Libra Foundation

We are thrilled to announce that Supriya Lopez Pillai will be joining our team as the next President of Libra! Supriya is a social justice philanthropy leader with extensive experience in helping to resourcing grassroots movements and we look forward to building on our mission alongside her. Read the full announcement to learn more about Supriya: https://lnkd.in/e_5_YwCE

Today we launched the Action for Transformation Fund, led by Transgender Law Center and Emergent Fund, a pilot initiative that will move resources to trans-led organizing, healing, and power-building efforts. As its inaugural director, I wanted to share that so much love was poured into creating this fund. This was a collective effort to meet this moment and show up for our communities. I extend deep gratitude to Shelby Chestnut, Alicia Sanchez Gill, MSW, Bianca Nozaki-Nasser, Meera V, Sue Yacka-Bible, Song Hà Pham, Mickaela Bradford, Angela Vo, and others, whose leadership, vision, and care were instrumental in making this fund a reality. I invite you to learn more about the Action for Transformation Fund, share the press release, and spread the word that applications are now open: https://lnkd.in/ejq4xEr8 For inquiries, you can email me at aldita@emergentfund.net Si desea ésta información sobre el Fondo de acción para la transformación en español, envíeme un mensaje a aldita@emergentfund.net por favor. [Image description: “Action for Transformation Fund, led by Transgender Law Center and Emergent Fund, is a new initiative moving resources to trans-led organizing, healing, and power-building efforts” in a lavender background with graphic accents of textured, colorful mushrooms juxtaposed with magenta and tan circles on the borders, with Emergent Fund and Transgender Law Center logos on the lower corners.]

ICYMI - Read the most recent blog from Democracy Frontlines Fund, second in a series on what it takes to build a truly multi-racial democracy.

We are still welcoming applications for our Development Director, who will be our fourth full-time staff member. Interviews are beginning soon, so if you or someone you know is the right fit for this role, please apply ASAP. And please spread the word to folks in your networks. If you’ve never done major gifts fundraising or donor program management, but you are a strong writer, you’ve managed advocacy campaigns, project plans, created and managed budgets, and/or you’ve done base building work requiring you to manage relationships with a network of folks over a period of years, you may have the right skill set to learn the ropes with the guidance from long-time fundraisers on our staff and board - apply! Read the full job description and submit your application at: https://lnkd.in/gYrszW_H

Amber Nicole Thurman & Candi Miller Deserved Better. Georgia’s 6-week abortion ban criminalized the lifesaving care they needed, leading to their tragic and preventable deaths. We cannot stand by while more lives are lost. It’s time to take action. Join the Fight for Reproductive Justice on September 28. At 2:00 PM ET, gather at the Georgia Capitol for a vigil and rally to demand an end to dangerous, racist abortion bans. We must protect access to safe, legal abortion care across the country. Join Black Feminist Future as we build a community altar in memoriam. Register at bit.ly/4euLhXA. At 4:00 PM ET, join Black Feminist Future Action Fund’s "It's Up to Me/We" Town Hall. This event will provide an opportunity to discuss strategies and take collective action. Register at bit.ly/BFFAFatlanta. Link in bio #TrustBlackWomen #AmberThurman #CandyMiller

“We know folks are pumped up right now, I just think that this has moved people in a different way. We're just going to continue to harness that, not only over the next couple of weeks but through Election Day.” –Alexis Anderson-Reed, State Voices CEO In 2024, the State Voices network is excited for the opportunity to harness the power of nonpartisan civic engagement and education to achieve the real, multiracial and fully representative democracy that our communities deserve. It’s not about individual candidates or party politics. It’s about empowering communities with the tools they need to #VoteForSomething that matters. https://lnkd.in/eVvJc2Hr

