Rebecca Chamberlain-Creangă

Proud Michigander mom, economic anthropologist & philanthropist devoted to our shared global humanity. Follow @Rebecca4Troy for all things Troy!

[Rebecca Chamberlain-Creangă @ChamberlainRA]

For this #JulyFourth weekend, I want to say a special #ThankYou to our amazing @TroyMI_Police for all they do to keep #TroyMI one of the safest cities in #Michigan and in the country. This is why our family chose Troy!

[Rebecca Chamberlain-Creangă @ChamberlainRA]

Check out this conference hosted by @MottFoundation partner @EAPhilanthropy. Register today at — https://t.co/DmgHXTVeZf

[#EAPhilanthropyNetwork @EAPhilanthropy]

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴! 💥

What systemic barriers continue to thwart our advancement towards genuinely trust-based philanthropy? Is it revealed that our established structures are not only inadequate but may also actively perpetuate inequalities? This weighty and critical questions compel us to scrutinize our intentions as well as the very frameworks that govern our actions.

Social justice—fundamental to the ethical redistribution of resources, opportunities, and privileges—remains at the core of revolutionary philanthropy. Yet, how often do institutional impediments, entrenched in outdated paradigms, curtail our ability to enact comprehensive restructuring? Are our structures truly aligned with the principles of equity and justice, or are they simply superficial adjustments that fail to challenge the status quo?

In times fraught with considerable risks, which innovative giving vehicles should we leverage? What are the pros and cons associated with these approaches? Do these mechanisms just supplement our current efforts, or do they represent a fundamental restructuring that prioritizes sustainability?

The imperative for strategic, decisive actions looms large. Yet, does our collective will as grantmakers align with this necessity? Are we prepared to embrace emergent methodologies that promise to extend our reach and deepen our impact? Or are we at risk of allowing the reverberations of conventional practices to stifle our best, most progressive intentions?

We are set to engage in this vital dialogue with the dedication it truly deserves at the 𝘂𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶.

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲? 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱? 𝗗𝗼 𝘀𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://t.co/WDF3zhfBOj

[Rebecca Chamberlain-Creangă @ChamberlainRA]

Still reeling with energy from a wonderful week in the Windy City with our @MottFoundation team & #philanthropy colleagues from near and far at @COF_’s #BuildingTogether24, discussing how we can be #bridgebuilders amid polarization. #community #changemaking

[Rebecca Chamberlain-Creangă @ChamberlainRA]

My highlight of @COF_’s #BuildingTogether24 was experiencing firsthand the transformative power of #storytelling through @StoryCorps’ @OneSmallStepSC initiative with a dear philanthropy colleague from the @ObamaFoundation. Thank you, StoryCorps, for your #bridgebuilding work! 🙏

[Rebecca Chamberlain-Creangă @ChamberlainRA]

Our @MottFoundation team enjoyed catching up with fellow foundation #changemaker @AM_Argilagos, President and CEO of Hispanics in Philanthropy, at @COF_’s #BuildingTogether24 in #Chicago. @BeHIPGive #philanthropy #connecting

[Rebecca Chamberlain-Creangă @ChamberlainRA]

Great start to @COF_ #BuildingTogether24 in #Chicago! We’re building #community with each other to help advance community in our sector and wider world. #philanthropy #becurious #bridging

[Council on Foundations @COF_]

We're here in Chicago for #BuildingTogether24! Don't miss our opening reception tonight at Offshore Rooftop at Navy Pier, where you'll get a chance to connect with your peers and meet your Practice Teams.

https://t.co/FgzigITIRf

[Rebecca Chamberlain-Creangă @ChamberlainRA]

Happening now!👇

[Philea - Philanthropy Europe Association @philea_eu]

Despite reduced coverage, Ukraine’s devastation and human suffering demands a renewed commitment.

