As part of the Catalytic Philanthropy podcast through the lean grantmaker association Exponent Philanthropy, Crimsonbridge Foundation CEO Danielle M. Reyes was interviewed about bringing the foundation's full resources to bear, highlighting the LeaderBridge Network®. As an entrepreneur and long-time leader with 30 years of professional experience in philanthropy, education, and the nonprofit sector, Danielle poses a single question for her peers: What would it look like if funders brought their full resources to bear?
In the second episode of the full three-episode series, Danielle shares her insights from developing and leading the LeaderBridge initiative: "Communications is a fantastic strategy for amplifying your work, shining the light on leaders, and showing the expertise and offerings you can bring beyond financial capital.” Danielle continued to highlight how she co-authored three articles with prominent DC-area grantee partners, advocating for why funders should invest in nonprofit leadership development.
LeaderBridge® was created in response to a disconnect in the nonprofit sector. Leadership development presents a high-impact opportunity for philanthropy to address disparities, drive equity, and build the leadership and organizations needed for a thriving nonprofit sector.
Exponent Philanthropy is the country’s largest association of funders, nearly 1,600 strong, and the only one dedicated to private and public grantmaking foundations with few or no staff, philanthropic families, and individual donors.