Foundation for Louisiana

A Pre-Election Day Message from FFL CEO & President, Charmel Gaulden: https://lnkd.in/gjvjh3fW

🚨The October Opportunity Roundup is now available!🚨 https://lnkd.in/g2z9BngD #opportunity #jobs #grants #fellowships

This year, National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) is October 20-26! NLPPW is a call to bring together individuals, organizations, industry, and Tribal, state and local governments to reduce childhood exposure to lead by increasing lead poisoning prevention awareness. NLPPW highlights the many ways parents, caregivers, and communities can reduce children's exposure to lead and prevent its harmful health effects. October is also Children’s Health Month, a time to raise awareness about children’s environmental health, including the dangers and potential health impacts of lead. Each year, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) work together to develop outreach materials to be used by the public to plan, promote and host events and activities during NLPPW. The 2024 theme is "Bright futures begin lead-free” because we all want bright futures for our children and communities. We invite you to join us this NLPPW to raise awareness about lead since every child in every community deserves a bright, lead-free future. Learn more about: - Healthy Homes at https://lnkd.in/g23mg2VB -  Childhood lead poisoning prevention efforts on https://lnkd.in/gW5qJ8fq - Lead in drinking water, visit EPA's https://lnkd.in/gt8Njhs page

FFL's Climate Justice Officer, Emilia Aguinaga was recently featured on Project Drawdown's Global Solutions Diary. Take a moment and listen to Emilia's video. https://lnkd.in/gNddyyES #climatejustice #globalsolutions #louisiana

🚨OPPORTUNITY ALERT🚨 This year, National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) is October 20-26! NLPPW is a call to bring together individuals, organizations, industry, and Tribal, state, and local governments to reduce childhood exposure to lead by increasing lead poisoning prevention awareness. NLPPW highlights the many ways parents, caregivers, and communities can reduce children's exposure to lead and prevent its harmful health effects. As a part of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency invites anyone interested in learning more about lead and protecting children from lead exposure to join us for a 45-minute Understanding Lead session to learn about lead using the Lead Awareness Curriculum. This webinar will be offered with live sign language interpretation. By the end of the session, participants will recognize potential sources of lead exposure, understand its effects, know simple actions to reduce lead exposure, and understand the importance of testing children’s blood lead levels. Register at https://lnkd.in/gQ7pFCFg

We are excited to welcome Rachel B. Jackson to the Foundation for Louisiana as our new Fiscal Sponsorship Program Manager. A Louisiana native with a deep passion for culture and community, Rachel hails from Monroe and brings a wealth of experience in mission-driven nonprofit work. After completing her studies in Communications at LSU and Public Administration at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, Rachel dedicated herself to supporting community engagement initiatives and working closely with stakeholders to create positive impact across the state. When Rachel isn’t driving change at FFL, you can find her in a yoga class, enjoying art and live music, or discovering the best local food spots. We are thrilled to have her on board and know her leadership will be key in supporting our growing network of sponsored projects. #HealingAndHope #Louisiana #FoundationForLouisiana #FoundationForThePeople #NewOrleans #BatonRouge #Shreveport #Alexandria #Monroe #LakeCharles

🗓️Mark Your Calendars!🗓️ NOLAvate Black, the largest Black Tech conference in the region, will be hosting its Black Tech NOLA Creator Summit Monday, November 4, 2024 10am-3pm at Loyola University New Orleans presented by New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund. Now in its 7th year, the annual event will be convening creatives and innovators across the region to talk about artificial intelligence and the future of tech. The event is free and open to the public. Tickets at blacktechnola.com.   Black Tech NOLA will highlight career pathways in technology, music, film, and entertainment to include talks and panel discussions from industry leaders, a Talent Expo featuring employers hiring for tech jobs, and an Explore Tech Lab with workshops for those interested in technology.    NOLAvate Black launched Black Tech NOLA in 2018 to address racial barriers preventing underrepresented talent from gaining access to high-demand and high-wage jobs in the growing technology sector. The annual convening has reached thousands of technologists and diversity and inclusion advocates around the world making it the largest Black Tech conference in the region. Learn more at www.blacktechnola.com

We would like to congratulate FFL Senior Accountant, Mita Shrestha, who earned an AICPA & CIMA Not for Profit Certificate issued by the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. Professionals who earn the Not-for-Profit Certificate I badge apply core concepts in not-for-profit financial reporting, auditing, governance, and tax compliance concepts. Earners recognize U.S. GAAP reporting standards applicable to not-for-profits and identify basic state and federal filing requirements of exempt organizations. These professionals also identify best practices in nonprofit board governance and the planning steps of a nonprofit audit engagement. Great work, Mita!! 🎉

🚨Opportunity Alert 🚨 The Center on Community Philanthropy at the Clinton School of Public Service is thrilled to announce the 2025 Community Philanthropy Advancing Equity Award, celebrating the National Day of Racial Healing. They are now accepting applications from nonprofits, grassroots organizations, for-profits, faith-based groups, and individuals who demonstrate innovative ways to promote equity and inclusion in their communities. This award seeks to encourage those who, through committing time and resources to expand diverse leadership within their communities, recognize the struggles specific to marginalized populations – particularly children and youth. The Center is seeking applicants who are working to address inequalities in their communities and advance progress toward inclusion. These solutions should encourage the development of a pro-equity culture within their communities while also making incremental, measurable, and visible progress toward racial equity. The Advancing Equity Award will range from $5,000 – $15,000. For more information on how to apply, please visit https://lnkd.in/eMRjZUjU

Happy #DAFDay! 🎉 In honor of this special day dedicated to Donor-Advised Funds, we’re sharing a short article about DAFs and how they benefit both donors and nonprofits.