In our previous blog post, we defined purpose-driven connections and examined why they’re so essential for the nonprofit sector. Purpose-driven connections are always focused on securing positive outcomes for communities, which means organizations have to incorporate feedback from a wide range of stakeholders and implement programs that are directly aligned with a community’s most pressing…
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…
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…
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…
You have heard the adage, let your dollars do the talking for you, and it is particularly true with corporations and their environmental impact. Historic mass wasters like Wal-Mart, made huge shifts when it was clear there was a strong consumer base making purchasing decisions based on sustainability. With that in mind, there are some…
It is never too late to introduce your children to the idea of environmental consciousness and protecting our planet. Here are some of our favorite children’s books on the environment that make great reads and gifts. My Friend Earth: (Earth Day Books with Environmentalism Message for Kids, Saving Planet Earth, Our Planet Book) by…