Laura Cohen

Fundraising for community-driven social change. Disabled and proud. Working for justice, equity, and leadership from lived experience. She/her/hers

[Tales From the Crip (she/her) @IngridTischer]

#FtheGala or "What the F* is up with Arts Fundraising?"

C'mon over to CRIP, DECOLONIZE & HUMANIZE the GALA at 2pm, 12/10/22!

I'll share slothy ideas about #crip-centered fundraising like a nap-a-thon and #naptivism, thanks to the delightful @CallingUp.

https://t.co/AU8lRNgp5F

[Laura Cohen @LauraCohenSays]

@IngridTischer @CallingUp I just emailed @CallingUp asking for an invite. Thanks for the heads up!

[Sound Theatre @Sound_Theatre]

Want some good streaming recs for the rainy weekend? Our film Changer: A Hand Telling is available at Superfest Disability Film Fest now through Sunday, 10/23! Pick-your-price passes start at $0 for ALL 20 titles, so snuggle up for a weekend of disability film! @SuperfestFilm

[Laura Cohen @LauraCohenSays]

@SFdirewolf I am never on this platform, Alice, but saw this and am joining forces with everyone here for you.

[Laura Cohen @LauraCohenSays]

Work with one of my clients (and me)! @disrightswa (in Washington State) is seeking a new FT Dir of Strategic Partnerships. This hiring process if moving quickly. If you are interested, or know someone who is, get those applications in ASAP.

[Disability Rights WA @disrightswa]

Do you have 5 years of experience in nonprofit philanthropy or comparable experience? We are searching for a Director of Strategic Partnerships to oversee all fundraising and work with staff and volunteers to build relationships with prospective donors!

https://t.co/GXCUxLCyvF

[Laura Cohen @LauraCohenSays]

Join @Born2RollMC and me at tonight's https://t.co/fgQQZHDqmQ, an online event supporting @disrightswa and @RootedInRights - 100% the reason why we moved 3,000 miles 3 years ago to Seattle. Free for all and live online tonight!

[Laura Cohen @LauraCohenSays]

@IngridTischer @TheRealRandallO @IngridTischer , thanks for the shout out to @Born2RollMC. He enjoyed working on the video with you!

[Laura Cohen @LauraCohenSays]

@TheRealRandallO @IngridTischer @IngridTischer @TheRealRandallO Ingrid, Randall's just started to assist me with my fundraising consulting biz and is a great asset! When you have the time, you'll enjoy getting to know him and bringing him along as we crip philanthropy #disabledindevelopment

[Borealis Philanthropy @BorealisPhil]

The Disability Inclusion Fund at @BorealisPhil is announcing the launch of a $200,000 rapid response fund to support the needs of people with disabilities related to the impact of #COVID19. Learn more: https://t.co/Asv1Vaiypd

#NoBodyIsDisposable

[Laura Cohen @LauraCohenSays]

@TheRealRandallO @PhilosopherCrip @AcademicChatter I will DM you.

[Laura Cohen @LauraCohenSays]

@PhilosopherCrip @TheRealRandallO @AcademicChatter Thanks @PhilosopherCrip and hello @TheRealRandallO. I am more versed in grantwriting outside academia but would be happy to chat and connect you with others.

[Dr. DoLess, Napmore Institute @DoctorDoLess]

Now is when the funding comm must use its clout. @NorCalGrant @vLSRR @withfoundation @Noorain

Bc we don't deport critically ill children, an effective death sentence per @DREDF
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Pls tweet this (below) to @realDonaldTrump. Sign the #SaveIsabel petition. https://t.co/69dvtxDt2u

[Laura Cohen @LauraCohenSays]

Magic objects to create the world in which we want to live.
Image: 5 books on a table, crutch close by. Top, left to right: The Body Keeps the Score, Trauma Stewardship, The Age of Overwhelm; Bottom, left to right: Emergent Strategy; What Color is Your Parachute by Richard Bolles

[Laura Cohen @LauraCohenSays]

Where are my colleagues? Let's get to know one another! Let's be a movement.

[Dr. DoLess, Napmore Institute @DoctorDoLess]

The Official Image of #DisabledInDevelopment is:

AN ICEBERG!

Bc while 3% is the stat of #disabled folks in #philanthropy...

-#stigma keeps an unknown # in the (inaccessible) closet
-chronic illness, aging def "qualify" you to go to the #disability party https://t.co/ZPQeFbaAm6

[Laura Cohen @LauraCohenSays]

So excited for Patrick Kilgallon who I'm glad I got to know in Philly! Keep being Awesome, Patrick!

[awesome_dis @Awesome_Dis]

To date, we have awarded $29,500 in grants to 30 disability projects in 6 countries.

Meet our 30th grantee Patrick Kilgallon: https://t.co/ajG1x4I1HS

Join us as a trustee for $100/month: https://t.co/v3i0wDcMoZ

#AwesomeFoundation #AwesomeDisability #DisabilityisAwesome

[Laura Cohen @LauraCohenSays]

We've got work to do! Shout out to @PhilanthroCrip's new Disabled in Development Project.

[Dr. DoLess, Napmore Institute @DoctorDoLess]

A belated #thanks to folks at @CandidDotOrg (aka Foundation Center SF) who patiently helped me find painful but grounding stats:

From 2011-2015, worldwide funding for #disability advocacy fell 23%. We were the only pop to lose $.

#philanthropy #DisabledinDevelopment @jenbo1

[Borealis Philanthropy @BorealisPhil]

We are hiring for a Program Officer and Program Associate for the Disability Inclusion Fund that will be housed at @BorealisPhil—learn more and apply! https://t.co/WoTh1p7Ma5

[Noorain Khan @Noorain]

Please share widely! The first-ever domestic collaborative fund focused on disability is hiring a Program Officer and Program Associate—apply now!

[Laura Cohen @LauraCohenSays]

With Christopher Samp learning more fundraising @ last week's @AFPAdvNW #2019Forum #disabledindevelopment
Image Description: Closeup of two smiling people wearing glasses sitting next to each other at a big conference.

[Tales From the Crip (she/her) @IngridTischer]

My Top 5 #CripTips as a #Disabled #Fundraiser:
1. How you raise $ says a lot about the cause you want to fund.
2. Fundraising can't conflict with the mission.
3. Using stereotypes = fail.
4 If $ is your sole measure of success, you're in sales.
5. $ is the measure not the goal.