@UN has named today International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Creating access to health care, education, employment and community for individuals with disabilities is critical for equitable world. For more information on the UN’s global strategy: https://t.co/ywp4ZPLbAD
It’s #NationalPhilanthropyDay! VEGA Partners offers a suite of Philanthropic Services to organizations and institutions looking to make their good greater. Visit our website to learn more: https://t.co/ZXqfmbkDxb
#Philanthropy#SocialImpact#VEGAPartners
Join our own Braden Cleary as he demystifies fundraising! In this interactive Learning Lab from @ArtsBizChicago , you’ll learn how to design your organization’s fundraising engagement process and develop a compelling case for support. Register: https://t.co/yzHkxS47IZ
Impact Grants Chicago connects, engages and inspires women to improve our community by collectively funding $100,000 grants to Chicago nonprofits that are dedicated to addressing the challenges facing our city. Apply today: https://t.co/b587O8yA1X
At age five, Sophie Cruz broke security parade barriers to deliver a letter to the Pope. She asked for his help to prevent her undocumented parents from deportation. Her activism inspired the Pope to change his agenda at his joint address with Congress. #HispanicHeritageMonth
For Michelle Lujan Grisham, being the first democrat Latina governor didn’t slow her down from tackling New Mexico’s challenges, where during the pandemic, her experiences with health and aging were put to the greatest test. #HispanicHeritageMonth
Chicago is home to the Council of the Three Fires and the Miami, Ho-Chunk, Menominee, Sac, Fox, Kickapoo, and Illinois Nations. VEGA Partners is committed to making our world brighter and bolder, including for Indigenous people.
Learn more here: https://t.co/3bbdWLPzTa
Jessica Alba was cast as the “exotic” character - never white enough to be a lead. That didn’t stop her from having many leading roles in her career. As a mom, she couldn’t find natural baby products, so she created her own. The Honest Company was born. #HispanicHeritageMonth
Floridian State Senator, Annette Taddeo stops at nothing. Undergoing 19+ major surgeries as a young girl, fleeing Colombia after her father was kidnapped by Marxist terrorists, and launching her own translation business, she continues to persevere. #HispanicHeritageMonth
32% of board directors are women, while 22% from minority groups. Only 9% of board chairs are from underrepresented groups. What can your Board do increase representation of underrepresented groups? Engage with us today to find out: https://t.co/oqIb5vIZTa
In 2020, BPM published the first-ever set of 10 universal funding guidelines for equity & impact in Black communities worldwide. The Global Black Funding Principles promote racial equity in funding, & post-Covid economic recovery for African-descent people.
#BPM2022#BPM365
In July 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed into law. Inspired by relentless activism by disability advocates, ADA mandated accommodations to create equal opportunities and rights for all people.
#DisabilityPride#Access#Accessibility#SocialImpact
Even with rising inflation, philanthropy continues to meet the moment. Individuals, bequests, foundations and corporations gave an estimated total of $484.85B to U.S. charities in 2021, growing 4.0% over 2020.
#Philanthropy#Grants#SocialImpact#VEGAPartners#VEGAPartnersLLC
Happy Pride! This month we hold extra celebrations for the impact created by the LGBTQIA+ community across the globe, specifically the Black and Brown trans women who inspired a movement towards liberation so many years ago.
#Pride#SocialImpact#Equality#VEGAPartners
VEGA Partners joins the celebration of the countless contributions of Asian and Pacific people, many of whom inhabited this land before it was the USA. This month (and for the future!), think about how you can advocate for the inclusion of all AAPI people.
#AAPIHeritageMonth
Happy Arbor Day! Customers and stakeholders are looking for authentic corporate actions that improve the state of our environment. Need a hand in developing your ESG strategy? Contact: https://t.co/8FkUbCo7uO
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At Plain Talk we will be joined by Marquis Miller, Chief Diversity Officer at the City of Chicago to discuss how supplier diversity can help you walk the talk of equity. Register here: https://t.co/5IIJSY8226
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