiome(42:12) Overall view on safety(44:10) Additional Risks(44:14) Public Reaction Considerations(47:17) Dual-Use Potential and Security Risks(50:18) Resistance risks(52:01) Damage to Plastics and Other Materials(54:47) Comparing Different Types of GUV(56:08) Is far-UVC technology overhyped?(59:42) The Complexity of Comparing Different GUV Systems and Wavelengths(01:04:41) Efficacy(01:07:35) The Challenges of Studying Real-World GUV Effectiveness(01:16:53) Safety(01:17:02) Skin/Eye Effects(01:18:39) Indoor Air Pollution(01:19:06) Cost(01:21:31) Limits to real-world use(01:23:30) Additional benefits(01:24:07) Overall View(01:26:06) Neglectedness(01:32:11) What Could a Philanthropist Do?(01:33:29) Grantmaking under Uncertainty: Impact Multipliers for GUV(01:36:52) Placing Wavelength-Agnostic Bets(01:41:28) Leveraging Societal Resources Via Advocacy(01:42:42) Prioritizing shaping RandD incentives over funding specific RandD(01:44:14) Focusing on high-income countries first(01:45:37) Focusing on good information over rapid deployment(01:50:32) Potential funding pathways(01:55:48) Conclusions and Next Steps(01:57:03) About Founders PledgeThe original text contained 157 footnotes which were omitted from this narration. --- First published: January 9th, 2024 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/EZZveBtxoZJjSighP/are-far-uvc-interventions-overhyped-founders-pledge --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

What does it mean to have a deficit perspective vs. an asset perspective? How do we move from incremental to transformational change when it comes to equity? McKnight Foundation President Tonya Allen joins guest host James Burroughs for a conversation on these topics and more – including Allen's one wish for our community.View the transcript here:https://www.childrensmn.org/for-health-professionals/talking-pediatrics-podcast/talking-pediatrics-equity-actions-grantmaking-changemaking-mcknight-foundations-new-vision-12-1-23/

We're back with the fifth season of Givers, Doers, & Thinkers! To launch the next ten episodes, Jeremy sits down with Carrie Tynan, CEO of the Adolph Coors Foundation in Colorado.As CEO, Carrie oversees all the foundation's operations--both charitable and non-charitable--and implements the trustees' vision for America. She loves visiting nonprofits and learning how they are improving the lives of the people in their communities, as well as finding new, innovative ways to have a larger impact. Before her current role, Carrie worked for the Adolph Coors Foundation as a program officer, director of programs, and executive director. Her background provides a lens into the framework of a highly effective grantmaking foundation. Jeremy and Carrie discuss donor intent and local giving, combining human service and public policy grantmaking, and measuring the impact of initiatives. They also dive into the practical side of grantmaking and the importance of in-person site visits, communication with nonprofits, grant applications, and best practices for supporting grantees. To close the conversation, Jeremy and Carrie discuss the pros and cons of starting a foundation versus a donor-advised fund.You can find Givers, Doers, & Thinkers here at Philanthropy Daily, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Buzzsprout, and wherever you listen to podcasts.We'd love to hear your thoughts, ideas, questions, and recommendations for the podcast! You can shoot Katie Janus, GDT's producer, an email anytime!

In this episode of the First Day Podcast, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D. is joined by Pat Danahey Janin, Ph.D. and Angela Logan, Ph.D. as they discuss the intricacies of fundraising and foundation engagement. Learn why foundations should be a part of your nonprofit's fundraising strategy but not the sole focus, as the hosts emphasize the importance of diversifying your funding sources. Gain valuable insights into the different types of foundations, including private, family, and community foundations, and discover how each has a unique role in the grantmaking landscape. Understand the various approaches that foundations take when making grants, from setting agendas to supporting existing initiatives and strengthening communities. This episode also provides practical tips on conducting thorough research, following foundation guidelines, and building meaningful relationships with foundation staff. Explore the nuances of foundation fundraising and unlock new opportunities for your nonprofit. Tune in now to sharpen your fundraising skills and navigate the complex world of grantmaking foundations with confidence.

