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** A Conversation on Risk, Trust, and Equity in Philanthropy
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In this roundtable from a past edition of the Journal, four grants professionals delve into the idea of risk, how it can undermine trust- and equity-based practices, and how we can reimagine the concept for the betterment of the sector.
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ICYMI: The Reimagining Grantmaking issue of the Journal is now open to the community. Read it online or download it here ([link removed]) .


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** Grants Management 101 Begins August 15
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Join colleagues in the Class of 2023! Over the course of five months, you’ll receive an in-depth orientation to the fundamentals of grants management, the philanthropic sector, and equitable, effective grantmaking practices. In addition, a series of cohort convenings, facilitated by cohort advisors, will provide opportunities to connect in small groups, explore content more deeply, receive coaching, create accountability for growth goals, and form deep relationships with colleagues from across the country.

Last year’s program sold out early, so be sure to reserve your spot now.
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** Weekly Reads
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“Decentre yourself, and centre those you exist to serve: the foundation for a decolonial approach is to decentre the funder, shift power to those we serve. In our learning work specifically, this means including grantees in processes to define change, and collectively defining how to make and analyse data. Instead of imposing understandings of change that are often far removed from the realities on the ground, we can root our work in what they define as change.” [more] ([link removed])
Shama Dossa, Fenomenal Funds, Clara Desalvo, FRIDA, and Boikanyo Modungwa, Purposeful, for Alliance magazine

“Some nonprofits see the four-day week as the next step to a kinder, more flexible workplace that’s more equitable and more likely to retain and attract talent.”[more] ([link removed])
Drew Lindsay, The Chronicle of Philanthropy

“As nonprofits and funders alike reflect on this intense period of trial and turmoil, we [the Center for Effective Philanthropy] wanted to take stock of current nonprofit perspectives and understand their evolving experiences with funders, many of whom have modified their approaches to working with nonprofits since 2020. … Our aim [in creating the report State of Nonprofits 2023: What Funders Need to Know] was to explore the state of nonprofit relationships with both foundations and individual donors, how nonprofits are perceiving current challenges, and their recent and projected financial results.” [more] ([link removed])

“This report benchmarks the progress and challenges of United Philanthropy Forum’s Philanthropy-Serving Organization (PSO) members in their efforts to advance racial equity in philanthropy. The report helps shed light on the internal and external racial equity strategies being undertaken across the larger PSO field, and summarizes some of the key successes and challenges PSOs face in designing and implementing racial equity efforts for further reflection and action.” [more] ([link removed])

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