“Reevaluating Practice: Reimagining Philanthropy” captures recommendations of our grantees. They have taught us to be more responsive and effective partners. We hope their words will help our peers to implement practices that advance a more effective and sustainable movement for social justice.
Funders have an opportunity to significantly invest in and advocate for one of the most impactful financial tools that supports people in building economic security: cash. Cash assistance, whether it’s distributed as a guaranteed income over a period of time or as a one-time lump sum, has shown incredible promise and tangible changes in the lives of those who participate in cash pilots or programs.
GEO is thrilled to be sharing our new strategic direction as we continue the long-term work of transforming philanthropic culture and practice so that grantmakers work in service of thriving nonprofits and communities.
We’re writing today with an important update regarding GEO’s 2024 National Conferences in Los Angeles. With the support of the conference host committee, program committee and the GEO board, we made the decision to cancel our contract with the JW Marriott Los Angeles LA Live in solidarity with the hotel workers. Our conference will now take place on May 20 – 23, 2024 at the Westin Bonaventure in Los Angeles.
At a recent webinar hosted by Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, Jennifer Chheang of The California Endowment (TCE) and Allie VanHeast of the Kalamazoo Community Foundation (KCF) shared how they are using Demographics via Candid in practice to better understand alignment with institutional goals and measure their progress.
The following is adapted from a guide for funders on investing in faith and democracy, co-authored by Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) and Democracy Funders Network.
GEO and Candid are partnering to bring you this conversation with two grantmakers working with Candid to get baseline demographic data and using it to measure progress.