The Barra Foundation

Investing in Innovation. Inspiring Change. Strengthening Communities.

[The Barra Foundation @BarraFdn]

Summer Updates: Recent Funding and Refreshing our Strategy - https://t.co/xBVid6fHP8

[The Barra Foundation @BarraFdn]

Congratulations to Chekemma! https://t.co/M92vxiD4tu

[The Barra Foundation @BarraFdn]

Great summary. Excited to be part of it. #TI22 https://t.co/bioLhEZJje

[The Barra Foundation @BarraFdn]

Our small towns and large cities across the US will be mourning the tragic loss of these beautiful children, brave teachers, and those experiencing trauma now and always will be.
https://t.co/tSfHfv6uuN

[The Barra Foundation @BarraFdn]

Always gives a compelling interview @FordFoundation @darrenwalker #philanthropy #inequality @debra_kahn
https://t.co/xfW22DX5aW

[The Barra Foundation @BarraFdn]

“Instead of me pitching a portfolio manager, I’m pitching the community, the entire Ujima membership base, on an investment opportunity,” said Ujima’s Jock Payten. @ImpactPHL #TI22
https://t.co/bioLhEZJje

[ImpactPHL @ImpactPHL]

#TI22 is officially in the books! Safe to say everyone left feeling inspired, energized, and ready to take the world of #impinv to the next level! Thank you to all our sponsors, speakers, attendees, and volunteers for an unforgettable #TotalImpact Summit! #ImpactPHL

[Jeff Hornstein @jmhornstein]

@vernita_dorsey of @WSFS discussing the need of nonprofits for multi-year, operations funding. Amen. Thankfully @BankofAmerica, @docpreneur215 of Lenfest Fdn, and @BarraFdn get this. @EconomyLeague would love to sit down w @WSFS and explore interest alignment.

[The Barra Foundation @BarraFdn]

Philly proud! Congratulations @jwilli1867

[The Pulitzer Prizes @PulitzerPrizes]

Congratulations to @jwilli1867, @TheWilmaTheater and @VillanovaU. #Pulitzer

[The Barra Foundation @BarraFdn]

“I’m not pro failure, I’m pro learning.” https://t.co/KDdGgBB6rG

[The Barra Foundation @BarraFdn]

Learn more about @CollegeUnbound (CU) and the Catalyst Fund grant we awarded to this innovative higher education model at our March 2022 board meeting and featured in our newsletter this month https://t.co/JXlAnTbHku

[The Barra Foundation @BarraFdn]

Thinking Differently, Crafting Better Solutions - https://t.co/13J2pXaG9z

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"Let’s change the way we look at capital. Let’s be creative and more holistic in thinking about the resources we already have--both grants & investments. Let’s use #catalyticcapital to re-imagine change in our region." Barra President Tina Wahl @ImpactPHL https://t.co/y1lV0a0KAj

[Bread & Roses Community Fund @breadrosesfund]

We are excited to announce the 2022 Tribute to change Honorees!

Learn more about the honorees here:
https://t.co/AXFRXOGxVT

[The Barra Foundation @BarraFdn]

Congratulations, @alastanford @POTUS @hhsregion3 #PhillyProud
Biden appoints Philly’s Dr. Ala Stanford to lead regional Health and Human Services office https://t.co/XV7tPvPx7I

[McKinsey & Company @McKinsey]

It's fine to fail.

It's how we respond that makes the difference.

Turn error into opportunity and bounce back stronger: https://t.co/fSt4927Qsr

#LeadingInTheNextNormal #McKinseyAcademy #McKTuesdayTips

[The Barra Foundation @BarraFdn]

Well worth attending! @darrenwalker @FordFoundation @SalesforceOrg #inequality

[Darren Walker @darrenwalker]

I’m looking forward to joining @Salesforce’s #NonprofitSummit22 to share more about @FordFoundation’s single focus: addressing #inequality in all of its forms. Tune in to learn more about how we’re using philanthropy to tackle social injustice.

[The Barra Foundation @BarraFdn]

Sharing great research we all can use. TY @StoneleighFdn @jessicahbeard

[StoneleighFoundation @StoneleighFdn]

"Only by examining the root causes of interpersonal firearm violence and gaining a better understanding of these changes that have occurred, can we address the epidemic of gun violence in the city." #StoneleighFellow @jessicahbeard, co-author of new research study on #gunviolence

[The Barra Foundation @BarraFdn]

Sharing w our #nonprofit colleagues. We can all improve, right?

[The Nonprofit Center @TheNonprofitCen]

"Forbes magazine cited “strong communication skills” as the #2 attribute people need to succeed at work. Join us virtually to learn ways to improve your own communication skills. Register today for this online class at https://t.co/nWPa2dAFlX
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[The Barra Foundation @BarraFdn]

We're looking forward to the #ImpactPHL summit. Thanks for the mention @MissionInvest

[Mission Investors Exchange @MissionInvest]

MIE's amazing @melaudette is among the stellar speakers lineup at this year's Total Impact Summit in Philadelphia, alongside a can't miss roster of impact experts: https://t.co/f4SkEsM3ZI #impinv #ImpactPHL #TI22 @ImpactPHL @SOCAPmarkets @BarraFdn @macfound @SocialFinanceUS