Check out the new video about our partnership with the Oakland Children's Initiative: https://lnkd.in/ggvkqZXN The partnership between Oakland Promise and the City of Oakland's Children's Initiative has allowed us to reach even more of Oakland’s youth and families. The initiative is the product of the will of the people of Oakland, and we are incredibly proud to have served as an implementation partner since its inception. This collaboration combines the Children's Initiative's mission to expand early childhood education and college access with Oakland Promise's comprehensive strategies. As an implementation partner, we provide college savings programs, financial literacy coaching, college-going mindset programming, scholarships, training, mentoring opportunities, and more! As recipients of the College Access Supports Fund, the Children's Initiative's support for our work is pivotal to our mission. We guide students toward postsecondary education and offer support from cradle to career. We offer targeted support to help students build confidence in their educational futures and achieve their goals in over 50 schools. By working closely with families, schools, and the community, we ensure every student can succeed because, at Oakland Promise, we believe that opportunity changes everything. We do this work with our community-based organizations and partnerships to help increase the reach and capacity of our work. Join us in this transformative journey to help more Oakland youth achieve higher educational opportunities. Learn more about getting involved or accessing resources at oaklandpromise.org or https://lnkd.in/gb4p6iC2. #OaklandChildrensInitiative #ImplementationPartners #CityofOakland #community #partnerships #earlychildhoodeducation #collegeaccess #creatingnecessaryspace
Oakland Promise
Higher Education
Oakland, CA 3,505 followers
Oakland Promise is a cradle-to-career nonprofit that empowers young people and families with scholarships and support.
About us
As a 501c3 non-profit, our vision is that every child in Oakland graduates high school with the expectations, resources, and skills to complete college and be successful in the career of his or her choice. We aim to accomplish this dream through our four programs: Brilliant Baby, Kindergarten to College, Future Centers, and College Scholarships and Completion. Brilliant Baby helps parents raise thriving children by offering a supportive community, reducing financial stressors, and establishing a college savings account ($500) as an early investment in your baby’s bright future. We are a resource for parents and guardians during the first critical years of your baby's life. The program provides financial coaching and a supportive community for parents. K2C's vision is to serve the 5,000 students who start Kindergarten in Oakland Public schools each year. There are thee main components for K2C: (1) we open an Oakland Promise college scholarship seeded with $100 as a start (that can grow to $500 at high school graduation) for all Oakland public school kindergarten students, (2) support families to open their own 529 college savings accounts and 3) create a college-going culture at schools with K2C teams consisting of teacher, parent, principal and community liaison. College Access Future Centers are school based advising centers in Oakland high schools and large middle schools to support college and career planning for all students. Staff at these Future Centers will ensure that all students develop a career and college plan. They also will support all seniors to apply for college, financial aid, scholarships, and high leverage internships. Our College Completion team provides advising and mentorship support along with scholarship distribution. OP will provide financial support to address the cost barrier that unrepresented students experience in pursuing a college education. Students at 2-year and technical colleges will receive from $2,000 to $4,000 per year.
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- Industry
- Higher Education
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Oakland, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2016
- Specialties
- K-12, Higher Education, College Access, College Savings Accounts, Parent Coaching, Community Engagement, Public Education, and college scholarships
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Oakland, CA 94607, US
Employees at Oakland Promise
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Rebecca Contin, CFP®, FFC®
Senior Financial Planner at East Rock & Financial Coach at Oakland Promise Brilliant Baby
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Jocelyn Kelleher
Director of the Brilliant Baby Program with Oakland Promise
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Lauren Reed, MSW, PhD
Director of Impact & Evaluation at Oakland Promise
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Riaz Taplin
Founder and CEO at Riaz Capital | Workforce Multifamily Specialists | Design & affordability should not be mutually exclusive
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🎉📚 Happy First Day of School, Oakland! 🌟 Today, thousands of Oakland Public School students are heading back to the classroom, ready to embark on a fresh chapter filled with possibilities! At Oakland Promise, we're thrilled to support our community as we kick off another exciting school year. This year, we are more committed than ever to providing the resources and scholarships that empower our students and their families. Remember, there are financial pathways available to guide you through the educational journey! Our scholarship portal will be opening later this fall, so stay tuned for that opportunity. We also want to remind families to sign up for CalKids funding through the state of California. This is an amazing way to ensure young learners have the financial support they need from the very start. https://lnkd.in/g4a_8WwZ Our website is a treasure trove of resources, so don’t hesitate to check it out and see how we can support you every step of the way. Together, let's make this school year one of growth, achievement, and a strong sense of belonging for all our young people. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead—let's show Oakland's youth that with the right support, they can reach for the stars! 🚀🌈 #BackToSchool #OaklandPromise #OpportunityChangesEverything
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INTEGRITY | LEADERSHIP | COMMITMENT - Influencing places and spaces to be ready for ALL of our children, youth, and families
Happy Friday Migente! Yesterday, the Oakland Children’s Initiative and its Implementation Partners, First 5 Alameda County and Oakland Promise held its Year 2 Retreat at Chapter510. This moment allowed us to reflect and envision the future of our collective work over the next few years. The progress we've made over the past year and a half is truly inspiring, and our shared commitment continues to grow. Here’s to transforming the narrative and strengthening our partnerships to better show up and support our very own children, youth, and families. #OaklandChildrensInitiative #community #implementationpartners #First5AlamedaCounty #OaklandPromise #CityofOakland #partnerships #earlychildhoodeducation #collegeaccess #creatingnecessaryspace
