For this week's Alumni Spotlight, we would love to highlight Cynthia Cuestas! Cynthia is being recognized for being promotes to Legislative Manager at The Council of Large Public Housing Authorities. "The Council of Large Public Housing Authorities (CLPHA) is a non-profit organization that works to preserve and improve public and affordable housing through advocacy, research, policy analysis, and public education. In my role as a Legislative Manager, I advocate for public and affordable housing on Capitol Hill. Additionally, I inform CLPHA's membership of what is happening in Congress related to the federal budget and legislation introduced, such as the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Improvement Act." If you are an URP alumni and would like to showcase your accomplishments, please email mpsurbanplanning@georgetown.edu to be featured!
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Scottish Labour and Co-operative MP for Midlothian and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Scotland.
This, while dispiriting, is fantastically important research that's relevant to all social purpose strategists and especially to funders. Please read it and think about what we can do differently, together, to change this picture in time for #FundingJustice 3.
📣 We are excited to launch #FundingJustice 2. 📣 This is a comprehensive map of where UK social justice foundation giving goes. In analysing over £950 million worth of 2021/2022 grants, we found that. 💷 Just 5.7% of UK foundation giving in 2021/22 went towards work to tackle injustice. ✊🏿 Just 0.3% of UK foundation giving in 2021/22 went towards building people power through organising. 🆘 Nearly a third of social justice grants went towards service delivery. 👔 Another 37% went to ‘inside game’ work in elite settings. 📢 By contrast, less than 10% of social justice funding is going towards ‘outside game’ activities that excluded communities rely on to be heard. While vital debates are happening in UK philanthropy, #FundingJustice 2 shows we still have a way to go to ensure these translate into shifts felt by communities on the frontlines. #Philanthropy #Funding #SocialJustice #Grantmaking #PeoplePower #Movements Huge shout out to report authors Jon Cracknell Eliza Baring and our funders Paul Hamlyn Foundation The Legal Education Foundation Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) Unbound Philanthropy Small Axe https://lnkd.in/e8J8AcSe
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Help spread the word to your networks if you know of any families in which the deceased parent worked — or the surviving parent continues to work — in the field of public or affordable housing, or community and economic development.
Calling all Grant Nominees! We are about 2 weeks from our application deadline and the sponsorships are coming in. We want to get as much money into the people’s hands that need it and are apart of the community that we help support. Please help spread the word! https://lnkd.in/gu66cAcG
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Experienced strategic leader and CEO, Lancashire & South Cumbria VCFSE Alliance Chair/ICB Board representative, LACVS trustee. Researcher who uses data and lived experience insights to improve services.
Our communities are facing greater deprivation, inequality, democratic decline, and the increasing failure of public services. These entrenched crises are felt most keenly by marginalised and minoritised communities, and the people and organisations working on the frontline to help them. This analysis of social justice grant making makes the case for more funding in communities, more opportunities for those people who are seldom heard to make decisions about how resources are used and support for frontline services.
