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If you’re interested in funder listening practices that shift power to impacted communities, visit Listen to Community, an initiative co-launched by Shared Insight to continue that work.
Nonprofits Aren’t Great at Listening. A Group of 7 Funders Wants to Change That.
“…most nonprofits have lagged behind in soliciting feedback from the people they serve. And by not tapping into this rich vein of user data, nonprofits are missing chances to improve their effectiveness. It’s not just nonprofits that could benefit from this kind of information, it’s also funders – many of whom are hungry to get a better fix on how their grant dollars affect life on the ground.”
Share your stories to demonstrate what’s possible when grantmakers center the people and communities most impacted by their decisions.
A new initiative to engage funders in listening practices that shift power to impacted communities.
A new initiative to support funder listening.
