Jennifer L. Shen

Pragmatic idealist, goes gaga for lasting social change, tough question asker, co-founder of Blue Garnet, loves making social impact strategies real

[Blue Garnet @hellobluegarnet]

We're hiring our next Senior Associate! 🥳 Do you know someone passionate about #socialchange in #SoCal? Help our small but mighty #socialenterprise find a project manager extraordinaire with an aptitude for seeing the big picture. Details at: https://t.co/eim3B4Mg5e

[Jennifer L. Shen @JShenBG]

Live now! Worker co-ops have lower turnover and greater resilience — while promoting job security, good pay, and family-friendly workplaces. What can co-ops teach us about improving jobs and business performance? Join @AspenJobQuality to #talkopportunity. https://t.co/VJ5UIA1ZXL

[Blue Garnet @hellobluegarnet]

When you run into someone at #CCSAconference years after he attends your conference workshop, and hear that he's making #strategy real through his org dashboard... can you tell we're geeking out? So inspired by @stevemargetts’ leadership and commitment to #TorquayAcademy.

[Jennifer L. Shen @JShenBG]

Guess what?! We just launched our brand new Blue Garnet website! 🥳🎉🙌 Check out all the changes, including a focus on our clients as our heroes and our #community of changemakers. ENJOY!
https://t.co/R2ScKtSs4b

[Blue Garnet @hellobluegarnet]

We're excited to work on this new initiative as #trainers on topics: "Reclaiming Meaningful Growth" and "Building on Organizational Strengths for Resilience and Sustainability!" Check it out! 🎉
@readytogrow_oc @WellsFargo #capacitybuilding #nonprofits

[Blue Garnet @hellobluegarnet]

You can find us geeking out over @MOA_org 's new Portrait of #California! Data to inform development-- yes please! 🤓

[Blue Garnet @hellobluegarnet]

We're hiring!🥳Help us find our next Analyst.
Do you know someone passionate about #socialchange in #SoCal ? Who can provide sound analytical support? A critical thinker and data geek who wants to join a small-but-mighty #socialenterprise? Details at:
https://t.co/F2KtZj9e2T

[Kevin Bolduc @kmbolduc]

Multi-year, unrestricted grants: "It simply boils down to a choice" for funders. There's not a lot of it right now, but CEOs and program officers believe they should provide more and few barriers to doing so. So let's do it!
https://t.co/z2XFK9lCyX

[Jennifer L. Shen @JShenBG]

@TheSeedSchoolLA, Lakers, Dodgers-bright spots of ‘20. I 💙 LA! Blessed groundbreaking to honor host of witnesses who came before, leaders today making it possible & our future student ldrs. This is the good that govt can do! @TheSEEDFdn #ExED #skilledworkforce #charterschools

[Jennifer L. Shen @JShenBG]

@AmandaSCGorman Thank you for your beautiful gift to us this morning. Inspired by your "We the People" and "Fury and Faith." @WriteGirlLA @Socalgrantmaker @hellobluegarnet

[SoCal Grantmakers @Socalgrantmaker]

Kicking off #MeetingTheMovement is @AmandaSCGorman — author and activist — with powerful poems and stories. Using words to combat injustice, Amanda will discuss the power of poetry and creativity as an instrument for social change.

Art by Kate Deciccio via @amplifierart

[SoCal Grantmakers @Socalgrantmaker]

Kicking off #MeetingTheMovement is @AmandaSCGorman — author and activist — with powerful poems and stories. Using words to combat injustice, Amanda will discuss the power of poetry and creativity as an instrument for social change.

Art by Kate Deciccio via @amplifierart

[Jennifer L. Shen @JShenBG]

@iamwesmoore philanthropy...part of our responsibility is to be risk capital. @Socalgrantmaker #racematters

[Jennifer L. Shen @JShenBG]

@Eugene_Scott I just saw Amanda Gorman perform her "We the People" and "Fury and Faith." She is amazing. What a gift she is

[Jennifer L. Shen @JShenBG]

Let's get real about real-time learning-- check out our latest blog https://t.co/t4uuQeShWn

[Blue Garnet @hellobluegarnet]

Curious what Blue Garnet alumni are up to now? We interviewed Giselle Timmerman, who works as a strengths-based coach in positive psychology, based in Barcelona, but coaching executives all around the world! Read more in our latest blog: https://t.co/GwuCtTkYsY

[Blue Garnet @hellobluegarnet]

Los Angeles is taking the #sustainabledevelopmentgoals seriously! The Mayor is hiring a Project Director to focus on how emerging technologies can support cities like LA (and #Nairobi, our partner city!) with #affordablehousing
https://t.co/8qwptfmbEO

[Jennifer L. Shen @JShenBG]

Proud of my fellow @hellobluegarnet teammates and funder colleagues!

[Way-Ting Chen @WChenBG]

Look Ma! I’m (finally) published! Proudly co-authored with Lynn Alvarez, Carrie Harlow, @SJohnsonBG, and Jennifer Price-Letscher. Check out our article on real time learning with a finder collaborative!

[Jennifer L. Shen @JShenBG]

Future of philanthropy: there will be automation...our role will be about relationships @TristaHarris #SCGAnnualCon19 @Socalgrantmaker

[Jennifer L. Shen @JShenBG]

PM me if you know a candidate for this role at Blue Garnet. Thanks!

[Blue Garnet @hellobluegarnet]

Blue Garnet is #hiring for a Senior Associate! Check out the job application below and apply to join our team of pragmatic idealists working for lasting social change.
https://t.co/iRXeGZBeHX
#Socialimpact #consulting #socialenterprise

[Jennifer L. Shen @JShenBG]

@svplosangeles Systems Change Accelerator applications close soon! #Socialimpact #accelerator #socialentrepreneurship

[Social Justice Partners LA @sjplosangeles]

2019-2020 Systems Change Accelerator applications are open! Our nine-month program accelerating the growth and impact of a cohort of systems change initiatives in LA County. Apply by visiting: https://t.co/6N51TRat2j