Burl Haigwood’s Post

The November 2024 election results provide insight into evolving community priorities for K12 education. A closer look at 12 states reveals a range of ballot measures influencing funding, governance and educational standards.⁠ ⁠ For district leaders, these outcomes highlight community sentiment and a mandate for responsive leadership as public opinion shifts. Research confirms that, despite varied approaches, Americans consistently seek stronger schools and accountability. ⁠ ⁠ Read the full article ⬇️⁠ https://lnkd.in/ewYwbavV⁠ ⁠ #innovation #education #educationsystem #schoolsystem #highschool #philanthropy #community

"For Black women leaders and those of us deeply committed to racial equity, it can be frustrating to see that what felt like long-overdue true support was actually performative, or at least not nearly strong enough to turn the tide. However, this moment is bringing out the true allies and partners willing to cede power toward efforts led by Black women. Expansive leadership is defined by brave relationship building while setting community agreements to cocreate the conditions that thread the needle of trust. It is about figuring out how to move together — frailties, flaws, and all — to courageously create change." At The Moriah Group, we are all about authentic partnerships where we help funders to understand that communities of color are best equipped to develop and direct their own visions for thriving. Learn more at TheMoriahGroup.com. The full Nonprofit Quarterly article published can be found at https://lnkd.in/e9dvU9fP #Philanthropy #Funding #POC #Nonprofit #Foundation

Such an inspiration, Jim Rudicil! Check out this video of Jim sharing more on his impact on Muskegon and the Lakeshore through United Way of the Lakeshore!

Learn the the foundational approaches of building relationships; identifying problems and stakeholders; analyzing root causes including racial, class and other systemic injustice; and nurturing community leadership and solidarity. We will explore these methods through small and large group discussion, interactive exercises, and case studies. This training is intended for staff members and community leaders who have little to no experience in community engagement and organizing.

One of our core values at Philanthropy Northwest is racial justice. It is a key part of our mission to grow philanthropy's capacity for transformative work, redistributing resources and power to underinvested communities in the Northwest and beyond. 🌷 Learn more about our work to catalyze transformation and collective impact in our refreshed strategic plan: https://ow.ly/7WTk50Syml3 How does your organization empower racial justice?

What’s the best way to acknowledge and celebrate the key role of elder changemakers? As leaders, mentors, advisors, and role models, laying the foundations for the next generation of community leaders. As archivers, narrators and cultural thinkers with unique and invaluable skills and knowledge. How do we celebrate them, whilst also recognising and honouring their need for support to rest, after decades of, often unrecognised, hard work, activism, and community building? In May 2024 Thirty Percy will begin a sprint process to design and then run a first round of our new “Inheritance” fund (final name still to be determined) focussing on funding elder changemakers at this key stage of their work and, perhaps, lifecycle (this isn’t necessarily defined by age but the duration of their life’s work). To support this process, we’re looking for insights and inspiration. Do you know of any current funds or grants aimed at elder changemakers? Or perhaps you work for a charity or foundation that has discussed or planned something similar? We’d love to hear about it, please contact us at [email protected] with ‘Inheritance Fund’ in the subject line. To read more: https://lnkd.in/dK7dhbyf

It is important for all of us to advocate and champion diverse groups to ensure a culture of inclusion and that diverse voices are heard. I am so proud of the work the whole Auspicious Group does in the space. This film from Blue Chalk Media highlights why equality matters in the formative years and as the films says - 'when education is equitable, students become leaders'. Research also tells us that diverse teams produce better results. But cultivating a truly inclusive culture takes ongoing commitment. In today's rapidly evolving global landscape, a strong DEI strategy isn't just admirable - it's essential for long-term success. Unlocking the power of diversity starts with building a culture where everyone belongs. https://lnkd.in/eudramP4

Top 3 reasons to give to JA Dallas for #NorthTexasGivingDay?? https://lnkd.in/guQmNvic ⭐ REASON 1: Because we prepare young people for the future workforce -- which means you may get an opportunity to retire at some point! 🏖 ⭐ REASON 2: Because we teach young people how to make intelligent lifelong financial decisions -- which means your children can eventually roll off your personal pocket payroll! 💰 ⭐ REASON 3: Because our next generation of future leaders deserve a village of folks that reach back to help pull them up! 🤝 👍 So, click the link and give to JA today! >>>>>https://lnkd.in/guQmNvic

When children and youth engage in discipleship ministry, volunteer leadership grows, families strengthen, and communities thrive together. ✝️ 💪 💓 What if we prioritize reaching children and youth first to impact families for God's Kingdom? You can be the key. You can be a catalyst for a world where there is a church for EVERY child. 🙏 Click the link to learn more. https://bit.ly/3toCgb6

In the midst of the 2020 racial reckoning, Lisa Donahue sought out Fierce Allies, a network of justice, equity, decolonization, and intersectionality stewards, for support in decolonizing the nature connection field—a field that has long harmed Indigenous communities through the appropriation of #IndigenousLifeways. J. Miakoda Taylor of Fierce Allies guided Donahue through their Reckoning and Reparations practicum, a reparations preparedness training that calls on participants to identify who and how they have harmed and to leverage their power to offer actionable healing and restoration to those communities. Taylor and Donahue then tailored the practicum for the Nature Connection Network, where Donahue and Lucia Colombaro are members of the Leadership Circle. The Circle declared 2022 their “Transformational Year,” which saw the launch of public acknowledgements of harm, online community forums, and, under Colombaro’s leadership, CoDE—a tool allowing network members to connect with racial equity training opportunities. READ: This and four other case studies highlighting how Borealis' REACH Fund grantee partners led nonprofits through transformative organizational change in our new report, #MeetingtheMoment, Keeping the Momentum: Stories of #RacialEquity and #LiberatoryPractices from the Field—a powerful learning tool for funders committed to racial justice. https://lnkd.in/dYM9UVY8