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Philanthropy Innovation Lab helping #nonprofits, #philanthropists & #entrepreneurs to accelerate social change.

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Joined October 2014
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@60Minutes4 Apr 2021
“It is both arrogant and ignorant to believe that you can give money to an organization for your project” without recognizing that non-profits also have overhead costs, says Ford Foundation president Darren Walker about the need for unrestricted donations. cbsn.ws/3rKV6bb

Ford Foundation president says non-profits need unrestricted donations

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I'm excited to share my new article, "The Four Principles of Purpose-Driven Board Leadership," which introduces thinking from @BoardSource on why and how social sector boards and board leadership must change. bit.ly/38pz0UQ @SSIReview
The Four Principles of Purpose-Driven Board Leadership (SSIR)

The Four Principles of Purpose-Driven Board Leadership (SSIR)

In the face of increasingly pressing systemic inequities, nonprofit boards must change the traditional ways they have worked and instead prioritize an organization's purpose, show respect for the...

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Women's funds and foundations have not only recovered, they have increased their financial stability over the last year. This is an incredible accomplishment that demonstrates the trust and value communities place on their work. #womenfunded womensfundingnetwork.org/202…
Together, Women-led Solutions Are Making History - Women's Funding Network

Together, Women-led Solutions Are Making History - Women's Funding Network

At every turn, women and people of color have borne the brunt of the pandemic’s burden. But women's funds and foundations have been there from day one.

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SAVE THE DATE! 📅Excited to listen to the incredible @NatanjaCraig and @BobGiannino #epipboston @UnitedWayMABay @BosWomensFund @bostonfdn @KingBoston11
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6. Give together to amplify your impact. The Women SOAR giving circle at @powerlaunch supports nonprofits fighting voter suppression, providing legal representation to jailed immigrant families, standing against racism & more. #top10gifts #donate #2020countdown
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An excellent handbook to building a stronger and resilient nonprofit sector by ⁦@danpallotta⁩ danpallotta.com/edp-062020-d…
Dan Pallotta | The Everyday Philanthropist

Dan Pallotta | The Everyday Philanthropist

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"American inequality was decades in the making, one expensive lobbyist and policy change at a time. It will take a concerted effort to reverse all of this, and to remake America in the process." -Our president @darrenwalker in his new @nytimes op-ed. nytimes.com/2020/06/25/opini…
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BoardSource@BoardSource16 Jun 2020
We invite foundation trustees and CEOs to join @AnneWallestad and Marcus Walton of @GEOfunders for a conversation on June 17th to explore how boards and executives can reflect about what this moment requires of us as philanthropic leaders. Register here hubs.ly/H0rw5YS0
Responding to Crisis: A Conversation for Foundation CEOs and Board Leaders

Responding to Crisis: A Conversation for Foundation CEOs and Board Leaders

Join GEO and BoardSource for a conversation with Anne Wallestad and Marcus Walton to explore how boards and executives can reflect together

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BoardSource@BoardSource7 Jun 2020
"For grant makers and foundation leaders, using a racial equity lens means paying disciplined attention to race and ethnicity while analyzing problems, looking for solutions, and defining success." More from @GrantCraft hubs.ly/H0r9c7l0
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@TIME5 Jun 2020
How philanthropy can help achieve racial justice #TIME100Talks ti.me/3gSTdEZ
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Next Thursday @Philanthropy_MA is convening funders across #Massachusetts for a virtual roundtable discussion about how our philanthropic community is responding to the Covid-19 pandemic. Register here: lnkd.in/eb3RRps

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A bill designed to shed light on giving to charity through donor-advised funds has cleared an initial hurdle in the California General Assembly. bit.ly/2tnEX30
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EconOppChallenge.org awards $10M to the most scalable, transformative solution to expand opportunity for low-income people in the U.S. @leverforchange
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Interested in learning how to properly pitch your business? Come to the Roxbury Innovation Center on October 30th for a free workshop! RSVP: bit.ly/ricPitchDeckOct
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Our fearless leader introduces Seven Spotlights on Philanthropy w/key leaders - univ healthcare, marriage equality, census 2020, gun violence, envir justice, trust-based philanthropy #philanthropyma50
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Nancy Frates '80 (@momfrates) speaks to Sheryl Sandberg about the power of social media and how it has changed philanthropy: on.bc.edu/NancyFratesFB The ALS #IceBucketChallenge inspired Facebook to create fundraising tools, which has helped users raise more than $2 billion.
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New report from @TPIPhilanthropy in partnership with the Russell Berrie Foundation - Fellowship Programs that Support Leadership Development, Capacity Building, and Network Creation: Insights and Lessons Learned ow.ly/HZmf30oYYQv
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Heading to #MCHTFinale2019 this morning? Take a look at the 31 startups that are in the running for more than $200K in zero-equity cash prizes: masschallenge.org/media/Mass…
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Congrats to our #nonprofit member @BAFOUND, who recently secured the $10K grand prize at @powerlaunch's #CharityWarriorsChallenge! Congrats as well to our member @brooklineteen, who advanced to the final round of this fundraising pitch competition!
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Check it out! In collaboration w/ @EngageLab & Supernormal we're excited to announce Beta Blocks, a participatory imagination project exploring the role of technology in Boston's future. #BetaBlocksBOS Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/IntroducingBetaBlocks Get involved ➡️ betablocks.city
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