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To understand what Western Justice is, you have to understand how we feel about the power of the "Grassroots". Our latest blogpost.

Major #Gift Ask #Advice (1); Using Conversation in your #Appeal (2); #Fundraising & #ArtificialIntelligence (3) + Going Beyond the Year-End #Campaign (4): #nonprofit #charity #tech https://ow.ly/pZkI50QpgP7 https://ow.ly/zf7V50QpgP8 https://ow.ly/rBw150QpgP1 https://ow.ly/tN7850QpgP0

Heraldry, the systematic use of hereditary devices centred on the shield, has a rich history dating back to the twelfth-century. The possession of personal arms has always been a mark of great honour, linked to social status, initially confined to high ranking knights and noblemen. Today, the rules of heraldry continue to evolve, and personal arms are still a significant symbol of prestige. Besides the shield, other accoutrements such as the crest, banner, and badge are also considered as adjuncts to heraldry. Learn more about this fascinating tradition at The Heraldry Society. https://lnkd.in/gkuHgs-G

Seeding the future of your community today means generations of Iowans will continue to benefit. Learn how to make a difference by donating just 5% of your assets to local causes: https://buff.ly/3Ad6wyb

⏪ TBT #POWSummit: Kerry discusses various aspects of the Litewallet team and sheds light on the multifaceted uses of Litewallet. Read more: Kerry Washington

"The new Brilliant Futures program will give two cohorts of Bradbury Heights students — from the classes of 2037 and 2038 — $1,000 each year from kindergarten through their senior year of high school if they remain in the Prince George’s school system. After the students graduate or earn an equivalent diploma, they can use their earnings to continue their education, buy a home or start a business, or roll the money over into a retirement fund. The savings account program is supported financially by the Greater Washington Community Foundation." A few thoughts: 💰 How do we start to differentiate between programs that are providing $10,000+ in capital vs. child savings accounts that are only providing a one-time deposit of $100? When Will Hall and I were dreaming up a Philadelphia CSA program we were trying to push the conversation away from just providing hope through small deposits, but how do we provide a meaningful amount of money to young people. 💸 This effort is completely funded by Private Philanthropy. So here to set a little reminder that there are over 1 Trillion in assets sitting in Private Philanthropy. 💲 This program still falls into the neo-paternalistic view that something needs to be earned or deserved, when in the past capital and land were given to white people without such barriers. 🏠 Would love to see us move away from restricting the funds to be used for education, homeownership etc. given 13 years from now the state of our economy might be very different? AND the conditions need to be right for these assets to become wealth-building opportunities.

Check out this conversation with an eminent Lawyer, Former FBI Agent, FBI Academy Instructor, and CEO of a major non-profit on "Policing in our Community" Click, View, share, and subscribe! https://lnkd.in/ejxiRT46

Our latest newsletter provides an update on the state of arts funding, and how to make the arts relevant in light of all the cuts.

Hate is Not Patriotic Hate is not British. It’s cowardly, deplorable, and wrong. Criminality, especially in the name of hate, must face the full force of the law. Diversity is Our Strength No racist can ever change that. The actions of Far Right thugs across the UK this past week have been shocking and scary. Today, I am thinking about all my BAME friends and connections. Some have told me how scared they now feel. I am here to listen, understand, and stand up to the thugs. What We Can Do One thing we can do as librarians is continue to fight the disinformation that fuels racism. A good place to start is by advocating for Full Fact, an independent fact-checking organization https://lnkd.in/eJ_jv6kw We can also educate people on evaluating sources, particularly using the CRAAP test https://lnkd.in/eUbGaE5u This helps ensure information is credible and reliable. Let's work together to make a difference.