Voice. Vision. Value. Black Women Leading Philanthropy

Tune into the latest episode of Centering Conversations with philanthropic leader Lauren Y. Casteel where she explores Black women's leadership in philanthropy. Lauren Y. Casteel is president and CEO of The Women’s Foundation of Colorado. Drawing from her family's civil rights legacy and 35-year career, Lauren shares powerful insights on community building, navigating racism, and fostering systemic change. Together, they discuss how bold, innovative philanthropy can create lasting impact for marginalized communities. Youtube - https://lnkd.in/gF8ykRmW Spotify - https://lnkd.in/g_fUAj5x

This #TrailblazerTuesday, we are excited to spotlight Teresa C. Younger, President and CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women. Teresa is the longest-serving CEO of color and second longest-serving CEO in Ms.' over 50-year herstory. Over the past 30 years, Teresa has been on the frontlines of eliminating institutional oppression and fighting the battle for comprehensive equality, all while being an activist, advocate, renowned public speaker, strategist, and leader in the philanthropic and policy sectors.

This #TrailblazerTuesday, we are excited to spotlight Ashleigh Gardere, Board Chair of the Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, which partners with organizations and networks to alleviate poverty and increase social and economic justice. Ashleigh also serves as President at PolicyLink. Over the course of her career in the social sector, Ashleigh has raised and distributed over $350 million to support local innovation and institutions working towards collective liberation. Her leadership in New Orleans and across the country inspires leaders in philanthropy and beyond.

Today, VVV honors Gladys Krigger Washington, who passed away earlier this week after a brief illness. Hearts across the social sector are unified in grief today as we grapple with the loss of a true legend. We extend our deepest condolences to her beloved children and family who cared for her so beautifully during her illness. In the days ahead, we will share more in the celebration of Gladys' legacy. For now, we invite you to listen to her wisdom and genius in this December  2023 Centering Conversations interview. Spotify - https://lnkd.in/gjEbye3x Soundcloud - https://lnkd.in/gjFxb3rt Youtube - https://lnkd.in/gsja_8B2

This #TrailblazerTuesday, we are excited to spotlight Constance Hill-Johnson Owner and Managing Director of Visiting Angels Cleveland and a 2024 Reunity: Black Women Give Back Honoree. Visiting Angels is dedicated to offering compassionate home care to seniors while supporting them in maintaining independence in the comfort of their homes. Their main priority is to provide dependable and trustworthy service, working as a unified care team with the single goal of exceeding their customers’ expectations.

This #TrailblazerTuesday, we are excited to spotlight Dr. Artika Tyner Founder and CEO of Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute and a 2024 Reunity: Black Women Give Back Honoree. The institute seeks to plant social change through education training and community outreach. The non-profit organization aims to utilize the arts and humanities to promote literacy and diversity in children's books and inspire and equip 10,000 leaders worldwide. Inspired by Dr. Tyner’s research, Planting People Growing Justice focuses on social change and community-building by igniting leadership within each person

This #TrailblazerTuesday, we are excited to spotlight Aminah Elster Co-founder of Unapologetically Hers and a 2024 Reunity: Black Women Give Back Honoree. Unapologetically Hers is a purpose-driven organization focused on improving knowledge-based opportunities and capacity-building efforts in California women’s prisons. UAHERS is by formerly incarcerated women deeply committed to prison abolition and criminal justice

This #TrailblazerTuesday, we are excited to spotlight Thaís Nascimento ✊🏿, Racial Equity Program Coordinator for GIFE Brazil, and a 2024 Reunity: Black Women Give Back Honoree. GIFE is an association of private institutes, foundations, family funds, and independent private social company investors in Brazil. GIFE improves and disseminates concepts and practices for the use of private resources for the development of the common good.

This #TrailblazerTuesday, we are excited to spotlight Tracey Greene-Washington  Founder of CoThinkk and a 2024 Reunity: Black Women Give Back Honoree. Co-Thinkk brings together community leaders who care about the economic and social well-being of communities of color in Asheville and Western North Carolina. It is focused on creating a safe community gathering, language justice, education, responsible collective work, and the provision of development resources for groups and individuals.

This #TrailblazerTuesday, we are excited to shine the spotlight on Dr. Froswa' Booker, Co-Founder of the HERitage Giving Fund and a 2024 Black Women Give Back Awardee. Founded in August 2017, the HERitage Giving Circle encourages strategic philanthropy in the Black community that brings a new source of funding to nonprofit organizations serving Black women and girls throughout Texas. HERitage Giving Fund is committed to engaging Black women of varying economic status and backgrounds who invest in various size organizations that have limited access to funding sources that support basic operating needs #blackwomengiveback #TrailblazerTuesday