Making Our NNCG Network Stronger | |
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Dear NNCG Community -
Hello - and happy fall! 🍁 Lately, I’ve been thinking about my own professional growth and development. As a solo practitioner, I don’t often take time to really focus on my own learning, beyond what I read and learn on-the-job (which is considerable, but always, feels like a just-in-time scramble).
NNCG has made it easy to build more PD and colleague connections into my life. Just in the last month, NNCG has hosted three thought-provoking, enjoyable, and well-attended virtual cafés and webinars, centered on our need as consultants. They included a workshop on Trust-Based Philanthropy in September, a virtual cafe that shared stories and resources related to becoming certified as a philanthropy advisor, and a workshop on the future of racial equity and DEI work in our sector. NNCG members can look for recordings and resources in our Member Pages.
NNCG is special because it is of the people, by the people, for the people. Our network shares ideas, resources, connections, and a warm community that aren’t really available to consultants and advisors anywhere else. In the next few months, we will be looking to YOU to make the network even stronger in a few key ways:
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Get ready to be ALL IN: Keep your eyes open for the launch of our ALL IN Annual Campaign. I’m thinking about what a meaningful donation looks like for me, and I hope you will do the same.
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Join up: Want to influence NNCG’s programming and benefits? We know you do! Want to offer a workshop or webinar? Bring your bright ideas! Want to help us find funds? We would love to have your help! Email us at info@nncg.org and we promise to find a way to shamelessly exploit your volunteer spirit to engage you deeply and meaningfully.
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Bring a colleague: I keep a running list of colleagues who are not yet part of NNCG but would be great members. Forward them this newsletter, send us their names and contact info, or invite them to an event!
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Ask a question, share a resource, be all in community: NNCG’s listserv (members@nncg.memberclicks.net) has been hopping with good questions and information recently. Don’t be shy - let’s keep it going!
Upcoming: There are two more events on the calendar for this year. On November 12, join Tina Vasquez and Benjamin Knight from Emerging Equity for a virtual café (open and free to all!), Scaling With Purpose: How Are We Increasing Our Impact in Philanthropy, a conversation about how we manage and grow our businesses, whether we are sole proprietors or part of a larger firm. On December 10, we will be offering a program from one of our sponsors, Blackbaud, to give a sneak peek behind the scenes into their grants management system. Register for these programs now!
As November approaches…I hope that you are all staying grounded and hopeful in the run-up to the election. I look forward to seeing you - come what may - on the other side of it.
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Jessica Bearman
Chair, NNCG Steering Committee
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We’re excited to release the next three videos in our new series dubbed Philanthropy Trends. This series features the reflections and wisdom of seasoned philanthropy consultants who have been powerhouses and beacons of light in our field for over a decade.
Who's in the spotlight? Steve LaFrance, Founder of Learning for Action, Mary Phillips, Former President and CEO of GMA Foundations, and Richard Marker, Founder and Co-Principal of Wise Philanthropy. In these videos, Steve, Mary, and Richard share their perspectives on what has changed within the philanthropy space over the past 20 years.
Many thanks and kudos to Steve, Mary, and Richard!
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More Videos to Come!
Keep an eye on the NNCG LinkedIn for additional videos in the series!
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Peer Networking Collective | |
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The NNCG Peer Networking Collective is a collaborative initiative designed to bring together experienced philanthropy consultants with those who are newer to the field.
This program aims to:
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Foster knowledge sharing and mentorship within the philanthropy consulting community.
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Create a supportive environment for consultants to discuss challenges and best practices.
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Promote equity and inclusion in philanthropy consulting through shared experiences and diverse perspectives.
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Facilitate professional growth and networking opportunities for participants at various career stages.
Through regular meetings, discussions, and collaborative projects, the Collective seeks to strengthen the philanthropy consulting sector as a whole, ensuring that both seasoned professionals and newcomers can learn from each other and contribute to the advancement of philanthropic practices.
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Are you accessing all the benefits of your NNCG membership?
Did you know that as a full member of NNCG, you receive a 40% discount to Philanthropy New York?
