Reasons for Hope: Our Top 10 Reflections on 2020 [THREAD] In difficult times, communities come together. We’ve seen to a renewed mindset for those serving our communities: tenacious resolve, creative ingenuity, and a firm belief we are stronger together. Here's our take:
I’ve had the honor of working for @allen_tonya for 6 yrs. I learned from watching her read a room/situation & find the right conversation.
I’ll never forget my interview. She asked me directly about white privilege & I knew @skillmanfound was where I needed to be.
Gratitude🖤
After almost 40 years in nonprofit & philanthropy leadership/small biz ownership, working w/amazing people globally, learning/collaborating to build relationships advancing racial/economic justice, I've retired.Thanks friends/colleagues-so appreciate you! https://t.co/7lYp7hyO5h
Amid Crisis, Collaborative Impact Investing Offers a Path to Systemic Change: The tremendous challenges of 2020 demand new + different ways to partner + leverage capital to ensure our communities thrive- @InsidePhilanthr https://t.co/SgB8aM0liX #impinv @SDGrantmakers @rbcgamnews
SDG member @sd_fdn has activated its Regional Disaster Fund to collect & manage charitable funds for #ValleyFire response & recovery in Japatul Valley, Carveacre, Lawson Valley, Wood Valley, Lyons Valley & Deer Horn Valley in SE #SanDiegoCounty. Donate at https://t.co/8TZn8aS9rg.
70% of Black businesses in San Diego are on the verge of closing. Nationally 95% were denied #PPP. This hurts us all! We must do better. Proud to launch the Black Business Relief Fund w/ @CSDBlackChamber @SDGrantmakers to get relief & rebuilding funds to Black-owned biz.
San Diego’s Small Business Relief Grant Fund https://t.co/LO6UN2Nf6T
We're almost at $700,000 to support small businesses that didn't get Covid19 support! Let's get over the top- Only $1800 to go. SDG's grantmaking process- we have really great applicants that need our help!
San Diego’s Small Business Relief Grant Fund https://t.co/WfiFu6Jqdd
I just donated to help our small businesses that haven't gotten Covid19 response funding and hope you will too!
Thanks Beth Sirull-Jewish Community Foundation San Diego for your leadership! Commentary: How philanthropy can meet immediate needs in the COVID-19 era - The San Diego Union-Tribune https://t.co/OcxJmnU991
Great opportunity for national philanthropy to get resources to communities quickly by supporting Covid-19 Response funds held at community foundations @LorenaSGonzalez
Nat’l & corporate donor-advised fund (DAF) should make direct grants & personally reach out to CA fundholders to make gifts to the CA community foundations, including @SanDiegoFoundation, for rapid release of funds for those on the front-lines of COVID-19 response efforts.
#COVID19impinv Stimulus resources flowing from fed gov't could catalyze more equitable wealth-building via criteria. Need coordinated advocacy for strategic and targeted policies so we tile help to those who need it most. From blanket to targeted w/good investment incentives.
Beth is a tremendous leader in the field of impact investing and leader in San Diego Grantmakers! We’re proud to host the YIGBY initiative, supporting the tremendous volunteer efforts of our members and friends- adding our efforts to create more housing for our region!
Great oped by @Bsirull, CEO of @jcfsandiego, on the exciting cross-sector partnerships happening to address San Diego's affordable housing / homelessness crisis. We're proud to play a role in the 'YIGBY' initiative. https://t.co/wKSgjGIBGK