The nonprofit sector is built on collaboration. Nonprofits forge relationships with community stakeholders, grantors, the private sector, and other organizations to scale impact as quickly and sustainably as possible. One way to think about the cultivation of these relationships is through the lens of purpose-driven connections: partnerships which bring stakeholders together around shared values and…
Programs will only be as good as the organisation implementing them, which is why the move towards capacity-building grants is so important for the nonprofit sector. Of all the ways grantors can help nonprofits scale impact, capacity-building is the most effective over the long term. Grantors often think about impact in terms of the specific…
The most effective nonprofits leverage the support of a wide range of community stakeholders to drive sustainable, systemic change. While many organizations are moving in this direction, Los Angeles-based Liberty Hill has always recognized that bringing communities together around the biggest issues they face is the only way to catalyze long-term social progress. Liberty Hill…
In the nonprofit sector, collaboration is the key to scaling impact. While there are many forms of collaboration (with the private sector, other nonprofits, community stakeholders, etc.), relationships between grantors and grantees are among the most important. Nonprofit-grantor relationships are integral to the conception, implementation, and assessment of programs, which is why it’s vital to…
It seems every year we find ourselves saying that the past year was one to learn from. But it always seems to be true, particularly when we set aside some time to reflect. Philanthropy is not immune to the sentiment, particularly in our personal giving, and we believe there is a lot of value is…
This is designed to walk you through the things, activities, and relationships in your life and how they may have changed in the past year. As you work through the three categories (letting go, on the horizon, holding tight), give thought to areas that are both front of mind, and those that may be a…