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Our summer research assistants taking a well-earned ice cream break! Thank you Daria, Jin, Haoyan, and Ben for all of your hard work this summer.

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted learning for children of all ages. How can funders help children recover learning lost during the pandemic and thrive? Join CHIP and the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading next Wednesday for a free webinar with funders from Vanguard and Maine Community Foundation who have been working to address that question.

Register here: https://www.impact.upenn.edu/early-school-success-webinar/

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted learning for children of all ages. For children ages 0 – 8, brain development and social and emotional learning are especially critical. Early school success predicts later school success and a host of positive life outcomes. Unless we can recover learning lost during the pandemic and accelerate gains, we risk losing a generation of children. Here’s how to help.

The Center for High Impact Philanthropy and Campaign for Grade Level Reading present Early School Success, a primer and webinar to help donors and grantmakers support learning for young children during COVID-19 and in years beyond.
Register for our free webinar to:

-Learn how support the whole child at school and home
-Hear to expand learning opportunities so that learning happens everywhere
-Find strategies to ensure digital equity for all learning communities
-Hear from leaders at Vanguard and Maine Community Foundation about their work on early childhood and K-5 education

Register for the free event here: https://www.impact.upenn.edu/early-school-success-webinar/

Philanthropy News Digest spoke with CHIP's founding executive director Kat Rosqueta about why she'll never say 'nonprofits have to be more business-like'; data for social impact; and the importance of Candid's work for practicing high impact philanthropy.

https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/features/newsmakers/kat-rosqueta-executive-director-center-for-high-impact-philanthropy-and-candid-board-chair-helping-nonprofits-make-the-greatest-impact-on-society

Kat Rosqueta, Executive Director, Center for High Impact Philanthropy and Candid Board Chair: Helping nonprofits make the greatest impact on society Philanthropy News Digest spoke with Rosqueta about her career, her work with CHIP, and how it all connects with Candid’s 2030 vision....

The third episode of Just Economics, the new podcast from CHIP and Ioana Marinescu of the University of Pennsylvania's School of Social Policy and Practice, is now live! Eric Chyn, Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Dartmouth College and a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research, joins Ioana to discuss the impact of school desegregation on political partisanship. Listen here: impact.upenn.edu/just-economics

Just Economics - Center for High Impact Philanthropy - University of Pennsylvania Just Economics In the Just Economics podcast, economist Ioana Marinescu (www.marinescu.eu), associate professor of public policy at the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice and research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research explores what we actually know ab...

Donating directly to citizens in Ukraine through booking Airbnb stays and buying digital files from Ukrainians on Etsy has gone viral, but is it an effective way to help people in need? CHIP's founding executive director weighs in: https://money.com/donating-to-ukraine-etsy-airbnb/

Donating to Ukraine via Etsy and Airbnb Is Going Viral. But Is It Effective? "People have this desire to cut out the intermediary — the middle man — and go directly support those in need."

As the U.S. government debates the expansion of the child tax credit, the Canadian child tax benefit can help us understand what impact a child tax credit expansion in the U.S. may have on poverty and work. In the second episode of Just Economics, the new podcast hosted by Ioana Marinescu and Kat Rosqueta, Mark Stabile, an economics professor at INSEAD, discusses his recent working paper “The Effects of Child Tax Benefits on Poverty and Labor Supply: Evidence from the Canada Child Benefit and Universal Child Care Benefit.”

Listen here: imapct.upenn.edu/just-economics

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Since the Russian military invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the situation on the ground has unfolded quickly. Ongoing fighting and an escalating humanitarian crisis in Ukraine has produced the largest refugee crisis in Europe this century. 1 million to 5 million residents – mostly women and children – are fleeing to neighboring countries against a backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic and during the cold winter, creating immense needs.

The Center for High Impact Philanthropy offers early guidance to donors and grant makers who want to respond to the most urgent needs: medical care, food, and shelter, both within Ukraine and among refugees, most of whom are women and children. In this guidance, you will find organizations and funds that are set up to meet evolving needs, as well as selected nonprofits already well-positioned to meet those needs. We’ve also included reliable information resources at the end of the page to help you to stay up to date on the situation.

To read the guidance, click here: https://impact.upenn.edu/ukraine

Ukraine: How Can I Help? - Center for High Impact Philanthropy - University of Pennsylvania Ukraine: How Can I Help? The Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, has produced the largest refugee crisis in Europe this century. In less than a week, 1 million residents – mostly women and children – fled their homes. Every crisis goes through phases. Right now, Ukrainians face urg...