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We are beyond excited to announce that Annie Campbell Washington, Senior Assistant Dean at UC Berkeley’s Goldman School of Public Policy, has joined our board at Oakland Promise! Anne's incredible career in public service and academic leadership is a huge asset. She has served as a City Councilmember and Vice Mayor of Oakland, a District 4 School Board Member, and held key roles such as Chief of Staff to Mayors Jerry Brown and Jean Quan. Her dedication to community empowerment and education aligns perfectly with our mission to create paths for economic upward mobility for Oakland's youth. Welcome, Anne, to the Oakland Promise family! Your leadership will undoubtedly drive our mission forward as we continue to enhance community engagement and support systems for our youth. Let's make amazing things happen together! https://lnkd.in/gPbfhhdE #OpportunityChangesEverything
Oakland Promise Welcomes Anne Campbell Washington to Board of Directors
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Oakland Promise is hiring! We are excited to announce an opening for a Data & Evaluation Manager to join our dynamic team at Oakland Promise! The Data & Evaluation Manager, reporting to the Senior Manager (SM) of Impact & Evaluation and under the direction of the Director of Impact & Evaluation, is responsible for supporting the data monitoring and evaluation activities of the Impact & Evaluation team. The ideal Manager is a highly-motivated, detail-oriented individual with strong applied data science and data analysis skills who is looking to develop their evaluation research skills in a non-profit organization context. The Manager will work closely with the Impact & Evaluation team and other OP staff to manage data requests, clean and maintain large datasets, conduct data analysis to support projects and reports, and other tasks to support our evaluation projects. The Manager should be eager to learn, cooperative, curious, have excellent critical thinking skills, be a stickler for accuracy, and demonstrate dedication to education access and equity. The Manager should also be a strong communicator, with the ability to translate data to multiple audiences and juggle simultaneous projects and deadlines. This individual should thrive in a team-oriented environment. 📍 Location: Oakland, CA (Hybrid: In-person 3 days per week at our office in Old Oakland) 💼 Reports to: Senior Manager of Impact & Evaluation 💰 Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 + competitive benefits 🗓️ Start Date: Immediate Interested? Send your resume and cover letter in PDF format to apply@oaklandpromise.org with “Data & Evaluation Manager – [Your Name]” in the subject line. Join us in making postsecondary success and upward economic mobility a reality for all Oaklanders!
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Oakland Promise is hiring! We are excited to announce an opening for a Data & Evaluation Manager to join our dynamic team at Oakland Promise! The Data & Evaluation Manager, reporting to the Senior Manager (SM) of Impact & Evaluation and under the direction of the Director of Impact & Evaluation, is responsible for supporting the data monitoring and evaluation activities of the Impact & Evaluation team. The ideal Manager is a highly-motivated, detail-oriented individual with strong applied data science and data analysis skills who is looking to develop their evaluation research skills in a non-profit organization context. The Manager will work closely with the Impact & Evaluation team and other OP staff to manage data requests, clean and maintain large datasets, conduct data analysis to support projects and reports, and other tasks to support our evaluation projects. The Manager should be eager to learn, cooperative, curious, have excellent critical thinking skills, be a stickler for accuracy, and demonstrate dedication to education access and equity. The Manager should also be a strong communicator, with the ability to translate data to multiple audiences and juggle simultaneous projects and deadlines. This individual should thrive in a team-oriented environment. 📍 Location: Oakland, CA (Hybrid: In-person 3 days per week at our office in Old Oakland) 💼 Reports to: Senior Manager of Impact & Evaluation 💰 Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 + competitive benefits 🗓️ Start Date: Immediate Interested? Send your resume and cover letter in PDF format to apply@oaklandpromise.org with “Data & Evaluation Manager – [Your Name]” in the subject line. Join us in making postsecondary success and upward economic mobility a reality for all Oaklanders!
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Proud to highlight our Nonprofit Partners of the Game for the seventh homestand of the 2024 Season: FACES for the Future Coalition OPERATION: CARE AND COMFORT Oakland Promise Rex Foundation The LoveLife Foundation Cypress Mandela, Inc.
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Oakland Promise is thrilled to announce that Stephanie Isaacson, PG&E’s Senior Director of Community Relations and Executive Director of The PG&E Corporation Foundation, has joined our Board of Directors. Stephanie brings extensive experience in community relations and charitable investments. At PG&E, she has led strategies contributing over $150 million to non-profits, agencies, tribal governments, and schools. Her commitment to community empowerment and education aligns perfectly with Oakland Promise's mission. With a B.A. in Anthropology from UC Santa Barbara, studies in non-profit arts administration, and an advanced certificate in Conflict Resolution from UC Davis, Stephanie also serves on the board of the Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation. Oakland Promise envisions all young people in Oakland having the education, opportunities, and sense of belonging to lead prosperous lives. Stephanie’s expertise will help deepen our community engagement and support for Oakland’s youth. Please join us in welcoming Stephanie to the Oakland Promise family! https://lnkd.in/gsqrTZY3
Oakland Promise Welcomes Stephanie Isaacson to Board of Directors
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Oakland Promise is hiring! We are excited to announce an opening for a Chief Partnerships Officer (or Director of Partnerships) to join our dynamic team at Oakland Promise! As the Chief Partnerships Officer, you will drive our vision for strategic partnerships and collective impact, collaborating with schools, organizations, and stakeholders to enhance our cradle-to-career support programs. If you are a visionary leader with a knack for community building and a passion for educational equity, we want to hear from you! 📍 Location: Oakland, CA (Hybrid: In-person 3 days per week at our office in Old Oakland) 💼 Reports to: CEO 💰 Salary: $145,000 - $200,000 + competitive benefits 🗓️ Start Date: Immediate Interested? Send your resume and cover letter in PDF format to apply@oaklandpromise.org with “Chief Partnerships Officer – [Your Name]” in the subject line. Join us in making postsecondary success and upward economic mobility a reality for all Oaklanders!