Real Talk... this political moment can feel like riding a mechanical bull. Just when you think you understand the direction and how things are moving, it seems to lurch in new surprising directions. Our President & CEO Angelique Power shares a promising perspective on how we can move forward together for our collective future. Read here: https://bit.ly/4eaM8g4
The Skillman Foundation
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
Detroit, MI 7,685 followers
We partner with people to transform education systems, nurturing the brilliance and power of Detroit youth.
About us
At The Skillman Foundation, our grantmaking and advocacy is designed for, and shaped by, the rising Generation Z and their demand for an equitable education system – one that produces career-ready skills and rewards independent, creative thinkers who solve old problems and forge new worlds. We are in the process of developing new, community-informed strategies with Detroiters. Follow updates here and by visiting www.skillman.org. As we seek to highlight multiple perspectives about education systems change, views and opinions expressed on this page are those of the authors and not necessarily the official position of The Skillman Foundation. Classroom rules apply: Any bullying of individuals will be removed from comments.
- Website
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External link for The Skillman Foundation
- Industry
- Philanthropic Fundraising Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Detroit, MI
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1960
- Specialties
- youth development, education, neighborhooods, social innovation, community leadership, grantmaking, Philanthropy, economy, and equity
Locations
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Primary
100 Talon Centre
Suite 100
Detroit, MI 48207, US
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100 Talon Centre Dr
Detroit, MI 48207, US
Employees at The Skillman Foundation
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Punita Dani Thurman
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Angelique Power
Social Impact CEO I Mission Driven Strategist I Aspirational in Vision, Rooted in Communities
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Ashley Aidenbaum
Director of Strategic Initiatives at The Skillman Foundation
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Natalie Fotias
Unabashed Optimist | VP, Communications | Social Change Messaging & Narratives | Youth Advocate
Updates
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We are thrilled to welcome Sarida Scott to The Skillman Foundation as vice president of program! In this role, Sarida provides both strategic and operational leadership to the Foundation’s program team, guiding and implementing grantmaking totaling more than $20 million annually in alignment with the organization’s mission, values, and People Powered Education strategy. As a native Detroiter, ensuring that Detroit has an equitable recovery and returns to its once-legendary vibrancy is a professional and personal passion for Sarida; she has worked for the betterment of children and communities throughout her career. Sarida is a licensed attorney, engineer, and community development practitioner. Her legal work includes the roles of city attorney, child advocate, and nonprofit legal director. She has extensive nonprofit management experience from serving as the executive director of Community Development Advocates of Detroit (CDAD) as well as serving on multiple boards and in numerous fellowships. Sarida also worked as a senior program officer for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, supervising its Detroit team and the deployment of more than $10 million in grant funds. Most recently, she held the roles of assistant professor and director of the Community Development Department at the University of Detroit Mercy. Sarida continues to live with her family in Detroit. We are excited to have her on our team! 🌟 #team #staff #detroit #michigan #youth #education #philanthropy #community #PeoplePoweredEducation
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To learn more about how #Detroit's #education system is deeply connected to the city’s economics as a Black American city, we sat down with Andre M. Perry, a leading voice on racial and structural inequality, education, and economic #inclusion. Listen in on the conversation:
Education in Black American cities with Andre M. Perry
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Michigan League for Public Policy released the 2024 Kids Count in Michigan data profiles, offering a look into how kids are faring across Michigan and informing policy solutions to meaningfully improve the lives of Michigan’s youngest residents. See Detroit’s data profile and explore other county, regional, and statewide data here: https://lnkd.in/gPbaQ_p9
2024 Kids Count in Michigan Select City Profiles – MLPP
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Angelique Power, our president & CEO, was awarded the 'Champion for Kids' award from the Michigan League for Public Policy!
Yesterday we were proud to host our Champions for Kids event to celebrate the launch of our 2024 Kids Count in Michigan Data Profiles. Inspiring speakers, powerful calls to action, and a room full of people dedicated to kids in Michigan? That’s a recipe for a great day. Thanks to all who took part in the event, especially our Champion for Kids award winner Angelique Power, our guest speaker Christina Wood, our panelists Portia Roberson, Beverly Walker-Griffea, PhD, Alicia Guevara Warren and Michael Cassidy, and our moderator Shelley Irwin.
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SEMCOG is seeking community input in developing Southeast Michigan’s next Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. Join the second of three key planning forums, focused on "Talent," Tuesday, August 27 from 9:30 a.m. – Noon. Attendees will be asked to share thoughts on creating great places, attracting and retaining talent, and growing businesses and jobs. Register here: https://bit.ly/3SSUbFJ
Economic Development – “Talent” Forum
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Applications are live for Chalkbeat Detroit's paid 2024-25 Student Voices Fellowship until August 30! The fellowship is offered to #DPSCD or #public #charter #school juniors and seniors who want to share their stories, in their own words, about their lives and schools. Apply here: https://bit.ly/3XbOFR7
Apply to be a 2024-25 Student Voices fellow at Chalkbeat
chalkbeat.org
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The school year is about to begin… and it is a big year for education policy. Get the inside scoop on the top issues for Detroit students, parents, educators, and education advocates in our upcoming Let's Talk virtual panel, Monday, August 26 at 4:00pm EST, with Skillman Visionary awardees Dr. Sirrita Darby (Detroit Heals Detroit), Jenell Mansfield (AFT-Michigan), and Juanita Zuniga (482FORWARD), moderated by our president & CEO Angelique Power 🌟 You won't want to miss it! Register here 👉 https://bit.ly/3X96mRj #backtoschool #education #detroit #michigan #edpolicy
Let’s Talk: Detroit’s Vision for Education
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The Michigan Afterschool Partnership is excited to open applications for Afterschool With and For Youth, designed to amplify youth voice in afterschool infrastructures. Applicants must be 14-18 years old and currently participate in an afterschool or summer program. Applications close on August 18. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WsXLaH
With Youth For Youth Application 2024-2026
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There's still time to apply for a #grant from our President's Youth Council if you are a Detroit-based or Detroit-serving organization that is youth-led or increasing youth leadership and youth voice in Detroit! Applications close Thurs, Aug 15. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3M1gTYv
President's Youth Council: Youth Leadership Grant Application | The Skillman Foundation
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