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This episode features the audio from our webinar called “Impact Blockers: 4 Mistakes Standing Between You And The Change You Want To See”. If questions about the impact of your work make you feel like a deer stuck in headlights, you're not alone. So many people working to create change in their community aren't sure about whether or not they're getting the outcomes they want, at the scale that's needed. In this episode, our director, Lori McNeill covered 4 mistakes that often lie at the root of shortcomings in a range of social impact initiatives, civic tech and tech-for-good products, non-profit programs, and even grassroots community projects. If you're ready to gain confidence in the impact and direction of your work, this episode is a must listen! #socialimpact #civichacker #opendata #causes #activism

Interesting Freakonomics episode on ‘time-banking’. It is system through which people trade services based on time rather than money. In a time bank, one hour of work is typically exchanged for one hour of another person's work, regardless of the type of service. Participants earn time credits by helping others and can use these credits to receive services from other members. This system fosters community engagement, mutual support, and trust, emphasizing human-centrality. What are your thoughts? There is an opening for a CEO for a nonprofit venture.

This episode features the audio from our webinar called “Impact Blockers: 4 Mistakes Standing Between You And The Change You Want To See”. If questions about the impact of your work make you feel like a deer stuck in headlights, you're not alone. So many people working to create change in their community aren't sure about whether or not they're getting the outcomes they want, at the scale that's needed. In this episode, our director, Lori McNeill covered 4 mistakes that often lie at the root of shortcomings in a range of social impact initiatives, civic tech and tech-for-good products, non-profit programs, and even grassroots community projects. If you're ready to gain confidence in the impact and direction of your work, this episode is a must listen! #socialimpact #civichacker #opendata #causes #activism

I appreciate when people give media time to timebanking but less so when their guests try to rename it or use "barter" as though it is interchangeable with "time banking". It's concerning, but not unexpected, that guests on Freakonomics were discussing time banking from an economic lens without also mentioning that time banking is grounded in five (social) principles identified by Edgar Cahn. I name them the 5 R's of time banking for easy recall: recognizing that everyone is an asset to their community, redefining work, reciprocity, (re-)building community/networks, respect for the individual for where they're at not where you want them to be. Time banking is not solely an economic system. I don't believe it was meant to be a "scalable way to run a significant part of the economy." Edgar Cahn's principals of time banking indicate that the intention of time banking is to value human contribution in a way that is sometimes absent in economic systems.  Time banking is a socioeconomic system that can be used in conjunction with other economic systems. Let's keep learning about time banking, but let's explore the economic component of time banking within the context of the social component.

An important question to ask as you chase those 2024 goals is are you sitting at the right table? Lindrea Reynolds dropped this insight into our conversation on #WhatsYourStory pod. It's a good thing to secure your seat but she raised the importance of ensuring that seat is at the right table. A lot of our success is determined by the communities where we find ourselves. Is the community lifting you up? Is the community pushing you to be your best? Is the community providing the support you need to thrive? While things are still ramping up in the new year, it might be a good time for you to take that inventory. Check out the rest of my Season 4 takeaways in the latest episode of #WhatsYourStory pod (link in comments). #SecureYourSeat #RightTable #Community

🎉 The wait is over! Our first episode of The Power Shift is now live! 🎙️ Join Al J. Browne in an inspiring conversation with Lori Jackson, President and CEO of the Jane Bancroft Robinson Foundation. Lori shares her journey, insights, and unwavering commitment to transforming lives through philanthropy and community collaboration. Check out the full episode and let us know what you think! #ThePowerShift #WardInfinityPodcast #CommunityEmpowerment #SocialEntrepreneurship

Leaving Well is not supposed to be a burden placed on the shoulders of the individual leaving. Companies, sending organizations, and nonprofits should practice replicating and mirroring: 🎤 How you sent them to the mission field / welcomed them to the role in the first place is how you should say goodbye, or welcome them when they come back home.” The more we recognize that people leave - because it’s an absolute reality - the better we can treat each other as decision makers in our organization. This episode with Sarita Hartz covers so many topics around #LeavingWell. 🎧 Give it a listen! https://lnkd.in/ewQTk4PH

I recently came across Exponent Philanthropy 's Catalytic Podcast Library! The episodes focus on small funders who are making a big difference, one creative idea at a time. 💡 Small foundations and lean funders are rewriting the rules, shifting from transactional to transformational giving. Here's what sets them apart: 🎨 Creativity: Nimble and innovative, they're unafraid to experiment with unconventional approaches. 💼 Resource Leveraging: It's not just about money— they harness networks, expertise, and technology to maximize impact. 🔍 Early Recognition: They spot emerging trends and support breakthrough solutions before they hit the mainstream. 🤝 Equity & Participation: Deeply committed to diversity and inclusion, they empower marginalized communities and foster civic engagement. 🚀 Catalytic Change: Through strategic investments and partnerships, they drive systemic change and tackle root causes. #Philanthropy #Innovation #ImpactLeadership #Grantmaking See the full library here: https://lnkd.in/eH4UdDGN

You won't want to miss our Founder and CEO, Fatima Zaidi, on the "How I Became..." podcast with Kelly Yefet. 🎙 The two dive into Fatima's entrepreneurial career, how to balance creativity and management, becoming a well-rounded CEO, and much more. Give it a listen: https://lnkd.in/gwi5iRRr #podcastfeature #entrepreneurship #startupmarketing #podcasting

Getting older can mean eliminating possessions that have been collected over a lifetime. Author, Ciji Ware, talks about how to overcome the emotional hurdles that sabotage the process and free us to keep only the things we love. Listen to the Right Sizing, Not Downsizing episode here.