Layo Philanthropic Partners

02/16/2024

Every so often we gather professionals and folks across the philanthropy industry for a roundtable -- non-profit leaders, activists, wealth managers, accountants, fundraisers, public relations and brand managers, lawyers, and anyone else who wants to see greater investment from people of color in philanthropy.

Join our email list to be notified of the next meeting. You don't want to miss it: https://bio.site/layopartners

02/13/2024

Historically, philanthropy has been shown as a wealthy white man who gives a lot of money and puts his name on a university library.

In reality, it is people who show up to give their expertise, influence, time, and/or investment to an organization.

✨It's a marketing guru who joins the board of directors to support and help an organization get more press and strategize its branding.
✨ It's the retired couple who consider education and arts to be part of their Joy-Based Giving Strategy and contribute financially and connect non-profit leaders to folks within their network.
✨ It's the professional athlete or celebrity who knows they can shine a light on underfunded and under-researched disease or illness that connects to their personal story.

It's you -- who might just need a plan to get started.

Learn more and set up a call with us today at layopartners.com
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02/12/2024

When I recorded our conversation with Micheline Lewis for our Everyday Philanthropist series, I sent it to our Marketing Director who instantly said, "I think we accidentally made a podcast."

Now, like we tell each of our clients, let's be intentional about it.

Coming soon to every one of your podcasting platforms -- Everyday Philanthropist with Funmilayo Brown.

Tell a friend to tell a friend. 😉😍

02/09/2024

"I donate $50 a month to my alma mater -- am I not a philanthropist?"

Yes and No. Today on the blog, we're talking about the difference between charitable giving and having a philanthropic strategy.

Every person can become a philanthropist with a long-lasting legacy. Sometimes it just takes a little strategy to help you get there. We're here for that.

Keep reading at https://www.layopartners.com/philanthropy-redefined

02/07/2024

Take action this Black History Month! ✨ For centuries, Black people have been philanthropists and critical to every social and humanitarian movement. Whether that meant sharing knowledge and skills so that others could advance or founding organizations that would fight for an end to racial inequality.

Create your philanthropic legacy. Reserve Your Spot for Philanthropy 101 Workshop on February 28 at 10:00 AM EST.

Registration is open now at layopartners.com

02/06/2024

Let's use our impact for good. The call for presenter proposals for the 2024 Black Wealth Impact Symposium is now open! We're bringing together an engaged audience interested in learning how to create a strategy for their philanthropic investments and start a conversation around generation wealth, wellness, and financial planning.

Learn more about the conference and submit your proposal at layopartners.com/bwis2024

02/05/2024

"I don't want to just BE a seat at the table, but to USE my seat at the table."

We caught up with Micheline Lewis, Chief People Officer at DDB North America, Board Vice President at Education Arts Team in Jersey City, NJ, and Board Member at Hudson Pride Center in Hudson County, NJ.

Can you believe she didn't think of herself as a philanthropist at our first meeting? Read (or listen to!😉) the full conversation that highlights the influence of role models in her early years that have shaped the work she now does for every organization she's involved with.

More on the blog: https://www.layopartners.com/philanthropy-redefined/micheline-lewis

02/02/2024

Not another newsletter! We know! Your inbox is already overcrowded with exclusive offers, sales, and updates.

We made this one a little different. Each month we deliver inspirational stories from everyday philanthropists, updates from our partner non-profit organizations, and all the motivation you need to start crafting your joy-based giving strategy.

It's a grab-a-coffee and enjoy the nice, long-read kind of email. ✨

Subscribe today at https://bio.site/layopartners

01/19/2024

Ready to take your seat at the table? Join us on Wednesday, January 25 at 10:00 AM EST for our Philanthropy Roundtable.

Each month we gather professionals from across the philanthropy industry: non-profit organizers, fundraisers, donors, wealth management professionals, and/or leading executives. We pick one dynamic topic of conversation and let the magic happen from there.

This month, we're talking about how to diversify your donors!

Spots are filling fast! Register now at layopartners.com

01/06/2024

Let's start 2024 off strong with big questions that need answers: Why and how are nonprofits diversifying their donors?

We were so pleased to be featured on a recent episode of the Big Duck Podcast. Hear from our founder Funmilayo Brown on how she thinks nonprofits can effective engage and grow its donor base.

https://bigduck.com/insights/why-and-how-are-nonprofits-diversifying-their-donors/?fbclid=IwAR3iqKVOn5B-H8VzIsMPvub_PIBmpOgFL7bffqtxnnXkKxMXERwy6wDtVkI

Shift your understanding of what philanthropy and how nonprofits can meaningfully engage donors of color through communications.