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Were you unable to attend AFN's webinar last week? Collaboration Beyond A Crisis: Partnership Models to Advance Economic Justice and Systems-Level Change is available for replay! Watch here: https://loom.ly/WL9g-VY In this session, we: • Discussed to continue to activate AFN’s Realizing Economic Justice framework to reexamine power, disrupt systems and invest in economic justice. • Elevated data that centers community voice and power to inform action-oriented solutions for philanthropy and other stakeholders to deepen efforts to support economic justice. • Explored forward-thinking asset building strategies and collaboration models to advance policy and practice solutions to support survivors before and beyond a crisis moment. FreeFrom Principal Financial Group Blue Shield of California Foundation #EconomicJustice #Philanthropy #Funders #SuvivorSupport #AssetFunders

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NEW ON IMPACT HQ--> The Impact Fund: Impact HQ Planning Grants Impact HQ Planning Grants: Have you ever had an idea or a concept you needed to define, an issue to resolve to move an initiative forward, or a project that got stuck and didn’t know where to start? Impact HQ Planning grants are small grants of up to $2000 that help you get the expert advice or information you need to move initiatives forward. A planning grant can be used to hire a consultant, vendor, or other subject matter expert to support your planning process or provide any other support you may need. Examples of planning processes may include: -Facilitating a brainstorming session -Developing an RFP for a project -Researching information to support your project -Getting subject matter input -Finding a thought partner  -Crafting a work plan or action plan For more information: https://impact-hq.org/

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Have you seen the new Impact HQ Planning Grants? Impact HQ Planning Grants: Have you ever had an idea or a concept you needed to define, an issue to resolve to move an initiative forward, or a project that got stuck and didn’t know where to start? Impact HQ Planning grants are small grants of up to $2000 that help you get the expert advice or information you need to move initiatives forward. A planning grant can be used to hire a consultant, vendor, or other subject matter expert to support your planning process or provide any other support you may need. Examples of planning processes may include: -Facilitating a brainstorming session -Developing an RFP for a project -Researching information to support your project -Getting subject matter input -Finding a thought partner -Crafting a work plan or action plan To learn more:

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BBB's 2024 Give.org Donor Report aims to pave the path for a future where charity accountability is transparent and trust is paramount. Weigh your expectations, consider your stance, and define your position on hot-button themes from oversight to AI. Join the BBB Wise Giving Alliance conversation and let's shape a future where donor trust never wavers. https://lnkd.in/eJMcBS2S 🎗️#CharityAccountability

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BBB's 2024 Give.org Donor Report aims to pave the path for a future where charity accountability is transparent and trust is paramount. Weigh your expectations, consider your stance, and define your position on hot-button themes from oversight to AI. Join the BBB Wise Giving Alliance conversation and let's shape a future where donor trust never wavers. https://lnkd.in/eJMcBS2S 🎗️#CharityAccountability

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Great news for citizen participation and better #LocalGov budgeting. Euna Solutions and Polco have joined forces to elevate local government strategic budgeting. Using Polco’s budget engagement tools with Euna’s budget management system, the public sector can create precise budgets and engage their communities in meaningful and productive ways. "Good budgeting is central for good governance and is critically relevant for residents, which is why public leaders need integrated, citizen-centric solutions.” – Abhi Nemani, senior vice president of product strategy at Euna Solutions. Learn more about this exciting partnership: https://lnkd.in/eK62rGT5 #EunaSolutions #Polco #StrategicPartnership #PublicBudgeting #GovernmentFinance #BudgetingTools #CommunityEngagement #PublicSectorAnalytics

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💡 Calling all budget holders in nonprofit organizations! Want to assess your Digital Nonprofit Finance™ (DNF) Maturity? Join us in this quick 10-minute survey to benchmark your ICT and digital investment decision making. Your your input will contribute to actionable sector insights! The NetHope's Digital Nonprofit Finance project is here to empower nonprofits with tools to link digital investment with impact, influencing funding decisions effectively. 🚀 Let's accelerate your organization's digital transformation and optimize your funding! Take the survey now: https://lnkd.in/eds6e-dA   #NetHope #DigitalNonprofit #Finance #Impact #Survey #ICTInvestment #TechForGood

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Are your ARPA funds fully obligated? With just three months left before the year-end deadline, local governments must act now to avoid losing critical grant funding. Find out what steps your community should be taking to meet the obligation deadline! Click the link to learn more. 🚨https://hubs.la/Q02ThXzC0 #ARPA #MunicipalFinance #GovernmentFunds #LocalGovernment #ARPA2024 #GovTech

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Excellent read from Milbank Memorial Fund on how States can be a powerful driver in advancing policies that promote sustainable high- quality primary care. Check out the link in the article for the tool on alignment in State- Federal Initiatives.

