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🌟 Making a Difference for Single Moms in Atlanta 🌟 At a time when challenges seem insurmountable, it's incredible to see organizations like Women in Technology (WIT) in Atlanta stepping up to support and empower single mothers in our community. Their mission is not just noble, but critical. WIT has been a beacon of hope for single mothers, providing them with the tools and resources to pursue technical training and gain meaningful employment. These women have shown remarkable resilience, and their determination to create better lives for their children is truly inspiring! However, WIT now faces a pressing financial need of $250,000 due to economic uncertainty causing some donors and sponsors to pull away. It costs $11,000 per Mom to complete the training program and our Founder, Betsy Robinson, has promised to match all dontations up to $11,000 - allowing us to help 2 mothers turn their lives around! When a community unites, there's nothing we cannot achieve. Your donation, no matter the size, will make a tremendous impact and give these women hope. By supporting WIT in their mission, you are not only contributing to the well-being of single mothers, but also investing in the future of their children. Let's rally together and make a real difference in the lives of these incredible women. Your generosity can help them achieve their dreams and create a brighter future. Please consider donating and sharing this post to spread the word. 💪👩👧👦 #womenintechnology #empowersinglemoms #communitysupport #tier4group #atlantamoms https://lnkd.in/gd9sq-K4

We find ourselves on the precipice of a key milestone in our nation’s history, as we approach 250 years of democracy and 70 years after the landmark Brown vs. Board of Education decision. Public education is the cornerstone of that great promise of democracy–it’s the most powerful tool we have to build generations of engaged leaders and citizens and has ripple effects that impact the futures of families and communities. But as leaders committed to a multiracial democracy, we can’t assume its existence and power as a foregone conclusion. Redesigning our public education system into one where every child has the resources, supports, and opportunities necessary to succeed and thrive inside the classroom and outside of it has the power to make that promise from 250 years ago a reality, but each of us has to understand and commit to our role in making it possible. We believe our power to enact change lies in our communities. The compounding crises of the past four years pushed us to make quick pivots, offering time-bound, smaller grants to address immediate needs–and that approach was right for that moment. This current moment requires that we demand more of ourselves as individuals and more of philanthropy as a whole. In the immediate term, that includes:  -Partnering with the NYU Metro Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools to engage you and other partners to better understand this work, how it’s evolving, and what leaders on the ground need more of from education philanthropy;  -Launching our Capacity Building Accelerator, which will support grassroots youth, educators, and community organizations across New England, to strengthen their organizations and expand their reach; -Prioritizing $10 million in grants to support community-rooted solutions—youth and community organizing, advocacy, direct action partnerships, and coalitions of grassroots/tops focused on advancing education justice and equity—starting in July; and -An additional $5 million in grants for resources, infrastructure, and capacity, in response to what we’ve heard from you about a desire for more targeted support. What we are up against can feel like swimming upstream, but look at what can work: community trust, leveraging our convening power to strengthen relationships across lines of difference, and meaningful investments in systems change through community-rooted solutions and innovation anchored in community genius. At Nellie Mae we’re moving general operating support grants and activating reinforcing support that grantees time and again say they need to make our shared vision a reality. Prior to 2020, we were making serious gains–those successes are why we continue to face renewed pushback. But we know that when we lean in and focus on community levers that can affect change, it works and we win. Together, we can be the people to transform our education and youth-serving systems to make real the promise of our democracy. https://bit.ly/43NA5kE

TFLI provides equitable access to financial literacy education, programs, and resources to underserved and underprivileged communities. The specific target risk areas we identified that plague our communities are: - Sustainability of black-owned businesses - food insecurity - diversity, equity, and inclusion of BIPOC post graduation We provide a solution to these target risk areas through our Annual Signature Programs! 1. The GAP - an eight-week hybrid business bootcamp 2. Everybody Eats - an eight-week summer food program 3. BridgeU - a 14-week mentorship program for HBCU students At the conclusion of each program, we host an impact event to showcase to the world the work we completed through pur programming. The Impact Event for each of our signature programs is: 1. Black Wall Street Black Business Expo 2. Back to School Giveaway 3. Scholarship Gala Join our email list today to get connected with us and help us make a difference in our communities! Link at linktr.ee/tfli #communityactivism #socialactivism #atlanta #atl #bwsatl #nonprofit #mission #purpose #community #financialliteracy #generationalwealth #wealth #wealthgap #blackwallstreet #dei #expo #blackbusinessexpo

Over 1,900 nonprofits use Alchemer to collect feedback from members, guests, donors, and other constituents. These nonprofits use feedback generated in Alchemer to make better decisions. Take Renew Partnerships, for example. When Christian universities, churches, and ministries want an assessment of their racial dynamics, they often turn to Renew Partnerships. And Renew Partnerships relies on Alchemer to run their assessments. With the data coming in, Renew Partnerships is able to make better decisions and help guide others to do the same. Read the case study here: https://lnkd.in/gzzNdM_K

