Early Childhood Funders Collaborative

There's still time to register to join us on Oct 8 to hear from experts in the field who have direct experience organizing communities to achieve innovative care policies. All funders and phanthropy serving organizations are invite to join us to learn how you can support this work.

This week on #SpeakingOfKids, we talk to ZERO TO THREE's Miriam Calderón about the need for holistic approaches to early childhood — including policies that support mental health, reproductive rights, & economic security. Listen & subscribe at https://lnkd.in/e2A7cA6Q

To address the gap between the care families need and the dignified jobs care workers deserve, a movement has emerged like never before, building power and political muscle to demand bold public investments. Funders are invited to join ECFC, The Raising Child Care Fund, The Care for All with Respect and Equity (CARE) Fund, and Funders' Committee For Civic Participation for a discussion with experts in the field who have direct experience organizing communities to achieve innovative care policies. ➡️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/eEz2cg4f

Welcome to our newest team member, Syritha Robinson! We look forward to your leadership and support for grassroots organizers advocating for an equitable child care system.

People power social change. Those most affected by failing early childhood systems often make the most impactful leaders, yet developing the confidence and resilience to lead requires dedicated mentoring and time. What works? Grassroots organizers in Ohio are expanding a Child Care Leadership Lab model, in collaboration with Community Change and Child Care for Every Family Network to cultivate at least 250 new child care provider leaders across 10 states (NM, MN, MI, CA, DC, OH, CO, OR, LA, IL) to be leaders in the movement. Join ECFC and The Raising Child Care Fund for discussion with Ohio Organizing Collaborative and Community Change to learn directly from graduates and trainers of the Child Care Leadership Lab model, and hear lessons and experiences coming from this new approach. Leave with ideas about how to build leaders in your own community. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gavQxYmu

In the child care space and in the climate space, adults are failing our children. How can we come together across these issue areas to center children’s rights both in the US and abroad? How can we better support young people who are already leading on this crucial issue? Join us for the third webinar in our Infant Nation series with Grantmakers for Education and Trust for Learning, featuring discussion with: ➡ Dr. Anita Krishnamurthi, President, Collective for Youth Empowerment in STEM and Society ➡ Joan Lombardi, senior scholar and Adjunct Professor at the Center for Child and Human Development, and co-founder and senior fellow with the Collaborative on Global Children’s Issues at Georgetown University ➡ Ellicia Lanier, Founding Executive Director, Urban Sprouts Child Development Center (and The Raising Child Care Fund grantee partner!) Learn more & register: https://lnkd.in/gyUCUmU9

Congratulations to Keami Harris, ECFC Chief of Equity and Strategy, she joins 22 leaders from across the country selected for the @AspenInstitute #AscendFellow Class of 2024!

We often talk about creating space at the table for community, but what does that really mean? Join ECFC, Strategies for Children and W. Clement & Jessie V. Stone Foundation for a funder discussion on the transferable (and transformative) elements of The 9:30 Call, a daily call series that launched in 2020 during the early weeks of COVID, that has transformed in beautiful ways to become a unifying and inspirational force for the early education and care field. We'll explore the deeper story of creating space for authentic discussions where every voice is equal and valued, and bringing people and systems together to align for shared problem solving and progress. Learn more about our discussants and register here: https://lnkd.in/g8FgHb-V

📣 📣 📣 Join ECFC's Team! We’re hiring for Director of Communications! Are you a communications leader passionate about making an impact through storytelling, strategic messaging, and organizational visibility? We’re excited to announce that we’re seeking a Director of Communications to join our dynamic team! In this role, you'll drive communication strategy, enhance our brand presence, and ensure our messages resonate with diverse audiences across multiple platforms. 🔑 Key Responsibilities include: - Leading and managing communication strategies - Amplifying our mission and impact - Collaborating with leadership to align messaging with organizational goals If you’re a creative, forward-thinking communications professional ready to take on a pivotal leadership role, we encourage you to apply! 📍 Check out the full job description and application details below! https://lnkd.in/eB_8dH3Y

🚨 We’re hiring! Director of Communications Opportunity 🚨 Are you a communications leader passionate about making an impact through storytelling, strategic messaging, and organizational visibility? We’re excited to announce that we’re seeking a Director of Communications to join our dynamic team! In this role, you'll drive communication strategy, enhance our brand presence, and ensure our messages resonate with diverse audiences across multiple platforms. 🔑 Key Responsibilities include: - Leading and managing communication strategies - Amplifying our mission and impact - Collaborating with leadership to align messaging with organizational goals If you’re a creative, forward-thinking communications professional ready to take on a pivotal leadership role, we encourage you to apply! 📍 Check out the full job description and application details here: https://lnkd.in/eB_8dH3Y #Hiring #Communications #Leadership #DirectorOfCommunications