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SUMMARY:Catalysts of Community Philanthropy: How Community Foundations\, Collective Giving\, and Giving Days Strengthen Civic Life
DESCRIPTION:Across the globe\, communities are experimenting with new ways to organize generosity\, revitalizing longstanding traditions of giving\, and creating fresh vehicles for connection. Community foundations\, giving circles\, mutual aid groups\, giving days\, and neighborhood‑led funds are all reshaping philanthropy from the ground up — expanding participation\, strengthening trust\, and shifting power closer to communities. \nThis webinar brings together a panel of field experts to introduce a shared vocabulary for understanding community philanthropy\, drawing on research from “Defining Community Philanthropy: Principles and Dimensions of a Transformative Practice\,” an article published recently in The Foundation Review. We’ll highlight the catalysts — people\, networks\, and institutions — who weave social fabric\, nurture civic engagement\, and mobilize generosity in ways that strengthen community self‑determination. \nOur conversation will consider key questions\, including: \n\nWhy is community philanthropy so urgently needed right now?\nWhat makes community philanthropy distinct from traditional philanthropy?\nHow do we know when community philanthropy is successful\, as measured by community members?\n\nIn this moment when trust in institutions is fragile and communities face widening inequalities\, community philanthropy offers practices rooted in local assets\, reciprocal relationships\, and community‑driven decision‑making. \nPrice: Free\nFormat: Virtual \nRegister here. 
URL:https://www.social-connection.org/event/catalysts-of-community-philanthropy-how-community-foundations-collective-giving-and-giving-days-strengthen-civic-life/
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SUMMARY:Social Connection as a Cause
DESCRIPTION:Join leaders from Allen Family Philanthropies and the Workday Foundation at 10am PT on June 30th for a conversation on how funders are beginning to recognize and support social connection across different areas of impact\, from direct investment in connection to arts and culture initiatives that strengthen belonging and community life. \nTogether\, we’ll explore practical examples\, emerging approaches\, and how nonprofits\, foundations\, and companies can apply a shared framework for advancing connection through their strategies\, investments\, and communications. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPreview Webinar Highlights \n\nFunding Social Connection: Learn how major philanthropies are shifting from treating connection as a byproduct to investing in it as a distinct\, high-priority cause.\nActivating the Shared Framework: Discover how to use the Cause Architecture to align your organization’s strategies\, communications\, and funding for greater collective impact.\nFostering Belonging & Trust: Explore practical examples of how arts\, culture\, and community design intentionally rebuild social infrastructure and bring people together.
URL:https://www.social-connection.org/event/social-connection-as-a-cause/
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