Philanthropy New York is a trusted community of nearly 300 grantmaking organizations. 🌐
As a member of PNY, you gain access to convene and collaborate as a community, share knowledge, skills, and transformative practices, amplify the voice of the philanthropic field, and more!
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Make the most out of your membership and learn more about this discount and others that are available to you! | |
Why Join Our Network?
NNCG’s network includes a distinguished membership of philanthropy consultants representing an array of areas of expertise related to grantmakers and their philanthropic missions. It also includes foundation members that have a deep commitment to supporting philanthropy consultants as peers and trusted colleagues in efforts to advance the field. Collectively, our network serves all types and sizes of philanthropy consultants, as well as grantmakers, grantmaker networks, and philanthropic families. As a result, the work of NNCG members has a positive impact in hundreds of communities.
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Welcome New & Renewing NNCG Members | |
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NOVEMBER 12, 2024 | 1 PM EST
Virtual Café
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Moderator: Tina Vasquez & Benjamin Knight, Emerging Equity
Our Virtual Café taps into the expertise of our network and creates an open space with Zoom breakout rooms that discuss issues that philanthropy consultants face everyday. Each breakout room is hosted and lightly facilitated by an NNCG member.
NNCG Learning Pathway:
Leadership Networking
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DECEMBER 10, 2024 | 1 PM EST
NNCG Blackbaud Grantmaking Product Tour
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Featured Speakers: Ray Borkman & Jennifer Standley
Join NNCG for a special look at Blackbaud Grantmaking, a grants management system designed for funders and grantmakers of all sizes. This presentation will provide a basic overview of the solution and its core functionality, with a focus on impact and outcomes of funders who have used Blackbaud Grantmaking to solve problems and strengthen their philanthropy. The session is tailored specifically for consultants, addressing the role we play in helping current or potential clients to assess the effectiveness of their grants management system.
NNCG is grateful for Blackbaud’s sponsorship of our work, and we are pleased to provide this opportunity to share information about its services with our members.
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Bob Reid and his team at Edge Philanthropy published Philanthropy’s Uneasy Journey Into Mental Health Grantmaking in the Foundation Review.
This piece dives deep into philanthropy’s evolving role in confronting the escalating crisis of mental health and addiction in the US, spotlighting the forward-thinking strategies grantmakers are implementing to navigate these intricate issues. Drawing on insights from 17 highly experienced behavioral health grantmakers, Edge Philanthropy delves into the firsthand experiences and hurdles foundations face in this sector.
Read More
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NNCG member Marshall Ginn had the opportunity to attend and present at the Blackbaud bbcon 2024 conference.
Marshall’s presentation was titled Change Up Your Questions, and was part of the Grantmaking Track.
Check out a few of the great photos and updates he shared from the event, and be sure to take a look at Marshall's LinkedIn to learn more!
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Member LinkedIn Spotlights
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Have you read NNCG member Elana Wien's short essay, “Moving Through Mitzrayim Toward Freedom and Possibility” yet? Read More
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Peter Brach, one of our allied, philanthropy network-focused colleagues, recently announced the launch of a groundbreaking 5-part interview series that runs through December. Read More
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NNCG member, Dara Weinerman Steinberg, MBA, recently wrote a two-article series called “The Elephant in the (Board) Room” that delves into the staff’s critical role in development and how to activate your board to support development. Read More
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NNCG member Colton Strawser, Ph.D., CFRE, BCC had the opportunity to speak at the annual professional development day for Sutton Frost Cary LLP. Read More
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Check out NNCG member, Jennifer Lockwood-Shabat’s recap of her experience at the Professionals in Women’s Philanthropy conference. Read More
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Congratulations to Advocacy & Communication Solutions, LLC for the creation of their new philanthropic Fund for Women & Girls. Read More
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Shoutout to NNCG member Coby C. Williams for sharing his experience with “Cultural Intelligence for Marketers” by Dr. Anastasia Kārkliņa Gabriel and the insights he gleaned from the book. Read More
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Congratulations to NNCG member, Courtney Bourns on her new role as Executive Director of the Grantmakers Council of Rhode Island. Read More
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Congratulations to NNCG member Social Good Solutions on the launch of the Thriving While Black™ Podcast. Read More
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