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Black Philanthropy Month: Investing in Women and Girls of Color
Black Philanthropy Month: Investing in Women and Girls of Color
By Yvonne Moore
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Never Underestimate the Power of a Network
Never Underestimate the Power of a Network
By Yvonne Moore
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Amplifying African Diaspora voice and expertise in philanthropic advisement
Amplifying African Diaspora voice and expertise in philanthropic advisement
By Yvonne Moore
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🎉August is Black Philanthropy Month! Philanthropy is alive and well in Colorado's Black communities. Join Black Resilience in Colorado Fund in…
🎉August is Black Philanthropy Month! Philanthropy is alive and well in Colorado's Black communities. Join Black Resilience in Colorado Fund in…
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Daylight Insights Tour in Denver - Adapting to 8 Trends in Philanthropic Advising. Thank you for sharing the trends you see and how you adapt them to…
Daylight Insights Tour in Denver - Adapting to 8 Trends in Philanthropic Advising. Thank you for sharing the trends you see and how you adapt them to…
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My life's work has been dedicated to manifesting the full political leadership of women. Nearly twenty years ago, I wrote the first platform for the…
My life's work has been dedicated to manifesting the full political leadership of women. Nearly twenty years ago, I wrote the first platform for the…
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Experience & Education
Volunteer Experience
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Treasurer
Daphne Foundation
- Present 8 years 4 months
Poverty Alleviation
The Daphne Foundation is a private family foundation investing in organizations engaging in advocacy and community organizing to build a more equitable, just and peaceful New York City.
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Board Member & Chair, Grants Committee
Comic Relief US
- Present 4 years 5 months
Children
Through the power of entertainment, Comic Relief US mobilizes the masses to create awareness, inspire participation, and raise money to support organizations that address the critical global issues identified within the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our organization and our work is a powerful platform to bring together the public who donate and the grantees through which funds are put to work, providing services and support to address short term needs and create long term change. We…
Through the power of entertainment, Comic Relief US mobilizes the masses to create awareness, inspire participation, and raise money to support organizations that address the critical global issues identified within the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our organization and our work is a powerful platform to bring together the public who donate and the grantees through which funds are put to work, providing services and support to address short term needs and create long term change. We partner with organizations to amplify our collective impact through a range of campaigns, programs and grants. By creating a movement accessible to all, fueled by hope and positivity, we believe we can help create a just world, free from poverty, and full of opportunity.
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Steering Committee Member
Black Resilience in Colorado (BRIC) Fund
- Present 4 years 3 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
Black Resilience in Colorado (BRIC) Fund is the first Black-focused community fund established in Colorado, explicitly providing financial resources and support to Black-led and serving organizations. Established on Juneteenth (June 19, 2020), BRIC is more than a fund…It is a movement forward for change to address systemic racism and inequities that negatively impact Black communities throughout the seven-county Metro Denver area and beyond.
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Steering Committee
Africa Grantmakers' Affinity Group (AGAG)
- Present 6 years 3 months
The Africa Grantmakers’ Affinity Group is a dynamic and diverse network of organizations and individuals funding efforts that benefit Africa and its people. We offer new and experienced funders opportunities to build strong professional relationships and deepen their understanding of current trends to help make strategic funding decisions. Our mission is to promote robust, effective and responsive philanthropy to benefit African communities. Our vision is a world in which African communities…
The Africa Grantmakers’ Affinity Group is a dynamic and diverse network of organizations and individuals funding efforts that benefit Africa and its people. We offer new and experienced funders opportunities to build strong professional relationships and deepen their understanding of current trends to help make strategic funding decisions. Our mission is to promote robust, effective and responsive philanthropy to benefit African communities. Our vision is a world in which African communities achieve their full potential.
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Advisor
Accountability Counsel
- Present 6 years 8 months
Human Rights
Accountability Counsel amplifies the voices of communities around the world to protect their human rights and environment. As advocates for people harmed by internationally financed projects, we employ community-driven and policy level strategies to access justice. To learn more visit: https://www.accountabilitycounsel.org/
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Chair Of The Board Of Directors
The New York Women's Foundation
- 11 years 11 months
Poverty Alleviation
The New York Women’s Foundation is a voice for women and a force for change celebrating 32 years supporting the work of women and girl leaders in New York City. Successfully utilizing a participatory grant making model, we are a cross-cultural alliance of women catalyzing partnerships and leveraging human and financial capital to achieve sustained economic security and justice for women and girls. With fierce determination, we mobilize hearts, minds and resources to create an equitable and just…
The New York Women’s Foundation is a voice for women and a force for change celebrating 32 years supporting the work of women and girl leaders in New York City. Successfully utilizing a participatory grant making model, we are a cross-cultural alliance of women catalyzing partnerships and leveraging human and financial capital to achieve sustained economic security and justice for women and girls. With fierce determination, we mobilize hearts, minds and resources to create an equitable and just future for women, families and communities in New York City.
