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Key Episode Highlights:

• Trust-Based Philanthropy
• Challenging Outdated Norms
• Donor-Nonprofit Partnerships

Quotable Moments:

• "I believe in the nonprofits we fund. They know better than I do where the money needs to go."
• "We need to move away from this idea that nonprofit staff should be underpaid. It's time to invest in the people who make change happen."
• "If nonprofits across the country could standardize a percentage of donations for admin costs, it would be a game changer for the sector."

Actionable Tips:

➜ Include Admin Costs in Funding Requests: Nonprofits should automatically include a percentage for administrative expenses in donor agreements.

➜ Trust Grantees' Expertise: Funders should trust that nonprofits know best how to allocate resources and should avoid imposing restrictions that hinder their effectiveness.

➜ Educate Donors on Real Needs: Nonprofits should feel empowered to educate donors about the importance of funding operational costs and negotiate for the support they truly need.

Resources Mentioned:

• The Philanthropy Workshop
• "Uncharitable" by Dan Pallotta (Book and Film)

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