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This is an exceptionally challenging time for civil society organizations in Latin America. It’s easy enough for donors or outside observers to call for organizations to “reinvent themselves” but what does this actually look like in practice? And what kind of support makes it possible? I can’t think of a better case study than Fabretto Children's Foundation, which after decades of work in rural Nicaragua was forced to rethink its entire model in 2022. Fabretto's annual report, which landed in my inbox today, shows how far they have come since then – in part by reimagining themselves not only as a direct service organization, but as a hub of distinctive expertise that enhances the impact of like-minded organizations. We are delighted and grateful to see Fabretto partnering with two Tinker grantees: Asociación Q'eqchi' Xch'ool Ixim (Heart of Corn) (Guatemala) and Un Mundo (Honduras). “We reaffirmed our commitment to Fabretto’s core mission since Padre Fabretto first arrived in Nicaragua: serving children and youth by creating opportunities for them to thrive. How and where we work has changed, but we continue to give life to his spirit of service across Guatemala and Honduras.” Fabretto’s Executive Director Kevin Marinacci tells the story of this transformation - and the critical role played by a few key donors - in a recent Alliance Magazine piece (link in comments). Mortenson Family Foundation Margretta Getaweh-Supuwood International Community Foundation Eliza Brennan Inter-American Foundation

Congratulations to PEAK Grantmaking on celebrating 30 years of supporting the philanthropic sector. #PEAK2026stl has been an incredible experience, and we're deeply grateful to the staff and support team for creating such a valuable and energizing space. This is a transformational moment for philanthropy, and it’s been heartening to spend time in conversation with such thoughtful and dedicated colleagues across the sector.

Thank you WINGS for these critical insights highlighting trends and funding shifts in #LatinAmerica and the #Caribbean. A must read!

We were honored to have Jonathon Fairhead present at #PEAK2026stl for the session "Navigating International Grantmaking: Data and Direct Giving Strategies with Equivalency Determination & Expenditure Responsibility" co-delivered with Brian Kastner from Council on Foundations and Courtney Byrneheim from JP Morgan Chase & Co. Thank you all for joining! If you have questions or would love to connect, please find our booth at the exhibitor's hall!

What a fantastic day @ #PEAK2026stl! It was wonderful to see so many of our members and colleagues in the sector. What an inspiration to see how PEAK members are driving innovation in data, technology, grantmaking, and grants management while working in true partnership to better support the communities we serve. For all attendees: please look out for our booth in the exhibitor's hall, we'd love to connect!

We're looking forward to connecting with old friends and new at #PEAK2026stl. Look out for Dara Westling, MBA, MPIA, Tamara Dalloul, and Jonathon Fairhead at our booth in the exhibitor's hall and also at our joint workshop on Wednesday, March 25 at 4pm: "Navigating International Grantmaking: Data and Direct Giving Strategies with Equivalency Determination & Expenditure Responsibility." Jonathon will be co-presenting with Brian Kastner from Council on Foundations and Courtney Byrneheim from JP Morgan Chase & Co. NGOsource was built by the sector for the sector and we are excited to re- connect with you at PEAK Grantmaking. Thank you!

💡Important updates from our February newsletter:💡 💻 Mark your calendars! NGOsource and Centro Mexicano para la Filantropía, A.C. are co-hosting a webinar, "Navigating Increasing Complexity in Grantmaking Diligence Across Latin America", on April 21. Thanks to the Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice for providing valuable insight about your research into restrictive environments in civil society! We are delighted to be joined by Focus Central America and Manifiesta tu Ciudadanía. 🏔️ NGOsource will be at PEAK St. Louis this March with PEAK Grantmaking. Can't wait to see you there! 🚶🚶♀️Our team had a fantastic and productive in-person retreat in San Francisco at the start of the month. We tackled important topics like reducing turnaround times in 2026. 💥Read our February newsletter here:💥 https://lnkd.in/guJf5Xmz

みんなのコード、米国のNGOsourceが提供するED認証を取得しました。/ Code for Everyone,a specified non-profit organization has obtained the Equivalency Determination (ED) certification provided by NGOsource in the United States. ED certification streamlines the procedures required for U.S.-based donors and grantmaking organizations to make contributions to our organization. With this recognition, Code for Everyone will continue to advance our mission— to foster a society where anyone can create —by collaborating with funding partners both in Japan and abroad. * ED Certification (Equivalency Designation) Equivalency Determination is a system through which a U.S. grantmaking organization can verify that a foreign non-profit operates in a manner equivalent to a U.S. public charity. A third-party organization conducts the review and certifies eligibility. NGOsource, which administers this process, has provided certification to more than 23,000 organizations across 161 countries. Once certified, organizations benefit from simplified compliance procedures related to U.S. charitable contributions and grants. U.S. donors and grantmakers can provide funding with confidence, knowing that the recipient organization meets rigorous standards for transparency and accountability. みんなのコード、米国のNGOsourceが提供するED認証（Equivalency Determination）を取得しました。ED認証の取得によって、米国の寄付・助成団体から当法人への寄付手続きが簡便になるようです。 ※ED認証（Equivalency Determination）とは ED認証は、米国の助成団体が海外の非営利組織に寄付や助成を行う際、その海外団体が米国の非営利団体と同等の事業運営がされていることを第三者が審査・証明する仕組みです。 認証プロセスを提供するNGOsourceは、これまでに161カ国、23,000を超える団体に対して認証を行っています。認証を取得した団体は、米国の寄付・助成に関するコンプライアンス手続きが簡素化され、助成団体は、高い信頼性と透明性を確保したうえで寄付・助成を実行できるようになります。 https://lnkd.in/g5puVeYs

🎉 Exciting news: Global Impact UK and GI Canada have both received Equivalency Determination status from NGOsource! This recognition follows our completion of rigorous compliance requirements and confirms that both organizations (which are independent, registered charities in their respective countries) operate as equivalents of trusted U.S. public charities, streamlining the process for U.S. funders to give to both organizations. 🌍 Interested in soliciting and receiving donations from the UK or Canada? Email us at fiscalservices@charity.org to learn more.