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The latest issue of the EDA Impact newsletter is now available. Read our September issue and see the latest news, including more on: ✅Tribal Community Support ✅Build to Scale Funding  ✅Tech Hubs Tour 🗞️https://bit.ly/3NeXG6t #EconomicDevelopment #InvestingInAmerica

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A new WBC program – Assessment to Action (A2A) – introduces the concept of the economic growth flywheel and problem analysis to help community leaders identify specific barriers that are obstructing their ability to achieve local economic development goals. Learn more about Assessment to Action at wbc.pub/A2A #resilient #WBC25years #whywyoming #thrivewyo #wybusiness #economicflywheel

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"The gifts of time, respect, and trust, and the ability to focus on what an individual or organization most needs to do may be the most powerful investment funders can make in communities." Unrestricted funding is a game-changer in the world of philanthropy. It empowers organisations to respond to emerging challenges, innovate, and invest in their most pressing needs. This piece in the Stanford Social Innovation Review highlights the importance and urgent necessity of unrestricted funding for those aiming to create transformational social impact. https://lnkd.in/egqi6pVf #philanthropy #powerdynamics #socialimpact #grassroots #nonprofit #unrestrictedfunding #grants #fundraising #partnerships

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Discover how to strengthen your nonprofit’s financial stability by establishing a clear and effective policy for managing funds across cash, reserves, and long-term assets. 💼 Empower your organization with the tools needed for financial resilience and strategic fund management. 🌟 #NonprofitFinance #InvestmentManagement #FundMovementPolicy #FinancialStability #NonprofitLeadership #LongTermAssets #CashReserves #eCIO #NonprofitSuccess https://hubs.la/Q02T0GJ90

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Discover how to strengthen your nonprofit’s financial stability by establishing a clear and effective policy for managing funds across cash, reserves, and long-term assets. 💼 Empower your organization with the tools needed for financial resilience and strategic fund management. 🌟 #NonprofitFinance #InvestmentManagement #FundMovementPolicy #FinancialStability #NonprofitLeadership #LongTermAssets #CashReserves #eCIO #NonprofitSuccess https://hubs.la/Q02T0s8l0

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In early 2024 we had the pleasure of visiting many partners and allies working toward agroecology transitions. One of the initiatives we were most inspired by was FINAPOP a program of Landless Workers' Movement (MST). FINAPOP finances cooperatives in land reform areas in Brazil. It was created in 2021 in response to worsening food security brought on by the pandemic. FINAPOP has loaned $11.5 million USD to 25,000 families. MST has raised $4M in loan guarantees and $2 million for working capital to deal with the fact that commercial interest rates can be as high as 12-13% per month. They helped form 160 cooperatives among settled families in 24 of 26 Brazilian states. Cooperative development has been a key element of MST strategy since its creation. FINAPOP was formed to support them. Through a crowd-funding campaign, thousands of Brazilians are now shareholders in FINAPOP, investing their savings in a citizens’ groundswell for agroecology. Don’t miss this upcoming webinar with a fantastic panel, including Luis Carlos Costa of FINAPOP, to discuss Cooperatives and Community Ownership: Collective Action for Just Finance Details ⬇️

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The Data is Clear. A 2022 Wall Street Journal analysis found women graduates often earn less than men in the same field. #WFN supports initiatives that break down barriers and empower women to achieve economic equality. Through funding advocacy of grassroots organizations, coordinating and collaborating with local and national groups, and more, women’s funds have provided the critical infrastructure needed for U.S. States to pass equal pay legislation. Learn how you can join WFN and support us in our mission: https://bit.ly/3RjkLY6

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💬 For many #funders, the pressing question isn’t whether to pursue community-driven change (CDC), but how to proceed with an approach that works. Bridgespan research has shown that CDC helps communities strengthen their power and assets through knowledge, skills, financial resources, and the self-confidence to define and pursue their development priorities. Learn more in our new report. https://bspan.org/450jOJP

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For three decades, the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) has provided financing to transform underserved communities by expanding access to affordable housing, creating jobs, and providing the financial tools needed to thrive. As Secretary Yellen highlighted during the 30th anniversary event, CDFIs are uniquely positioned to deliver critical financial services to areas traditional banks often overlook, catalyzing $8 in private sector investment for every $1 invested by the CDFI Fund. With more than 1,400 CDFIs nationwide, this year alone the CDFI Fund awarded a record amount of funding to help build stronger, more inclusive communities. BlueHub Capital is proud to have been part of this transformative work, receiving: ▪ $4.5 million in Capital Magnet Funds to expand affordable housing and community facilities. ▪ $3.8 million in Financial Assistance awards to drive investments in healthy food access, disability services, and persistent poverty areas. The CDFI Fund’s investments are more than dollars—they’re the foundation for opportunity and equity, ensuring that resources reach the communities where they can make the greatest impact. And BlueHub is proud to be part of this innovative industry. 🎥 Watch Secretary Yellen and former President Clinton reflect on the CDFI Fund’s legacy: youtu.be/Q37frezcFqY #CDFIFund30 #BlueHubCapital #CommunityDevelopment #AffordableHousing #InclusiveGrowth

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CDCs, or Community Development Corporations, have a rich history of addressing economic and social challenges in disinvested neighborhoods. Over time, these organizations have evolved from informal grassroots groups to highly structured nonprofits, gaining better access to funding and recognition. In some locations, access to funding and recognition has become tied to these organizations’ certifying as community development corporations (CDCs). How does this benefit them? Find out in this piece from our Under the Lens series—Moving Community Development Forward: https://bit.ly/3Run2ji #CDCs #NonprofitDevelopment #SocialImpactInvesting

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