Yesterday we were thrilled to host the Alta Futures Forum and learn from our partners Ayesha Jaco MAM from West Side United, Hahrie Han from SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University and Charlie Brown at Trust for Civic Life. Please learn more about their work and our other incredible grantee partners at: https://lnkd.in/gu_3NXg4.
Alta Futures
Non-profit Organizations
Chicago, Illinois 595 followers
Alta Futures is an impact platform that supports organizations working in climate, democracy, and community.
About us
Alta Futures provides grants, networking, and customized support to people and projects that are shaping more positive futures for our communities, our country and our climate.
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https://altafutures.com
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2023
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We could not be more proud to stand with the community of West Garfield Park and support their transformational work bringing the Sankofa Wellness Center to life. Maafa Redemption Project Ayesha Jaco MAM Marshall Hatch Jr. Kemena Brooks
A glimpse of this monumental groundbreaking in West Garfield Park. The Sankofa Village Wellness Center restores the “spirit of village” in the heart of the city. A huge s/o to all of the amazing organizations and individuals who played an instrumental role in this development. And many thanks to the Garfield Park legacy residents whose hopes propel our way forward. Sankofa Wellness Village Garfield Park Rite To Wellness Collaborative West Side United Erie Family Health Centers YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago Rush University Medical Center Maafa Redemption Project Pritzker Traubert Foundation The Community Builders, Inc. We Raise Foundation Moody Nolan Leopardo Construction Chicago CRED Alta Futures UJAMAA Construction Equal Hope Third Entity NEW MOUNT PILGRIM MB CHURCH, THE Lakesia Collins Don Harmon Jason C. Ervin
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Our partners at One America Movement are hiring! https://lnkd.in/gvjYp4Fc
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We loved our time together and admire your work Institute for Nonviolence Chicago
Alta Futures, our partner shaping more positive futures for our communities, toured West Garfield Park with Chicago historian, Shermann Dilla Thomas, yesterday. They stopped by our offices to meet some of our frontline teams and learned about our approach to building peace in Chicago. Alta Futures is committed to understanding the neighborhood's needs to better advocate for more investment to create a thriving West Garfield Park! Thank you for the visit and the partnership! We would love to host more tour visits to WGP, Austin, and Back of the Yards! Reach out today. [email protected]
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One of our partner organizations, Unite America is hiring. Check out this great opportunity. Incredible mission and incredible leadership team!
2024 is a big year for election reform! And as the movement continues to grow, Unite America is hiring for a Head of Program – an executive-level role that is responsible for driving state-level policy victories and managing all of our advocacy and grantmaking programs. The ideal candidate has deep advocacy and program management experience, and an ability to strategically allocate resources across a national map of campaign opportunities. The position is based in Denver, CO and we are open to considering exceptional candidates nationally. [Unite America is a philanthropic venture fund that invests in nonpartisan election reform to foster a more representative and functional government capable of solving America's most pressing challenges. Since 2019, our cross-partisan team has mobilized over $70M+ to help achieve dozens of policy victories across the country –– including primary reform in Alaska, independent redistricting in Virginia, and ranked choice voting in NYC.] I would greatly appreciate your sharing this opportunity with anyone in your network who may be interested! To learn more & apply: https://lnkd.in/gHYkMY3E
On-Ramps | Head of Program
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There is a need for greater national investment into rural regions, where community groups often operate with limited resources. The Trust for Civic Life exists to address that by investing $50 million over the next five years in a new wave of people, places, and programs that increase trust, agency, and belonging in American communities. There is no single root cause for declining civic engagement, which is why a one-size-fits-all approach does not work and we need community-driven strategies. Today they are unveiling $8M in initial grants supporting Americans coming together to solve problems and take action to create the future they want to see. We are excited to be Learning Members, engaging with grantees to identify successful civic programs that can be replicated in other communities. We invite you to join us through funding or nominating a locally-led organization.
