"More and more funders are adding a feature to their strategy: explicitly soliciting funding from their peers to amplify their own work." Stanford Social Innovation Review explores a new approach to building and leveraging ties in the philanthropic sector. Read: ssir.org/articles/entry…

London #FGMember Adrien Cohen is mobilizing #philanthropy to push the boundaries of medical research. He is the founding MD of SCI Ventures, the first venture philanthropy fund to catalyze new cures for people living with paralysis. Learn more: sciventures.com

#FGJourneys connect us to people & the planet as we learn the best ways to take action. Don't miss our upcoming Journeys to Atlanta (Oct. '24) & Guatemala (May '25) for deeply informed & connected opportunities to learn locally & act globally. Join us: bit.ly/3W496hg

“I want to make an impact wherever I go." Family Business Magazine honored #FGMember Christina Sorbara through its Transformational Women in Family Business 2024 Awards, which recognize women who are propelling their family enterprises into the future. bit.ly/3Sc8wwR

Purpose is the driving force that inspires action, ignites passion and sustains resilience in the face of adversity. Forward Global partner Nick Grono of The Freedom Fund dives into the power of purpose in his new book, How to Lead Nonprofits. Check it out: leadnonprofits.org

#FGMember Christina Lewis is the vice chair of the Reginald F. Lewis Foundation & founder of BFO21, All Star Code & Giving Gap. Her most recent endeavor is the launch of Beatrice Advisors, the first & only Black woman-owned multifamily office. Learn more: bit.ly/4c009vs

Our #NewEconomy Action Lab engages members to explore how they can contribute to social justice, with a focus on systems change as the only viable path toward a more just and sustainable future. Learn more and explore our upcoming meetings: bit.ly/3A5Jc5l

Get closer. Go deeper. Gain a global perspective. Join us for our Journey to Atlanta to explore what works in creating a more just society, including building economic and political power in communities that have been systematically excluded. Learn more: bit.ly/4ay3ocw

Interested in supporting the work of “non-qualified donees” in Canada? @fondchagnon, Inspirit Foundation, Laidlaw Foundation & @jwmcconnell have created a toolkit to help funders support orgs that are doing impactful work but don't have charitable status. Learn more: bit.ly/4cuJh0d

With over 30 years in the philanthropic and social change arena, #FGMember Jeffrey Walker is the co-host and founder of the #SystemCatalysts podcast, author of The Generosity Network, board member of New Profit, and more. Listen to System Catalysts: systemcatalysts.com

From focusing on relationships first, to supporting "beyond the check," this Stanford Social Innovation Review case study on the work of a private family foundation shares insights from their process of engaging in trust-based philanthropy in support of Indigenous communities. ssir.org/articles/entry…

Our 2025 Global Journey to #Guatemala will connect members to local leaders and communities on the frontlines of change. From Guatemala City to Antigua and Lake Atitlan, we'll explore opportunities to support human rights, sustainable development & more. forward-global.org/event/global-j…

Our Journey to #Greenland launches this week! Members will visit an active glacier, meet with local Inuit leaders, and travel with leading climate scientist Twila Moon to learn about the most promising systemic solutions to the climate crisis. Learn more: forward-global.org/event/immersio…

#FGMember Tracy Ferron is Founder and Board Chair of Life on Art, a CA-based NPO working to heal trauma and division in our society by fusing community art-making, creative art therapies, and activism with touring large-scale art experiences. Learn more: lifeonearthart.org

This week kicks off a series of impactful global gatherings and events in NYC, including the UN General Assembly, Climate Week, Clinton Global Initiative, Concordia Summit, and more. Learn more and connect with fellow Forward Global members visiting NYC: forward-global.org/event/united-n…

An op-ed in The Philanthropist Journal highlights the benefits of #CommunityBonds as a social finance model that provides nonprofits with needed investment while helping to address the power imbalance between community organizations and their funders. Read more: bit.ly/3WE7MSn

Drawing on interviews with over 50 philanthropists, impact investors, and social entrepreneurs, a brief from The Bridgespan Group identifies 5 critical drivers of the racial wealth gap in the US and strategies that funders can use to help close it. Read here: bit.ly/3V6rl5h

Interested in our community? Explore our member experience, including firsthand stories about the learning, impact, and joy of giving more effectively—together. Learn more: bit.ly/3LYH7Lk

Next week, Northern California Grantmakers will host a free virtual event on Participatory Grantmaking, highlighting three models of sharing power with youth from California-based foundations and opening up breakout rooms for questions and conversation. Learn more: ncg.org/events/partici…

Come share your 2025 #ForwardGlobalSummit experience with us on Bluesky, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Threads. #ForwardGlobal #ShapingOurStory #FutureToBelieveIn