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We’re looking for sessions that share the structures, strategies, practices, and tools that you incorporate to create and maintain a sense of community. Learn more & submit your session for #LeadingLocally2025: hubs.ly/Q02Q-7Cd0

We’re looking for sessions that share the structures, strategies, practices, and tools that you incorporate to create and maintain a sense of community. 

Learn more & submit your session for #LeadingLocally2025: hubs.ly/Q02Q-7Cd0
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In a time when fewer people are engaged with nonprofits, the actions of everyday volunteers and donors are vital to meet local needs, build community, and strengthen our social fabric. Download the full report from The Generosity Commission to learn more: hubs.ly/Q02QMGK10

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#MeetAMember Kenneth Rainin Foundation The Kenneth Rainin Foundation announced $7.8 million in grants supporting early childhood learning in Oakland, California. hubs.ly/Q02QMTXR0

#MeetAMember Kenneth Rainin Foundation

The <a href="/KR_Foundation/">Kenneth Rainin Foundation</a> announced $7.8 million in grants supporting early childhood learning in Oakland, California. 

hubs.ly/Q02QMTXR0
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The Fearless Fund settlement has caused confusion for funders and nonprofits about the legality of race-conscious grantmaking. Read more about the implications of this case from Ben McDearmon, Council Director of Legal Resources, in Inside Philanthropy: hubs.ly/Q02RcNtK0

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After surveying 133 orgs and 43 in-depth interviews, the new Council report with Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) and New Pluralists examines how philanthropic leaders support connecting across differences in times of polarization. Download the full report: hubs.ly/Q02Rvdlf0

After surveying 133 orgs and 43 in-depth interviews, the new Council report with <a href="/PACEfunders/">Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE)</a> and <a href="/newpluralists/">New Pluralists</a> examines how philanthropic leaders support connecting across differences in times of polarization. 

Download the full report: hubs.ly/Q02Rvdlf0
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#MembershipMonday Benefit Spotlight 🔦 Trainings Savings Did you know we offer a range of training courses designed to boost your skills on topics that matter to you? Council members can attend these trainings at discounted rates! Join us: hubs.ly/Q02RwmWn0

#MembershipMonday Benefit Spotlight 🔦 Trainings Savings

Did you know we offer a range of training courses designed to boost your skills on topics that matter to you?  

Council members can attend these trainings at discounted rates! Join us: hubs.ly/Q02RwmWn0
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We’re co-sponsoring Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s #webinar, “Hurricane Helene: How funders can support recovery,” on Thursday, October 3. Join us to learn more about the storm’s impact, even well beyond where it made landfall. There's still time to register: bit.ly/47MrJM0

We’re co-sponsoring <a href="/funds4disaster/">Center for Disaster Philanthropy</a>’s #webinar, “Hurricane Helene: How funders can support recovery,” on Thursday, October 3. 

Join us to learn more about the storm’s impact, even well beyond where it made landfall. There's still time to register: bit.ly/47MrJM0
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As local, state and regional community foundations and philanthropic institutions create response funds for disaster recovery in the wake of Hurricane Helene, we will keep these resources up to date. hubs.ly/Q02RJ24T0

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Read the latest in @Candid for a comprehensive guide on DAFs, including their benefits, mechanics, and strategies for nonprofits to engage DAF donors. bit.ly/47M1eGL

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#MeetAMember - Community Foundation Tampa Bay CFTampaBay is helping locally and across the state in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. They're matching contributions from fundholders who donate to a request on their Critical Needs list. Learn more: hubs.ly/Q02RH7m00

#MeetAMember - Community Foundation Tampa Bay

<a href="/CFTampaBay/">CFTampaBay</a> is helping locally and across the state in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. They're matching contributions from fundholders who donate to a request on their Critical Needs list. 

Learn more: hubs.ly/Q02RH7m00
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Our friends Philanthropy Southeast have been compiling resources to support those affected by Hurricane Helene and communities in need. They're continuing to update this list as more information becomes available. Here's how to help: hubs.ly/Q02Sc-jR0

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#MembershipMonday Benefit Spotlight 🔦 Disaster Grantmaking Resources Recovery efforts are underway following Hurricane Helene. Members can access all the Council’s resources on disaster grantmaking for free. Join the Council and review our resources: hubs.ly/Q02Sd3Nk0

#MembershipMonday Benefit Spotlight 🔦 Disaster Grantmaking Resources

Recovery efforts are underway following Hurricane Helene. Members can access all the Council’s resources on disaster grantmaking for free.

Join the Council and review our resources: hubs.ly/Q02Sd3Nk0
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A survey conducted with Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) & New Pluralists found: ✅ 85% of foundations funded bridging and belonging work in the past 10 years, and ✅ Nearly a quarter allocated over half of their grantmaking budget to this work. Learn more: hubs.ly/Q02SncYg0

A survey conducted with <a href="/PACEfunders/">Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE)</a> &amp; <a href="/newpluralists/">New Pluralists</a> found:

✅ 85% of foundations funded bridging and belonging work in the past 10 years, and
✅ Nearly a quarter allocated over half of their grantmaking budget to this work.

Learn more: hubs.ly/Q02SncYg0
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We’re co-sponsoring Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s #webinar, “Disaster risk reduction: How philanthropy can empower a resilient future,” on Thursday, Oct. 10. Join us to learn more about ways to prevent new disasters. hubs.ly/Q02SFqwB0 #CDP4Recovery

We’re co-sponsoring <a href="/funds4disaster/">Center for Disaster Philanthropy</a>’s #webinar, “Disaster risk reduction: How philanthropy can empower a resilient future,” on Thursday, Oct. 10. 

Join us to learn more about ways to prevent new disasters. hubs.ly/Q02SFqwB0 #CDP4Recovery
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Big thank you to the members of the 2024 Council Awards Selection Committee for their time and effort reviewing nominations! Award winners will be honored during the 2024 Member Meeting on November 19. Nominations are open until October 15: hubs.ly/Q02SFpSk0

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The upcoming Animal Grantmakers' 25th Annual Conference is taking place in Toronto October 27-30. There’s still time to register and join inspiring discussions on cross-border collaboration in service of animal welfare. hubs.ly/Q02SpW2N0

The upcoming Animal Grantmakers' 25th Annual Conference is taking place in Toronto October 27-30. 

There’s still time to register and join inspiring discussions on cross-border collaboration in service of animal welfare. hubs.ly/Q02SpW2N0
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Nobody knows place-based funding better than than the people doing this work day-to-day. (That's you!) There’s still time to submit a session idea for #LL25! Know someone with a knack for fostering a true sense of community? Tag them below! hubs.ly/Q02S-0Wd0

Nobody knows place-based funding better than than the people doing this work day-to-day. (That's you!)
 
There’s still time to submit a session idea for #LL25! Know someone with a knack for fostering a true sense of community? Tag them below! hubs.ly/Q02S-0Wd0
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#MeetAMember – Centre Foundation Centre Foundation aims to facilitate a culture of giving to better support their community. One way they’re doing this is through their annual Giving Circle grants. Learn more: hubs.ly/Q02Sq9p20

#MeetAMember – Centre Foundation 

<a href="/CentreFNDN/">Centre Foundation</a> aims to facilitate a culture of giving to better support their community. One way they’re doing this is through their annual Giving Circle grants. 

Learn more: hubs.ly/Q02Sq9p20
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In a world of many interconnected problems, working together is essential. Trust, shared vision, and long-term commitment are crucial ingredients for success as collaborative funders. Read more from Independent Philanthropy Association South Africa on WINGS. hubs.ly/Q02Sqs3j0