Meeting the Moment Part Three: Shifting Power & Participatory Practices

How can funders engage the communities they serve in a meaningful way? Which participatory principles are right for your family philanthropy? In this webinar we will discuss creative ways of community participation in family philanthropy, highlight the power of community and trust, and give you tools to develop an intentional listening practice for lasting impact. Join us to learn effective strategies for shifting and sharing power to meet the needs of your communities and support sustainable change.

Learn from Fund for Shared Insight, who will present their Participatory Philanthropy Toolkit, then hear from family philanthropies who will share actionable ways to implement these practices in your philanthropy to maximize your effectiveness and impact.

Resources: Impact Strategies and Tools Primer

This webinar is part of the Meeting the Moment series within the Fundamentals of Family Philanthropy webinar programming. Watch the recording of Meeting the Moment Part One: Philanthropic Vehicles to Fund Democracy, and join us for part two on September 10, Meeting the Moment Part Two: Effective Communication and Building Consensus through Change.

About this Series

The monthly Fundamentals of Family Philanthropy webinar series provides guidance on the core principles of effective family philanthropy—from motivations and values to governance, grantmaking, and succession. The series equips giving families with the latest information on evergreen topics in the donor lifecycle through practical takeaways and diverse family stories that illustrate important practices. Designed for seasoned practitioners and newcomers alike, the series is available to our Network Members and Network Partners.

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For a refresher on this topic, watch previous Fundamentals webinars.