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Amazing evening at yesterdays Inaugural Latine Philanthropy Symposium! Thank you to Escala and Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy for bringing us all together for an important dialogue! Special thank you to Hispanics in Philanthropy President and CEO, Ana Marie Argilagos and our esteemed, Dr. Una Osili for sharing their wisdom 🙏🏽
🎉 What an incredible evening at the 2024 Inaugural Latine Philanthropy Symposium! Universities, philanthropists, foundations, and nonprofit leaders from across Indiana gathered to discuss the state and impact of Latine giving. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, participated, and contributed to making this event a success. Your commitment to fostering understanding and awareness of Latine philanthropy is inspiring. Together, we are paving the way for a more inclusive and impactful philanthropic community. This Inaugural Symposium could not have happened without the partnership of Hispanics in Philanthropy, Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, and the Mays Family Institute on Diverse Philanthropy —Let's continue the conversation and collaboration to elevate Latine giving! Special thanks to the planning committee for their thought leadership: Vincent Viveros, CFP®, Kathy Cabello, Yecenia Tostado, Juan Galeano, MPA, LaKoya Gardner, Hannah Vos, Fabio Yataco, MPA And our incredible Escala board: Kathy Cabello, Vincent Viveros, CFP®, Dan Rojas, CFP®, ChSNC®, Eli Flores, Luz M. Flores #LatinePhilanthropy #Escala #InclusiveGiving #Philanthropy #CommunityImpact
One more day until the 2024 Inaugural Latine Philanthropy Symposium! The symposium will foster meaningful dialogue, encourage collaboration, and elevate the impact of Latine giving across Indiana. In partnership with the Mays Family Institute on Diverse Philanthropy, we'll hear from Ana Marie Argilagos and Dr. Una Osili discuss research insights and key findings from a joint study by Hispanics in Philanthropy and the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. We look forward to gathering philanthropists, nonprofit organizations, and development professionals for this inaugural event! #philanthropy #latinegiving
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📣 Attention Indianapolis Professionals! Project Stepping Stone of Indiana (PSS) invites you to join us on June 13 to volunteer with our PSS Mock Interviews & Networking Etiquette. Professional development is a vital part of the PSS College Prep program and we are looking for 95 professionals to volunteer with these “speed dating” style mock interviews. Join us for this energizing opportunity to help students build confidence and practice their interview skills as they prepare for college and future careers. We encourage you to invite other colleagues and members of your ERGs. Thank you to our long-time partner, Organization of Latinos at Eli Lilly and Company, who will be hosting us and helping run the session! 🎓 Volunteer Opportunity: PSS Mock Interviews 📆 Thursday, June 13 ⌚️ 4-5:30pm ET 📍 Lilly Research Labs, 500 S Alabama St., Indianapolis, IN 46225 (FREE visitor parking on-site in Lot 98) 🔗 REGISTRATION REQUIRED by June 7: https://lnkd.in/gdacGzCD Reach out to any of our mentors/volunteers for more info: Kathy Cabello, Vincent Viveros, Marcela Cabello, Luz Flores, Uriel Lopez, Armando Sanchez, Jessica De La Cruz, Gabriela (Gigi) Cabello, Melissa Browning, Dan Rojas, CFP®, ChSNC®, Matzine Sánchez-Gutiérrez, MBA, Regina Funk, Amanda L. Bonilla, Karina Garduno, Sandra Granda, Tracy Guerrero, Ana A., Emma Orellana, Erica Medina Project Stepping Stone is a program of the Escala Foundation, Inc
Thank you to everyone who joined last night’s Escala event on The Power of Giving: Latine Philanthropy! We’re grateful to Charles Schwab, Jackie Wade, CFP®, MBA, Mary (North) Jovanovich, CAP®, and the Schwab Organization of Latinxs for sponsoring the event, hosting us, and sharing charitable strategies to maximize Latine giving. A special thank you to Schwab for the surprise donation for our Project Stepping Stone of Indiana program! Thank you to Yecenia Tostado for sharing the latest research on Latine giving and the importance of a philanthropic mindset. A special shout out to the Latino professional organizations that partnered with us for this event: ALPFA Indianapolis, Prospanica Indianapolis, SHPE Region 6 The Escala board is excited to continue this conversation around Latines in philanthropy. Stay tuned for more exciting events to come! Kathy Cabello, Vincent Viveros, Luz Flores, Dan Rojas, CFP®, ChSNC®, Marcela Cabello, Eli Flores
We are excited to host The Power of Giving: Latine Philanthropy on April 10th! Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres & cocktails and hear inspiring stories from fellow Latine professionals who transform lives and communities through their generosity. 🗓 When: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (ET) 📍 Location: Charles Schwab, 8332 Woodfield Crossing Blvd 📲 RSVP by April 7th to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/49Etz1N Whether you’re a seasoned philanthropist or simply curious about effective charitable strategies to make a positive impact, this event is for you. Escala Board: Kathy Cabello, Vincent Viveros, Marcela Cabello, Luz Maria Flores, Dan Rojas, CFP®, ChSNC®, Eli Flores Sponsored by: Charles Schwab, Schwab Charitable, and Schwab Organization of Latinxs. In partnership with: ALPFA Indianapolis, Prospanica Indianapolis, and SHPE INDIANA.