Originally broadcast on November 2, 2023 Dr. Rajiv Shah, president of The Rockefeller Foundation, served on the National Security Council and elevated the role of development as part of our nation's foreign policy while he was USAID Administrator. Dr. Shah, our guest this week on “Conversations of Health Care,” explained that the war in Gaza requires a need to balance defense, diplomacy and development. His new book Big Bets: How Large-Scale Change Really Happens, takes readers inside past efforts to... Read More Read More The post Grantmaking During Global Turmoil: The Rockefeller Foundation's President Dr. Rajiv Shah appeared first on Healthy Communities Online.

How should non-Indigenous people carry Truth and Reconciliation into the rest of the year?It's going to take time and commitment to follow the path of reckoning with our pasts as we move forward with building relationships that foster reconciliation. After some self reflection, a good starting point is to reflect on the principles of reconciliation and how they apply to your workplace and community.On this episode of Just One Q, Dominique chats with guest Janine Manning, an Indigenous Consultant, Abundance Advocate, Philanthropic Leader, and the Founder and Principal Consultant of Janine Manning Consulting. Their conversation touches on what we can do to carry the intentions and actions of Truth and Reconciliation beyond Orange Shirt Day and throughout the entire year, including how to support Indigenous colleagues and employees.Keep Up with Janine:https://www.linkedin.com/in/manningjanine/Become a Learning Snippets Partner: https://dialectic.solutions/learning-snippets/become-a-partner/Try Learning Snippets:https://dialectic.solutions/signup 

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: How Rethink Priorities' Research could inform your grantmaking, published by kierangreig on October 4, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Rethink Priorities (RP) has advised, consulted, and/or been commissioned by GiveWell, Open Philanthropy, EA Funds, Centre for Effective Altruism, 80,000 Hours, and other major organizations, donors, and foundations, in order to inform their grantmaking and/or increase their positive impact. This year, we are launching a pilot project to see if we can do this work for an even broader audience. If you are a philanthropist, foundation, or grantmaker and are interested in using RP's work/advising to inform your grantmaking, we invite you to fill out this form. In general grantmakers face a significant amount of uncertainty, and RP can help reduce that uncertainty. For our pilot project to expand this work to a broader audience, we are open to commissions/advising in any of the following areas: AI Animal Welfare Climate Change Global Health and Development Existential security / global catastrophic risks Figuring out how to compare different worldviews, causes, and/or philanthropic approaches Within those areas, there's a broad array of work that we could conduct, including: Reviews of sub-areas. For instance: An overview of market shaping in global health: Landscape, new developments, and gaps Exposure to Lead Paint in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Historical Global Health R&D 'hits' Reviews of specific groups. For instance: Family Empowerment Media: track record, cost-effectiveness, and main uncertainties Conducting research and analysis related to particular approaches. For instance: Strategic considerations for upcoming EU farmed animal legislation and EU Farmed Fish Policy Reform Roadmap Survey on intermediate goals in AI governance Convening workshops and events. For instance: "Dimensions of Pain" workshop: Summary and updated conclusions 2022 Effective Animal Advocacy Forum Survey: Results and analysis Conducting public polling, survey work, message testing, online experiments, or focus groups to understand public or expert opinion on any of the above areas and to fine-tune approaches. As well as conducting broader data analysis and impact assessment for organizations. For instance: US public opinion of AI policy and risk US public perception of CAIS statement and the risk of extinction Or otherwise generally offering consulting/advising services. Our Process Upon expressions of interest we are happy to further elaborate on any of the types of work that we could do. To very briefly further elaborate on one type of work we could do: in one case a significant funder was considering a grant to Family Empowerment Media - a nonprofit that uses radio communication to enable informed family planning decisions. We were then commissioned by them to further examine the group. We conducted an analysis of the organization and its cost-effectiveness, working to help assess whether or not it was as impactful as other organizations in the funder's portfolio. Next Steps If you are potentially interested in these services, please fill out this brief form, and someone from our team will be in touch soon to discuss your needs and our fee structure. Interested readers are also encouraged to see an overview of a cost-effectiveness model for this type of work here, and use related tools and spreadsheets to help further assess the potential cost-effectiveness of this work. Acknowledgments This post is a project of Rethink Priorities, a global priority think-and-do tank, aiming to do good at scale. We research and implement pressing opportunities to make the world better. We act upon these opportunities by developing and implementing strategies, projects, and solutions to key issues. We do this work in close partnership with foundations and impact...

