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It is HUGELY appreciated and important when major foundations & institutions openly share their own organizational journey & evolving strategies for advancing racial justice. Gives other orgs something to reference & lean into. Props to William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, The James Irvine Foundation, & the guides through the process, ProInspire (https://www.proinspire.org).

Overall, Cincinnatians feel better about their city. Cincinnati improved in all five broad categories. Here are the percent answering "excellent" or "good" when asked about Cincinnati: As a place to live: 2021: 79% 2023: 81% As a place to work: 2021: 75% 2023: 77% As a place I feel welcome: ·        2021: 67% ·        2023: 74% As a place to raise children: ·        2021: 67% ·        2023: 70% As a place to retire: ·        2021: 47% ·        2023: 51%

A quarter century ago, American political scientist Robert D. Putnam diagnosed our country's failing civic health. In his book, Bowling Alone, he recorded the major decline of social clubs and social engagement, the growth of isolation, and divides of all kinds. In a conversation with Eric Liu, CEO of Citizen University, and fellow graduate school scholar, Robert D. Putnam, they discussed Robert's explorations of a civic revival, examples of civic emergences in the past, and what we can learn to help restore faith in our democracy and each other. Read The Chronicle of Philanthropy article by Drew Lindsay or listen to Eric and Robert's conversation in full: https://lnkd.in/eGbiDKuz

Art is a human right, freedom of expression and for overall health and well-being.

✔️ Managed a high-profile fund ✔️ Navigated tremendous social upheaval ✔️ Bolstered a social movement for the long term ✔️ Achieved tangible near-term impacts Managing a time-limited fund is no easy feat, yet these pressures can lead to significant impacts. Dive into our final #ArtforJustice evaluation report to discover how flexible support, combined with a focus on community-building and allyship, led to significant wins and strengthened the movement to end mass incarceration.

Check out this recently published article on how Louisville Urban League (LUL) coaches harnessed the power of Leap Fund's benefits calculator to navigate income assets and empower clients with crucial information on the impact of income changes on their public benefits. https://lnkd.in/eFJcKQNq

Being Brooklyn bred-has taught me a few things: One—the block aunties know all the secrets. Two—we show up for our people. Three—double dutch isn’t for everyone. Mutual aid is one of the cornerstones of resource activation and if we were to approach community-generative resourcing processes through this lens—we’d get a lot farther faster. It’s not just about community-led or community committees; it’s about culturally relevant and aligned resourcing strategies that start at the top in grantmaking leadership. We need to set and implement the strategies. Black and Brown Brooklyn folks, like so many communities facing rapid and generational gentrification—and erasure—know that asserting ourselves and occupying space is needed. We know we’re stronger together. We know that we need to support one another. And we know what to do with that money when we get it. Let me clap so you get my point: 👏🏾 trust 👏🏾 us 👏🏾 with 👏🏾 resources 👏🏾 period. I guarantee you we can figure out what our communities need—because we are the community. There’s a rhythm to this resource work. Like telephone wires hitting pavement, we know how to tap in. We know what questions to ask, and when we don’t know an answer—we know which auntie has it. Ask me about it.

During our recent Educational Series for Nonprofits event, our speakers all shared valuable lessons they have learned through past strategic planning efforts. From visibly noting your goals to being willing to pivot when needed, Eric Pryor of Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Maureen Tomoschuk of Community Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM), and Tom Kardish of Salesianum School all shared valuable insights in the clip below. What is one lesson you have learned about strategic planning in your career? Share with us in the comments below! #StrategicPlanning #Lessons

Robert Putnam has been studying the erosion of civil society in the U.S. for decades. While he has seen social isolation and distrust grow in his years studying the subject, he is optimistic that we can change the direction of the country. His recommendation to philanthropists hoping to build a better future? Take young people seriously as architects of the future. Read or listen to his full conversation with Eric Liu: https://lnkd.in/g5dXxP_u