Join the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) and Philanthropy New York on March 7 for a virtual conversation examining upcoming new CEP research on how foundations are responding to the Supreme Court’s rulings on affirmative action. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gfjkvj_c To find out how foundations are responding to the decisions, CEP surveyed and interviewed foundation leaders about their outlook and plans. In this webinar, panelists will discuss the findings of this research, which represents a snapshot in time, revealing that while responding foundations were discussing the rulings, few planned to make changes, and some are leaning into racial equity work more deeply. https://lnkd.in/gfjkvj_c

⭐Nonprofit Spotlight⭐ For Black History Month, we'll be highlighting 3 Black-led and women-founded nonprofits in California that you should check out! 1️⃣ California Black Women's Health Project (CABWHP) a non-profit organization that is solely committed to improving the health of California's 1.2 million Black women and girls through advocacy, education, outreach, and policy. They focus on empowering Black women to take personal responsibility for our own health and to advocate for changes in policies that negatively affect Black women's health status. 2️⃣  LA Black Worker Center  In 2009, LA Black Work Center (LABWC) started as a project at the UCLA Labor Center. Recognized the growing need for robust and centralized spaces where Black workers could connect with each other, build leadership skills, and access resources that help Black workers have greater control over their workplace. In 2023, LA Black Worker Center was honored as one of the CalNonprofits of the Year in the Los Angelos Region. 3️⃣ 3Ls The Academy Based in Oakland CA, 3Ls: The Academy focuses on empowering Education and Youth Development through Literacy, Leadership and Liberation. 3L’s improves literacy rates by serving the entire community, from schools, to families, and students and teachers. They seek to change one neighborhood at a time by developing curriculum, supporting teachers, and providing resources for parents to re-engage and re-calibrate learned behaviors to fight the literacy gap. #nonprofits #blacknonprofits #californianonprofits #calnonprofits #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitwork #nonprofitlife

Let's Talk Science is celebrating our 30th Anniversary and we are excited to continue making an impact in the lives of children and youth across Canada for another 30 years – or longer. Join us in shaping the future by contributing to our fundraising goal of raising $30 Million in three years from industry, individuals and foundations through our Inspire – Educate – Innovate Fundraising Campaign. Together, we can continue to make a difference. Why Let’s Talk Science? Our programming encourages youth to develop the competencies they need to become creative problem solvers and critical thinkers, preparing them to thrive in a world where science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) is essential. With your support we can continue to provide our STEM education programs and resources at no cost for everyone - removing barriers for all. With fewer than 6.5 million children and youth in Canada aged 3-17, we can't leave anyone behind. Your donation will make a direct impact on our mission to inspire, educate, and innovate. This isn't just about celebrating our past; it's a visionary step to transform the future by changing how we educate our kids. Transform lives and help us shape a better tomorrow by joining us today. https://lnkd.in/eNvvkj8 #LetsTalkScience30 #STEMEducation

**NEWS FROM THE FIELD** ABFE Presents Two-Part Workshop Series for Responsive Philanthropy in Black Communities Framework ABFE’s Responsive Philanthropy in Black Communities Framework represents a unique opportunity to make the SDG framework more relevant and urgent. You are invited to hear how staff, trustees, and donors representing diverse funders from across the country are applying the SDGs to advance a bold racial equity agenda. Part 1 of the series will cover foundational knowledge of the UN SDGs and its parallels with ABFE's RPBC Framework, including implications for racial equity efforts. This session will feature Dr. Helen Bond, co-chair of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN USA). Part 2 of the series will allow participants to see how the SDGs can be applied in their respective organizations, using two community foundations as case studies. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4aa3rf8

Fordham Giving Day is here! Piece by piece, donor support weaves a bridge between the legacy of Fordham's founding and the boundless possibilities that await. Learn more and give: https://lnkd.in/eJn9ubfd

When our President, Daniel Archuleta, was in Leadership Denver, education and community support were two strong themes. Has recent news about school closures due to population shifts had you thinking, "Is there another way?" At Surpassing Distinction, we think there is. We have conceptualized an innovative solution to support school districts in managing declining enrollment due to Colorado population shifts. In practice, the concept will apply an evidence-based, community impact model that lifts community voice and funnels resources into affected communities to mitigate the negative impacts of the shifts, which typically result in school closures and rapid community decline. We are looking for executive-level thought partners from education-centered nonprofits, school districts, and foundations. We hope that the concept can be improved, garner support, and eventually receive funds to implement a proof of concept in just one school community. The issues our communities are facing across the state are urgent. So, let's grab a coffee to briefly talk about the issues and what is needed to move the work forward, or please share this with leaders who should be a part of this conversation.