Forward Global

“I want to make an impact wherever I go." Family Business Magazine honored Forward Global member Christina Sorbara through its Transformational Women in Family Business 2024 Awards, which recognize women who are propelling their family enterprises into the future. Read Christina's profile as a 2024 award winner: https://bit.ly/3Sc8wwR And watch her recent interview at the Forward Global 2024 Summit here: https://bit.ly/3Ux0bUP

What can’t women do when we come together? I’m looking forward to seeing fellow philanthropists for what promises to be an incredibly timely, impactful, and action oriented gathering in Santa Fe this December. Thank you Women Moving Millions Maverick Collective by PSI Rachel's Action Network and the Forward Global community for seizing the moment! #LFG #philanthropy #gender #fundraising #DAFs #socialimpact #grantmaking #foundations #impactinvesting #womenandgirls #women #feminist #democracy #governmentaffairs #civics #grassroots #advocacy

“To be a young person of color, to know that someone believes that much in you, that they would invest that much money, it’s honestly — I don’t know how to put it in words." Harlem Children's Zone, a New York City nonprofit that aims to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty, is seeking to address the racial wealth gap by giving thousands of students $10,000—through a program supported by private capital—to invest for wealth-building purposes. They plan to expand the program nationwide, including in Atlanta, where our upcoming Journey will explore strategies like these for supporting economic mobility and a more just and inclusive society. Read about the pilot program in NYC: https://nyti.ms/4f6VZVf Learn about our Journey to Atlanta in October: https://bit.ly/4ay3ocw

Women Moving Millions is proud to partner on IGNITE 2024: Democracy through a Feminist Gender Lens. This groundbreaking philanthropic gathering in Santa Fe, New Mexico, aims to channel resources directly to movement organizations at the forefront of protecting our democracy. In collaboration with visionary donor networks Impact-Driven Philanthropy Collaborative, Forward Global, Maverick Collective by PSI, National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP), Rachel's Network, and Women Donors Network, 100 feminist donors and movement leaders will come together with a shared vision of building a multiracial democracy. Donors will commit at least $100,000 to support vital movement funds, fostering a vibrant community of learning and joy alongside movement leaders. We look forward to seeing how this initiative unfolds and drives impactful change at the intersection of democracy and gender equity.

Forward Global Journeys connect us to people and the planet as we learn together about the best ways to take action. Don't miss our upcoming Journeys to Atlanta (October 2024) and Guatemala (May 2025) for deeply informed and connected opportunities to learn locally and act globally. Join us: https://bit.ly/3W496hg #ForwardGlobalJourney #FGJourney

London Forward Global member Adrien Cohen is mobilizing philanthropy to push the boundaries of medical research. He is the founding managing director of SCI Ventures, the first venture philanthropy fund to catalyze new cures for people living with paralysis. Adrien leads a group of experienced investors, entrepreneurs, biotech operators, and neuroscientists to deliver on SCI Ventures' mission. With $27 million in commitments, they expect to raise $40 million by the end of the year. As his collaborative approach demonstrates, pooled funding can drive radical innovation. Adrien is also a leading tech entrepreneur and investor. He co-founded two unicorn companies: Tractable AI, one of the world’s largest computer vision companies, and Lazada, the leading e-commerce player in Southeast Asia, acquired by Alibaba for $3 billion. Among other accolades, he has been named by the Financial Times as one of the UK’s top 100 entrepreneurs. Read more about SCI Ventures in Inside Philanthropy: https://bit.ly/3Y05lMm #ForwardGlobal #MemberSpotlight #FGMember #Philanthropy #Impact

"New philanthropists and philanthropists expanding into new program areas particularly benefit from partnering with and tapping into the expertise of peers during the process of selecting grantees." An article in Stanford Social Innovation Review explores a new approach to building and leveraging ties in the philanthropic sector: "funders fundraising" — when funders explicitly solicit funding from peers to amplify their own work. Read the piece for an overview of the trend, including what funders should consider when thinking about whether or how to incorporate this strategy into their own work: https://lnkd.in/e9uYdAAW

���What I’ve been struck by...is how eager and excited people are for community-engaged, inclusive, experimental art experiences. Tinworks really can play a civic role as a connecting space.” Read how Tinworks Art, a free, nonprofit art space founded by Forward Global member Anne Avis, is seeking to "reimagine the past and future of art in the everchanging American West." https://lnkd.in/gkQvjEUp

Which fake rules do we need to break to create an #antiracist society? Join Glen Galaich, CEO of Stupski Foundation, in conversation with leading antiracist scholar Dr. Ibram X. Kendi and Marcus Walton, CEO of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO), in a new episode of “Break Fake Rules.” Hear them break down the fake rules that divide and dehumanize us by race and identity, and what it will take for us to create a just and antiracist world. Listen on your favorite podcast platform:  https://bit.ly/4cK9aK2 Or watch the discussion on YouTube:  https://bit.ly/4d0Hr7I

How can our sector support equitable access to clean energy solutions? Forward Global Member Maureen Blanc’s organization, Charge Across Town, has released a short documentary highlighting the successes of a program designed to introduce electric cars to more people, including those most impacted by air pollution and affordability barriers. Watch the video about advancing EV equity in California's Central Valley: https://lnkd.in/gbjCf6-g