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Really?! How is that diversity thing working out for you F&P (Fundraising & Philanthropy)? Can we please reflect and stop assuming that the (relatively easy!) experiences and "expertise" of White fundraisers are universally relevant? They're really, really not. #fundraisingsowhite #charitysowhite

This make me be so proud to be a Primerican It is really a great place to work and build a legacy a business #primericaproud #financialservices #entrepreneurship #businessownership

Was great to get out of the office for a few hours to talk year 10 students about what we do in data and analytics and why it’s so much fun! Not surprisingly the majority of students hadn’t heard about data analytics as a job and hadn’t got any idea what we do. That’s why volunteering your time to do this is really important to help students become aware of new opportunities for their future careers #careergoals #dataanalytics #inspirethefuture

Check out this episode of A Closer Look on WDIY 88.1 FM with our very own Board of Governors Vice Chair, Laurie Hackett and Vice President of Diversity Councils, Brittany Keal!

NEW from Voices! 💬 💬 "Reclaiming MLK Day of Service: From Perpetuating Harm to Honoring the Legacy" "We do it because we are supposed to." "We get the most volunteers this day, but they never come back." "I get anxious about navigating this day." "It's clear the legacy doesn't matter anymore." These are real sentiments about MLK Day of Service and the feelings provoked by corporate group leaders, volunteer engagers and community members. Over time, the legacy is reduced to quick-fix volunteer offerings, t-shirts and awards, white savior practices, and high-fives of temporary accomplishments without sustainability and community voice. How can we shift this day of service to honor and not harm? In this Voices, Breauna Dorelus, MPA shares her thoughts on the day, what it means for the day's legacy to spark co-dreaming, and her partnership with United Way of King County as they reimagined their MLK Day approach. https://lnkd.in/gSvsp8Rk * this article is for Engage members, low cost monthly memberships are available.

Some important words from this 2022 piece that we're reflecting on this summer from Joseph Phelan and Jung Hee Choi. "Understandably, election campaigns focus on the short-term. But narrative change is a long-term project. Building narrative power for our movements requires a healthy ecosystem that combines leadership development, relevant tools and technology, substantial and sustained financial resources, and containers for collaboration and coordination. Our opposition has had decades to build their organizing and narrative infrastructure; our strategy needs to be similarly long-term and similarly wide-ranging." At BLIS, we are deeply committed to the arduous yet essential task of uprooting narratives that were planted over 400 years ago, narratives that allowed for millions of acres of land to be stolen, narratives that allowed for Black people to be enslaved for over 240 years and narratives that have allowed for a continuous and violent cycle of domination. Dismantling them is life-long work. https://lnkd.in/eYFdFA5H

What do Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania, Portland & Eugene Oregon, Cleveland, Toronto (New York), Jersey City, Detroit, Baltimore, Indianapolis, Chicago, Elk Grove & Urbana & Normal & Kewanee Illinois, Stone Mountain Georgia, Miami, Orlando, Los Angeles, Petaluma and Santa Rosa all have in common? Folks there are tuning in next week to my training for bike & transit activists-- "How to Build a Coalition and Win Bigger." Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gRkDZ76g

I had a great time hosting a NeuGroup DEI session last week to celebrate Juneteenth with not-for-profit CDFI Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), and four of their corporate investor partners. LISC's Michelle Spivak and I facilitated a robust roundtable talk with several corporate leaders on their company's efforts to fund initiatives with real impact in underserved communities, including: - DuPont Treasurer Mike Heffernan, CFA - Wayfair Head of IR and Treasury James Lamb, CFA - DICK'S Sporting Goods Director of Treasury Joshua Conklin, CTP and - Costco Wholesale Chief Diversity Officer Alison Francis Takeaways for corporate treasury leaders: - Your childhood zip code still significantly impacts your life and finances - Partnering with experienced organizations like LISC on impactful initiatives in underserved communities can make a tremendous difference. - You can get involved with impact investing through several avenues, including donations, impact bonds, impact funds, and volunteer activities. - The long-term trend is clear: Corporate America plays a crucial role in promoting inclusivity and leveling the playing field. - The earlier you jump in, the earlier you can be a part of the solution. Stay tuned for more discussions and corporate case studies in the coming months. Joseph Neu Greg Manko

As we celebrate Presidents' Day, I'm reflecting not just on the historical figures who led our nation, but also on the everyday leaders who shape our organizations and communities. Leadership extends beyond titles and positions. It's about empowering individuals, fostering collaboration, and driving positive change. Here are some ways to cultivate leadership and civic responsibility in your organization: 🌟 Promote a culture of civic engagement: Collaborate with nonprofits and NGOs to create meaningful volunteering opportunities aligned with employee interests. 👥 Match employee donations and volunteer hours: Amplify the impact of individual contributions by demonstrating the company's commitment to social good. 🗳️ Encourage employees to vote: Give time off to employees to cast their ballot on election days, whether it is federal, state, or city elections. So, this Presidents' Day, let's celebrate the everyday leaders within our offices and communities – and remember, the power to shape the future lies within each of us. 🎉🇺🇸 #PresidentsDay #Leadership #CivicEngagement Checkout A History Of Our Weirdest Federal Holiday- Presidents Day: https://lnkd.in/e3_WJCEv

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