The Trust for Civic Life is thrilled to announce its first set of grants today! Our collaborative awarded a total of $8 million to 20 “civic hubs” — local groups that are rallying communities to solve problems across differences and reimagining civic life in creative ways. We can’t wait to see how these grantees build upon their work over the next few years. Rockefeller Brothers Fund Omidyar Network Stand Together The David and Lucile Packard Foundation Walmart Foundation Carnegie Corporation of New York Ford Foundation MacArthur Foundation Alta Futures Silicon Valley Community Foundation California Community Foundation Porticus Emerson Collective Knight Foundation
The Trust for Civic Life Directs First Investment into Rural Efforts Strengthening Local Civic Life
https://trustforciviclife.org
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There is a need for greater national investment into rural regions, where community groups often operate with limited resources. The Trust for Civic Life exists to address that by investing $50 million over the next five years in a new wave of people, places, and programs that increase trust, agency, and belonging in American communities. There is no single root cause for declining civic engagement, which is why a one-size-fits-all approach does not work and we need community-driven strategies. Today they are unveiling $8M in initial grants supporting Americans coming together to solve problems and take action to create the future they want to see. We are excited to be Learning Members, engaging with grantees to identify successful civic programs that can be replicated in other communities. We invite you to join us through funding or nominating a locally-led organization.
The Trust for Civic Life is thrilled to announce its first set of grants today! Our collaborative awarded a total of $8 million to 20 “civic hubs” — local groups that are rallying communities to solve problems across differences and reimagining civic life in creative ways. We can’t wait to see how these grantees build upon their work over the next few years. Rockefeller Brothers Fund Omidyar Network Stand Together The David and Lucile Packard Foundation Walmart Foundation Carnegie Corporation of New York Ford Foundation MacArthur Foundation Alta Futures Silicon Valley Community Foundation California Community Foundation Porticus Emerson Collective Knight Foundation
The Trust for Civic Life Directs First Investment into Rural Efforts Strengthening Local Civic Life
https://trustforciviclife.org
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Congrats to Jordan Campbell! We are thrilled to get to work with an artist that is so talented and values aligned. We appreciate all that you've done for Alta Futures but also for all of Chicago.
Today we celebrate, in partnership with MacArthur Foundation, the 2024 Leaders for a New Chicago. This video captures the moment when the leaders learned they'd been selected as awardees for bringing transformative change to their communities. Congrats to the 2024 cohort! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gAHm7-Mw #LeadersForANewChicago
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Recently caught up with Kristen Cambell and learned more about their new campaign. If you are seeking to maximize your impact on democracy and civic life in America, joining PACE is a good place to start.
Understanding the difference between politics and democracy is crucial for funders. Politics is about the mechanisms of decision-making—who makes decisions and how. Democracy, however, is a broader concept involving fairness, inclusion, and equality, focusing on how we live together as a society. While politics often align with specific agendas, democracy transcends these boundaries, promoting a cohesive and empowered community. As funders, grasping this distinction helps us support initiatives that strengthen democratic values beyond partisan divides. Kristen Cambell and her team at Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) are exploring this concept more deeply in a series of salons across the country. If you are interested in learning more, check out the salon schedule here: https://lnkd.in/eZyGP5YR
Salons
https://www.pacefunders.org
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Alta Futures reposted this
Recently caught up with Kristen Cambell and learned more about their new campaign. If you are seeking to maximize your impact on democracy and civic life in America, joining PACE is a good place to start.
Understanding the difference between politics and democracy is crucial for funders. Politics is about the mechanisms of decision-making—who makes decisions and how. Democracy, however, is a broader concept involving fairness, inclusion, and equality, focusing on how we live together as a society. While politics often align with specific agendas, democracy transcends these boundaries, promoting a cohesive and empowered community. As funders, grasping this distinction helps us support initiatives that strengthen democratic values beyond partisan divides. Kristen Cambell and her team at Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) are exploring this concept more deeply in a series of salons across the country. If you are interested in learning more, check out the salon schedule here: https://lnkd.in/eZyGP5YR
Salons
https://www.pacefunders.org