Upward Development

Helping nonprofits to develop more effective, inclusive places and achieve equitable impact. Building stronger, more vibrant communities together.

[Dr. A. Katrise Lee-Perera⚜️ @akperera]

On the 20th day of #BHM -I’m sharing info on #BessieColeman who became the first Black woman to earn an aviation pilot's license&the first Black person to earn an international aviation license🙌🏽✨”If I can create the minimum of my plans and desires there shall be no regrets."BC

[Upward Development @Upward_Stronger]

We deeply appreciate the humanity and dignity of this effort. Thanks, @eugeneweekly

[Eugene Weekly @eugeneweekly]

When homeless people die, the world takes little notice. EW has decided to publish obituaries this year whenever we learn of a homeless person's death in Lane County. This is the first of those stories, though Ivory McCuen's wasn't the first death in 2021. https://t.co/AEn8InfkdT

[Upward Development @Upward_Stronger]

Great self-awareness and stress reduction resource from @ImpactWales! These techniques really work.

[Impact @ImpactWales]

Self talk to reduce stress. A simple, low effort strategy from research to help during lockdown.

[National Low Income Housing Coalition @NLIHC]

Strengthening partnerships between #homelessness assistance systems and health care providers can mean the difference between life and death. We found communities doing incredible work in this area and showcase them here: https://t.co/jPIasKehkP

[Upward Development @Upward_Stronger]

Our deepest condolences to @Margaret1473 and family.

This is heartbreaking and unnecessary. We're overdue for *significant* investments in mental health in the U.S., including funding for highly-trained crisis response teams like CAHOOTS at @WhiteBirdClinic

[Borealis Philanthropy @BorealisPhil]

Today, we celebrate the legacy of Ida B. Wells, one of the greatest journalists of the 20th century. Her work was instrumental in the fight for democracy, race, and gender equity. #BlackHistoryMonth

“The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.” -Ida B. Wells

[Upward Development @Upward_Stronger]

@NonprofitAF Major donors. Which is actually a good opening for a question - What does that mean to you? A major gift? Answers range from $500-$100k. It's neat!

Then my music nerd brain goes to "ooo, are there minor donors? Pentatonic donors? Gregorian?" And this is why I can't concentrate.

[Upward Development @Upward_Stronger]

@ChickasawNation has been helping Oklahoma families for many decades. When my single Mom was approved for an affordable rental in SW Okla., it changed our lives. They generously helped non-Natives - and still do. That left a deep impact and inspired me. 🙏

[Upward Development @Upward_Stronger]

The Chickasaw Nation used CARES funds creatively, purchasing 399 SF tiny homes - "Caring Cottages" - for people to quarantine. They also delivered 22,000 mental health visits virtually!

[Upward Development @Upward_Stronger]

Prevention and proactive assistance is always more affordable than crisis response. Let's keep pushing for it.

[Public Profit @Public_Profit]

It takes creativity to launch a statewide quality improvement system for out-of-school time in a frontier state. Learn how to support program quality in rural and frontier regions on Feb 23! Featuring @NIOSTnews and @wyafterschool
https://t.co/lMKyCIhGVA
#DataUseOST

[Upward Development @Upward_Stronger]

The Chickasaw Nation used CARES funds creatively, purchasing 399 SF tiny homes - "Caring Cottages" - for people to quarantine. They also delivered 22,000 mental health visits virtually!

[ICT @IndianCountry]

Tribes helped their people even though COVID relief checks were slowly coming in and when deadlines loomed to get the dollars spent.
https://t.co/g7sBhnhZ3w

[Vu Le (with one E) @NonprofitAF]

“We’ve decided to #ShowTheSalary on all our job postings from now on.”

#NonprofitPickupLines

[Impact @ImpactWales]

Give pupils the language to describe how they're feeling with this awesome table from the film "Inside Out" & Christophe Haubursin.

[Eugene Public Library @EugLibrary]

Sign up now for #EugeneOregon Library's #free early education workshop on "Supporting Black Children" w/master trainer Hadiyah Miller on Sat. 2/20 @ 10am online. Call 541-682-5450 to reg. & get the link. Preschool teachers, childcare providers, family, community welcome! 1/

[National Domestic Violence Hotline @ndvh]

We often hear from survivors who are experiencing mixed feelings for a partner who behaves abusively. Many survivors comment that their partners are “perfect” or “wonderful” 90% of the time, and that it’s just 10% of the time that’s a problem.

[Melville Trust @MelvilleTrust]

Job loss, bureaucracy, health problems can easily spiral someone into homelessness. Direct cash transfers are proving to be an effective way to reverse the spiral.

[Mente Summit @MENTEsummit]

Regardless of your school's GPA, you have the opportunity to go to college. If you’re an honor roll student deciding on a college or someone just trying to determine if you can go to college. This workshop will provide a step-by-step overview of the different admissions processes

[Diane Yentel @dianeyentel]

🚨Treasury begins certification process for states, territories, tribes & local governments to receive direct allocation of $25B in Emergency Rental Assistance!

Eligible grantees must respond ASAP (by 1/12)! https://t.co/n8JTcA8uKU

[Ben & Jerry's @benandjerrys]

Both of these Americas are us. Black and Brown people have long understood this. They’ve been exposed to the white tyranny that was on full display at yesterday’s riot since the founding of our nation. It’s the double standard that undergirds white supremacy in our nation. (6/8)

[Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley]

It’s so important that Rohingya children will be able to see themselves reflected through this work—and equally important for our kids to learn that refugees deserve our help and that America can lead with kindness. Well done, @sesamestreet!
https://t.co/wOTylF8JNj