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"Giving Circles are the fastest-growing form of philanthropy right now" 🔥 In the words of Felix Salmon from Axios: "The number of giving circles, and the number of people who are part of one, tripled between 2007 and 2016 — and then tripled again between 2016 and 2023. 📈 Today, there are roughly 4,000 such groups, with 370,000 members; between them, they gave away more than $3 billion over a five-year period ending in 2023." 🤩 'The movement is now on a trajectory to double again in the next five years,' finds the 2024 report." 🚀 Not in a Giving Circle yet❓ Join "the fastest-growing form of philanthropy" on the only platform dedicated to Giving Circles -> Grapevine.org 🌟 Read more from Felix Salmon at Axios via the link below 👇 #GivingCircles #Fundraising #Philanthropy #Givingisbettertogether

Excellent post from Emily Rasmussen regarding the importance and impact of giving circles!

Philanthropy often refers to "community" in their missions, visions and values statements. They also use the term "community" to determine who, how and where they provide funding. Inside Philanthropy asks a crucial question: what do philanthropists and grantmakers really mean when they refer to "community?" Tools like the Community Bill of Rights provide an opportunity for philanthropic organizations to assess how they engage with communities to make decisions. They can also help to prevent harmful power dynamics that can diminish community voice and action. #Philanthropy #CommunityBillofRights

#Fundraising in Turbulence (1); #Building #Community (2); #Innovation (3); Why #Congress Might Rein In DAFs, the #Nonprofit Mentorship #Crisis & #Trust Based #Philanthropy (4): https://ow.ly/rsvJ50Qh4yi https://ow.ly/eq8850Qh4ym https://ow.ly/Shl250Qh4yp https://ow.ly/Ykju50Qh4yn

How is your organization building trust with donors? Or, is your organization just expecting donors to make gifts because your Executive Leadership thinks they should? Independent Sector has released its Trust in Civil Society 2023 report. In this report, nonprofit trust has dropped by four points. Distrust in philanthropy also experienced an increase. #nonprofit #philanthropy #cfre

Trust is a verb! People need to be in relationships to foster trust. Therefore, nonprofits need to give the public opportunities to engage with them -- Dr. Akilah Watkins Another great quote from Dr. Watkins: (paraphrased) We need to do a better job as a sector in telling our story...we want to avoid being here in perpetuity. We want to serve individuals today AND solve the systems' problems so individuals don't need our services. Independent Sector Exploring Trust in Nonprofits & Philanthropy webinar. Discussing their recent report on trust and our sector. #nonprofits #Trust https://lnkd.in/gKxfXxnm

The recently released second edition of “Resonance” from Justice Funders is a must-read for everyone who participates in institutional philanthropy. It shines a light on the multiple contradictions embedded in the current system and outlines a pathway toward a just transition approach. Just transition replaces a charity mindset with a solidarity worldview. It centers care and cooperation over extraction and exploitation. https://lnkd.in/gxcc8-VF #justtransition

BWF conducted a research project across the philanthropic landscape to gain contemporary views of campaigns. Through a combination of qualitative and quantitative analysis, we landed on some overarching themes worthy of consideration. #campaigns #campaignstrategy #campaignplanning #philanthropy #majorgifts #fundraising #nonprofitfundraising

How Many Park Foundations Are There in The United States? It's proved challenging to provide an exact number of park foundations or similar entities in the United States. These organizations can vary significantly in size, scope, and recognition, making it difficult to pinpoint a precise count. The IRS does not disclose specific information about 501(c)(3) organizations to determine the exact number of park-related entities, and it's important to note that the (c)(3) designation is just one of several IRS designations available to park foundations. Keep reading: https://lnkd.in/g9ZNqb4C #ParkFoundations #Nonprofit #ParksAndRecreation #Conservation #CommunitySupport #501c3 #PublicParks #EnvironmentalProtection #Philanthropy #CharitableOrganizations #SupportLocalParks #NaturePreservation #SustainableDevelopment #CommunityEngagement #StateParks #UrbanGreenSpaces #Volunteerism #NonprofitSector #ParkAdvocacy #DormantOrganizations