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A few key takeaways from the Center for Effective Philanthropy research on thr #MacKenzieScott grants: 1. The absorption capacity is going to be very dependent on existing infrastructure and whether existing funders have provided a decent foundation on which to take in a vast sum like Scott gives. 2. Scott’s grants are game-changing but can often be smaller than what a recipient communicates would be the right amount to fully take their work to the next level. 3. Due diligence processes differ for each candidate. They can be short and quick or longer and a bit more arduous. A lot depends on whether an org has been through this kind of diligence before. 4. The experience is different for orgs in the US vs the Global South. This will be interesting if Yield Giving does expand. 5. Other funders are taking notice and considering how to start giving more like Scott. For some funders there’s pushback on this. Others not so much. 6. Scott’s giving dwarfs other philanthropic giving by almost ten times.

New Product - Skateboard Build Hot off the Banana Life factory floor a new product to inspire creativity and unlock the artist within. Our new Skateboard build is the perfect blend of artistic vision and altruism. With all the tools at your disposal, teams will work together to craft a custom skateboard with love and care – knowing that it’s destined for the eager hands of a deserving kid. We are partnered with GIVIT; a charity-focused marketplace that connects people who need things with people and organisations that have things. However, if you have a charity or someone in mind – we’d love to hear about it and connect with them. Why not make your next team-building event one that helps your team tap into their creative potential while simultaneously giving back to the community? https://vist.ly/38m39

Happy New Year from all of your friends at emc3 💫 Wishing you all the most amazing things for this year! Let’s make 2024 the year for giving back. 🤝 Know someone who has recently been laid off or that is looking for a new role - offer to introduce them to someone in your network who might be able to help. 📝 Know someone who has been searching for a new role for a while - offer to help them refresh their CV to gain more traction. 🚀 Know someone who has recently launched a small business or side hustle - buy from them and give them kudos online. 🌏 Know a charitable organisation that needs support - donate time or money which so many spectacular charities so desperately need right now to keep up their incredible work. ♻️ Planning an event or global travel - choose sustainable solutions and offset where possible. You can check out our top tips for planning sustainable events in the ebook linked in the comments section below and by joining the Sustainable Events Community. If there’s anything I can do to support anyone in my network this year, please don’t hesitate to reach out. 2024 and beyond are for giving back. And I’m here to help. Because if we were all a little kinder, the world would be a magical place.

I’m thrilled to announce I’m joining the board of the pioneering social enterprise company FairSlice. FairSlice's mission is truly inspiring - they create Brand IP that is "owned by the next generation." But here's the game-changing part: they transfer majority ownership of each company into a trust fund for 10,000 children, whose parents sign up for free on their behalf. Obviously the biggest challenge is making these brands successful! Matt Scott and the team, you got this 💪 These are tough times for everyone but in particular for the young, whose economic prospects are, let's face it, grim. My focus as a member of the board will be to help FairSlice and the various companies it creates to be optimally creative—daring, innovative and imaginative, and work with creators to help create more IP owned by the next generation. Everyone should be part of this! Go to fairslice.co.uk and get involved! If you’ve got kids aged 0-13, you can sign them up free. How else you could help: > Introductions to children's stockists 🤝 > Intros to potential sponsors of the first book 🤝 > You can repost about it 🔄 > Help financially and donate 💰 > Like and comment on this post 👍 #socialenterprise #creativity

User interviewing is such a key skill for product people. So consider joining this session with Steve Portigal

In keeping with this week's focus on marketing psychology, I present this! "If it's in stock, we have it!" is genius. It's obvious. But it's humorous. Which means three things: 1. It'll get noticed 2. It'll create positive associations 3. It'll be remembered What can your business or charity do to replicate this kind of approach? #MarketingPsychology

