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The power of impact extends far beyond medicine and philanthropy. Leveraging business as a force for good can take place in any industry. A beautiful reminder by Tomilola Majekodunmi Adejana, CEO at Bankly, the “bank to the unbanked.” Learn more about Tomilola, CWI 2021 fellow, and her business here: https://lnkd.in/dWuyiM4

Unlock the full potential of philanthropy in your #WealthManagement practice. The #SanFrancisco #WealthImpactForum, part of the #DAFGiving Summit Advisor Series, is for forward-thinking professionals looking to integrate impact giving into their practice: https://bit.ly/3TSPz2c

Check out this webinar to learn more about World Vision USA's resilience framework. As global hunger continues to increase, a strong focus and commitment to food systems and how they intersect with health, nutrition, education, and other sectors is desperately needed. Find the registration link here: https://lnkd.in/eWWbArvq

There are many stereotypes and simplistic narratives about "rural America". In practice rural communities in the US are remarkably diverse and represent 20% of the total population. Yet despite their importance, rural areas only receive 5% of large philanthropic grants. A new report I've authored for The Conference Board explores the current state and future opportunities for companies to make an impact in rural communities through their corporate citizenship and philanthropy efforts. Doing so can move the needle on societal issues, generate tangible business returns, and help restore America’s frayed social fabric. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/gc9QUMw6 #rural #csr #corporatecitizenship #philanthropy #esg #business #impact https://lnkd.in/gxnziNra

Philea - Philanthropy Europe Association is one of those rare organizations that have set themselves a courageous goal: to truly move our sector of #philanthropy to the next level, to nudge us forward, out of our comfort zones, into the unknown, to embrace what it means to contribute to our world's problems in a way that matches the challenge. Philanthropy has a unique role in our world: it can fund what cannot be funded. It can make impossible things possible. It can raise our aspirations and change mindsets. For that to happen it also has to ask itself some tough questions: - Are we being courageous enough? - Is how we are spending our money fit for purpose?- Are we truly rising to the challenges? - Are we doing all we can? - Are we doing all we must do? And what does that mean for our relationship with #trust in this world, with our partners, with those we serve? I am super excited to explore these questions with such an amazing group of dedicated people next week in #Ghent at #PhileaForum2024 Ashoka #EveryoneAChangemaker with Delphine Moralis Carola Carazzone Raphaela Toncic-Sorinj David Bonbright

A call for a plan for childhood and a hopeful vision in 'Raising the Nation'. Alarming headlines warn of a generation of youngsters scarred by austerity and the pandemic, facing deepening poverty, crumbling schools and a mental health crisis. Patrick Butler's article in yesterday's Guardian (https://ow.ly/FybY50QFyGp) revealed that children's services leaders are urging a national 'plan for childhood' to invest in their well-being, education and life chances. 'Raising the Nation' by Paul Lindley offers a compelling vision for building a brighter future for our children. It advocates for smart, strong and kind children who can become stewards of society, with big public policy ideas and real-world solutions. #ChildrensRights #InvestInOurFuture #RaisingTheNation #nonfiction #Parenting #Education #Wellbeing Find out more at https://ow.ly/7u5p50QFyGo

May we suggest you begin the first quarter of 2024 by investing in yourself and your community?! If we don’t have a SEAT at the table, our voices will only be heard in the midst of crisis. Let’s be proactive. Let’s get prepared. Let’s take our SEAT! Register today! #CommunityDevelopment #BoardTraining #DEI #SolutionsAtSeaview #SEATCT

Turning conversations into action ✊💥 Tune in to learn how Antionette Carroll, M.A., Founder of Creative Reaction Lab (CRXLAB), is fostering the next wave of civic leaders, reshaping our cities, and driving social, cultural, and economic progress through a youth-led movement. Listen below 🎧 ⤵️ #EGFellows

Q: "Why did you name Next Gen Men's first conference the Momentum Summit?" A: In the work of 'engaging men and boys' – so many conversations are framed around STARTING to engage and the NEED to do so. This makes it feel like this work isn't already happening and there aren't wins to celebrate, but it is and there are. It's happening in all of our conference themes: - Engaging Boys and Young Men as Stakeholders and Allies - Men's Mental Health as an Entry Point - Psychological Safety Among Men at Work - Engaging Men in Accountability and Transformation - Navigating Pushback in Male Engagement Efforts - Fathering the Future of Masculinity - Managing for Multiple Masculinities We're not at a stop, or a start. This work is already rolling. What this summit is about, is building MOMENTUM. 🎟️ Early bird registration (save $100!) is open til July 23rd!

Back by popular demand, we're offering our Dismantling Your Own #Bias class next month. Deep, consistent self-reflection is one of the most important steps you can take to dismantle #oppression and move toward #racialequity. This class is a brave #healing space where we can unpack our own biases, deal with #fragility, address #trauma, and understand how we can show up in solidarity with other historically marginalized communities. #dismantlingbias #implicitbias #nonprofit #nonprofitleaders #DEI #DEIB #JEDI