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Advisory Board Member
Jola House Foundation
- Present 9 years 4 months
Poverty Alleviation
Jola House transforms the lives of vulnerable Liberian women through skills development & entrepreneurship opportunities. To learn more visit http://jolahouse.org/
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Board Trustee
Periwinkle Humanities Initiative (PHI)
- Present 9 years 8 months
Arts and Culture
The Periwinkle Humanities Initiative (PHI) is a public humanities and engagement initiative dedicated to the memory of enslaved Americans and the legacies of slavery. PHI creates and develops digital, creative and media works that foster a public understanding of American slavery and its legacies. A core project of PHI is the National Burial Database of Enslaved Americans – a national repository which will document individual burials and burial grounds of enslaved Americans.
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Advisory Council
Triskeles Foundation
- 3 years
The Triskeles Foundation encourages and supports charitable giving through its innovative donor advised funds and other philanthropic services and education. It offers a flexible investment strategy that emphasizes sustainability and impact with solid returns to donor and organizational funds.
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Chair Of The Board Of Directors
Faces of Giving, LLC
- 1 year 10 months
Faces of Giving is a social enterprise whose mission is to democratize the field and practice of philanthropy. We support, coach and advise those who wish to give back, leveraging a wide range of viewpoints and experiences to better inform charitable giving across and within diverse communities and across all giving levels.
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Vice Chair of The Board
Philanthropy New York
- 8 years 6 months
As a member organization, Philanthropy New York promotes effective, strategic philanthropy and supports meaningful collaboration and knowledge-sharing for funders and their grantees. We also communicate the value of philanthropy and the philanthropic sector and develop philanthropic leaders to ensure a diverse and capable future.
Through Philanthropy New York, our members can build their institutional skills and knowledge by taking advantage of our 150 programs a year and our knowledge…As a member organization, Philanthropy New York promotes effective, strategic philanthropy and supports meaningful collaboration and knowledge-sharing for funders and their grantees. We also communicate the value of philanthropy and the philanthropic sector and develop philanthropic leaders to ensure a diverse and capable future.
Through Philanthropy New York, our members can build their institutional skills and knowledge by taking advantage of our 150 programs a year and our knowledge base of resources. Our members also build connections by participating in our issue-based working groups and professional peer networks, our special collaborative initiatives, and our committees.
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Member, Issues Advisory Committee
National Center for Family Philanthropy
- 2 years 1 month
Education
The National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) is the only national nonprofit dedicated exclusively to families who give and those who work with them. We provide the resources, expertise and support families need to transform their values into effective giving that makes a lasting impact on the communities they serve. Together, we make great things happen.
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Trustee
Cause Effective
- 5 years 9 months
Education
For over 30 years, Cause Effective has strengthened the nonprofit sector by helping over 4,000 nonprofits build sustainable communities of supporters. We provide carefully tailored counsel to help nonprofits diversify funding, raise more money from individuals, activate boards of directors, and get the greatest value from special events and anniversaries so they can achieve long-term community change.
We partner with each client to create a powerful, customized roadmap that builds on…For over 30 years, Cause Effective has strengthened the nonprofit sector by helping over 4,000 nonprofits build sustainable communities of supporters. We provide carefully tailored counsel to help nonprofits diversify funding, raise more money from individuals, activate boards of directors, and get the greatest value from special events and anniversaries so they can achieve long-term community change.
We partner with each client to create a powerful, customized roadmap that builds on the organization’s history, relationships and cultural values to expand its resource potential.
Publications
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From Paris With Love: A Reminder for Family Philanthropists
National Center for Family Philanthropy
A reminder to philanthropy that our work is rooted in love, and how simple it truly can be to let go and trust grantee organizations, giving them the freedom needed to thrive.
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Celebrating Black Philanthropy Month and Our Collective History
Philanthropy New York
"Let us be clear: Black Philanthropy is no mere tinted twin. It is of another Mother land ... a long, lasting legacy of benevolence, absent need for further evidence. Forget the twisted myths. We have always given our gifts."
