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** INSIGHT
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** Navigating the Complexities of Humanitarian Emergencies
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The Center for Disaster Philanthropy shares how they impartially center humanitarian needs to mitigate the challenges of complicated social and political environments to provide support and create positive outcomes for communities in dire circumstances.
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** Celebrating Juneteenth
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In honor of Juneteenth, the holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, PEAK’s offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19. We encourage you to learn more about the history and traditions of this day. ([link removed]) In addition, the National Museum of African American History and Culture has a digital toolkit ([link removed]) with resources and programs designed to deepen your knowledge, educate your social media followers, and help you celebrate the day.


** It’s Pride Month: Show your appreciation for the LGBTQ+ community
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As we commemorate the Stonewall riots, which launched the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement in the United States, learn more about the history of this community and the legal and social challenges it faces through this reading list ([link removed]) compiled by Candid. In addition, Kelsey Andersen, who cochairs the PEAK LGBTQ+ Caucus alongside Elizabeth Powley, wrote an article for us ([link removed]) where she shared her experiences and perspectives on how the philanthropic sector can be more inclusive of queer lives in their strategic planning and funding.

And if you identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, asexual, intersex, and two-spirit and are interested in joining the PEAK LGBTQ+ Caucus, contact Peer Group Specialist Rafael Torres at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .


** TECH UPGRADE
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** PEAK’s Tech Upgrade
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PEAK’s database is offline through mid-June as we work to implement a next-level association management system. During our tech upgrade break, members will not have access to CONNECT or members-only resources on our website. In addition, we will not host meetings or run meeting registration. We will resume including CONNECT threads and event listings in PEAK Weekly in July.


** Weekly Reads
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“In undercutting philanthropy’s basic First Amendment protection, this ruling makes it harder to support historically marginalized groups, and jeopardizes our work to promote equity and justice. Now, more than ever, our sector is called upon to advocate for equitable policies and systems that help us build a nation where all people thrive.” [more] ([link removed])
Akilah Watkins, Independent Sector

“In today’s climate, the scrutiny of Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim nonprofits reaches even further than before. Now, organizations are being scrutinized for engaging in constitutionally protected activities and speech that may run counter to political views held by lawmakers. The Charity and Security Network warns about the impact of ‘the parade of horribles… that uses the targeting of charities as a vehicle for larger political motives.’” [more] ([link removed])
Deepa Iyer, Building Movement Project

“As these testimonials show, nonprofit financial health does not equal human health. And programmatic health depends on human health. A smaller team with a bigger workload per-person can address short-term financial solvency — but it decreases the quality and quantity of programs and services for communities, and it increases the likelihood of employee burnout. This is low-road nonprofit economics that results in a downward spiral. Funders who ensure or allow this to continue are guilty of creating sweatshop nonprofits.” [more] ([link removed])
Rusty Stahl, Fund the People, for the Center for Effective Philanthropy

“In March 2024, several people from [a cross section of roles and teams at] the Barr Foundation traveled to Seattle, Washington to attend the PEAK Grantmaking convening… We sought to each share one lesson from the convening that resonated for us and how we seek to incorporate it into our own work. Focusing on one thing was a challenge for many of us, but we hope that each of the reflections below help spark thoughts about the work that all of us in philanthropy can do to generate positive change.” [more] ([link removed])
The Barr Foundation

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