In the first episode of Just Economics, hosted by CHIP’s founding executive director Kat Rosqueta and her colleague Ioana Marinescu, associate professor of public policy at the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice, we hear from Eliza Forsythe, an economics professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, about COVID-19’s effects on the labor market.

To learn about how the pandemic and the United States government’s response has impacted inequality in the U.S. as well as the policy and philanthropic implications of that impact, listen here: impact.upenn.edu/just-economics

In partnership with Ioana Marinescu, associate professor of public policy at the School of Social Policy & Practice of the University of Pennsylvania, we’ve launched Just Economics, a podcast exploring what we know about how policies and labor markets work, including the science behind job creation and unemployment insurance. Each episode features a conversation with a scholar whose research provides evidence that empowers us to create a more just world.

Ioana will be joined by Katherina “Kat” Rosqueta, founding executive director of Penn’s Center for High Impact Philanthropy and adjunct faculty at Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice, to discuss the implications of the guest scholar’s research, with Ioana focusing on the policy implications and Kat focusing on the implications for philanthropy– i.e. private action for public good.

Learn more and listen here: impact.upenn.edu/just-economics

Just Economics - Center for High Impact Philanthropy - University of Pennsylvania Just Economics In the Just Economics podcast, economist Ioana Marinescu (www.marinescu.eu), associate professor of public policy at the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice and research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research explores what we actually know ab...

Rihanna’s $15 MM climate justice initiative follows a classic donor trajectory, according to CHIP’s Kat Rosqueta. “Particularly when somebody’s giving was prompted first by a disaster, like a natural disaster or a crisis… it usually starts with immediate relief, then it goes to response, recovery, mitigation and building back better.” Read more at https://www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/2022/2/16/rihanna-is-now-a-major-climate-justice-donor-heres-how-her-philanthropy-is-evolving

Rihanna Is Now a Major Climate Justice Donor. Here’s How Her Philanthropy is Evolving — Inside Philanthropy The pop star’s Clara Lionel Foundation got started mainly funding disaster relief, while dabbling in climate resilience. Her latest round of grants puts the focus squarely on root causes of the climate emergency. Get the details.

Analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis shows nonprofits who serve low-income communities have seen an increase in demand for their services since the pandemic began, but face uncertain financial futures. Read more: https://bit.ly/3LiwSQi

Looking to help? Learn about the nonprofits providing direct services during the pandemic and how to support them by downloading our 2022 High Impact Giving Guide: How to Support a Just Recover from COVID: https://www.impact.upenn.edu/toolkits/2022-high-impact-giving-guide/

Nonprofits Struggle in the Face of COVID-19 Amid surging demand for services, many nonprofits serving low- to moderate-income communities suffered staffing and funding constraints.

The Bridge Project, a program in New York City, provides new mothers up to $1000 a month, no strings attached. The program, which is funded by the Monarch Foundation, supports 600 new mothers in NYC for three years. Read more about the program's impact thus far here: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/18/nyregion/guaranteed-income-nyc-bridge-project.html

To learn more about unconditional cash transfers, read our profile on Give Directly in our 2022 High Impact Giving Guide: impact.upenn.edu/giving-guide

How $1,000 a Month in Guaranteed Income Is Helping N.Y.C. Mothers A new, privately funded program offers families in poverty a steady stream of cash.

There's still time to register to join us for our free webinar launching our 2022 High Impact Giving Guide: How to Support a Just Recover from COVID. Tomorrow at 12 PM EST, join CHIP's founding executive director Kat Rosqueta and our expert panelists to learn about best practices for supporting COVID recovery amid ongoing response, factors to consider for a more just recovery, and nonprofits making an impact.

Register to reserve your free seat: impact.upenn.edu/giving-guide

Benefits Data Trust is a technology pioneer linking eligible families in the United States to critical benefits like SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). Read about Benefits Data Trust’s impact and other nonprofits making a difference: impact.upenn.edu/giving-guide

2022 High Impact Giving Guide Preview - Center for High Impact Philanthropy - University of Pennsylvania 2022 High Impact Giving Guide Preview How to Support a Just Recovery From COVID Register to download your free preview guide and attend the free launch event Around the world, communities are grappling with COVID-19’s harm. The pandemic continues to expose and increase inequities in health, econom...

