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On this Mother's Day, the Dr. Annise Mabry Foundation extends our deepest gratitude to the mothers within our professional community. Your efforts to balance the demands of career and motherhood, while prioritizing the educational needs of your children, are nothing short of remarkable. Today, we celebrate your unwavering commitment to both professional excellence and educational advocacy. We recognize the critical role you play in nurturing future leaders and innovators. 🔗 Learn more about our initiatives supporting education for all and how you can get involved: https://lnkd.in/daHcnJQa #MothersDay #Leadership #EducationalAdvocacy #TiersFreeAcademy"

Mentorship is Critical….

We don’t do this work in a vacuum and must stay coordinated as a sector. ALAC (ArtsEd Leadership Advisory Committee) is a dynamic committee of 20 cross-sector arts education practitioners committed to advancing arts access and equity in Chicago Public Schools. Since September, the committee has been meeting to inform Ingenuity’s Collective Impact Strategies through direct feedback, recommendations, and thought partnership. Here are a few topics we have recently discussed to advance arts equity: → Cultivating Relationships with Public Officials. → Strengthening Stakeholder Supports, Partnerships, and Capacity Building: Arts Liaisons, Principals, Partners, Non-district Managed School Leaders. → Coalition Building: Grassroots Emphasis. https://lnkd.in/gMfdg9gE #ArtsEdLeadershipAdvisoryCommittee #ArtsEquity #Ingenuity

Does self-awareness = leadership success? 🤔 💬 “The smart ones realise that the pathway to building that more inclusive just approach wasn't about those same people getting smarter about the social justice and equity issues, but rather putting those communities and those community groups at the front of #climateaction and sustainability.” 🧑🤝🧑🏘️ 💡 Explore insights from leaders across government, grassroots movements, and the public sector. https://hubs.ly/Q02r1cKN0

Come learn about learn about the intersection of equity and the Community Action mission and best practices and strategies for centering equity in board leadership succession planning and positioning for future leadership.

How do you learn from your school community? Whether through active engagement in community affairs, attendance at local events, or making investments in local businesses, being part of the community in which you are teaching is instrumental in effective Frontline Leadership. H. Richard Milner IV defines these different aspects of community knowledge to inform practices as community immersion, community engagement, community attendance, and community investment. Discover other imperatives to consider as you build your curriculum, instructional, assessment, and relationship muscles as a Frontline Leader in The Race Card: https://ow.ly/px0x50SZtBe #educationalleadership #schoolleaders #equity

Have you heard of Welcome Wednesdays? These sessions are designed to welcome new members of #Advocis by going over the perks of membership and introducing key members of the organization. See below for details on the last session of 2023 featuring National and Regional leaders looking to connect with new members, or any members looking for a refresher on what it means to be a member of Advocis!

Why does reflective representation matter on local boards and commissions? It ensures that those making decisions on behalf of a community are representative of the population being served. Read more about the importance of diversity in local leadership: https://lnkd.in/gZngbAqf #representationmatters #diversityinleadership #womeninleadership

Leadership development, to be effective, must be deliberate and intentional. Last week the City of Detroit, Neighborhood Services Division and SP Grace met with over 20 awardees from Round 1 of the Neighborhood Opportunity (NOF) ARPA Grant to provide training on enhancing board engagement and community impact. Below is feedback from the training from a participant, Tamra and Asia,   I wanted to THANK YOU for offering the excellent workshop with Dr. Carmen. Many of us small neighborhood non-profit groups give so much effort towards programs which benefit our neighborhoods, but do not take the time to work out the kinks (and sometimes the road blocks!) in our boards and committees. Dr. Carmen was superb in giving us a framework to approach board members and help set a direction for smooth collaboration. The City of Detroit is proud to be partnering with SP Grace to provide training and technical assistance to the Round 1 Beneficiaries of the NOF ARPA grant. If you are looking to enhance and scale your existing programs? The City of Detroit, in partnership with SP Grace, invites all eligible small non-profits to apply for the NOF / ARPA Grants. This funding opportunity is designed specifically for small non-profits looking to empower their organization and deepen their impact in Detroit. Applications will be accepted from SEPTEMBER 16 - NOVEMBER 15, 2024. Don’t miss this chance to boost the effectiveness of your proven programs. We encourage early applications, as funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For program details and to apply, visit the City of Detroit’s NOF/ARPA Opportunity page online or SPGrace.com/NOF-ARPA #communityimpact #LeadershipDevelopment #Impact

Why is grassroots community engagement important for you? In a conversation with an entrepreneur, I start to realize he may not know what it takes to engage grassroots community leaders. And, he knows how important it is to him and his vision. So here is why it might be important: 1. Does your success depend on local community support? 2. Is it easier to have large groups of passionate and connected people trust you once their leadership knows you? 3. Do you share the same interests and goals as grassroots community leaders? If you answered yes, to any of the above questions, it’s time for you to learn more about the local groups that share your vision. #grassroots #communityengagement #strategydevelopment