New Left Accelerator

Submissions for?the AAPI Civic Engagement Fund’s (AAPI Fund’s) 2025-2026?Creative Catalyst Fellowship Program are due next Thursday, March 6 at midnight HT / 2:00 am PT / 5:00 am ET.??To apply, submit your application by filling out?this form! This program?provides opportunities for independent artists to engage the public in critical issues impacting AAPIs* across the country. Various art forms are considered, such as music, video, visual arts, performing arts, poetry, and more. Up to eight artists will receive $30,000 contracts to produce work with the potential to break through mainstream media and catalyze conversations around themes of?In it Together, Belonging, and Voting Together. https://lnkd.in/e5_Ubsfm from EunSook Lee

TODAY! Webinar: "Using Data to Drive Pay Decisions" This engaging webinar will explore the unique challenges nonprofits face in making fair and effective compensation decisions. Participants will learn practical strategies to evaluate salary data, navigate complex pay-related scenarios, and ensure your decisions align with your organization's values and budget. Attendees will also gain actionable insights for leveraging compensation surveys, peer organization comparisons, and cost-of-living data to determine equitable and competitive pay decisions that enhance organizational culture. This will be a great opportunity to master data-driven approaches to compensation and take your nonprofit's pay practices to the next level!?Led by Whitney Herrington, CEO & Founder at Ascend People. Who Should Attend??This webinar is best suited for New Executive Directors or EDs, Human Resources, or Operations staff — folks who are making pay decisions. Name(s) of trainer(s):?Whitney Herrington, CEO & Founder, Ascend People Subject Area:?Human Resources https://lnkd.in/gJqYHqmX

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HAPPENING TOMORROW! Are you clear about what you should be tracking and reporting at your multi–entity organization?? Join Natalie Roetzel Ossenfort from Bolder Advocacy (Project of Alliance for Justice), along with NLA and TCS, to understand how recordkeeping and reporting compliance is an important strategy for effective advocacy. Proper recordkeeping can help your organization comply with filing obligations, obtain funding, inform strategic planning, and stay focused on your mission. Reserve your spot today! Who Should Attend? This webinar is targeted at Operations Staff and Executive Directors responsible for compliance with lobbying rules. Name(s) of trainer(s): Natalie Roetzel Ossenfort, Program Director, Bolder Advocacy Subject Area: Compliance Lobbying & Recordkeeping: How to Enhance Your Advocacy Potential February 20, 2025, 10AM-12PM(PT)/1PM-3PM(ET) REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/g9Q9Resb

As the first weeks of 2025 have shown us, funders and social justice movements must collectively confront new and increasing threats to executing our work amidst a climate?of rising authoritarianism in the United States. The How We Built This funder webinar series was made for this moment. Forged through a partnership between New Left Accelerator (NLA), The Capacity Shop (TCS), the Funders' Committee For Civic Participation (FCCP), and the Funders’ Committee Action Fund (FCAF), How We Built This spotlights innovative infrastructure and multi-entity power-building work happening in the field during a critical time, while also providing opportunities for funder learning, collaboration, and co-conspiration. Now, we’re partnering with Working Families Power for the third webinar in the series. Join us on Thursday, February 20th from 1-2:30 PM ET for Building Bold, Innovative Shared Infrastructure. We’ll discuss the innovative ways that shared infrastructure is being built across states to safeguard movements and multi-entity organizations, as well as how philanthropy can better fortify the field in our current political climate. During the webinar, we’ll hear from: Maurice Mitchell, National Director, Working Families Power Alex T., Executive Director, Center for Empowered Politics Alexis Anderson-Reed, President, States Voices Allison Conyers, MSOD, Chief People and Culture Officer, Working Families Power This is a crucial time to join the conversation. We look forward to seeing you there! https://lnkd.in/g4qSS_eF

Make sure to join us this Wednesday Feb 12 for this timely?Nonprofit Compliance Check-Up?led by?Natalie Roetzel Ossenfort, Program Director at Bolder Advocacy (Alliance for Justice)!

Philanthropy mostly funds bandaids to cover gaping wounds left by corporations that have dodged paying their fair share of taxes, and the math doesn't work out. But funding organizations that get everyday people involved in systematically solving the problems that they face is a very special type of philanthropy that shifts power. Only 1% of philanthropic resources are dedicated to democracy, and even fewer to organizing. In the absence of dues-funded organizations, mobilizing more philanthropic resources for organizing is our fastest way to shift power to communities that have been historically denied it. https://lnkd.in/eyEEACaN

We recognize the immense pressure on staff due to the relentless attacks on our communities, but we have also seen communities and organizations stand up and protect each other.?While training and compliance alone won't solve these attacks or the current democratic crisis, we can continue to proactively strengthen and harden our organizations to face upcoming challenges. With that said, don't miss this?timely?Nonprofit Compliance Check-Up?on Feb 12?led by?Natalie Roetzel Ossenfort, Program Director at Bolder Advocacy (Alliance for Justice)! *Nonprofit Compliance Check-Up* ?NEXT WEEK!??February 12, 2025, 11AM-1PM(PT)/ 2PM-4PM(ET) The more successful nonprofit advocates become, the more their organizations are placed under the microscope by individuals and groups who may like to see them fail. Nonprofits (and their staff) are often scrutinized as they engage in successful advocacy and civic engagement efforts, such as voter registration and legislative campaigns. After this workshop, you will have a clear understanding of how to prepare for allegations of non-compliance so that your organization can continue to advocate with confidence in 2025 and beyond. During this workshop, you will receive: -A basic refresher on the advocacy rules that apply to 501(c)(3) public charities; -Information on how to utilize Bolder Advocacy’s “Advocacy Check-up – Nonprofit Compliance Self-Assessment” to identify recordkeeping and reporting strengths and weaknesses; -Tips to address compliance gaps in your nonprofit’s operations, including sample policies and timesheets; -And more! Who Should Attend??This webinar is best suited for Operations Senior Staff who oversee advocacy and compliance, and new Executive Directors or EDs who may need a refresher. Hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/gdVqapf4

Sign up for #Rootscamp!?This participant-led event designed for progressives from RootsCamp is for seasoned campaigners and first-time organizers.?Register now?for reflections on the 2024 elections, strategy sharing, and networking opportunities. Dates:?February 6-8, 2025 Location:?Maritime Conference Center, BWI MD & Virtual ttps://https://lnkd.in/gbeq8zmS #training

Is your organization ready to file End-of-Year (EOY) Federal and State Reports for 2024 in Q1??? We are hosting one last training tomorrow, Tuesday, December 17th?to cover key aspects of End of Year Reporting that will include a FREE office hour at the end of the training.?Register here to join!