Donors looking to make a difference in their local communities can turn to community foundations — local philanthropic institutions driven by giving “of, by, and for the people” and rooted in the goal of creating thriving communities. Foundation President Dick Ober joined Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette of the Center for Effective Philanthropy, and fellow community foundation leaders LaTida Smith of the The Winston-Salem Foundation and Alesha Washington of the Seattle Foundation, on the latest episode of the Giving Done Right podcast to discuss the power of local giving.
In sharing their experiences and approaches, these CEOs encourage donors to embrace their power to effect change in their own community. They reflect on thorny issues including working across ideological lines, supporting often under-appreciated nonprofits and their staff, and the proliferation of giving options for donors. They also explore how to ensure money doesn’t sit in institutions, but gets out the door to organizations working in communities.
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