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Got 15 minutes? Indie Interactive allows you to create a tailored action plan for your own Indie work. Whether you are a seasoned grantmaker or a new donor, our process creates a shareable roadmap for you and your team to act on.
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Tell us a little about yourself
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Which ideas will move you toward your goals?
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Getting prepared to launch a creative grantmaking practice
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Identifying basic action steps
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Allies and assessment
My name is...
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I work at...
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Organization you work with that you'd like to apply Indie Philanthropy practices to.
My job title is...
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My email address is...
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I'd describe myself as...
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a young donor
a new donor
a staff member at a funding organization
an individual person of wealth interested in starting or collaborating on a fund
a seasoned donor looking to get more creative in my grantmaking
a foundation trustee or board member
a consultant and/or philanthropic advisor
curious about creative giving but I don’t fit into any of these categories
Choose any that apply to you.
Creative and impactful funding strategies are important to me because...
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I am most interested in Indie Philanthropy because I'd like to:
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reach beyond the choir to social visionaries to help me distribute my funds.
bring diverse members from various communities, fields and expertise into my decision making.
find others who want to collaborate with me on a fund.
give small, targeted grants.
give away my assets in a specific amount of time.
help seed new projects and ideas to take shape in the world.
collaborate with other imaginative donors who share my interests.
support individuals who don’t work for or aren’t attached to an organization
explore how my investments can better match up with my values
Choose just one, we know it's hard...
I’m also excited by
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experimentation and innovation
trust and balance in relationships
collaborations
empowerment and responsiveness
Also, just one choice here...but you can do it! Think of what is MOST exciting to you right now in your work.
In order to start engaging with a creative grantmaking practice, some things I need to do include:
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create a new funding method within my existing structure
create a new structure, or partner with others who have already done this
democratize giving power
identify potential collaborators or advisors
present new ideas and options to my team and/or board
explore new methods, models and practices
shift funder/grantee power dynamics
connect with those that receive our funds
Choose as many as you need to.
What skills and assets do I already have in my corner?
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funds
staff and team
capacity to work with new model
enthusiasm and vision
network/allies/partners
a deep understanding of the need of the people/movement/field we’re trying to impact
Maybe you have lots to choose from? Click away...
What help am I going to need to make this happen?
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identifying funding partners
shifting of organizational culture and ethos
reframing of impact results from using IP practice
selecting a consultant, coach or advisor to help me take next steps
finding team members and colleagues who share this vision
personal and/or organizational work on issues of power and privilege
We all need help. Check off all the areas in which you could use a hand.
My first priority in moving this idea forward is to:
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talk to my team about this
find a team to work with
create a presentation and introduce IP ideas to my team
learn more how others are doing something similar
plug into a broader network of Indie Philanthropists
One priority at a time.
I need to meet with...
My second priority in moving this idea forward is to
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talk to my team about this
find a team to work with
create a presentation and introduce IP ideas to my team
learn more how others are doing something similar
plug into a broader network of Indie Philanthropists
Just one choice for a second priority.
I need to meet with...
My existing allies in starting this project are...
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Identify name of partners, allies, and colleagues who could work with you on the next steps.
These allies can help by...
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I'm going to define success in this project...
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through metrics that I can easily share
through stories and ongoing communication
through media coverage
through the level of enthusiasm from me and my team when talking about this with others
through direct feedback from grantees and partners
So many ways to define success. Which ways are yours?
We just wanted to make certain that you knew that all of the information you have shared here will be kept entirely private. The Indie Philanthropy Initiative will receive a copy of your report but will not share, publish or disclose any information regarding your action plan or your contact information to others.
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