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ICYMI: EVC has wrapped up our virtual information session on the EVC Leadership Academy. With only 15 days left to apply, be sure to watch the recording here: https://lnkd.in/eJUtguP8. Applications are still open, so apply today and spread the word! https://lnkd.in/eEwH9GNB

Excited to announce the expansion of the EVC Leadership Academy! Apply now to take part in a fully funded 2-day professional development training. Completing this training is a requirement to be eligible to apply for the 9-month Financial Health Fellowship and a $50,000 grant. This opportunity is supported by JPMorgan Chase for diverse nonprofit leaders in Richmond, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.

Congratulations to our inaugural Enterprising Ventures of Color cohort from Flint, MI! We at EVC are extremely proud of the remarkable growth you've achieved over the past 18 months!

EVC honors the legacy of those who paved the way and actively work towards pursuing equity, justice, and opportunity for all. As we celebrate this significant milestone, we reflect not only on the freedom from but also on the freedom to protect and shape our future. Today, we are launching the application for the EVC Training Institute’s inaugural Leadership Academy, with support from JPMorganChase, designed for nonprofit leaders of color across the Greater Washington region, including Washington D.C., Baltimore, MD; and Richmond, VA. If you are a leader of color working in financial health in the Greater Washington Area, we invite you to apply to the Leadership Academy and join us on a transformational journey! To learn more about the Leadership Academy, visit: https://lnkd.in/eEwH9GNB Full press release and article available on our website: https://lnkd.in/eKqwqvS3 #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #Justice #TransformationalLeadership #FutureForward #CollectivePower

EVC’s DC Takeover was a blast! 🌟 Last week, our team and fellows immersed themselves in the NCRC Conference in Washington, DC. From tours at the Capital to absorbing insights from leaders, panelists, and guest speakers across sectors, every moment was exciting and inspiring. Proud to see our fellows expanding their networks, advocating for Flint, and being in community with one another! #EVCinDC #NCRCConference #FlintStrong 💪

Join us for our April Lunch and Learn fireside chat with Byron K. Sanders, President & CEO of Big Thought, as we delve into his collaborative endeavors with Dallas partners to enhance out-of-school enrichment for children, impacting nearly 40,000 students last year and more! Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a visionary leader. Register today: https://lnkd.in/eq3ja4te

Enterprising Ventures of Color is thrilled to announce the release of our latest report, "Flint Profile – Beyond Symptoms: The Journey Ahead for Repair," focusing on Flint's economic trajectory. This report delves into the rise and fall of Flint as an economic model city, highlighting the legacy of socioeconomic inequities and their direct impact on racial health disparities. We also explore the critical role of nonprofits in improving these outcomes. Flint profile, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eCNS5yNK We look forward to next week as the EVC fellows are headed to Washington, DC, to attend the National Community Reinvestment Coalition - NCRC Conference. This conference brings together leaders from various sectors—community, business, foundation, policy, and government—committed to creating opportunities for all Americans to build wealth and live well.

Don't miss out on our March Lunch and Learn fireside chat hosted by EVC! Join us as we explore the remarkable journey of Jamee Rodgers, PhD, in spearheading and building power in collaboration with other leaders across ten neighborhoods to strengthen the urban core of Kansas City, MO. We look forward to your participation in this insightful discussion on community empowerment and urban revitalization! Register here: https://lnkd.in/e8edrXgx

The EVC community-wide training series focuses on building key organizational infrastructure and operational functions to increase mission impact. This 4-part training is designed to build leadership and capacity for community-serving organizations. We'll cover various issues, including basic action leadership, strategic communications, and revenue generation. This opportunity was once initially reserved for project cohort members, but for a limited time, we’re inviting the greater Flint nonprofit of color to learn with us! We are happy to announce that registration is now open for our first Get Fit Wednesday event! We invite you to join us on March 6th for a session with David K. Mensah on "Breakthrough Action Leadership." David Mensah is the principal at WAVE Training & Consulting LLC and offers more than 15 years of non-profit leadership experience in addition to over 16 years as a leadership trainer, executive coach, and organizational development consultant working with a broad variety of non-profit and for-profit organizations. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to radically expand your leadership. Register now and join us for an unforgettable session! https://lnkd.in/ex_QQ7jK