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As February / Black History Month comes to a close and March / Women’s History Month dawns, a focus on excellence in leadership is fitting to uplift all that is deserving of philanthropic and social impact investment. Focusing on the struggles of our past has its place – so that we never forget. But highlighting the excellence in our legacies provides a vital and proactive perspective.
In the second part of this 2-part blog series by our member Catchafire, read how a commitment to DEI and specifically racial equity and justice could impact their work, primarily as viewed through the lenses of nonprofits, volunteers and grantmakers.
As spring brings forth new beginnings and new ideas, a national dialogue on philanthropy and pluralism is drawing attention and debate. I’m sharing what has brought me inspiration and hope during the first quarter as I was fortunate to engage in learning opportunities supported by our members and resources shared through conversations with peers in our network.
In this Midwest Partnership Series webinar, hear from the Council of Michigan Foundation’s attorney and impact investment expert in residence who will demystify this funding strategy. Make sense of the jargon and technical definitions and see real-world examples of how impact investing can further your charitable goals.
This is a sample investment manager request for proposals from the Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama, which seeks proposals to provide investment management services. The foundation uses the Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) model.
This is a sample request for proposals from the Community Foundation of Grant County, Indiana, which is seeking proposals from investment consultants to provide consulting services to the foundation’s Finance Committee. Services would include investment policy amendments and revisions, strategic and tactical investment advice, manager searches and selections, quarterly performance measurement and analysis, monitoring for compliance with investment policy, comparison to peers and educational workshops.
Connect with fellow Ohio funders about the challenges and possibilities and identify opportunities to collaborate. Get the mentoring and training you need and be reassured you’re doing things in the best way possible. You have the ability to become the funder you envision and seek to be.
Leading and supporting philanthropic work to center racial equity, we bring training, tools, inspiration and conversations to our members, holding space for peer sharing and cohort learning and expanding to include other marginalized identities and issues.
Elevate your work, grow in your career, exercise your leadership and demonstrate your expertise among your peers. When you join a committee, connect with a peer group or participate in a policy initiative, not only are you giving back to the sector, but you’re also gaining valuable skills and relationships.