We speak with Rena Payan, Director of Grantmaking, about the radical and restorative grantmaking program she has helped create at Justice Outside. She discusses the historical barriers for Black, Indigenous, and organizations of Color in traditional grantmaking and how an accessible, equitable alternative is possible. She also shares about her personal connection to the outdoors and how she's nurtured it throughout her life.  The full episode transcript can be found here. To learn more about our Liberated Paths grantmaking, click here. The phrase Rena referred to, “Nothing about us without us”, stems from the disability justice movement. Learn more here.  To learn more about Justice Outside's work and our programs to increase access to the outdoors for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, click here. Theme music by Joseph Powers Design assets prepared by LQL Photo + Design Audio editing by Cha'vez Gaitan

In which: I list 9 projects that I would work on if I wasn't busy working on safety standards at ARC Evals, and explain why they might be good to work on. Epistemic status: I'm prioritizing getting this out fast as opposed to writing it carefully. I've thought for at least a few hours and talked to a few people I trust about each of the following projects, but I haven't done that much digging into each of these, and it's likely that I'm wrong about many material facts. I also make little claim to the novelty of the projects. I'd recommend looking into these yourself before committing to doing them. (Total time spent writing or editing this post: ~8 hours.)Standard disclaimer: I'm writing this in my own capacity. The views expressed are my own, and should not be taken to represent the views of ARC/FAR/LTFF/Lightspeed or any other org [...] ---Outline:(02:41) Relevant beliefs I have(04:52) Technical AI Safety Research(05:38) Ambitious mechanistic interpretability(08:34) Late stage project management and paper writing(09:53) Creating concrete projects and research agendas(11:32) Grantmaking(12:37) Working on Open Philanthropy's Funding Bottlenecks(14:24) Working on the other EA funders' funding bottlenecks(16:02) Chairing the Long-Term Future Fund(17:28) Community Building(17:54) Onboarding senior academics and research engineers(20:05) Extending the young EA/AI researcher mentorship pipeline(22:31) Writing blog posts or takes in generalThe original text contained 9 footnotes which were omitted from this narration. --- First published: September 6th, 2023 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/zcHdehWJzDpfxJpmf/what-i-would-do-if-i-wasn-t-at-arc-evals Linkpost URL:https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/6FkWnktH3mjMAxdRT/what-i-would-do-if-i-wasn-t-at-arc-evals --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

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: Select examples of adverse selection in longtermist grantmaking, published by Linch on August 23, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Sometimes, there is a reason other grantmakers aren't funding a fairly well-known EA (-adjacent) project. This post is written in a professional capacity, as a volunteer/sometimes contractor for EA Funds' Long-Term Future Fund (LTFF), which is a fiscally sponsored project of Effective Ventures Foundation (UK) and Effective Ventures Foundation USA Inc. I am not and have never been an employee at either Effective Ventures entity. Opinions are my own and do not necessarily represent that of any of my employers or of either Effective Ventures entity. I originally wanted to make this post a personal shortform, but Caleb Parikh encouraged me to make it a top-level post instead. There is an increasing number of new grantmakers popping up, and also some fairly rich donors in longtermist EA that are thinking of playing a more active role in their own giving (instead of deferring). I am broadly excited about the diversification of funding in longtermist EA. There are many advantages of having a diverse pool of funding: Potentially increases financial stability of projects and charities Allows for a diversification of worldviews Encourages accountability, particularly of donors and grantmakers - if there's only one or a few funders, people might be scared of offering justified criticisms Access to more or better networks - more diverse grantmakers might mean access to a greater diversity of networks, allowing otherwise overlooked and potentially extremely high-impact projects to be funded Greater competition and race to excellence and speed among grantmakers - I've personally been on both sides of being faster and much slower than other grantmakers, and it's helpful to have a competitive ecosystem to improve grantee and/or donor experience However, this comment will mostly talk about the disadvantages. I want to address adverse selection: In particular, if a project that you've heard of through normal EA channels hasn't been funded by existing grantmakers like LTFF, there is a decently high likelihood that other grantmakers have already evaluated the grant and (sometimes for sensitive private reasons) have decided it is not worth funding. Reasons against broadly sharing reasons for rejection From my perspective as an LTFF grantmaker, it is frequently imprudent, impractical, or straightforwardly unethical to directly make public our reasons for rejection. For example: Our assessments may include private information that we are not able to share with other funders. Writing up our reasons for rejection of specific projects may be time-consuming, politically unwise, and/or encourage additional ire ("punching down"). We don't want to reify our highly subjective choices too much, and public writeups of rejections can cause informational cascades. Often other funders don't even think to ask about whether the project has already been rejected by us, and why (and/or rejected grantees don't pass on that they've been rejected by another funder). Sharing negative information about applicants would make applying to EA Funds more costly and could discourage promising applicants. Select examples Here are some (highly) anonymized examples of grants I have personally observed being rejected by a centralized grantmaker. For further anonymization, in some cases I've switched details around or collapsed multiple examples into one. Most, although not all, of the examples are personal experiences from working on the LTFF. Many of these examples are grants that have later been funded by other grantmakers or private donors. An academic wants funding for a promising sounding existential safety research intervention in an area of study that none of the LTFF grantmakers ...

