Power Launch

Philanthropy Innovation Lab helping #nonprofits, #philanthropists & #entrepreneurs to accelerate social change.

[60 Minutes @60Minutes]

“It is both arrogant and ignorant to believe that you can give money to an organization for your project” without recognizing that non-profits also have overhead costs, says Ford Foundation president Darren Walker about the need for unrestricted donations. https://t.co/m8HQ7oW3M2

[Power Launch @powerlaunch]

Tue. April 6 at 6 PM on @joinclubhouse join the “Philanthropy Power Hour” with @powerlaunch founder @saskiaepstein and Allyce Najimy @ftbnl. We’ll be talking with leaders, innovators, and change-makers in philanthropy & nonprofits. https://t.co/agsTdEgHVs

[Anne Wallestad @AnneWallestad]

I'm excited to share my new article, "The Four Principles of Purpose-Driven Board Leadership," which introduces thinking from @BoardSource on why and how social sector boards and board leadership must change. https://t.co/3MO7ocbe7A @SSIReview

[Power Launch @powerlaunch]

So glad to see @ftbnl regular and co-founder of Charity Warriors alumnus @GirlsRockBos in @BostonGlobe today. 🎸✨ During #WomensHistoryMonth we celebrate the impact women have on the cultural and social fabric of our lives. https://t.co/4rBo1rEbVv

[Women's Funding Network @womensfunding]

Women's funds and foundations have not only recovered, they have increased their financial stability over the last year. This is an incredible accomplishment that demonstrates the trust and value communities place on their work. #womenfunded

https://t.co/ZEtSFswp5E

[Imari Paris Jeffries @askimari]

SAVE THE DATE! 📅Excited to listen to the incredible @NatanjaCraig and @BobGiannino
#epipboston @UnitedWayMABay @BosWomensFund @bostonfdn @KingBoston11

[Saskia Epstein @saskiaepstein]

6. Give together to amplify your impact. The Women SOAR giving circle at @powerlaunch supports nonprofits fighting voter suppression, providing legal representation to jailed immigrant families, standing against racism & more. #top10gifts #donate #2020countdown

[Darren Walker @darrenwalker]

An excellent handbook to building a stronger and resilient nonprofit sector by ⁦@danpallotta⁩ https://t.co/wEbZVZZScU

[Ford Foundation @FordFoundation]

"American inequality was decades in the making, one expensive lobbyist and policy change at a time. It will take a concerted effort to reverse all of this, and to remake America in the process."
-Our president @darrenwalker in his new @nytimes op-ed.

https://t.co/vrJQaxnKdR

[Power Launch @powerlaunch]

How a New Organization Will Empower Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy — Inside Philanthropy https://t.co/FeYILOB0Ow

[BoardSource @BoardSource]

We invite foundation trustees and CEOs to join @AnneWallestad and Marcus Walton of @GEOfunders for a conversation on June 17th to explore how boards and executives can reflect about what this moment requires of us as philanthropic leaders. Register here https://t.co/asZjbi9H7A

[BoardSource @BoardSource]

"For grant makers and foundation leaders, using a racial equity lens means paying disciplined attention to race and ethnicity while analyzing problems, looking for solutions, and defining success." More from @GrantCraft https://t.co/8alOdtickx

[TIME @TIME]

How philanthropy can help achieve racial justice #TIME100Talks https://t.co/Wf8FWLres1

[Saskia Epstein @saskiaepstein]

Next Thursday @Philanthropy_MA is convening funders across #Massachusetts for a virtual roundtable discussion about how our philanthropic community is responding to the Covid-19 pandemic. Register here: https://t.co/7m3ACZZzj8

[Power Launch @powerlaunch]

Saphier Events will be hosting a webinar for Boston-area nonprofit event planners on Wed. March 11th at 9AM to discuss how to prepare for a variety of scenarios related to #COVIDー19. Contact [email protected] for an invitation.

[Power Launch @powerlaunch]

What’s in store this year. Philanthropy trends & predictions https://t.co/qegESHOgwO

[The Chronicle of Philanthropy @Philanthropy]

A bill designed to shed light on giving to charity through donor-advised funds has cleared an initial hurdle in the California General Assembly. https://t.co/KNFzdEwidB

[Power Launch @powerlaunch]

Boston has an amazing #socialenterprise ecosystem. Inspired & proud of alumna @LauraBKleiman & Cures Within Reach for Cancer @CWR4C, profiled as one of Boston’s leading companies making a difference. #curecancer #GivingTuesday2019 https://t.co/ePECsVP6qT

[Power Launch @powerlaunch]

Congrats to our amazing alumni who were selected as @SIFBoston finalists @GirlsRockBos @FirstTeacherBos @emiliabd617 Jeremiah Program and https://t.co/jD8qwzdK5j #womenleaders #inspired

[Lever for Change @LeverforChange]

https://t.co/XyBW7mtw6Y awards $10M to the most scalable, transformative solution to expand opportunity for low-income people in the U.S. @leverforchange