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We are deeply saddened and outraged by the tragic death of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old African American woman, who was unjustly killed in her home by police officers. This incident, captured on body camera, is yet another stark reminder of the systemic issues plaguing our society. We cannot afford to remain silent when such injustices occur. Each of us has a role to play in advocating for change and ensuring that every individual, regardless of their race, is treated with the dignity and respect they deserve. What if this was your mother, sister, daughter, niece, or friend? At Nonprofit Fundraising Management (NFM), we are committed to supporting efforts that address these critical issues—it’s one of the primary reasons we do what we do: support Black Churches in their efforts to increase education, health, prosperity, safety, and growth in their communities and beyond. We believe in the power of community action and the importance of standing together against injustice. How You Can Help Fight for Justice! - Get Involved: Join local advocacy groups and participate in peaceful protests. - Raise Awareness: Use your voice on social media and in your community to highlight these injustices. - Support Change: Donate to and volunteer for organizations dedicated to reforming the criminal justice system and supporting victims' families. By coming together, we can drive the change needed to prevent such tragedies in the future. Let's honor Sonya Massey by committing to justice and equality for all. #JusticeForSonya #EndPoliceBrutality #NFMforChange #BlackLivesMatter #DoSomething

📣 According to a Gallup poll conducted in 2020, only 19% of Black Americans expressed a "great deal" or "quite a lot" of confidence in the police, compared to 56% of White Americans. We empower youth and provide resources to overcome these challenges. Support our mission by making a donation and fostering a more equitable relationship between young people and law enforcement. 💪🌟 For more information on how we are working towards building trust and bridging the gap, check out the first comment. #SupportYouth #Empowerment #CommunityEngagement #LawEnforcement #Equity #PoliceConfidence

Calling all funders! Join the Fund For Housing and Opportunity, Funders Together to End Homelessness, and ABFE. A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities for a Policy Funder Call on Friday (10/25) where we'll dig into how funders can respond to attacks on racial justice and ensure marginalized communities are at the forefront of housing advocacy efforts. REGISTER HERE ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gBxqS76b As we approach the upcoming election, racial justice and equity are facing constant attacks, particularly targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts. Given the escalating political climate and these attacks, philanthropy can play a crucial role in sustaining progress and advancing housing justice. During the call, we'll identify key strategies on how to navigate these challenges and support racial and housing justice efforts, both during the election season and in the advocacy work that follows for funders to adopt in both pre- and post-election advocacy. Speakers include: 🔥 Amanda Andere, CEO, Funders Together to End Homelessness   🔥 Susan Bass Roberts, President, Pohlad Family Foundation 🔥 Susan Taylor Batten, President & CEO, ABFE. A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities 🔥 Dr. Tiffany Manuel, President & CEO, TheCaseMade

Today is Juneteenth in the US. No matter what part of the world you're living in, it's crucial to learn about our history. We need to understand how racism was created as oppressive system and how it is still embedded in everything today. For change to happen, we need to take continuous, intentional anti-racist action. White people: Juneteenth is a reminder to learn what we don't know yet, to go deep inside ourselves and sit with uncomfortable truths, and especially to take action. Donate to Black-owned organizations, buy products and services from Black-owned businesses. Read books by Black authors, diversify your social media streams. Amplify lived experiences that differ from your own. Have a conversation about systemic racism. Watch for microaggressions in your everyday life and call them out. Change your own behavior - start with one thing to do differently and take note when you fall back to your old ways, why that is, and what you need to change it. We all need to do better. We can only start with ourselves. https://lnkd.in/gXi62WX #Juneteenth #Juneteenth2024 [lisi]

https://lnkd.in/d2a82pqD Did you know that Black women lead 60% of Black nonprofits in the U.S.? Despite their significant contributions, they continue to face systemic biases that hinder their progress. Here's a closer look at the challenges they face and the need for greater support: 1. Wage Gaps and Funding Inequities: Black women in leadership roles often encounter wage gaps due to sexism and racial discrimination, resulting in nearly $1 million in lost earnings over their careers. Additionally, Black-led nonprofits receive significantly less funding compared to their white-led counterparts, creating barriers to growth and sustainability. 2. Lack of Professional Development Opportunities: Many Black women leaders lack access to essential professional development and skill-building opportunities. This limitation restricts their ability to expand their services and develop their leadership potential. 3. Financial Instability: Financial constraints force many leaders to supplement their nonprofit income with additional jobs, which detracts from their ability to focus solely on their organization's mission and growth. Sound familiar to those of us in South Africa? Let's work together to break down these barriers and support Black women leaders in the nonprofit sector. Increased funding, professional development opportunities, and systemic changes are crucial to ensuring their success and the continued positive impact of their organizations. Share this post to raise awareness and advocate for equity in the nonprofit world. #BlackWomenLead #NonprofitLeadership #EquityInNonprofits #SupportBlackNonprofits