Sometimes, there is a reason other grantmakers aren't funding a fairly well-known EA (-adjacent) project. This post is written in a professional capacity, as a volunteer/sometimes contractor for EA Funds' Long-Term Future Fund (LTFF), which is a fiscally sponsored project of Effective Ventures Foundation (UK) and Effective Ventures Foundation USA Inc. I am not and have never been an employee at either Effective Ventures entity. Opinions are my own and do not necessarily represent that of any of my employers or of either Effective Ventures entity. I originally wanted to make this post a personal shortform, but Caleb Parikh encouraged me to make it a top-level post instead.There is an increasing number of new grantmakers popping up, and also some fairly rich donors in longtermist EA that are thinking of playing a more active role in their own giving (instead of deferring). I am broadly excited about the diversification of [...] ---Outline:(02:13) Reasons against broadly sharing reasons for rejection(03:16) Select examples(06:52) Some tradeoffs and other considerationsThe original text contained 1 footnote which was omitted from this narration. --- First published: August 23rd, 2023 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/sWMwGNgpzPn7X9oSk/select-examples-of-adverse-selection-in-longtermist --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

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: What Does a Marginal Grant at LTFF Look Like? Funding Priorities and Grantmaking Thresholds at the Long-Term Future Fund, published by Linch on August 10, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum. The Long-Term Future Fund (LTFF) makes small, targeted grants with the aim of improving the long-term trajectory of humanity. We are currently fundraising to cover our grantmaking budget for the next 6 months. We would like to give donors more insight into how we prioritize different projects, so they have a better sense of how we plan to spend their marginal dollar. Below, we've compiled fictional but representative grants to illustrate what sort of projects we might fund depending on how much we raise for the next 6 months, assuming we receive grant applications at a similar rate and quality to the recent past. Our motivations for presenting this information are a) to provide transparency about how the LTFF works, and b) to move the EA and longtermist donor communities towards a more accurate understanding of what their donations are used for. Sometimes, when people donate to charities (EA or otherwise), they may wrongly assume that their donations go towards funding the average, or even more optimistically, the best work of those charities. However, it is usually more useful to consider the marginal impact for the world that additional dollars would buy. By offering illustrative examples of the sort of projects we might fund at different levels of funding, we hope to give potential donors a better sense of what their donations might buy, depending on how much funding has already been committed. We hope that this post will help improve the quality of thinking and discussions about charities in the EA and longtermist communities. For donors who believe that the current marginal LTFF grants are better than marginal funding of all other organizations, please consider donating! Compared to the last 3 years, we now have both a) unusually high quality and quantity of applications and b) unusually low amount of donations, which means we'll have to raise our bar substantially if we do not receive additional donations. This is an especially good time to donate, as donations are matched 2:1 by Open Philanthropy (OP donates $2 for every $1 you donate). That said, if you instead believe that marginal funding of another organization is (between 1x and 3x, depending on how you view marginal OP money) better than current marginal LTFF grants, then please do not donate to us, and instead donate to them and/or save the money for later. Background on the LTFF We are committed to improving the long-term trajectory of civilization, with a particular focus on reducing global catastrophic risks. We specialize in funding early stage projects rather than established organizations. From March 2022 to March 2023, we received 878 applications and funded 263 as grants, worth ~$9.1M dollars total (average $34.6k/grant). To our knowledge, we have made more small grants in this time period than any other longtermist- or EA- motivated funder. Other funders in this space include Open Philanthropy, Survival and Flourishing Fund, and recently Lightspeed Grants and Manifund. Historically, ~40% of our funding has come from Open Phil. However, we are trying to become more independent of Open Phil. As a temporary stopgap measure, Open Phil is matching donations to LTFF 2:1 instead of granting to us directly. 100% of money we fundraise for LTFF qua LTFF goes to grantees; we fundraise separately and privately for operational costs. We try to be very willing to fund weird things that the grantmakers' inside views believe are really impactful for the long-term future. You can read more about our work at our website here, or in our accompanying payout report here. Methodology for this analysis At the LTFF, we assign ea...

