Originally written by Meaghan Burkett, posted in LinkedIn. This map tells a powerful story. It showcases the growing number of communities across Australia that are interested in, needing and/or actively building Place Based Capital. 🎉 From regions to metro hubs,...
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Are You Interested In Any Of These Goals?
Are You Interested In Any Of These Goals? Originally written by Meaghan Burkett, posted in LinkedIn. 💵 Finding new ways to raise funds and create sustainable local funding solutions for your community, local business or projects.🏭 Taking control of your local...
How Philanthropy Can Empower Communities with Place Based Capital
Written by Meaghan Burkett. Originally posted in LinkedIn. Philanthropy has long been a powerful force for addressing critical issues like poverty, education, inequality and sustainability. One of philanthropy’s greatest strengths lies in its ability to mobilise...
How do we support households facing rising living costs and stagnant wages in a way that helps them not only survive but THRIVE?
Originally written by Meaghan Burkett, posted in LinkedIn. We’ve been exploring this question within the Place Based Capital Network and Initiative. While there are common solutions—like raising the minimum wage, offering cash transfers, tax reforms, subsidies for...
We’ve uncovered over 100 solutions to help communities
Originally written by Meaghan Burkett, posted in LinkedIn. We’ve uncovered over 100 solutions to help communities build sustainable funding, establish community owned enterprises, drive locally led development, manage their assets and build more equitable and...
How Can Communities Do It?
Originally written by Meaghan Burkett, posted in LinkedIn. For several years we’ve been asking some big questions… how do communities increase locally-led development, unlock local and sustainable sources of funding, establish and govern community-owned enterprises,...
Calling Visionary Partners & Funders: Help Empower Communities with Place Based Capital and Community Asset Ownership!
Originally written by Meaghan Burkett, posted in LinkedIn. The Place Based Capital Initiative is working toward a future where local communities have the power and capital to drive their own social and economic development and address pressing challenges like housing...
Ethical Fields October 2024 Newsletter
Hi there, This edition of the Ethical Fields newsletter offers exciting opportunities and events to get involved in. Here's a sneak peek: Place Based Capital Inspiration Session: Last Chance to Reserve Your Spot! Join us for a conversation on community philanthropy...
Why do I keep banging on about capital – and who should own it, control it, and benefit from it?
Originally written by Meaghan Burkett, posted in LinkedIn. It’s an interesting space to find myself, having spent years in the environment and social sectors. But I now see it as a thread that spans my career, and I know it’s part of my life story. Is that sad or...
Place-Based Capital Roles
This article was written by Gareth Priday Why are you interested? What’s your role? You're reading this because you're curious about place-based capital. You sense that the current system doesn't quite meet the needs of you and your community, and you're wondering...