Shifting Power in Philanthropy (Participatory Grant Making 101)
The world of philanthropy and charity can be paternalistic and awash with power dynamics. How does participatory grant making seek to address this?
Category Archive non-profit
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Improving representation on boards
“Iesha, what’s you opinion on how youth focused charities can have more Black representation on their boards?” Well…
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Influencing policy-making with a majority government
An 80 seat majority means the government can do what it wants. How can charities influence that?
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Welcoming places and spaces
How are the places we visit every day designed to make everybody feel welcome?
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Screw the critic. Get in the arena.
You need to earn the right to give critique.
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The Charity Paradox
If a charity grows is that success or failure?
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Want to engage the hard to reach? Get off your bum and go to them
When we want to reach parents or others who don’t usually engage with what we offer, how much do we really just try and bend them to what suits us?