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During Black History Month, we must think deeply about the role of the Black church as one of the few remaining anchor institutions in the Black community. Considering the impacts of the #climatecrisis, the Black church can lead on this issue. 📽 Watch our exclusive short video on how "Philanthropy and the Black Church" can take the lead on climate crisis response for the marginalized. As Rev. Jon Robinson, Smart Surfaces Coalition & Metropolitan AME Church Sr. Program Director notes: "The reason these communities are in the situation that they're in is because of public policy." So: how do we begin to reverse and dismantle that public policy?  🔗 https://lnkd.in/eNCvsY7v

If you haven’t already, check out the newest CNWF blog post on Black Philanthropy. Philanthropy in the Black community is diverse and multifaceted, reflecting a long history of mutual aid, communal support, and efforts to address social inequities. For ways to make a case for intentional, curated initiatives that amplify Black philanthropy, visit: https://lnkd.in/guSEhHn8 I'm eager to hear your perspectives, so let's engage in a discussion in the comments! #BlackPhilanthropy #CNWF

Happy Juneteenth! The Black Austin community needs your help. Why? Texas Black Businesses make less than $60k annually compared to Caucasian businesses make $1m+ #facts Wealth and income are closely linked to overall quality of life Did you know that in Austin, Texas... • While Austin's population is growing the Black population is declining (currently less than 8%) * More than 18% of Black households in Austin live below the poverty line compared to only 8% of White residents. • Economic gaps create barriers in accessing safe housing, high-quality education, health care, social justice and other tools for opportunity. • 22% of Black residents have a Bachelor’s degree or higher compared to 53% of White Austinites.You can grab corporate or nonprofit sponsorship here or others are available in the packet. How can you help support diversity? (in a city that touts diversity) Support Made Media Group a 501c3 nonprofit which owns Austin Black Business Journal & Community News Magazine. No excuses! Support Black Businesses in Austin, Texas We've made it easy for you. Check out our Pledge campaign here.

Resource from Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (report and webinar): "How to Talk Bridge-y" Since 2019, PACE has been leading research on the impressions and relationships American voters have with various civic terms, surveying thousands and gaining rich insights about the power of words to connect and divide us from people different than ourselves. Along the way, we were compelled by the challenge many face in philanthropy and in civic life broadly: finding ways to appeal to a broad audience without sending unintended signals that halt a conversation before it even begins. In this groundbreaking report ... [Read more!] https://buff.ly/3vmeqU0

Radical imagination: What does it look like to dream about a liberated economic future for Black people? In Nonprofit Quarterly’s webinar, “Remaking the Economy: A Policy Vision from the Movement for Black Lives,” Temi F. Bennett, Esq., iF Co-CEO, discusses just that and offers a distinct vision of what reparations for Black people can and should look like. To read or listen to the full excerpt: https://lnkd.in/eDy_uqeb

https://lnkd.in/gXHQrMdp (Info from Autistic Self Advocacy Network website:) Mini grants are small amounts of money given out by a group. For example, governments, schools, and nonprofit organizations like ASAN run mini grant programs. These grants are for self-advocates who are interested in changing the world. Mini grant projects should try to make the world better for people with disabilities. Mini grants are best for people or groups who have past experience doing advocacy. 

For my colleagues interested in Appalachia, we will be hosting a webinar with Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) later this month - A Look at Civic Language Perceptions in Kentucky and Appalachia. November 25, 2024 | 12:00 PM ET   PACE’s Civic Language Perceptions Project seeks to understand peoples’ perceptions of the language associated with civic engagement and democracy work. The words Americans use to describe our civic values, ideals, and practices are also the words we use to connect, share, and co-create our communities and national future. What can we know about how aligned we are on our language choices related to our civic lives? Perhaps a more important concern underlies this question: Are we talking past each other about values we think we share? Join us for a look at how voters in Kentucky perceive civic language and how that compares with national trends. This webinar is hosted by PACE: Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement and Greater Clark Foundation. This event is co-sponsored by the Appalachian Funders Network and Grantmakers of Kentucky.   https://lnkd.in/e-mPrYSr

Nwamaka Agbo, MPA, CEO of the Kataly Foundation, believes that philanthropy must stand firmly on the side of justice to fulfill its role in fostering a more inclusive and equitable democracy. In a recent piece from The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Agbo argues that true advancements in American democracy have always been achieved through organized resistance, not by waiting for change. As a result, philanthropy must provide unwavering support to social movements and communities, taking bold steps towards a truly inclusive democracy. Read the full piece to learn how Agbo believes we can collectively push for a more equitable future. #SocialJusticePhilanthropy #KatalyFoundation #EquitableDemocracy

The Modern-Day Robin Hoods: Exploiting Urban Communities for Profit In the heart of Boston's urban areas—Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan—nonprofits like GBFB, Fair Foods, Food For Free, and Daily Table are profiting off the backs of Black communities. These organizations claim to be building stronger, healthier communities, but the reality is far different. Daily Table, for instance, profits off the SNAP program, targeting Black neighborhoods much like the new dollar stores that have flooded our hoods. These so-called community-focused businesses, led by whites who mask their intentions as "helping," are really about one thing: profit. They exploit low-income Black areas while their leaders enjoy high salaries. They’re not here to help—they’re here to profit. Meanwhile, I'm Donald, a Black nonprofit leader who has been attacked twice by a white individual from another nonprofit—incidents that have been conveniently swept under the rug. These same organizations that ignore racial discrimination continue to push into Black communities for their own gain, all while paying Black employees far less than their white counterparts. It's time we expose the truth behind these "do-gooders" and demand accountability for their exploitation. Our communities deserve better, and we must stand up to these profiteers who disguise their greed with a facade of charity. #CityBoston #HelpBlacks #Dorchester #Mattapan #Roxbury #snap #profiteers #SystemicRacism #WorkplaceDiscrimination #RacialInequality #BlackLivesMatter #UnemploymentCrisis #EndRacism #JusticeForAll #EqualOpportunity #RacialJustice #StopDiscrimination #BlackVoices #FightForEquality #Injustice #MarginalizedCommunities #RacismInTheWorkplace #EquityInEmployment #BlackWorkersMatter #NoMoreRacism #SocialJustice #StandAgainstRacism #Freeman #DIV #FoodForFree #GBFB #Food #Whites #Urban

Did you know August is Black Philanthropy Month? Learn how you can get involved with #BPM this year: https://hubs.li/Q02KlHrt0 #BPM2024 #AfroFuturesofGiving #BlackFundingFutures