Join “Global Philanthropy’s Crucial Role in Ukraine on the Second Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion”, online on 29 February with @MottFoundation and @COF_

https://t.co/04MOiGFe9Q

[Rebecca Chamberlain-Creangă @ChamberlainRA]

Having fun catching up with colleagues at our @kresgefdn staff retreat at the historic @BostonEdisonDet home of our foundation founder S.S. Kresge. #community #learning

[Rebecca Chamberlain-Creangă @ChamberlainRA]

”Communications is community building.” And it all starts with listening, says @MsLaToshaBrown from @BlackVotersMtr at @TheComNetwork’s #ComNet23. Watch it live now at https://t.co/fOc2Upk4fb @Philanthropy #Comms4Good

[Rebecca Chamberlain-Creangă @ChamberlainRA]

Grateful to devote time to #learning this week with @kresgefdn colleagues and fellow foundation changemakers at @GEOfunders’ #GEOLearn conference!

[Rebecca Chamberlain-Creangă @ChamberlainRA]

At @GEOfunders #GEOLearn, Vedette Gavin of Verge Impact Parters & @jesstmulcahy of Success Measures share their developmental evaluation work with @kresgefdn for its Advancing Health Equity through Housing (HEH) work—and how a Learning Community came out of it. #learning #equity

[Rebecca Chamberlain-Creangă @ChamberlainRA]

Former @kresgehealth Senior Program Officer Stacey Barbas talks at @GEOfunders #GEOLearn about approaching #evaluation as less about monitoring and more about #learning as a precondition for equity-rooted evaluation that centers communities.

[Rebecca Chamberlain-Creangă @ChamberlainRA]

Starting now! Come check out this @GEOfunders #GEOLearn #EmergentSpace session on unlocking the preconditions for #equity-rooted #evaluation with @kresgefdn colleagues Arturo Garcia and Anna Cruz and former colleague Stacey Barbas. #learning #unlearning #community

[GEO @GEOfunders]

#GEOLearn Emergent Spaces offer participants a full-immersion learning experience through interactive conversations, peer connections & more. Find information on session locations on the conference app.

[Rebecca Chamberlain-Creangă @ChamberlainRA]

Wonderful to catch up with @kresgefdn’s former @AEAamp Graduate Education Diversity (GEDI) Intern, Dr. Kyle Nisbeth, along with Kresge Managing Director of Strategic Learning, Research and Evaluation Anna Cruz at #Eval22. Kresge alumni are doing wonderful things! 🙌

[Rebecca Chamberlain-Creangă @ChamberlainRA]

“Trust is the starting place” for advancing #equitableevaluation — from @kresgefdn’s Anna Cruz @AEAamp’s #Eval22 session on how @equitableeval is reshaping #evaluation in #philanthropy.

[Rebecca Chamberlain-Creangă @ChamberlainRA]

Great interactive conversation about #equitableevaluation at @AEAamp’s #Eval22 session on how @equitableeval is reshaping #evaluation in #philanthropy — with @kresgefdn’s Anna Cruz and foundation #learningandevaluation leaders. @siliconvalleycf

[City of Troy @CityTroyMI]

AV ballots can be mailed until 5p on 7/29. Afterward, they are ONLY available in person at the Clerk’s Office. Last chance to vote by AV ballot is 8/1, 8a-4p. Voters have until 8p on Election Day (8/2) to return AV ballots to the Clerk's Office. Questions? Call 248-524-3316.

[Rebecca Chamberlain-Creangă @ChamberlainRA]

@TroyMI_Police Thank you for your service, Sgt. Szuminski!

[City of Troy @CityTroyMI]

GTAC International Day talent search has begun! GTAC is looking for cultural groups to perform during International Day (part of the Troy Daze). The event takes place on 9/19 from 12:30-7 pm. Email [email protected]. Performances are being accepted until July 9.

[Rebecca Chamberlain-Creangă @ChamberlainRA]

Wishing you health, happiness and new horizons in 2021. #HAPPYNEWYEAR #Firstdayof2021

[Rebecca Chamberlain-Creangă @ChamberlainRA]

Grateful for a beautiful time #UpNorth in #PureMichigan’s winter wonderland ❄️ with family, although we’re always happy to be home in #TroyMI! #lovewinter #skiing⛷ #getoutdoors🌲