481. Collective Giving: Harnessing the Power of Shared Resources - Emily Rasmussen

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Overview

Meet Emily. From dancing on the stage as a ballerina🩰 to developing microfinance and fair trade programs in India, her story is winding and inspiring. Now, she’s the founder and CEO of Grapevine 🍇, which gathers like-minded people to donate to a common cause. She’s on a mission to democratize giving, championing collective philanthropy and harnessing the power of shared resources. In an era marked by the rise of crowdfunding campaigns, mutual aid societies, and changes in traditional nonprofit models, generosity undergoing a transformation. Giving circles offer yet another avenue for people to support the causes close to their hearts. Join us for a deep dive into the power of shared values and collective action, as we explore how individuals can come together to create a profound impact🌍

💡Learn

How community-based giving is different from crowdfunding
Why the current fundraising climate calls for the democratization of giving
The importance of partnerships that jumpstart progress

Today’s Guest

Emily Rasmussen, Founder + CEO, Grapevine

“If not now, when?”

— Emily Rasmussen, Founder + CEO, Grapevine

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Episode Highlights

Emily’s story and journey to where she is today (3:00)
The vision and mission of Grapevine (6:00)
What Emily has learned in her founder’s journey (11:00)
The fundraising climate calls for the democratization of giving (13:00)
Activating community: Crowd-granting vs. Crowdfunding (24:00)
4 C’s of Crowd-granting: Community, Collective resources, Collaboration + Continuation (21:50)
Locking arms for impact (26:00)
A powerful moment of philanthropy in Emily’s life (30:50)
Emily’s One Good Thing: If not now, when? (33:05)
How to connect with Emily and Grapevine (34:00)

POWERFUL QUOTES

“If you have enough conviction and you have enough belief in something, you'll figure it out. So just keep going.” -Emily

“I think the fundraising climate is clearly calling for this democratization of giving.” -Becky

“This is not a one-time crowdfunding campaign. This is about us coming together as a community, pooling our resources, collaborating to decide what to support and then doing that again.” -Emily

"If you have a partner who can help fill a gap, why recreate the wheel?" -Emily

“Find your squad.” -Becky

If not now, when?" -Emily