Good Shepherd Services works with city agencies to deliver an array of programs that address the barriers that school-aged children and their families face. Read about Good Shepherd’s work and five other featured nonprofits in CHIP's High Impact Giving Guide: impact.upenn.edu/giving-guide

2022 High Impact Giving Guide Preview - Center for High Impact Philanthropy - University of Pennsylvania 2022 High Impact Giving Guide Preview How to Support a Just Recovery From COVID Register to download your free preview guide and attend the free launch event Around the world, communities are grappling with COVID-19’s harm. The pandemic continues to expose and increase inequities in health, econom...

Youth Guidance Chicago supports teens in their transition to adulthood through their Becoming a Man (BAM) and Working on Womanhood (WOW) programs. Learn more about Youth Guidance and other high impact nonprofits in CHIP’s 2022 High Impact Giving Guide: impact.upenn.edu/giving-guide

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We're just a week away from the official launch of the 2022 High Impact Giving Guide! Join a panel discussion on January 20th at 12 PM EST, sponsored by Fidelity Charitable and presented by CHIP’s founding executive director Kat Rosqueta, to hear:
• Best practices for supporting COVID recovery amid ongoing response
• Factors to consider for a more just recovery
• Evidence-based strategies and nonprofits making an impact

The expert panelists from our project partners include: Dr. Johanna Greeson, The Field Center for Children's Policy, Practice & Research; Casey Johnson, GreenLight Fund; Euria Min, The Barry & Marie Lipman Family Prize; Ralph Smith, Campaign for Grade-Level Reading; Jeff Ubois, LeverforChange; and Kristen Ward, Mindful Philanthropy.

Register to reserve your free seat: impact.upenn.edu/giving-guide

CHIP’s 2022 High Impact Giving Guide features AÇEV - Anne Çocuk Eğitim Vakfı, a nonprofit in Turkey that models how to support our youngest children - and their families - from birth to preschool. Read about AÇEV and other nonprofits making an impact: impact.upenn.edu/givingguide

2022 High Impact Giving Guide Preview - Center for High Impact Philanthropy - University of Pennsylvania 2022 High Impact Giving Guide Preview How to Support a Just Recovery From COVID Register to download your free preview guide and attend the free launch event Around the world, communities are grappling with COVID-19’s harm. The pandemic continues to expose and increase inequities in health, econom...

Instead of just recovering to where we were before COVID, we can build a more just world. How can you make a bigger difference with your donations this year? CHIP answers that question with our 2022 High Impact Giving Guide preview: https://bit.ly/3ehZDNW Fidelity Charitable

2022 High Impact Giving Guide Preview - Center for High Impact Philanthropy - University of Pennsylvania 2022 High Impact Giving Guide Preview How to Support a Just Recovery From COVID Register to download your free preview guide and attend the free launch event Around the world, communities are grappling with COVID-19’s harm. The pandemic continues to expose and increase inequities in health, econom...

Want to make a positive impact in the wake of COVID-19 but not sure where to start? CHIP profiles six nonprofits that donors can support for COVID recovery in its 2022 High Impact Giving Guide preview: https://bit.ly/3ehZDNW

2022 High Impact Giving Guide Preview - Center for High Impact Philanthropy - University of Pennsylvania 2022 High Impact Giving Guide Preview How to Support a Just Recovery From COVID Register to download your free preview guide and attend the free launch event Around the world, communities are grappling with COVID-19’s harm. The pandemic continues to expose and increase inequities in health, econom...

How do we ensure early school success among children after a year of virtual schooling? What can we do to support the mental health of vulnerable populations? How can we support economic recovery for those whose livelihoods have been affected by the pandemic? CHIP’s 2022 Giving Guide helps donors to answer these questions to ensure a just recovery from COVID-19 with their giving.

You can find the free guide here: https://bit.ly/3ehZDNW

2022 High Impact Giving Guide Preview - Center for High Impact Philanthropy - University of Pennsylvania 2022 High Impact Giving Guide Preview How to Support a Just Recovery From COVID Register to download your free preview guide and attend the free launch event Around the world, communities are grappling with COVID-19’s harm. The pandemic continues to expose and increase inequities in health, econom...

The events at the Capitol on January 6, 2021, revealed the fragility of U.S. democracy. Donors can help strengthen democracy by rebuilding connections at the local layer by supporting civic engagement. CHIP’s applied research, “We the People: A Philanthropic Guide to Strengthening Democracy” offers a framework to help. https://www.impact.upenn.edu/democracy/

We the People: A Toolkit for Strengthening Democracy The Center for High Impact Philanthropy’s “We the People: A Philanthropic Guide to Strengthening Democracy” creates a framework for anyone looking to strengthen the democratic system.

