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Fast or movement led? Both! Participatory Grantmaking can move fast -
Link to Getting from “no” to “yes” for climate justice
Getting from “no” to “yes” for climate justice A philanthropy insider once shared during a presentation that foundations develop guidelines so they know to whom to say “no.” Though it sounded cynical and harsh, it also rang true. My years in the field have only served to reinforce the assertion, as I have witnessed the growing trend of foundations undergoing a strategic planning process, then narrowing their guidelines, followed by shifting to an “invitation only” process so they can handpick grantee partners that align with ever-narrowing portfolio priorities, all in hopes of being able to quantify their foundation’s impact. -
Link to A participatory approach to funding climate justice: Learnings and challenges
A participatory approach to funding climate justice: Learnings and challenges
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Link to A Just Transition for philanthropy: Equity means moving more money to frontline communities
A Just Transition for philanthropy: Equity means moving more money to frontline communities -
Link to Risk & Reward: Open Road Alliance and Candid Launch New Risk Management Course for Funders
Risk & Reward: Open Road Alliance and Candid Launch New Risk Management Course for Funders -
Link to For Funders: Introduction to Candid
For Funders: Introduction to Candid
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Link to Understanding the Impact of Apartheid on South African Social Investment
Understanding the Impact of Apartheid on South African Social Investment
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Link to ¿Que es el fortalecimiento institucional?
¿Que es el fortalecimiento institucional?
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Link to Deciding Together
Deciding Together Shifting Power and Resources Through Participatory Grantmaking - Link to Methods of Community Organizing
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Link to Conducting a Meaningful Site Visit
Conducting a Meaningful Site Visit
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Link to Mapping Change
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Link to What Is Capacity Building and Why Is It Important?
What Is Capacity Building and Why Is It Important?
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Link to GlassPockets at sunset: Reflections from working at the intersection of power and light
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Transparency self-assessment -
Link to Foundation transparency challenge
Foundation transparency challenge -
Link to Learning from a sunsetting foundation
Learning from a sunsetting foundation -
Link to How to unlock a participatory strategy: Five key enablers create the conditions for success
How to unlock a participatory strategy: Five key enablers create the conditions for success -
Link to What can ants teach us about philanthropy?
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Link to Find funding partners and grantees using the Foundation Funding for U.S. Democracy site
Find funding partners and grantees using the Foundation Funding for U.S. Democracy site -
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Link to Eight tips for funders to help grantseekers navigate your website
Eight tips for funders to help grantseekers navigate your website
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Link to Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining giving in 2021
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Link to Candid Launches New Dashboard to Demystify the U.S. Social Sector
Candid Launches New Dashboard to Demystify the U.S. Social Sector
