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Know a minority owned business looking to grow? At One Bridge we are focused on providing funding, community & education to create an ecosystem that helps develop business for the long run. Visit onebridge.app to find out more. #minorityownedbusinesses #businessfunding #fundingsolutions #minoritybusiness #economicinclusion #communitiesofcolor #minorityownedbusiness

Curious about the role of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) in tackling systemic issues? Elizabeth Gilbert Kaetzel's latest article dives into how CDFIs are expanding economic opportunities in underserved communities. From bipartisan support for the Virginia CDFI Fund to impactful public-private partnerships, CDFIs are bridging gaps in capital access and fostering sustainable development. 🔍 Discover how CDFIs are addressing disparities and driving local growth in areas like affordable housing and entrepreneurship. With examples from Virginia's bipartisan efforts to Invest Appalachia's regional initiatives, this piece highlights the practical impact of community finance. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/diXS3Rrw 💬 How can we further support CDFIs in their mission to reduce economic disparities? Share your thoughts below! . . . . #ImpactEntrepreneur #ImpactEconomy #SocialImpact #Philanthropy #CommunityFinance #CDFIs #BipartisanSupport #SustainableDevelopment #EconomicGrowth #AffordableHousing #Entrepreneurship #PublicPrivatePartnerships #Equity #Inclusion #SocialChange #ImpactInvesting

"Now is the time for organizations committed to racial equity to intentionally continue engaging in their work." In our latest blog, Erika Seth Davies, CEO of Rhia Ventures, highlights the three next steps forward for values-aligned investors to commit to racial equity: ⚖️ Including racial equity as part of the investment policy statement 🗳️ Soliciting buy-in from all parts of the organization in racial equity investing 🤝 Building partnerships with community organizations, nonprofits, and other stakeholders https://lnkd.in/ebQhnthp

#EvalCommunity Jobs: EVALUATION OF IGNITE PHILANTHROPY’S END VIOLENCE INVESTORS FORUM INITIATIVE - Ignite Philanthropy (Ignite) is a donor intermediary that aims to maximize philanthropy’s collective ability to take risks and act boldly to improve the lives of girls and boys everywhere. It takes advantage of philanthropy’s unique role, flexibility, and ability to act quickly to empower partners and allies. One of Ignite’s flagship initiatives has been the End Violence Investors Forum (Forum). After several active years, Ignite has sunsetted the Forum. However, it is fundamental to learn from this experience to ensure that future initiatives will incorporate this learning and be more effective and impactful. Ignite is looking for an evaluator to […] #monitorngandevaluation #internationaldevelopment

#EvalCommunity Jobs: EVALUATION OF IGNITE PHILANTHROPY’S END VIOLENCE INVESTORS FORUM INITIATIVE - Ignite Philanthropy (Ignite) is a donor intermediary that aims to maximize philanthropy’s collective ability to take risks and act boldly to improve the lives of girls and boys everywhere. It takes advantage of philanthropy’s unique role, flexibility, and ability to act quickly to empower partners and allies. One of Ignite’s flagship initiatives has been the End Violence Investors Forum (Forum). After several active years, Ignite has sunsetted the Forum. However, it is fundamental to learn from this experience to ensure that future initiatives will incorporate this learning and be more effective and impactful. Ignite is looking for an evaluator to […] #monitorngandevaluation #internationaldevelopment

Dear friends, many of you have known us and our work, and what we stand for. We empower emerging leaders from under-represented and marginalised communities to be change makers and social catalysts. Our #RipplesofChange campaign enhances Resolve Foundation's Opportunity Fund and further strengthens the narrative of #participatorygrantmaking in Hong Kong. We remain with a target of $24k by this Friday and ask for your support in this final push! The Opportunity Fund was launched in 2020 as a continuation of Resolve’s support to our alumni in their pursuit of social justice. Since early-stage funds are not always available, we offer Resolve alumni a seed grant as a means of launching projects and turning their ideas for equality into action. Through giving them this start-up funding and support, our alumni are empowered to transform their innovative community aspirations into meaningful projects and initiatives that deliver tangible benefits and outcomes to marginalized and disadvantaged communities in Hong Kong. beneficiary outcomes. Since its launch, we have run six rounds of supported grant-making through the Opportunity Fund, disbursing over HK$715k to 25 community start-up projects (15 completed, 10 still ongoing). Already, these start-up projects have benefited an estimated 9,000 people across Hong Kong. Resolve Foundation #RipplesofChange #OpportunityFund #socialjustice #participatorygrantmaking

📢 With support from Arnold Ventures, J-PAL North America is launching a new initiative to pair researchers with #criminaljustice organizations, and create new #evidence about what ideas and interventions actually work. As part of this initiative, J-PAL North America will act as a “matchmaker” between qualified CJ researchers and governments, nonprofits, and foundations that want to put the effectiveness of their promising CJ programs to the test. Read more in our interview with Vincent Quan, co-executive director of J-PAL North America, on how the organization’s new initiative will create high-quality #research that, in turn, can lead to more effective #policy interventions and improved outcomes for people, families, and communities: https://lnkd.in/gRQ5dgVH

A competition for a $100 million grant to fund a single proposal that promises real and measurable progress in solving a critical problem of our time. Solving society’s biggest problems is not easy, but we believe solutions are possible. 100&Change is our global competition for a proposal that promises real and measurable progress toward solving a critical social challenge. They will award a single $100 million grant to help make that solution a reality. They are open to organizations working in any field, anywhere in the world. Are you ready to solve a problem?

#EvalCommunity Jobs: EVALUATION OF IGNITE PHILANTHROPY’S END VIOLENCE INVESTORS FORUM INITIATIVE - Ignite Philanthropy (Ignite) is a donor intermediary that aims to maximize philanthropy’s collective ability to take risks and act boldly to improve the lives of girls and boys everywhere. It takes advantage of philanthropy’s unique role, flexibility, and ability to act quickly to empower partners and allies. One of Ignite’s flagship initiatives has been the End Violence Investors Forum (Forum). After several active years, Ignite has sunsetted the Forum. However, it is fundamental to learn from this experience to ensure that future initiatives will incorporate this learning and be more effective and impactful. Ignite is looking for an evaluator to […] #monitorngandevaluation #internationaldevelopment

The Acorn2Oak mini-grant program provides grants of up to $1,000 to Oakland County youth ages 8-18 in four focus areas. Do you know a local youth with a passion or dream they’d like to see grow? Apply today! ✅Business and Entrepreneurial Development: Aimed at budding entrepreneurs who need resources to kickstart their ventures. ✅Community Impact: For projects that are focused on starting or enhancing a social enterprise, nonprofit or community initiative. ✅Educational Achievement: For students seeking support in academic programs, competitions, or specialized training. ✅Extracurricular Investment: Assisting individuals in one-time investments in activities aligned with the program’s mission.