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Not to be missed! Sign up for this webinar to hear about how a collaborative fund created a financial model that reflects the true cost of supporting and sustaining movements. #philanthropy #collaborativefunds #intermediaries #truecosts #financialeadership

"You can't change the world, but you can make the place you live the best it can be." – Larry Zavadil. Larry Zavadil, founder & CEO of American Solutions for Business talks about our commitment to community partnerships and philanthropy. Watch our latest video to see how we are working together with local organizations to create a positive impact.

The Solidarity Collaborative’s work will draw from and build upon existing efforts of leaders and organizations at the forefront of solidarity work, offering inspiring examples of what is possible with greater intentionality around and investment in robust solidarity efforts. These examples include a series of cross-community Solidarity Summits, dedicated to fostering and supporting solidarity among social justice communities, where leaders such as Judith Browne Dianis were able to come together and share in their experiences. In our recent case study, Dianis, Executive Director of the Advancement Project, shares about how Solidarity Summits offered the unique opportunity to learn about movement building and resource sharing alongside fellow social justice philanthropic leaders. Read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/gKy2V6nF

Trust based philanthropy requires a lot of rigor. Let's not underegg this and say 'quite'. Trust based philanthropy when truly trust based, transparent, participative is transformational. That requires a lot of self examination by the funder themselves and a willingness to make shifts and be accountable to themselves and others in myriad ways. #philanthropy #trust #transparency

Skeptics: "Trust-based philanthropy sounds like willy-nilly philanthropy. Where’s the rigor?" Truth: A trust-based approach requires quite a bit of rigor. A main componenet of rigor is to establish a clear concept of mission, strategy, and profile of community partners to which the foundation is accountable. The next level of rigor is in establishing and being transparent about the criteria and process by which grantee partners are identified and chosen. Check out our Skeptic’s Corner to unpack more of our frequently asked questions: https://bit.ly/48nUM8z

"When we talk about public safety, we also have to talk about how we are creating a place in this city where people feel they belong." Last month, Tonia Wellons joined top experts in violence reduction for a special event, "Stopping the Cycle of Violence - Business & Philanthropy Lifting Up Proven Solutions". The event which was sponsored by The Community Foundation, Howard University, Peace For DC, and others, explored the powerful role that business and philanthropy play in the public safety space. https://lnkd.in/ehbF-k_9

Redwood Credit Union (RCU) has a rich history and a wide-reaching impact in its community. Here are some fun and interesting facts about Redwood Credit Union: Community Reach and Size: Redwood Credit Union serves over 415,000 members across several counties including Sonoma, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, Mendocino, Lake, Contra Costa, and Solano. As of July 31, 2022, it is the largest credit union in the North Bay, boasting $7.6 billion in assets. It's the 37th largest credit union in the U.S. among approximately 5,200 credit unions and the 8th largest in California out of 300. RCU operates 19 branch locations, with 18 in the North Bay and 1 in San Francisco. They also provide over 30,000 free network ATMs and an out-of-network ATM fee reimbursement program for members. History and Development: Founded in 1950 by seven employees of the County of Sonoma, it later changed its name to Redwood Credit Union in 1982 to reflect the increased demand for affordable financial services in the North Bay. By 2004, RCU's membership had reached 100,000 and by 2007, its assets had grown to $1 billion. They also moved into a new corporate building in Santa Rosa, CA, which is recognized as a silver LEED-Certified green building. Recognition and Awards: RCU has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best Small Employers 2023". It has received the title of the healthiest credit union in California and ranked sixth healthiest in the nation among large credit unions. The credit union has also been acknowledged as the "Best Credit Union" by the readers of Press Democrat every year and has achieved numerous other accolades including a 5‐Star Bauer Rating and an A+ Excellent Rating from Weiss Ratings. Community Impact and Services: RCU is committed to helping its members improve their lives and making a positive difference in the community. It has been active in this regard since 1950, aiding people in achieving their financial goals and dreams. The credit union offers a full range of financial services for both personal and business use, including checking, savings, loans, credit cards, investments, insurance, and auto purchasing/brokerage. Employee Base: Employing 720 individuals, RCU contributes significantly to local employment. Moreover, RCU has been named one of the best places to work for the 17th consecutive year by the North Bay Business Journal. These facts paint a picture of a credit union deeply rooted in its community, committed to providing excellent service and value to its members, and recognized both locally and nationally for its stability, service, and workplace culture. Cheers to the team and leader Brett Martinez

FB Article: In family enterprises, philanthropy and social impact initiatives foster multigenerational collaboration, reinforce values, and contribute to community legacies. Learn More: https://buff.ly/3UHrnln #FamilyBusiness #FamilyEnterprisePhilanthropy #SocialImpactInitiatives #CommunityLegacy

Great to see you Jennifer Wei and William and Flora Hewlett Foundation supporting The Chronicle of Philanthropy to put on this series of webinars about building a thriving nonprofit culture! I am registered and hoping to participate as much as possible -- encouraging others to sign-up as well! This is a critically important conversation at this time b/c research from Center for Effective Philanthropy shows that burnout is only increasing in the nonprofit sector. And decades of research from Christina Maslach at University of California, Berkeley show that burnout is an organizational culture issue more than an issue of individual behavior. Here at Fund the People, we believe #nonprofits needs #funders to engage in #TalentInvesting -- to provide proactive AND responsive #FundingThatWorks for the people who do the work. This means responding to specific grantee needs by deploying primary grant dollars to pay for things like: >> H.R. and people-focused staff positions; >> progressive personnel policies, >> decent wages and benefits; >> enough staff positions to share the workload and execute ambitious programs; >> conflict resolution and management practices; and >> intentional organizational culture planning and development. When funders step up In this way, nonprofits will have the financial resources and political incentives they need to build their team, and the #PeopleSystems they need to support the team. (You can learn more about our ideas through our Funding that Works Academy, featuring our self-paced online course, The Fundamentals of Talent-Investing for Foundation Professionals. To learn more, fundingthatworks.org.)