THE ROLE OF BLACK PHILANTHROPY IN ACTIVISM AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
DECEMBER 14, 12:00-1:00PM

The SP2 Speaker Series 2021-2022 presented by the School of Social Policy & Practice features conversations about race, equity, and justice with experts on social policy and social work.

Hosted and moderated by Ben Jealous, this dialogue between Tyrone McKinley Freeman and Katherina ‘Kat’ Rosqueta will take a look at the history and perception of Black philanthropy in the United States. Discussion topics will include:

• Who counts as a philanthropist?
• In what ways has Black philanthropy fueled activism and empowerment in African-American communities?
• How can we all practice philanthropy for social impact?

Register for Tuesday, December 14th now: https://www.alumni.upenn.edu/s/1587/gid2/16/interior.aspx?sid=1587&gid=2&pgid=36344&content_id=50944

Philanthropy Company Panel: Grantmaking & Systemic Change
Join us November 24th, 9am EST

"Donors have been making substantial grants to local and international development programmes for decades and although some donors offer multi-year support, the majority of donors only offer up to 3 years of funding.

The webinar will look at the funding of systems change programmes, programs that seek to bridge the divides of race, ethnicity, gender and socio-economic class - and question how best to fund long term initiatives such as these for best effect.

Is it time to challenge the 3 year funding cycle and ask, how can we share a common timeframe?

Please join the discussion, chaired by Lord Mark Malloch-Brown, President of Open Society Foundations and hosted by Philanthropy Company CEO, Caroline Underwood OBE, where this challenge will be explored by our expert panel;
· Katherina Rosqueta - Founding Executive Director of the Center for High Impact Philanthropy at the University of Pennsylvania.
· W Christopher Stewart - Chief Grants Officer the Templeton Religion Trust
· Jenny Oppenheimer - Lankelly Chase, co-founder of Future Foundations UK and European Steering Group for the Edge Funders Alliance.
· Garth Japhet - CEO of South African NGO Heartlines
The webinar will take place on November 24th at 2pm GMT

Please register here: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YcEEYgzAR1mtS56KqMk_aw__;!!IBzWLUs!Bwy3ixrL17mtxlYtfYviVs1oP2t50maRCEp-0pOGFHAzp-JqN0jeDZ06TaZyOS7t$
or contact [email protected] for further information.

CHIP's new guide has just been released!

Talent for Giving: Building the Team to Help You Do Good

For high-net-worth donors, the potential to create positive social change is significant. The question is: how do you identify the right talent and build the team to realize that potential? This guidebook is our answer to that question.

Talent for Giving: Building the Team to Help You Do Good, A guide for high net worth donors, has strategies for finding the people, talent, and networks to help you do more good with your giving.

Download the guide today to learn more: https://www.impact.upenn.edu/toolkits/talent-for-giving/

Excerpt from CHIP's upcoming guidebook Talent for Giving: https://www.impact.upenn.edu/talent-for-giving/.

You trust them, and they get you. However, relying too long only on those already in your network can lead to critical gaps in knowledge. Unless your family and friends are an unusually diverse group, this approach requires significant investments of time and training to be effective. There is also the risk that if you decide to discontinue their involvement in your philanthropy, your personal relationships may suffer. A more open search for talent prevents you from operating in the echo-chamber of what you and those closest to you already know and see.

Register for the Webinar on October 20th to learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/talent-for-giving-building-the-team-to-help-you-do-good-tickets-178091756237

Excerpt from CHIP's upcoming guidebook Talent for Giving: https://www.impact.upenn.edu/talent-for-giving/

For decades, the received wisdom in the nonprofit world has been that ‘overhead’ — the ratio of administrative costs to program costs — is bad. In the for-profit world, particularly in new ventures, lean, small-staffed teams are valued because they allow start-ups to be nimble, are easier for a visionary leader and investor to manage, and keep expenses low. Especially earlier on, while you are still setting goals and exploring different strategies, it makes sense to keep your team small. But staying lean starves your efforts of the talent necessary to achieve your philanthropic goals. In the nonprofit world, there are growing calls to abandon the overhead myth, because it leads to a “starvation cycle” that strips the resources, human and otherwise, that all organizations need to operate effectively.

Register for CHIP's webinar on October 20th to learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/talent-for-giving-building-the-team-to-help-you-do-good-tickets-178091756237