Robins Foundation

We're thrilled to introduce Annaliese as our new Administrative and Operations Coordinator! ?? A recent Magna Cum Laude graduate from William & Mary with a BA in Sociology, Annaliese brings a wealth of skills, experience, and passion to our team. ?? During her internship with us this summer, Annaliese made a significant impact by helping launch our Partner Spotlights initiative. In her new role, among many other things, Annaliese will: ? Coordinate office operations, meetings, and events ? Oversee contracts, vendors, policies, and records ? Track and report administrative expenses ? Support board and executive functions Please join us in welcoming Annaliese to the Robins Foundation family! We're excited to see her contributions to our mission and community.

As a part of our ongoing commitment to improve how we work alongside our community to address current and long standing needs, Robins Foundation completed a comprehensive, inclusive process to collect insights and feedback to further strengthen our early childhood investment strategy and approach to learning and evaluation. The result is an updated and refined investment strategy and learning plan called “Vision to Impact.” This refinement is a progression of the work we began at the end of 2021, when we announced that we would be investing more deeply, and more narrowly, into early childhood care and education (ECCE). You can read the full article below to learn more about our Vision to Impact approach: https://lnkd.in/eAC-aYR6

As Robins Foundation continues to strategically invest in early childhood care and education (ECCE), we’re excited to announce that the next round of grant applications from nonprofit organizations focused on this critical area opens Monday, July 29, 2024. These grants will provide resources to organizations doing great work in the community to support early childhood care and education, including promoting exceptional learning environments and positive adult-child interactions, sustainable workforce development, and effective advocacy efforts. To learn more about the application process, our focus areas, eligibility requirements, deadlines and more, visit on our website below. https://lnkd.in/eN3Fsiqj

Robins Foundation is always working to strengthen our grantmaking process and improve the application experience for our applicants. With that in mind, we are excited to announce our transition to GOapply, a new grants portal, which will better facilitate our own internal processes while also providing both new and returning applicants a variety of helpful benefits. As always, we remain focused on improving and streamlining the grant process in ways that make it even easier for mission-aligned organizations to apply for critical funding and support. Learn more about this transition, what it means for prospective applicants, and how and when to register for this new grants portal at the link below. https://lnkd.in/e3azzArm

Virginia Funders Network (VFN) held its annual conference in Richmond just last week. It focused on how philanthropy can work together and across sectors to advance opportunities for all who call Virginia home. Robins Foundation CEO, Chris Chin, and Virginia Early Childhood Foundation President, Kathy Glazer, co-led a breakout session titled “Emerging Models for Early Childhood Education Collaboratives.” The session provided an update on the status of early childhood care and education in Virginia and highlighted regional collaborations that are working to create access to quality early childhood education for more children. Chris and Kathy were joined by Susanne Bell (Danville Regional Foundation), Matthew Peterson (John & Janice Wyatt Foundation), Linda Rice (Hampton Roads Community Foundation), Sherrie Armstrong (Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond) and Travis Staton (EO Companies). Photo credit: Virginia Funders Network

We're thrilled to announce the next group of Richmond nonprofits joining the Bonterra (formerly Network for Good) Jumpstart Program! ?? 16 organizations across various nonprofit sectors will receive a year of fundraising coaching, software, and support to help strengthen their capacity and sustainability. This 4th cohort joins 48 other local nonprofits that have benefited from this innovative program. Follow the links below to watch testimonials from past participants ReEstablish Richmond and Chesterfield Education Foundation to learn more about the difference the program has made for them. ReEstablish Richmond: https://lnkd.in/es7rFWDM Chesterfield Education Foundation: https://lnkd.in/esvbVJjp We believe strong nonprofits make for a strong RVA, so we're proud to continue our partnership with Bonterra to make this opportunity possible. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e_9qsYuP?

Exciting news for nonprofits supporting early childhood care and education (ECCE) in Richmond! Starting today, the Robins Foundation will begin accepting grant applications focused on ECCE. This year represents the second year of the foundation's more narrowed focus on strategic investments into ECCE. Grants will support exceptional learning environments, workforce development, and advocacy efforts. With early education funding provided by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) running out, the Foundation sees an opportunity for philanthropy to leverage potential increases in state funding, and address gaps. Grant amounts will start at $25,000. Learn more and apply by March 8:?https://lnkd.in/e5gGBmQs

Exciting news for nonprofits supporting early childhood care and education (ECCE) in Richmond! Starting February 5, the Robins Foundation will begin accepting grant applications focused on ECCE. This year represents the second year of the foundation's more narrowed focus on strategic investments into ECCE. Grants will support exceptional learning environments, workforce development, and advocacy efforts. With early education funding provided by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) running out, the Foundation sees an opportunity for philanthropy to leverage potential increases in state funding, and address gaps. Grant amounts will start at $25,000. Learn more and apply by March 8: https://lnkd.in/e5gGBmQs