Our Story begins with the decision of three women of color, all United States veterans, to launch a nonprofit organization in New Jersey. Our focus is on critical issues such as sexual and domestic violence, veteran affairs, and trauma recovery. Driven by our unique personal experiences and professional backgrounds, we recognized an unmet need within underserved and marginalized communities. With over 35 years of combined experience, we bring a wealth of knowledge, insight, and empathy to this initiative. Our reasons are rooted in: Personal Experience and Empathy: Our journeys inspire us to help others. Professional Expertise: Leveraging our skills to make a difference. Recognition of a Service Gap: Addressing unmet needs in our communities. Empowerment through Representation: Ensuring every voice is heard. Commitment to Change: Driving meaningful impact. Building Community and Resilience: Strengthening and supporting each other. Join us in creating a future where every individual can thrive. 🌟 #sexualassaultawareness #domesticviolence #nonprofit #sextraffickingawareness #healingjourney #veteranowned #trapa #domesticviolencesurvivor #domesticviolence

🤝 Empowering Black Communities, Fostering Change! 🤝 This month, we are excited to spotlight ABFE. A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities, an organization dedicated to promoting effective philanthropy in support of Black communities. Through advocacy, capacity building, and strategic initiatives, ABFE empowers individuals and organizations to drive meaningful change and achieve equitable outcomes. Let’s celebrate their unwavering commitment to advancing social justice and community empowerment! Sponsored by PLUS Accounting Services. #ABFE #EmpoweringBlackCommunities #Philanthropy #SocialJustice #MakingADifference #NonprofitSpotlight #CommunityEmpowerment #CivicEngagement #Advocacy #TogetherWeCan #SupportLocal #ChangeMakers #CommunityImpact #EquityAndInclusion #InspiringChange #LocalHeroes #BuildingStrongerCommunities #StrategicPhilanthropy #DedicatedService #SupportNonprofits #RacialEquity #BlackPhilanthropy #LeadershipDevelopment #EmpowermentThroughAction #Collaboration #PhilanthropicPartnership #CommunityWellbeing #AdvancingJustice #PlusAccountingServices

One of the best parts about working at Visit.org is that I get to participate in our social impact experiences on a regular basis! To honor Women's History Month, today the Visit.org team gathered for a storytelling session with a nonprofit that supports women transitioning out of the correctional system. We learned about the failures of the U.S. criminal justice system and the many barriers to reentry. Then, we listened to powerful stories from women who have been to prison. The nonprofit's mentorship-based reentry programming works: Incredibly, community members involved with the nonprofit have a 1.4% three-year recidivism rate compared to the 38.9% local average. I'm leaving this experience with deep empathy for justice-impacted people and reinvigorated support for second chances. Learn more about Visit.org's social impact experiences here: https://www.visit.org/demo.

The very act of taking rest is a revolutionary act. Queer Black Poet Audre Lorde states, “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” There is great risk in not taking necessary rest. Chronic stress can spike cortisol levels and put us at risk of anxiety, depression, a lowered immune system, cognitive issues, heart problems, and gut issues (National Institute of Mental Health). Rest and connection regulate cortisol levels and reduce anxiety. Rather than being self-indulgent, rest and connection serve to heal the body by regulating cortisol levels and reducing anxiety. Come join us in J.O.Y. for the body and spirit!

Reconstructing the lost paper trail of slavery is a job for business-minded visionaries because documentation that supported slavery was intentionally destroyed. It would take a visionary with a business mentality to envision what the result of racial discrimination, cultural depression, and lack of leadership would do to a people that were programmed to be ignorant and left in that state for four-hundred years. Keep in mind that from the very beginning, white slave masters injected their blood (spermatozoa) into the American slave culture at will. If we compared cultures, what would that people look like today? America is a paperwork society. American slaves have no paper trail. There is nothing to compare. As a result, we just see a bunch of multicolored people among us who don't know who they are. My first task was to bridge that gap by constructing a paper trail. I started the paper trail by incorporating a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation that can accept contractual donations to finance American slaves' venture to the economic battlefield. To Learn More Read: 400 Years of Slavery www.Slaves-USA.com