Crankstart

Crankstart

Philanthropic Fundraising Services

About us

Crankstart is a San Francisco-based family foundation devoted to bolstering the foundations of a just society - wider access to better education, jobs with prospects for advancement, housing security, social welfare and the protection of civil rights. Crankstart also supports the arts, basic science and efforts to mitigate climate change. About 60% of grants go to groups in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Industry
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
Company size
11-50 employees
Type
Nonprofit

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    Crankstart is excited to release a groundbreaking study that seeks to revolutionize how we address homelessness. Our report shares novel research that helps to untangle the maze of public contracting and understand how and when people enter and exit homelessness. It includes 12 recommendations for City Leaders to implement to make homelessness rare, brief, and a one-time event. San Francisco can be a leader in solving this issue. Please look at the report at streetstostability.com and share it widely. Thanks to our amazing partners for their work on this!

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    Crankstart is thrilled to welcome Olivia Silva and Jackie Mahendra to our team!  Olivia has spent the past seven years working at Forsyth Street Advisors as a financial consultant, supporting foundations, nonprofits, and governmental agencies in designing and implementing new impact investment programs. She joins Crankstart as a Project Manager.  Jackie has spent her entire 17-year career in social justice, co-founding the Kairos Fellowship for rising digital leaders of color, spearheading immigrant justice campaigns, and managing a $35M civic empowerment portfolio at Omidyar Network. She joins Crankstart as a Program Officer, Democracy & Environment.   Welcome Olivia and Jackie! 

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    Since 2012, Crankstart has had the privilege of partnering with Oxford University to support students pursuing a world-class education, regardless of income level. We’re proud that 17% of Oxford University’s full-time undergraduate students from the United Kingdom are Crankstart Scholars. We are excited to expand our efforts to fund initiatives that assist students at every stage of their educational journey. This includes engaging 14-year-olds about the importance of higher education, supporting graduate students, and providing career assistance for students. Crankstart appreciates the ongoing work of Oxford University in ensuring access to a high-quality education, and we are grateful for the opportunity to support and enhance its initiatives in this vital area.

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    NEW: Oxford University announces a significant expansion of Crankstart – which includes generous bursaries, access to funded internships, volunteering opportunities and more. Crankstart currently supports 17% of Oxford University’s full-time UK undergraduate students from lower-income households. More info ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e2uQCA7D

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    Crankstart is hiring a Program Officer for Economic Mobility to help us invest in workforce programs, safety net access, fines and fees reform, and public goods. We're looking for someone with standout experience leading job training programs, apprenticeships, and/or employer engagement related to job placement. Experience engaging decision-makers at large employers is a huge plus. As a strategic grantmaker, we're also looking for strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills. Do you know someone who fits this description—or might it be you? If so, please review the job description and connect with our fantastic recruiters at Martha Montag Brown. chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://lnkd.in/gFwUPgdD

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    We are excited to announce that Tia Hicks has joined Crankstart as our Program Officer for Housing Security. A lifelong Bay Area resident, Tia has a broad range of experience in local government, philanthropy, and nonprofit housing technical assistance and organizing. She’ll work with Gloria Bruce to advance our work on homelessness solutions, housing affordability and pro-housing policy. We welcome the skills, passion, and commitment she brings as an advocate for racial equity and community development in the Bay and beyond!

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