- Valaida Fullwood, poet and author of Giving Back: A Tribute to Generations of African American Philanthropists -
Encouraging Transparency in Philanthropy
African Grantmakers Affinity Group
As the Government of Liberia embarks on a new model of coordinated and connected philanthropy let's allow them the opportunity to innovate, make mistakes and ultimately learn what strategy works best for their Country in the area of private philanthropic investment.
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Bridges to Independence: Improving Transitions to Adulthood for Youth Served by the New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services
Garden State Coalition for Youth and Family Concerns, Inc., Covenant House New Jersey
Co-Authors: Lisa Eisenbud, M.S.W, Kevin M. Ryan, J.D., LL.M., Amy Taylor, M.S.
Funded By: The Annie E. Casey Foundation, The Fund for New Jersey, Covenant House New Jersey, The United States Department of Health and Human Services, The First Union Foundation
Projects
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African Diaspora Philanthropic Advisors Network
- Present
An initiative of Moore Philanthropy, The African Diaspora Philanthropic Advisor Network (ADPA Network) connects, educates and elevates philanthropic advisors and consultants from the African Diaspora. We coalesce, support, and nurture those charged with guiding, influencing or leading the philanthropic goals of individuals, families and institutions across the globe.
Connect. The Network gathers or connects colleagues globally, to create an active community of practice around…An initiative of Moore Philanthropy, The African Diaspora Philanthropic Advisor Network (ADPA Network) connects, educates and elevates philanthropic advisors and consultants from the African Diaspora. We coalesce, support, and nurture those charged with guiding, influencing or leading the philanthropic goals of individuals, families and institutions across the globe.
Connect. The Network gathers or connects colleagues globally, to create an active community of practice around philanthropic advising.
Educate. The Network supports the ongoing professional growth of advisors from the Diaspora by sharing knowledge, learning, or opportunities to further build those skills and talents which help families, individuals, and institutions begin, expand or deepen their philanthropic impact.
Elevate. The Network seeks out and disseminates tools and resources which collectively advance the profile of Advisors from the Diaspora and ensure donors are aware of their options when seeking qualified, experienced and highly knowledgeable partners to help the shape or implement their philanthropic goals.
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The Funding Space
The Funding Space is a training, mentoring and networking platform for Social Entrepreneurs, Non-profits and Start-ups to interact with experts, connecting their ideas to finance.
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West Point Intensive Ebola Outreach, Awareness & Adaptation Project
Co-developed, recruited staff, identified a fiscal sponsor and currently oversee an intensive community-based response to the 2014 Ebola crisis in Liberia (West Point). The project has three prongs: a medically-led awareness and outreach program, building the capacity of the local health clinic and providing emergency funds to families in need or quarantined due to suspected contact. Presently conduction project monitoring and oversight of project manager.
The project has provided…Co-developed, recruited staff, identified a fiscal sponsor and currently oversee an intensive community-based response to the 2014 Ebola crisis in Liberia (West Point). The project has three prongs: a medically-led awareness and outreach program, building the capacity of the local health clinic and providing emergency funds to families in need or quarantined due to suspected contact. Presently conduction project monitoring and oversight of project manager.
The project has provided employment to approximate 78 Liberians including the project manager, health professionals and women-led grassroots advocacy organizations. The work of our project team members was recognized by Time Magazine Person of the Year - The Ebola Fighters. http://time.com/time-person-of-the-year-ebola-fighters-choice/
The Nurses - Iris Martor
http://time.com/time-person-of-the-year-ebola-nurses/#iris-martor-32
The Caregivers - Katie Meyler
http://time.com/time-person-of-the-year-ebola-caregivers/#katie-meyler-32
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Grantee Experiential Learning Trips: Liberia and Kenya
Co-created and led two experiential learning trips between our Liberian and Kenyan grantees. The two trips involved nine grantees, two staff and provided learning in both Countries around education, social enterprise, alternative/sustainable energies, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and combating Gender Based Violence.
Over a one week period grantees were paired with their respective colleagues at the partner organizations for one-on-one learning and idea exchange. Grantees also…Co-created and led two experiential learning trips between our Liberian and Kenyan grantees. The two trips involved nine grantees, two staff and provided learning in both Countries around education, social enterprise, alternative/sustainable energies, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and combating Gender Based Violence.
Over a one week period grantees were paired with their respective colleagues at the partner organizations for one-on-one learning and idea exchange. Grantees also worked with experienced trainers in capacity building around the issues of mission focus, programming and planning, and fund development.
Outcomes thus far have included better connections and partnering within their home countries, exposure to new technologies with the potential for replication at home, and stronger focus on systems and process toward more sustainable organizations and successful program outcomes.Other creators
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