📣 We are excited to launch #FundingJustice 2. 📣 This is a comprehensive map of where UK social justice foundation giving goes. In analysing over £950 million worth of 2021/2022 grants, we found that. 💷 Just 5.7% of UK foundation giving in 2021/22 went towards work to tackle injustice. ✊🏿 Just 0.3% of UK foundation giving in 2021/22 went towards building people power through organising. 🆘 Nearly a third of social justice grants went towards service delivery. 👔 Another 37% went to ‘inside game’ work in elite settings. 📢 By contrast, less than 10% of social justice funding is going towards ‘outside game’ activities that excluded communities rely on to be heard. While vital debates are happening in UK philanthropy, #FundingJustice 2 shows we still have a way to go to ensure these translate into shifts felt by communities on the frontlines. #Philanthropy #Funding #SocialJustice #Grantmaking #PeoplePower #Movements Huge shout out to report authors Jon Cracknell Eliza Baring and our funders Paul Hamlyn Foundation The Legal Education Foundation Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) Unbound Philanthropy Small Axe https://lnkd.in/e8J8AcSe
Funding Justice | Civic Power Fund
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Today is Giving Tuesday. There are two nonprofits that I would like to draw folks' attention to, in no particular order: The Appellate Project: Their mission is to empower law students of color to thrive in the appellate field. When appellate courts are making decisions that impact large swaths of folks, those appellate court decision makers and advocates should reflect the communities impacted. Through direct mentorship, access to notoriously exclusive appellate networks, and invitations to apply for appellate experiences, TAP seeks to grow the appellate bar in a way that furthers this vision of community reflection. To donate: https://lnkd.in/gzU7PtYS The Legal Accountability Project: Their mission is to ensure that law clerks have positive clerkship experiences, while extending support and resources to those who do not. Through advocacy, public education, programming, and innovative legal technology, they work to increase transparency, diversity, and accountability in judicial clerkships, the judiciary, and the legal profession generally. Specifically, they are building a centralized database of reviews from former clerks on their clerkship experiences, both positive and negative, to help applicants discern which clerkships would be right for them. If you want to donate: https://lnkd.in/d649fvAW. If you are a previous clerk and want to contribute to the database by filling out the survey: https://lnkd.in/d2eVMvtQ #GivingTuesday #law #diversity #appellate #equity #transparency #clerkships #legal
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Data-Driven Marketing Executive with a Passion for Community | Nonprofit Board Member | Mentor
Are you at risk? Join us to decode the Supreme Court's recent decision regarding Affirmative Action. Learn additional details about the Fearless Fund decision and what impact this may have now and in the future. You don't want to miss this webinar! Register today and submit questions in advance for our amazing guest speakers, Danielle Conley and Jude Volek of Latham & Watkins. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/ett9RNsA Programs designed to expand diversity and opportunity have received increased attention and scrutiny in recent months, particularly in light of the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision regarding the use of affirmative action in undergraduate admissions. This session will provide an overview of the Supreme Court’s decision in the Harvard and University of North Carolina affirmative action cases and will provide an assessment of the current legal landscape regarding DEI initiatives. The session will also address practical considerations for organizations wishing to advance DEI principles while mitigating legal risk. #affirmativeaction #supremecourt #DEI #nonprofits #nonprofitsupport #GivingGap #closethegivinggap
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As we know, the DC legal services community is facing the prospect of devastating budget cuts due to a proposed 67% decrease in the Access to Justice Initiative in the District's FY25 budget. A drop in funding of this magnitude will have catastrophic consequences for the almost 40,000 District residents who receive life-changing civil legal services from District non-profits through the program each year. The DC Access to Justice Commission has compiled resources that DC residents can use to contact their Councilmembers and let them know how important ATJ Initiative funding is. If you're a DC resident who is concerned about how the FY25 budget cuts would impact these life-changing services, check out the Commission's resources here: https://lnkd.in/gAks62_P.
The Access to Justice Initiative is facing a 67% cut for the District's FY25 budget. A drop in funding of this magnitude will have catastrophic consequences for the almost 40,000 District residents who receive life-changing civil legal services from District non-profits through the program each year. The DC Access to Justice Commission has compiled resources that make it easy for concerned DC residents to contact the Council of the District of Columbia and urge them to increase ATJ Initiative funding for FY25. You can find those resources here: https://lnkd.in/gAks62_P. This will be an all-hands-on-deck effort, and we thank you for your support. cc: Phil Mendelson, Kenyan McDuffie, Anita Bonds, Robert White, Christina Henderson, Brianne Nadeau, Brooke Pinto, Matthew Frumin, Janeese Lewis George, Esq., Zachary Parker, Charles Allen Ward 6 Councilmember, Trayon White.
