America's Promise Alliance

If you are located in the Baltimore, DC, Atlanta, or Boston regions, please join us in supporting Alliance member organization, We Will All Rise , as they work to earn votes in the Target Circle charitable giving campaign. ?? Your vote will help All Rise receive a donation from Target to continue their mission of supporting the socio-emotional, educational, and economic needs of young men of color. Details for how to cast a vote below:

Boys Hope Girls Hope works to nurture and guide motivated young people in need to become well-educated, career-ready men and women for others. ? This Spring, Boys Hope Girls Hope will become Hope Ignites, and they are on a mission to triple their reach over the next decade – empowering even more young people to spark their potential and achieve their dreams. ? “We are honored to join America’s Promise Alliance,” says CEO, Kristin Ostby de Barillas. “This is an exciting time for our organization as we change our name to Hope Ignites, work to triple the number of young people we serve over the next decade, and continue to raise the resources to fuel this growth through a major campaign. We’re excited about the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with this group of phenomenal leaders focused on empowering youth and communities, especially at this time of great change around us.” ? Please join us in welcoming Kristin and her incredible team! Learn more about their work at https://lnkd.in/eHPfRk4

???? Today is Absolutely Incredible Kid Day?! For the past six years, #KidDay has inspired and uplifted millions—112+ million people, to be exact! ? Join us in celebrating the incredible kids in our lives by writing them a note of encouragement, sharing your favorite memories, and reminding them just how amazing they are. ???? ?? Celebrate with us today: campfire.org/kidday

The Andrew Goodman Foundation (AGF) works to make young voices and votes a powerful force in democracy. They support youth leadership development, voting accessibility, and social justice initiatives on campuses across the country with mini-grants to select institutions of higher learning and other financial assistance to student leaders. AGF was founded in 1966 by Robert and Carolyn?Goodman?to carry on the spirit and the purpose of their son, civil rights freedom fighter,?Andrew?Goodman, who was murdered by the Ku Klux Klan alongside James Earl Chaney and Michael Schwerner during Freedom Summer 1964 campaign to register African American voters in Mississippi. ? Last year, AGF celebrated the 60th Anniversary of Freedom Summer 1964. The?Andrew?Goodman?Foundation continues their legacy by empowering young leaders to carry forward the fight for equality, justice, and democracy. Additionally, they recently celebrated 10th Anniversary of their flagship program, Vote Everywhere. This initiative was launched by?Andrew’s brother David and his wife, Sylvia?Goodman, in the wake of Shelby County v. Holder’s impact on the Voting Rights Act.?Today, Vote Everywhere partners with America’s colleges and universities to provide resources, visibility, and mentoring to a national network of student leaders who involve their peers in participatory democracy through long-term voter engagement and public policy initiatives.? ? This year, AGF launched their inaugural Living the Legacy Scholarship for high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, a commitment to civic engagement, and a passion for making a difference in their communities.?Each recipient will receive financial support for their educational pursuits and gain access to AGF’s resources, including mentorship opportunities and a network of civic leaders dedicated to advancing democracy and social change. ? Rashawn Davis, Executive Director of The?Andrew?Goodman?Foundation shares: "The?Andrew?Goodman?Foundation is proud to join America's Promise Alliance in a shared commitment to empowering young people and strengthening civic engagement. At AGF, we believe that when organizations come together to exchange knowledge, collaborate, and tackle challenges collectively, we can create a more just and inclusive democracy. By joining this network of changemakers, we look forward to learning from our peers, sharing insights from our work mobilizing young voters, and building partnerships that amplify youth leadership and civic participation nationwide."? ? Please join us in welcoming Rashawn Davis and the incredible AGF team! Learn more about their work at www.AndrewGoodman.org

Congratulations to Danisha Dumornay, our Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives, on her acceptance into the Mission Delivery Network's inaugural cohort! Every day across our Alliance Community, we have the privilege of supporting the nation’s top nonprofit leaders in their individual and organizational learning journeys. Likewise, our staff who power the Alliance spend dedicated time throughout the year investing in strengthening our own internal capacity in service of our Alliance community. We’re inspired by our teammates’ dedication to continuous learning as we continue to build and support this “by us, for us” practitioners’ community.