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

When Indigenous people say that we are fighting for LandBack by any means necessary, we aim to address the multi-pronged approach we take within the movement. We know that not one tactic alone will liberate the people and our land. In episode 4 of the LANDBACK For the People podcast, NDN Collective President and CEO Nick Tilsen and guests speak to how the legal system, although colonial, is still a viable avenue to fight for LandBack. Our esteemed guests of Episode 4: Phillip Tinker, Osage attorney at Kanji & Katzen, specializing in the matters of tribal sovereignty, jurisdiction, and powers of government Nicole Yanes, NDN Collective Director of Grantmaking and citizen of the Opata Nation, bringing over 10 years of experience in community organizing and nation building for Indigenous people.

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.

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.

We are excited to be joined on this episode by a former colleague and guest from NGOsource, Shyaam Subramanian. NGOsource is helping to streamline the international grantmaking process and ease both restrictions and reporting requirements for international grant awards by making equivalency determinations. NGOs (or international nonprofits) that receive grants through this process are better able to build collective power and address issues faced in their communities.   Not only are we excited about this topic, but we're excited to have Shyaam back on this show. You all might remember him from earlier pod episodes... recorded back when Shayaam was Senior Counsel for AFJ's Bolder Advocacy program.  Shyaam and his colleagues work with US donors and NGOs to determine if an international nonprofit is organized and operated like a U.S. public charity. This process is called an equivalency determination or ED. NGOs that receive an ED can receive general support from U.S. private foundations and donor-advised funds, and potentially use the funds for more types of advocacy activities, including lobbying or legislative campaigns.    Attorneys for this episode Natalie Ossenfort Leslie Barnes    Guest Shyaam Subramanian, Legal Counsel at NGOsource     Shownotes Key concepts in Grantmaking  What is an Equivalency Determination (ED)?  What options does a funder have if an NGO does not receive an ED?  A brief overview of ED requirements  NGOsource's repository model and collaboration with Council on Foundations  Impact stories  Resources NGOsource – all about equivalency determinations, newsletters, and more  Can A Private Foundation Make a Grant to  Non-Public Charity  International Advocacy & Lobbying Podcast  Responding to the Ukraine Crisis: What Nonprofits and Foundations Need to Know   

Aligning its invesments with its values, Phillips Foundation uses its capital in transformative, generational ways. Elizabeth Carlock Phillips, Executive Director, joins Senior Philanthropic Advisor Gwen Wurst to discuss how the Dallas-based foundation prioritizes once-in-a-generation grants through non-traditional philanthropic vehicles. "Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Senior Philanthropic Advisor Gwen Wurst chats with Esperanza Pallana, Executive Director of the Food and Farm Communications Fund to discuss how the innovative fund has taken a unique approach to grantmaking in its work of transforming our food systems. "Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Roy Swan, Director of The Ford Foundation's Mission Investments team, is committed to increasing the impact of their portfolio of mission-related investments (MRIs). He works alongside the organization's leadership to identify opportunities and guide decision-making processes as they relate to its global activities. Prior to joining the Foundation, Roy served as managing director and co-head of Global Sustainable Finance at Morgan Stanley. While there, he oversaw massive community development transactions that generated over $13 billion in value for investors.  Roy received his bachelor's degree from Princeton University and a JD from Stanford Law School, where he was an editor of the Stanford Law Review.  

As our presenting podcast sponsor, Jay Scherder & Chloe Smith of RAC STL join us on the podcast to help educate the community on the Artist Grant process. Grantmaking is the cornerstone of RAC's work. St. Louis is an arts town. As the biggest public funder of the arts in St. Louis, RAC's top priority has always been supporting the diverse collective of artists and arts organizations that make our world-class arts and culture community so vibrant. Since 1985, they have provided more than 7,000 grants worth over $100 million.2023 Grants opened up Monday, February 13th. Listen to this episode for more information on how to apply for a grant.Support the show