In a year where we’re witnessing escalating hostility towards BIPOC communities, the arrival of the Racial Equity to Accelerate Change (REACH) Fund’s report, #MeetingtheMoment, is a guiding light for those of us working to advance #RacialJustice by first beginning with ourselves and our organizations. Filled to the brim with insights REACH Fund grantee partners—racial equity practitioners guiding organizations through transformation—shared with report co-author Research Action Design during an extensive process, this report is a powerful resource for all interested in expanding their #LiberatoryPractices and #ReachingEquity. Check it out! https://lnkd.in/gCrbCu6B

🚨New LANDBACK FOR THE PEOPLE episode drop! 🎙️⚡ In Season 2 Episode 3: The NDNs are coming!... to Hold Racism Accountable, Nick Tilsen, NDN Collective President and CEO talks about the racism towards Indigenous Peoples on their homelands and how systemic racism is a problematic cause of economic injustice for our Indigenous relatives across Turtle Island. It's a daily hardship, "Whether it's in Gallup or in Rapid City. The story is the same." Nick Tilsen said. Our 'Rapid City vs. Racism' campaign is our effort to dismantle systemic racism on our homelands in Rapid City, which includes the civil rights lawsuit against the Grand Gateway Hotel. Featured Guests: Sunny Red Bear, Associate Director of Organizing, and Eva Cardenas, Director of Organizing. ✊🏽 Want to learn more about our Rapid City vs. Racism Campaign? ▶️ Visit our website: ndnco.cc/rapidvsracism ▶️ Read our recent press release: https://lnkd.in/gTpe8X5H ▶️ Watch our full press conference: bit.ly/47jkIlG ▶️ For more information on the Grand Gateway lawsuit, visit: ndnco.cc/grandgateway 📲 Text RAPIDVRACISM to 50302 for updates on upcoming events to hold racist people and systems accountable in Rapid City, South Dakota. 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and catch up on the latest episodes of LANDBACK For The People Podcast! ▶️ YouTube: ndnco.cc/LBFTPyt ▶️ Spotify: ndnco.cc/LBFTPs ▶️ Apple Podcast: ndnco.cc/LPFTPa ▶️ Audible: ndnco.cc/LBFTPad Support our organizing. Contribute to our Indigenous-led organization today! When you donate to a 501(c)(3) non-profit not only advances our mission but also offers potential tax benefits for you. To make a contribution, visit: ndnco.cc/donate 🔗 Links in bio. #systemicracism #rapidvsracism #LandBack #LANDBACKFTP #DefendDevelopDecolonize #NDNCollective

For #LatineHeritageMonth, we are proud to uplift Latinas leading change for the next generation of leaders. Today, we shine a light on Raizado Festival Icon Award honoree Rosemary Rodriguez lovingly known as La Madrina de Colorado. Her work exemplifies the power, truth, and culture of our community. She is leading change in civic engagement and beyond. We honor you, your family, and life's work! ⚡️Rosemary Rodriguez founded Together We Count Colorado an effort to increase participation by Colorado’s hard-to-count communities in the 2020 Census. She chaired the 2001 Colorado Reapportionment Commission, a constitutional body responsible for redrawing legislative districts after the Census. ⚡️Rodriguez’s career in government included eight years as the State Director for United States Senator Michael F. Bennet. While working for Bennet, she was elected to the Denver Public Schools Board of Education in 2013. She was elected to the Denver City Council in 2003, and in 1996, appointed by Mayor Wellington E. Webb as Clerk and Recorder for the City and County of Denver. ⚡️In 2007, she was appointed by President George W. Bush to the United States Election Assistance Commission. We invite you to celebrate Rosemary today and onward! #LatinasLead #LatinxExcellence #LHM24 #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinoHeritageMonth

Are ya'll ready to learn about our latest #BlackEconomicAgenda from the comfort of your own couch? 🛋️ Join us online for a powerful and engaging discussion about our most comprehensive policy roadmap designed to improve economic opportunities for Black people. We will discuss the various issues and solutions outlined in our agenda and focus on what’s at stake for Black communities across the country, including swing states and rural communities. All are welcome! Bring your questions, comments and concerns to discuss live with our Black to the Future Action Fund and Black Futures Lab team. Register for this event at the link below https://bit.ly/3ZodECm