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Check out the new video about our partnership with the Oakland Children's Initiative: https://lnkd.in/ggvkqZXN The partnership between Oakland Promise and the City of Oakland's Children's Initiative has allowed us to reach even more of Oakland’s youth and families. The initiative is the product of the will of the people of Oakland, and we are incredibly proud to have served as an implementation partner since its inception. This collaboration combines the Children's Initiative's mission to expand early childhood education and college access with Oakland Promise's comprehensive strategies. As an implementation partner, we provide college savings programs, financial literacy coaching, college-going mindset programming, scholarships, training, mentoring opportunities, and more! As recipients of the College Access Supports Fund, the Children's Initiative's support for our work is pivotal to our mission. We guide students toward postsecondary education and offer support from cradle to career. We offer targeted support to help students build confidence in their educational futures and achieve their goals in over 50 schools. By working closely with families, schools, and the community, we ensure every student can succeed because, at Oakland Promise, we believe that opportunity changes everything. We do this work with our community-based organizations and partnerships to help increase the reach and capacity of our work. Join us in this transformative journey to help more Oakland youth achieve higher educational opportunities. Learn more about getting involved or accessing resources at oaklandpromise.org or https://lnkd.in/gb4p6iC2. #OaklandChildrensInitiative #ImplementationPartners #CityofOakland #community #partnerships #earlychildhoodeducation #collegeaccess #creatingnecessaryspace

🎉📚 Happy First Day of School, Oakland! 🌟 Today, thousands of Oakland Public School students are heading back to the classroom, ready to embark on a fresh chapter filled with possibilities! At Oakland Promise, we're thrilled to support our community as we kick off another exciting school year. This year, we are more committed than ever to providing the resources and scholarships that empower our students and their families. Remember, there are financial pathways available to guide you through the educational journey! Our scholarship portal will be opening later this fall, so stay tuned for that opportunity. We also want to remind families to sign up for CalKids funding through the state of California. This is an amazing way to ensure young learners have the financial support they need from the very start. https://lnkd.in/g4a_8WwZ Our website is a treasure trove of resources, so don’t hesitate to check it out and see how we can support you every step of the way. Together, let's make this school year one of growth, achievement, and a strong sense of belonging for all our young people. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead—let's show Oakland's youth that with the right support, they can reach for the stars! 🚀🌈 #BackToSchool #OaklandPromise #OpportunityChangesEverything

We are beyond excited to announce that Annie Campbell Washington, Senior Assistant Dean at UC Berkeley’s Goldman School of Public Policy, has joined our board at Oakland Promise! Anne's incredible career in public service and academic leadership is a huge asset. She has served as a City Councilmember and Vice Mayor of Oakland, a District 4 School Board Member, and held key roles such as Chief of Staff to Mayors Jerry Brown and Jean Quan. Her dedication to community empowerment and education aligns perfectly with our mission to create paths for economic upward mobility for Oakland's youth. Welcome, Anne, to the Oakland Promise family! Your leadership will undoubtedly drive our mission forward as we continue to enhance community engagement and support systems for our youth. Let's make amazing things happen together! https://lnkd.in/gPbfhhdE #OpportunityChangesEverything

Oakland Promise is hiring! We are excited to announce an opening for a Data & Evaluation Manager to join our dynamic team at Oakland Promise! The Data & Evaluation Manager, reporting to the Senior Manager (SM) of Impact & Evaluation and under the direction of the Director of Impact & Evaluation, is responsible for supporting the data monitoring and evaluation activities of the Impact & Evaluation team. The ideal Manager is a highly-motivated, detail-oriented individual with strong applied data science and data analysis skills who is looking to develop their evaluation research skills in a non-profit organization context. The Manager will work closely with the Impact & Evaluation team and other OP staff to manage data requests, clean and maintain large datasets, conduct data analysis to support projects and reports, and other tasks to support our evaluation projects. The Manager should be eager to learn, cooperative, curious, have excellent critical thinking skills, be a stickler for accuracy, and demonstrate dedication to education access and equity. The Manager should also be a strong communicator, with the ability to translate data to multiple audiences and juggle simultaneous projects and deadlines. This individual should thrive in a team-oriented environment. 📍 Location: Oakland, CA (Hybrid: In-person 3 days per week at our office in Old Oakland) 💼 Reports to: Senior Manager of Impact & Evaluation 💰 Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 + competitive benefits 🗓️ Start Date: Immediate Interested? Send your resume and cover letter in PDF format to apply@oaklandpromise.org with “Data & Evaluation Manager – [Your Name]” in the subject line. Join us in making postsecondary success and upward economic mobility a reality for all Oaklanders!

Oakland Promise is thrilled to announce that Stephanie Isaacson, PG&E’s Senior Director of Community Relations and Executive Director of The PG&E Corporation Foundation, has joined our Board of Directors. Stephanie brings extensive experience in community relations and charitable investments. At PG&E, she has led strategies contributing over $150 million to non-profits, agencies, tribal governments, and schools. Her commitment to community empowerment and education aligns perfectly with Oakland Promise's mission. With a B.A. in Anthropology from UC Santa Barbara, studies in non-profit arts administration, and an advanced certificate in Conflict Resolution from UC Davis, Stephanie also serves on the board of the Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation. Oakland Promise envisions all young people in Oakland having the education, opportunities, and sense of belonging to lead prosperous lives. Stephanie’s expertise will help deepen our community engagement and support for Oakland’s youth. Please join us in welcoming Stephanie to the Oakland Promise family! https://lnkd.in/gsqrTZY3

Oakland Promise is hiring! We are excited to announce an opening for a Chief Partnerships Officer (or Director of Partnerships) to join our dynamic team at Oakland Promise! As the Chief Partnerships Officer, you will drive our vision for strategic partnerships and collective impact, collaborating with schools, organizations, and stakeholders to enhance our cradle-to-career support programs. If you are a visionary leader with a knack for community building and a passion for educational equity, we want to hear from you! 📍 Location: Oakland, CA (Hybrid: In-person 3 days per week at our office in Old Oakland) 💼 Reports to: CEO 💰 Salary: $145,000 - $200,000 + competitive benefits 🗓️ Start Date: Immediate Interested? Send your resume and cover letter in PDF format to apply@oaklandpromise.org with “Chief Partnerships Officer – [Your Name]” in the subject line. Join us in making postsecondary success and upward economic mobility a reality for all Oaklanders!