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Want to see how my Marsh McLennan Agency colleagues are making a difference in the community? Check out the latest Community Impact Report to learn about some of the ways my colleagues made a positive impact in 2023. I honored to be spotlighted, amplified, and included in the report. #Volunteerism #CommunityOutreach

Acknowledging that philanthropy and its grantees can unintentionally perpetuate systemic racism and implicit bias, AFN supports our members and partners in actively addressing racial bias in the philanthropic sector through several initiatives. One initiative is a "Shared Language Glossary". This is a glossary of terms to promote shared language within our network. Too often, work around racial equity is confusing and misunderstood because the terms we use mean different things to different audiences. Explore the Glossary today: https://loom.ly/E-ZiPXY

As July comes to a wrap, I want to express my deepest appreciation to all who made our conversation earlier this month possible at the Forum Conference in St. Louis! Nancy Sanabria (she/her) and Laura Smith for your trust, camaraderie, and candor; David Maurrasse for sharing your wisdom across the years; and Traci Slater-Rigaud and the United Philanthropy Forum community for the invitation and opportunity. And always grateful for Philanthropy New York and my colleagues' support, one of whom reminded me yesterday to share the 3 Rs from my remarks - so below is a summary. Spoiler: Although this panel is entitled "Advancing Racial Equity through Cohort Learning," cohort-based learning (CBL) is only one tool we use to support our funder members' journey in advancing more racially equitable practices within philanthropy: More importantly, the work of bringing folks along requires Resourcefulness, Relationship-Building, and Repetition (3 Rs). -- Resourcefulness: In other words, creativity. We use all the tools in our toolbox as philanthropy-mobilizing organizations: peer networks, issue-based working groups, skills-building programs, policy work, CBLs. With these wrap-around strategies, we nurture folks' learning, leadership, and growth in accessing their spheres of influence to effect change. We support their self-directed learning journey towards shifting practices. -- Relationship-building: Invite people in, and invite people to invite people in. Create the conditions for folks to learn, listen, engage, have difficult conversations, to increase trust and depth of relationships over multiple and consistent engagements. So when they're ready to act, they move together. -- Repetition: Regardless of the audience, which room or zoom we're in, what the session topic is, we remain clear and consistent, leading with our values and our commitments in service to a more democratic and just future. Rinse and repeat. We need each other to stay the course. And we need to remind ourselves that this is "forever work," and forever work requires Resourcefulness, Relationship-building, and Repetition - the 3 Rs. And might I add a fourth in this writing? Rest.

Don't miss Bridgespan's webinar today! Philanthropy’s Role in Reparations and Building a Culture of Racial Repair Date: November 7, 2023, 12 - 1pm ET What role can philanthropy play in advancing racial repair? While there’s been an uptick in commitments of funding to advance racial equity, few are directly aimed at effecting reparations. Yet, for funders who believe in racial equity and aspire to a thriving multiracial democracy, reparations for Black people and building a culture of repair is essential to reach that goal. Join this webinar to hear from co-authors of “Philanthropy’s Role in Reparations and Building a Culture of Racial Repair,” (Bridgespan.org, 2023) and “A Reparations Roadmap for Philanthropy,” (SSIR, 2023). REGISTER HERE>> https://lnkd.in/ep48Y9DH

Catch up with the critical discussions on public policy and philanthropy! This on-demand webinar features Sara Barba of Integer and offers essential insights for anyone in the #philanthropy and #wealthmanagement sector: https://bit.ly/3mFrAXa

Hello LinkedIn Network! Today is Giving Tuesday and I have a few causes that I'd love for you to consider supporting. In no particular order: 1) I'm a member of Empowering Pathways, a grassroots non-profit giving circle that launched in 2022 with the mission of advancing equity in marginalized and underserved communities. All contributions today are being matched, up to $50! If you'd like to join our giving circle (and I would encourage you to do so!), members are a part of four meetings per year and donate $25 monthly. We focus on health, financial inclusion, and K-12 education and have made three grants to date. More info and join here: https://lnkd.in/gJPCKbcZ 2) I'm a board member over at Lloyd EcoDistrict and I cannot speak higher of their team and the impact they've been making in Portland's Lloyd District. As the 1st certified EcoDistrict in Oregon, LED aims to make Lloyd the most sustainable neighborhood in North America by engaging the community, forming partnerships, and developing programs built on the pillars of equity, resilience, and climate protection. Just this morning, I had the pleasure of participating in one of their park cleanups. Help Lloyd EcoDistrict hit their $10,000 fundraising goal and if you give today, you could win a trip for two to Guatemala! Donate here: https://lnkd.in/gXTHxQFQ 3) Usually around this time of year, I'll do a sale for Mudge's birthday with Mudge Fudge. As you've probably been hearing from a lot of other small businesses, money is tight! So this year, I'm offering 20% off fudge orders to anyone who donates to Mudge's dog rescue, STREET SAVVY DOG RESCUE. Just send me a message with your donation receipt and I'll send you a code! Donate here: https://lnkd.in/g9QtWzEu 4) I'd be remiss not to mention Clackamas Service Center Inc. They're incredible. I don't even have the words to express how great the team is and the services they provide. I'm honored to consider them "co-workers" since I share their kitchen for Mudge Fudge. I just placed a big order of new kitchen supplies for them and it would mean so much to me if you would support their work as an inclusive "one-stop" community center for individuals and families seeking food relief and resources for improved health, dignity, and stability. Donate here: https://cscoregon.org/ Thank you!

Free webinar on incoming parent research for fellow PRs!

What a great example of #nonprofitleadership in #lobbying and #advocacy. YES IT IS #Legal. Check out my website www.patlibby.com for free videos on the rules and strategies.

Pleased to be able to attend the #WeGiveSummit this week put on by Philanthropy Together! The opening session featuring Baratunde Thurston was insightful and inspirational. A few takeaways: * "Collective" is a trigger word in a society focused on rugged individualism. We have to make an intentional transition from the "I" mentality to the "We." * We must "opt into discomfort." Our world provides us many opportunities to hide from the realities that make us uncomfortable. If we are unable to sit with that discomfort and listen to what it has to teach us, then we can't move forward together. * Binaries are falsehoods. Everything exists on a spectrum. "The idea that we are divided is greater than the reality of our division." Collectivism requires that we connect across divisions to make meaningful change. * We are living in a time of great strife AND great strides. "Things are falling apart AND things are being born." Get comfortable using "AND" language, because multiple things can be true at the same time. Thank you, Baratunde, for your wise words! Excited to hear more about the power of collectivism and philanthropy over the next few days. https://wegivesummit.org/

"At Market Lane, we’re proud supporters of Children's Ground, a bold not-for-profit organisation that is advocating and making change for a brighter future with, and for, First Nations children, families and communities. There are several ways that we walk with Children's Ground. We’ll summarise these here to hopefully inform and inspire individuals and businesses wanting to develop a meaningful connection and partnership with Children’s Ground and/or other likeminded First Nations organisations, but perhaps unsure where to start." https://lnkd.in/gP7tHMS6