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We're kicking off EOFY early because, let's face it, this year has been a marathon for many. As winter approaches, so do many community Pride Cups, and we're determined to keep offering free education sessions for community clubs. But we can't do it alone. We need YOUR support! Did you know it costs us $500 to deliver a community LGBTIQ inclusion education session? These sessions support regional teams without access to other LGBTIQ services. Thanks to a generous donor, all donations received in the next 10 days will be MATCHED, up to the value of $5000! Double your impact by donating before March 30th. Sport strengthens mental health, it builds resilience, and it creates community cohesion. Sadly, only 6% of LGBTIQ individuals participate in sports due to fear of homophobia. That's why Pride Cup is here, to support teams across the country to embed inclusion in their culture, and welcome LGBTIQ people back into the sports they once loved. We've got BIG plans for the coming year. We'll be expanding our community grant program so more clubs can participate in a Pride Cup. Developing a new advanced training so that trans and non-binary people feel safe to play. Building relationships across multicultural communities so that all our rights are seen as connected - not in conflict. But we need your help to make it happen. Just 5c out of every $100 of charitable giving goes to LGBTIQ causes. Your donation to Pride Cup this EOFY will be DOUBLED, and will help us grow that share.  Make a tax deductible donation today and make sport everyone’s game:  https://lnkd.in/gBK4hvja

Hello LinkedIn - reaching out with an important ask for everyone in our mission-driven world: Independent Sector and Council on Foundations have partnered to file a critical amicus brief to the Supreme Court. Right now, fundamental 1st Amendment rights are under attack, in the form of a lawsuit by the American Alliance for Equal Rights. AAER has sued the Atlanta-based Fearless Fund – led by Black women and committed to providing grants, tools, and mentorship to women of color – claiming that its program for Black female entrepreneurs is racially discriminatory.  We believe that philanthropic organizations, charitable nonprofits, and individual donors have the right to exercise their values and views through giving money and other resources, as protected by the First Amendment. That includes efforts to support historically marginalized groups. Any argument that it’s discrimination to help Black women gain opportunity in a field where they are underrepresented ignores the history of our nation. Furthermore this lawsuit threatens to discourage donors, restrict work toward equity and justice, and harm communities and causes nationwide. Please join our call to support a future that remains committed to social, racial, and economic justice by signing our statement here: https://lnkd.in/gEu46k29 Our collective voice is more powerful with each and every one of yours. #supremecourt #nonprofitleadership #philanthropy #equity Dr. Akilah Watkins Kathleen Enright

In the social sector, strategic partnership development determines success / social impact at the grassroots level where the NGOs operate. What are some of the 'best practices' the donor / CSR entities employ and what are some of the governing principles, tools, methods and tips that could be handy as financial aid / grants are invested? #Puja Marwaha #CRY - Child Rights and You #NGO partnership #CSR #foundations #philanthropy #socialimpact #socialsector #strategicpartnerships

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🔓 Unlock the Power of Inclusivity! 🌟 Elevate your Nonprofit's impact with our FREE Ultimate Guide to Diversity and Inclusion. 📚🌈 Propel your mission, engage stakeholders, and celebrate achievements on the path to a more inclusive future. 🚀 Download now and lead the way toward transformative change! 💡📖 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ennsW63t #DEIForNonprofits #InclusivityMatters #NonprofitImpact #LeadershipJourney #Nonprofitsuccess #DEI #Inclusivity

CSR Leaders: Does your company restrict donation matches to religious organizations? Why or why not? 👉 Did you know that 49% of the population gave to religious organizations in 2022? 👉 This category represented the most supported charitable category in the United States (29% of donations) 👉 What's the message you're sending your employees if you're excluding this category, which clearly represents the predominant charitable choice in the US? Of course, it's obvious why you have the restriction. Your company is uncomfortable being seen as endorsing any single religion. Makes sense. But have you ever considered that for many families, their church is not just where they worship, but it's also where they get the majority of their social services if they need them? Struggling to put food on the table? Your church will likely feed you. Struggling in your marriage? Your rabbi will likely serve as your counselor. Need someone to help with the kids during summers off from school? I'm sure there's a retreat they can attend. Plus, with corporate America's focus on inclusion - do you really arrive at an inclusive culture by leading with exclusion? There's a reason why we designed Groundswell the way we did. All donations on Groundswell are routed through individual donor-advised funds held by the employee. That means that all company matches are routed through these account, disassociating the company from their eventual charitable destination. Because we eliminated this affiliation, companies can expand the range of match-eligible organizations, leading to increased participation and sense of belonging among a large portion of your employee base. Thoughts? Reactions? #CSR #socialresponsibility #socialimpact #corporatesocialresponsibility #ESG #DEI #DEIB #community #inclusion