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Are you at risk? Join us to decode the Supreme Court's recent decision regarding Affirmative Action. Register today and submit questions in advance for our amazing guest speakers, Danielle Conley and Jude Volek of Latham & Watkins. Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/eM77P8p8 Programs designed to expand diversity and opportunity have received increased attention and scrutiny in recent months, particularly in light of the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision regarding the use of affirmative action in undergraduate admissions. This session will provide an overview of the Supreme Court’s decision in the Harvard and University of North Carolina affirmative action cases and will provide an assessment of the current legal landscape regarding DEI initiatives. The session will also address practical considerations for organizations wishing to advance DEI principles while mitigating legal risk. #affirmativeaction #supremecourt #DEI #nonprofits #nonprofitsupport #GivingGap #closethegivinggap
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Director and Communications professional with 25 years’ senior and Board experience in listed businesses working with universities and investors - student accommodation, infrastructure, strategic capital markets and PPP
In a time of manifestos, here are some practical proposals that would really help young people experiencing multiple disadvantages to access higher education and skills…
Our advocacy work happens quietly, always with young people at its heart. We have worked collaboratively with our forward-thinking members from across the UK to develop these NNECL asks of the next UK Government. Along with keeping young people central to aiming higher, we consider our recommendations vital for transforming the educational outcomes for young people in care. As a membership body, we have nearly 200 active members, including our Student Voices Network, universities, colleges, foster agencies, local authority leaving care teams, virtual schools and charities. Over 400 individual practitioners are supported via these organisations enabling us to reach a community of more than 800 dynamic and kind professionals. We proudly work together towards our vision, for learners with care experience across our four nations to be empowered and supported to achieve their full educational potential.
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MBA/MPA Candidate at Presidio Graduate School| Business Management Professional | Logistics and Operations Specialist | Community Organizer| DEI Advocate
🎓 Excited to share my journey to higher education! 🚀 In the fall of 2011, my path to higher education began, but it was far from typical. As an undocumented student, I faced numerous hurdles that added layers of complexity to my college experience. It was a journey marked by challenges, hope, and resilience. Back in 2012, financial aid for undocumented students was practically non-existent. However, in 2013, Assembly Bill 131 came into effect, opening doors for undocumented AB 540 students like me to access private financial aid totaling approximately $88 million in scholarships and grants. Additionally, AB 130 empowered colleges and universities to award institutional scholarships to qualified undocumented students under AB 540. Simultaneously, DACA, initiated in 2012, offered temporary lawful status to young unauthorized immigrants brought to the U.S. as children. This policy shift infused hope into the hearts of many Dreamers, myself included, reigniting the possibility of immigration reform or amnesty. Yet, despite these glimmers of hope, navigating the higher education system remained a daunting task. The system wasn't designed for individuals like me—those juggling full-time work, family responsibilities, and the challenges of being a first-generation college student with limited resources. Fast forward to 2018, and Rivet School emerged as a beacon of hope. Their commitment to student success, personalized support, and flexibility in earning a Bachelor's degree renewed my confidence. Rivet not only helped me achieve my Bachelor's degree after a decade of perseverance but also opened doors to further opportunities. Through Rivet School, I discovered Presidio Graduate School, where I secured another scholarship, unlocking the possibility of pursuing not one but two master's degrees. This opportunity is beyond what I ever imagined, and it's a testament to the transformative impact of organizations Rivet and Presidio. Soon, I'll proudly become the first member of my family with two master's degrees, a milestone made possible by the unwavering support and opportunities provided by these incredible institutions. #HigherEducation #UndocumentedStudents #Dreamers #RivetSchool #PresidioGraduateSchool #TransformativeEducation
📣 New Blog Post! 📣 Presidio proudly announced our first Rivet Scholar in Fall 2023. The Rivet School is a Bay Area-nonprofit that supports traditionally underserved students in their pursuit of a college degree. As part of Presidio’s commitment to social justice and DEI, we partnered with the Rivet School to enable their alumni to attend Presidio with a significant scholarship. Our first Rivet Scholar, Sarahi Romero-Suarez, joined us recently for a conversation about her background and what attending Presidio means to her. Dive into Sarahi’s inspiring journey - read the blog post here: https://lnkd.in/gbG7JaBm
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During the pandemic, when many grantees were forced to operate in crisis mode, College Futures deliberately aimed to foster a sense of care, support, and community, paired with stable and flexible funding. This was the start of a new policy grantmaking strategy that eventually grew to an “ecosystem” of 16 organizations, intentionally designed to advance connections, knowledge, and movement-building across higher education equity. We offer insights to the philanthropic community to strengthen equity-focused movement-building and grantmaking, especially in support of statewide policy and systems change: https://buff.ly/3WzEjuK.
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