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Where Strategic Philanthropy Went Wrong and New Investment Models

05Dec2024
Hosting Organization: 
Social Innovations Journal
When: 
Thursday, December 5, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am EST
Where: 
Webinar
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Join the SIJ for a discussion about the failures of strategic philanthropy and the Collaborative Impact Fund Model that addresses the inequities that currently exist in the Greater Philadelphia Philanthropic ecosystem.

AGENDA

10:00 AM
FRAMING PRESENTATION

WHERE STRATEGIC PHILANTHROPY WENT WRONG:  The "philanthropic models we have been relying on so far have not delivered— and cannot deliver—the societal improvements on a national scale that we so urgently need".   - Kramer, M. & Phillip, S.  2024.  Where Strategic Philanthropy Went Wrong.  

REDIRECTING OUR EFFORTS:  "We must support people in finding their own solutions, boosting their sense of agency, and supporting them in building their own communities .... Empowering individuals economically .....  is the most effective way for funders to contribute to a more just and sustainable future for our nation".  Kramer, M. & Phillip, S.  2024.  Where Strategic Philanthropy Went Wrong.   

10:05 AM
REDIRECTING OUR EFFORTS

COLLABORATIVE IMPACT FUND  MODEL AND VISION: The Collaborative Impact Fund Model addresses the inequities that currently exist in the Greater Philadelphia Philanthropic ecosystem. The Fund is positioned to serve as the micro-grant infrastructure arm of Greater Philadelphia foundations providing grassroots and small nonprofits the opportunity to access capital in the form of grants.  The Fund encourages and supports the spark and incubation of new social sector ideas, innovations and collaborations across sectors.   

10:10 AM
PANEL:  COLLABORATIVE IMPACT FUND

  • Michael Clark:  Social Innovations Partners, LLC. 
  • Teresa Araco Rogers: Harp Weaver, LLC
  • Jason Ray is President and Chief Investment Officer of Zeith Wealth Partners


PANEL QUESTIONS 

  1. Will the Collaborative Impact Fund model work?  Why or why not?
  2. What frameworks would you recommend to redirect philanthropic efforts to drive more capital directly to start-up, grassroots, and/or BIPOC efforts to improve our communities. 

10:30 AM
REDIRECTING OUR EFFORTS DISCUSSION BREAKOUT SESSIONS

  1. What frameworks have worked in your communities or would you recommend to redirect philanthropic efforts to drive more capital directly to start-up, grassroots, and/or BIPOC efforts to improve our communities.

10:50 AM
REPORT BACK

11:00 AM
ADJOURNMENT

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