Susan Crown Exchange

Applications for the Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund are now open! Susan Crown Exchange, Pivotal Ventures, Hopelab, Omidyar Network, Archewell Foundation, Reynolds Lookup Fund / LookUp.Live, ENLIGHT FOUNDATION, Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, Oak Foundation, Pinterest, Carmel Hill Fund, and the AI Collaborative have partnered to invest $2.5 million into the fund for a second year of disbursement to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, ✎ Applications are open until Friday 9/8 ➫ Grants from $25,000 to $150,000 are available for eligible organizations working in the responsible tech space, focused on topics like #AI #mentalhealth, #wellbeing, and #climatechange Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/efSSdDHG

🎉 Exciting News! 🚀 We’re thrilled to see the inaugural Young Futures Innovators cohort. Much deserved. 🌟 This grant, awarded by our partners at Young Futures Org, is a testament to their commitment to empowering (pre)teens aged 10-19 in navigating the complexities of the digital age. With this grant comes not only a financial boost of $100,000 but also invaluable access to the Young Futures Academy. Over the next six months, they'll have the opportunity to engage in tailored leadership and organizational coaching, mentorship sessions, community building activities, and media support. We're excited to follow the journey of these Young Futures Innovators and, as partners, continue to cheer on this important and necessary work. As this ecosystem grows, we’re committed to also helping uplift others in order to promote meaningful social connection, resilience, and digital well-being among (pre)teens! 💻🌈 #YoungFutures #LonelyHeartsClubChallenge Learn more @ https://bit.ly/4bLSph7

Million Coaches Challenge partner LiFEsports at The Ohio State University, in partnership with the Ohio High School Athletic Association, is supporting 3 new states to develop statewide models to train and support their coaches in creating positive youth-centered experiences. Welcome to the team LiFEsports at the University of Maryland, SHAPE America, Alston for Athletes, the National Center for School Mental Health at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Ball State University, Kansas State High School Activities Association, the Greater Wichita Athletic League and Wichita Public Schools - USD259! Learn more about this partnership, supported by Susan Crown Exchange here: https://bit.ly/MCC3states

Introducing the Million Coaches Challenge Impact Statement: "The Power and Possibility of Coach Training in Youth Development" Every day, thousands of youth sports coaches participate in training with an MCC partner organization. But how does this training impact coaches and the communities they serve? Did you know? 88% of MCC coaches agree that participation in training made them a better coach! 💪 These insights highlight how evidence-based training programs are leading to positive outcomes for youth sports coaches, the youth they serve, and the communities they belong to. Million Coaches Challenge is a collaborative initiative supported by the Susan Crown Exchange, dedicated to training one million coaches in youth development techniques by 2025. Give it a read! https://lnkd.in/ge8T5k_d

We’re headed to Baltimore for the #ProjectPlaySummit hosted by Aspen Institute Sports & Society. Looking forward to joining leaders in youth sports, including Million Coaches Challenge partners, to discuss how far we’ve come and the next steps in building healthy communities through sports. Don’t miss these sessions featuring members of the #millioncoacheschallenge cohort including Vincent Minjares, Ph.D and Jennifer Brown Lerner from the Aspen Institute Sports & Society Program and the @USSoccerFoundation: Tuesday, May 14 4:30PM-5:00PM — Listen then Lead Wednesday, May 15 10:00AM-10:30AM — Health Equity in Youth Sports  11:30AM-12:30PM — Building a National Coach Strategy 1:30PM-2:30PM — From the Huddle: Understanding the Impact of Coach Training Will you be there? Let us know! And if you can’t make it, you can watch the livestream: https://lnkd.in/eSGnmkQZ

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! As funders of the Million Coaches Challenge, we recognize the critical role coaches play in supporting the holistic well-being of student-athletes. Let's continue to prioritize mental health training for coaches to create safe and supportive environments for all. https://lnkd.in/ecAZP2Hu #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MillionCoachesChallenge

Congratulations to LiFEsports at The Ohio State University! 🏆Three years ago, they joined the Million Coaches Challenge with the ambitious goal of training 15,000 coaches in positive youth development across Ohio in partnership with the Ohio High School Athletic Association. We're thrilled to announce they've achieved their goal! 

Are you passionate about helping teens foster social connection in today’s tech-driven world? We are thrilled to announce the launch of Young Futures Org, new non-profit on a mission to make the digital world an easier place for teens to grow up. Check out the first open funding call the #LonelyHeartsClubChallenge with $1 million in grants for early-stage non-profits. Learn more and apply by April 5 #YoungFutures https://bit.ly/yfutures

If you weren't able to attend SXSW EDU last week you can still watch our Million Coaches Challenge partners discussing how youth sports can help solve the mental health crisis. Thank you to The Center for Healing and Justice through Sport, The Center for Leadership in Athletics, The Aspen Institute's Project Play, and the Ohio High School Athletic Association. https://lnkd.in/dZh7tMQ5

We’ll be at #SXSWEDU and #SXSW all week! Our incredible partners are clued into teens, tech, and how to thrive in this tech-driven world – and they’re sharing their tips and tools. Check out these three sessions on #DigitalWellbeing and #DigitalThriving. Young Futures Org Center for Digital Thriving Common Sense Media https://bit.ly/3SUzXed https://bit.ly/3Tj0cfR https://bit.ly/3SYJTn1