@AmericanU social enterprise grad. Determined to push the boundaries of #SocEnt and #ImpInv.
Joined June 2014
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Exciting day for #nonprofit data! @urbaninstitute @AU_SPA @ScharSchool released report + open dataset from nationally representative survey of nonprofits on donation trends, impacts of COVID, staff/leadership demographics, and more: urbn.is/3uNDAWE 1/8 #NPTrendsandImpacts
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For all my #entrepreneurs and anyone taking the risk to do something different. #NeverGiveUp
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Our CEO @AmyCelep will offer stories, strategies and inspiration for leading during times of crisis during an online session July 23. Join us! event.on24.com/eventRegistra…
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Right now, many organizations are planning for worst-case scenarios. While that's important, there's also an opportunity to imagine an inspiring new future. Join us June 10 to talk about scenario planning and hear from @BFC_CEO of @BreadfortheCity. communitywealth.zoom.us/meet…
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Funders have an opportunity to better support immigrants and refugees, especially in light of the disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 on these communities. Learn more about what funders can do in this @NCRP analysis. ncrp.org/initiatives/movemen…
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If you're figuring out what work to pause and what work to prioritize, these tools from @C4CInvest can help. centerforcommunityinvestment…
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To understand the Bezos announcement in the context of history and the current discussion around megaphilanthropy, check out @BenSoskis's unsurprisingly insightful and well-written op-ed in @Philanthropy
“If Bezos can be said to have a distinctive philanthropic style at all, it’s his lack of attachment to a single philanthropic structure or strategy. Bezos has a sort of super-store approach to mega-giving” bit.ly/3aavfB8
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Latinos are starting business 2x the rate of other groups. We all can help foster the ecosystem for them to grow and drive. #scalelatinobiz – at Washington, DC
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How can grantmakers incorporate equity into their grantmaking? This guide from @RJGrantmakers can help. racialequity.org/report-gran…
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We like how thorough this guide to partnerships is from @WeDreamForward. A step-by-step guide to making the most of your partnerships: buff.ly/2wmgCbS
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Strengthening organizational culture often feels ambiguous. Our new field guide can provide some clarity to the messiness of culture work. communitywealth.com/wp-conte…
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.@jeancase: "While not all failures have a happy ending, most happy endings have a failure story." Read about Jean's personal experience in failure and how to fail forward, from @FastCompany bit.ly/2B3a8RU #BeFearless
“The role for leaders is to create a safe space for vulnerability by sharing their own trauma and grief, and modeling listening, compassion, and empathy.” Another great quote from @DecolonizWealth by @VillanuevaEdgar #Philanthropy #SocEnt
“It’s about fundamentally changing organizational culture, what constitutes acceptable behavior, and the definitions of success and leadership.”- @VillanuevaEdgar
@DecolonizWealth keeps it 💯
Shout out to @lbartczak for the recommendation 👏🏼 #philanthropy #socialjustice
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How to shift the culture of #philanthropy to one where funders understand they are part of—rather than in control of—social movements and systems-change work ssir.org/articles/entry/phil… via @alisontcorwin @Surdna_Fndn @nfg_org @SSIReview
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#EiCSummit If we don’t pay our employees a fair living wage, in our places of privilege, how can we expect others to? Lyle Matthew Kan, Funders for LBGTQ Issues
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How are foundations trying to help grantees strengthen their organizations? And is it the help that grantees really need? @CEPData's new report shares findings on both these questions. research.cep.org/strengtheni…
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Amazing organization. Awesome leader. Apply to @echoinggreen
We're looking for stellar colleagues to join the @echoinggreen team! Check out all of our open positions, and spread the word: echoinggreen.org/about/caree…
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Myth #4 – Funder collaborations are too time consuming? Not necessarily. Sometimes you have to take time to build relationships and "go slow to go fast." exponentphilanthropy.org/blo… via @exponentphil
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As needs become increasingly urgent, what are the implications for foundations with a narrow grantmaking focus? And how can rapid response support collaboration and longer-term commitment? philanthropy.com/article/Fou…