Over the course of four transformative years with Rotaract, this non-profit organization has not only been a beacon for personal growth and friendship but has also been a guiding force, revealing the profound joy of giving back to the community. Rotaract instilled in me a deep sense of responsibility, highlighting the transformative impact individuals can have on their community.Initially drawn to Rotaract for personal development and social connections, I soon found the organization to be a powerful platform for community service. Engaging in a variety of projects from local clean-up drives to educational initiatives I discovered the tangible satisfaction that comes from contributing to the betterment of society. Each endeavor became a lesson in empathy and the joy of selfless service. Rotaract's commitment to community service extends beyond mere tasks; it's about understanding and actively addressing the needs of the community. Through these experiences, I learned that giving back is not just about charity; it's a reciprocal relationship that fosters a sense of shared responsibility and collective growth. Rotaract became a driving force in shaping my values, emphasizing the importance of social responsibility and the role of individuals in creating positive change.Moreover, Rotaract provided a unique space where I could channel my skills and enthusiasm into projects that directly benefited those in need. This aspect of the organization has become a cornerstone of my values, reinforcing the belief that positive change starts with the actions of individuals. As I reflect on my time with Rotaract, I see more than personal development and friendship; I see a narrative of discovering the joy and significance of contributing to the well-being of the community. It's a lesson that extends beyond the confines of meetings and projects, echoing the profound truth that, as an individual, I have the capacity to make a meaningful difference in the world. Rotaract, in essence, has been my companion on a journey of self-discovery, community impact, and the realization that the truest form of fulfillment comes from giving back.

When considering a charitable gift, have you ever asked some version of this question: “how much does the charity spend on administration or overhead”? This seemingly reasonable and harmless question is loaded with implication and stems from an outdated and stubbornly persistent viewpoint, one that hamstrings organizations doing vital work and creates a different set of rules for those in the non-profit sector.   The question of fair pay in the world of philanthropy has been a divisive topic for many years, and a frequent soft target of choice for media. The archaic way of thinking highlighted in a recent National Post article and picked up by CTV News last week proves that there is still much work to be done to shift how people view the non-profit and charitable space.    Non-profits accounted for more than 8% of Canada's GDP in 2023. They are an important, yet often overlooked and misunderstood, contributor to the economy and employ roughly 2.5 million people. Charities and non-profits work on some of the most important issues of our time, often addressing critical societal and even existential problems that governments and for-profit corporations either do not do or cannot do alone. Charities do so by hiring highly qualified staff who often work long hours at below average pay to further the mission, produce financial results, and provide valuable social profit for the good of us all. Why shouldn’t these organizations be allowed to compete for the very best talent by providing fair pay?   It is important to know how your donations are being invested in the causes you care about, and by all means you should ask questions and ensure your money isn’t being mismanaged, but let’s ask the right questions. What if, instead, we changed the question to “how much impact does the charity that I’m giving to have on the problem I would like to solve”?    I understand that this is a nuanced conversation that should involve multiple points of view and deeper dialogue. That’s why NewGround Leadership Inc. is partnering up with The AFP NS to host a screening and conversation focused around the film “Uncharitable” on January 16th at Light House Arts Centre.    'Uncharitable will change you! It will change everything you’ve ever thought or been taught about charity, giving, solving the great problems of human suffering that have plagued humanity since the beginning of time, and building a world that works for everyone, with, as Buckminster Fuller said, no one and nothing left out.” You will come away with hope you thought was no longer possible.'   Get your ticket here: #philanthropy #charity #nonprofit #socialimpact #socialprofit #donors #philanthropist #compensation The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) - Nova Scotia Chapter Uncharitable Movie

Our digital solutions are citizen-centred, but what does that mean exactly? 🤔 SocietyWorks' Head of Product Bekki Leaver talks us through it in this blog post: https://lnkd.in/etBMi-v7 Here's a preview of what Bekki had to say 👇 "As the wholly owned subsidiary of mySociety, SocietyWorks extends the impact of the charity [...] We apply everything we’ve learnt through running our charitable civic tech services to help us advocate for citizens in the design of authorities’ own services, to help them provide the best possible experience for their users." #CivicTech #PublicServices #PublicSector #LocalGov #DigitalGov #ServiceDesign #DigitalSolutions

The conversation around why we use the phrase Citizen Centred has been the subject of discussion internally at SocietyWorks and mySociety. Sometimes it’s good to revisit why we say the things we do. I’ve also started to notice more people talking about it on LinkedIn too, so it makes sense to explain what we mean in the context of our services. Thank you Bekki Leaver 😊 #civictech #charity #localgovernment #citizen #citizenengagement