We’re excited to share that SFF is part of a new report @CFLeads and @publicequitygroup showcasing the powerful work community foundations are doing to advance racial equity across the nation. https://t.co/ERIYoJqgCj
We are proud to have co-designed/led the Equity Learning Lab with 40 orgs transforming health and healthcare with a focus on health equity, funded by @RWJF. Now equally excited to share that the ELL website is now live, with stories, tools and resources https://t.co/LzwyGcWCXZ
Virgil Moorehead, ED of Two Feathers Native American Family Services, highlights the importance of Indigenous wisdom in supporting Native American youth mental health through narrative therapy & fostering relationships. Read more in SSIR: https://t.co/JrnAqxcoSc
Listen to @aisha_nyandoro's important testimony on how Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) can be reimagined by "putting families at the center" https://t.co/573K59bIvL
#SCOTUS creates hardships for orgs: "[per PEG legal team] SCOTUS' legal reasoning... could be applied in other cases aiming to end companies’ ability to use race as a factor in training, leadership & mentorship programs designed to correct historic underrepresentation"
María Mari Narváez, executive director of @Kilometro0PR, said a culture of loyalty and cover-up exists in the Bureau that protects abusers and tolerates domestic violence in its ranks, making it difficult for women to file or enforce a complaint against her police officer partner
“Some believe that demanding equal treatment for Puerto Rico in the wake of disasters is the key to solving its current problems," writes @yarimarbonilla. “But equality is not the same as justice.” https://t.co/CafOzEqVWw
Congratulations to Deborah Ellwood for over a decade of remarkable stewardship of @CFLeads, supporting community foundations and driving impact nationwide. Wishing her all the best as she takes the helm of @MaineCF
"Take your heartache, your fear, your anger and sadness, and channel them into action"
"Call on your elected officials to pass commonsense legislation now that protects the safety and lives of children"
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Important contribution from @yarimarbonilla underscoring Puerto Rico’s colonial legacy and the unequal opportunities Puerto Ricans face, such as being denied disability benefits which are available to citizens on the mainland
Organizations that are able to listen authentically, repeatedly, and with a consistent commitment to equity inevitably change their culture - learn more from @valthrelfall of @Listen4_Good at https://t.co/gVqGfpKxTd #feedback#equity#listening
Student leaders from Energy Convertors, founded by @ccoleiii, launched the “Dump the D” campaign to raise awareness about a crucial grade rule that prevents many youth of color from entering four-year colleges.
Proud of my latest op-Ed in @sfchronicle. I welcome comments & convo I just ask people read the entire thing & not just the headline.
Oakland high school students are being set up for failure. ‘Dumping the D’ can help - San Francisco Chronicle https://t.co/gnB11O1zay
PEG is looking for great people to join our team! Please circulate this opportunity for a Senior Consultant https://t.co/IYhnlc3Amt (remote, part-time up to 32 hrs/wk)
Much deserved recognition for @ayudalegalpr in their important work helping Puerto Rico residents access free legal information and support via chat or text message and fill out legal forms quickly and free of charge. Watch the winners accept their award: https://t.co/wSJwVK2cqO
The secret is out! We are happy, proud and grateful. Ayuda Legal, a legal empowerment organization that promotes legal education, housing, land, and climate justice won the American Legal Technology Award in the category of Access to Justice. 💕🏆
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Hear from @jonhuggett & colleagues on advancing inclusion and cohesion in your Board. And go deeper with Jon's excellent article on leading a board during these unprecedented times: https://t.co/nEQxsqR37d
On Sept 9/29, in this new #SSIRLive! webinar we will explore “super tactics” to make the most of the board experience in an ever-more virtual world. Register now! https://t.co/e3Tf7thpzx
This visual synthesizes our "Efficacy before Scale" framework. Iterate, codify & land the model before scaling. More #socialsector orgs should be supported & entrusted to get really good at core work & systems before attempting to grow, esp orgs rooted in communities of color.
“It is often challenging for early-stage #nonprofits to focus on efficacy first.” John Newsome, @AneeshaCapur & @igRubinov (@public_equity, @Dovetail_Labs) encourage funders to reconsider their hesitancy to fund learning and evaluation. https://t.co/IiLiEyD2Wq
@SSIReview @AneeshaCapur @igRubinov @Dovetail_Labs PEG is proud to share our latest thinking on scaling growth. We deeply appreciate @MAFpajarito, @MAFCEO; @WorkingAmerica, @MattMorrisonWA; @NFP_nursefamily for providing powerful case examples showing importance of piloting, testing & iterating before growing, to maximize impact.
@chessinschools has set out an exciting strategic vision to support children with high-impact skill-building, community-building in and out of schools and a commitment to equity and access.