Sustainable impact starts with well-supported leaders. As our team gathers in DC this week, we're excited to welcome back Sihnuu Hetep of Seed & Soul Wellness to lead us in a mindfulness session to kick off our in-person time together. #MindfulLeadership #WellbeingInService #SeedAndSoul

?? AI is everywhere ?? In a conversation that’s typically dominated by adults, what do young people think? Our newly published State of Young People research found that AI adoption among young people remains low—just 31% use AI at least once a week; and experiences with AI in education are inconsistent—some receive instruction, while others attend schools where AI is completely banned. ???? As AI continues to reshape the lives of our next generation, young people are actively interrogating the role it ought to play in their futures.? It’s essential that the organizations and institutions that serve all young people come together to: ?? Advocate for increased AI policy guidelines? ?? Provide direct support to teachers, schools, and young people as they navigate the influence of AI on student learning.? Read the full report to see how some nonprofits are tackling this critical work:?? https://lnkd.in/gqDERVAs?

Complete College America (CCA) is a bold national advocate for dramatically increasing?college?completion rates and closing institutional performance gaps. They do this by working with states, systems, institutions, and partners to scale highly effective structural reforms and promote policies that improve student success. ? CCA’s network of higher-ed reformers is working to reshare the?college?experience for tens of thousands of students across the country. Today, there are 53 states, systems, and consortia participating in the CCA Alliance. CCA Alliance members are graduating community?college?at 1.5 times the rate of non-Alliance members since 2015. ? Yolanda Watson Spiva, Ph.D., BCC, President of?Complete?College?America, shares: “Since 2009,?Complete?College?America (CCA) has been building movements for scaled systemic change and transforming institutions. Together, our committed network of unapologetic reformers is working to pair bold, innovative thinking with practical actions that?colleges and policymakers can implement across every level of higher education.”? ? Please join us in welcoming, Dr. Yolanda Watson Spiva and the CCA team! Learn more about CCA's work in their new?2025-2027 Strategic Plan, which outlines their theory of change and plan to set a renewed public agenda for?college?completion, as well as designing structures and solutions for innovation at scale across higher education: https://lnkd.in/ekdijw57

Beginning with Children was founded more than three decades ago on the deep belief in the power of education to transform a child, a family and a community. Beginning with Children services support students from historically under-resourced communities in Brooklyn, providing youth with the knowledge, skills, and experiences to reach back into their communities and create change for the next generation of learners. What started in 1990 as a single groundbreaking public-private school collaboration in Williamsburg, Brooklyn has now expanded into a thriving network of two K-8 schools, a high school, and the Legacy Network, which supports students and alumni on their journeys to college and careers. With a focus on strategic initiatives and innovation, Beginning with Children has recently launched two new programs: the Board Leaders Fellowship, which is a training program empowering alumni of BwC schools and programs to become board leaders, and a community arts initiative, allowing Beginning with Children to maximize its impact in the broader Brooklyn community. At each stage, Beginning with Children programs equip students with the skills, experiences, and confidence needed to lead choice-filled lives. By transforming educational and career outcomes for children, Beginning with Children seeks to break the enduring cycle of poverty. “Our name is synonymous with the services we provide in the communities we serve. Beginning with children guides the work we do every day, and the affirmation of our approach is clear in the continuity of our success,” says CEO, Nancy Lewson Kurz. Since inception, Beginning with Children has served 4,500+ students through educational programs and 2,000+ students through college and career readiness programs. In 2024, Beginning with Children was honored to receive a $1 million gift from the Yield Giving Open Call, managed by Lever for Change, recognizing Beginning with Children’s work in historically under-resourced communities and commitment to creating pathways for educational and economic mobility. CEO and Chairman, Nancy Lewson Kurz, shares: "We are honored and excited to join America’s Promise Alliance. Through this partnership, we look forward to collaborating with fellow changemakers to create stronger, more inclusive communities where all young people can thrive." Please join us in welcoming Nancy and the Beginning with Children team to America’s Promise Alliance!?Learn more about their work at https://lnkd.in/eK2Z6WDg

Congratulations to the Alliance Chiefs of Staff and Partnerships Cohort #1, who recently completed this two-year programming experience! This cohort brought together top chiefs of staff and partnerships leaders in the sector on a monthly basis to give and get real-time advice on the toughest challenges they’ve faced in their work and the most important things they’re trying to get done as leaders. While this formal programming has concluded, the deep relationships, radical support, and collaborative spirit among leaders will continue. Cheers to these extraordinary leaders and the impact they’re having within their orgs and across the sector! It’s a privilege to support your work. Hear more about this cohort’s experience from Dr. Tiffany Grant: https://hubs.la/Q039YvhV0 Dariana Castro Dr. Tiffany Grant David Soo Jordan Wesley, MSW Tim Wills #NonprofitLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment