How 3 New Reports Are Sparking New Ideas in Fundraising and Civic Engagement

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Newsletter    |    April 19, 2016
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“I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.”

-Maya Angelou

Dear Friend,

Learning is a constant cycle of doing and thinking about how we can do better-- always being on the lookout for lessons in the lives and the work of others, so we can then apply those lessons ourselves.

Learning is core to the work of the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund. As we join with partners in our community, our state and across the nation to advance rights and create opportunities, we want to identify and lift up lessons in what’s working, and also in what is not. It’s the only way to keep making progress toward a just and compassionate society.

Today, we are sharing three reports in an effort to “learn out loud” about lessons emerging from the work we do and support. One report looks at how a foundation collaborative is supporting local efforts to increase civic participation among diverse communities in California and the other two explore what it takes to fundamentally “reset” how nonprofit organizations and the social sector think about and approach the work of fundraising.

All three reports offer different perspectives on how to “do better” in the work of lasting social change. We hope you’ll explore the reports below, and join in learning out loud.

Beyond Fundraising
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Bolder Together

In four counties in Southern California, social change organizations are teaming up to increase voting and voice among diverse communities. Read this report from the foundation collaborative supporting this work to find out what they’re learning about philanthropy’s role in building local movements for change. A key takeaway for the funders: let communities lead with their issues, not yours.

READ THE REPORT
Bright Spots
Report
Fundraising Bright Spots

How can social justice organizations raise the resources they need to change the world? Read this report to find out how 16 organizations are doing just that. Hint: it’s less about tools and tactics and more about the mindset and culture that drive staff, board and volunteers.

READ THE REPORT
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Report
Beyond Fundraising

The 2013 study, Underdeveloped, identified a “culture of philanthropy” as a possible solution to the chronic fundraising challenges facing so many nonprofits. Read this report to learn what experts across the field say are the core components of such a culture, and how to know if you are building one.

READ THE REPORT
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