#3 Empowering Philanthropy: Nina Lindia on Pitch Your Peers and the Impact of Giving in Greenwich
Description
Nina Lindia discusses the philanthropic landscape in Greenwich, CT and Pitch Your Peers (PYP). PYP is a women's collaborative organization that provides grants to local nonprofits. The membership process involves nomination and invitation. PYP holds one meeting a year where grant champions pitch their chosen nonprofits. The grant process is streamlined and efficient, with members trusting the grant champions' choices. Nina encourages individuals to get involved in philanthropy and suggests looking for organizations with a low barrier to entry. She also advises donors to give what they won't miss and to pay attention to end-of-year appeals.
Takeaways
Greenwich has a vibrant philanthropic landscape with numerous registered nonprofits.
Pitch Your Peers (PYP) is a collaborative organization that provides grants to local nonprofits.
PYP holds one meeting a year where grant champions pitch their chosen nonprofits.
Membership in PYP is by invitation only, and members are nominated by existing members.
Donors should give what they won't miss and pay attention to end-of-year appeals.
Chapters:
01:26 Discovering Philanthropy in Greenwich
02:42 The Birth of Pitch Your Peers
04:06 The Philanthropic Landscape in Greenwich
05:26 Pitch Your Peers: One Meeting a Year
06:51 Membership and Nomination Process
09:36 Getting Involved in Philanthropy
11:01 Pitching and Grant Process
12:28 Pitching and Grant Champions
14:09 Grant Pool and Funding Allocation
19:35 Nonprofits and Grant Oversight
20:32 Engaging Nonprofits and Donors
25:35 Getting Involved in Nonprofits
26:32 Donating to Nonprofits
30:01 The Name 'Pitch Your Peers'
31:54 Getting in Touch with PYP
33:44 End-of-Year Appeals and Giving
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