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#PartnerSpotlight: VidaAfrolatina is an international women's fund on a mission to create a world where Black women are free to flourish because safety and wellness are their everyday reality. ?? They do this by connecting diverse resources, including funding and capacity strengthening support, with Black women’s groups in Latin America—like Lila Mujer, pictured below—with a specific focus on organizations that provide healing services for sexual violence survivors and that create and lead systemic change to end sexual violence. Learn more about their work ?? bit.ly/4k6kh4a #WomensHistoryMonth

It's undeniable: the world is currently witnessing a significant shift in global aid and philanthropy. ?? But beyond the immediate crisis, this moment raises a deeper question: Is there enough philanthropy? And if not, who should step up? RPA Operations Specialist Tobechukwu M. Njideaka explores these questions through an African context, highlighting the need for a more diversified and sustainable approach to global aid, among other things. ?? Read her complete thoughts: https://lnkd.in/eyj_dNcM

#PartnerSpotlight: The Collaborative for Gender + Reproductive Equity (CGRE) is a learning community of donors and foundations uniting to advance gender, reproductive, and racial equity. Through their grantmaking, they bring together advocates who are pioneering new approaches across issue silos to defend gender, reproductive, and racial equity and work towards a future where every person has the resources and autonomy to thrive. On #WorldDayOfSocialJustice, learn more about CGRE’s origins, the importance of intersectionality in philanthropy, and Executive Director Margaret Hempel's recommendations for donors in this 2023 interview ??bit.ly/3EMkxVV

#ImpactInvesting ?? This practice has been trending for a while, but what does it actually mean for you and your philanthropic work today? Swipe to find out ?? then take a deeper dive into the topic with our handy introductory guide: https://lnkd.in/eEcxkyM

How can leaders from different sectors collaborate to create the conditions for success and scaled impact? ?? Heather Grady RPA Vice President, Collaboratives, explores this question through 5 examples of innovative financing mechanisms organizations are implementing right now to advance multi-stakeholder partnerships. ??

#PartnerSpotlight: Congratulations to Monique Couvson, Ed.D., President and CEO of RPA Project Grantmakers for Girls of Color for being recognized by TIME for her unwavering commitment to changing the conditions that impact Black girls across the U.S. ?? Read her article ?? https://lnkd.in/gCBtpJV4 Learn more about G4GC's work ?? https://lnkd.in/eVDwY4e5

Happy February and Happy #BlackHistoryMonth from all of us here at #RPA. As President and CEO Latanya Mapp put it: "This month is so much more than a time for learning. It is a reminder to deepen our understanding of how our collective past shapes our present and future." We're looking forward to a month filled with reflection, learning, and most importantly, celebration. ??

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we're highlighting the work of our partner organization, Black Trustee Alliance for Art Museums, in a special #PartnerSpotlight. The Alliance is on a mission to transform art museums into more equitable and excellent spaces of cultural engagement by harnessing the power of trustees as agents of change. Through programming, research, and strategic communications the Alliance equips trustees with resources to direct their institutions toward a more equitable and inclusive future. Learn more about their work: https://lnkd.in/dc2iHQD3

Follow Grace Anderson and her insights from the Inaugural Global Artivism Conference and reflect on how philanthropy has and continues to benefit from artivism—the intersection of arts and culture and activism. Read more: bit.ly/40GUYwL

Join Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand’s effort to support nonprofit organizations advancing positive change in communities with the 2025 Community Grant Program. Applications are live now. ? As part of the Black Community Commitment (BCC), a 10-year, $100M joint program, Community Grants aim to support grassroots organizations leading solutions in their neighborhoods (see past years' grantees pictured here, Drive Change NYC, Brooklyn Youth Sports Club, and PureLegacee Inc). There are only three requirements to be eligible to apply: 1. Organizations need to be a U.S.-based non-profit with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status that has been established in 2023 or prior 2. Have an annual operating budget between $100,000 to $3 million 3. Have a mission that aligns with at least one of four key pillars: Economic Justice, Education, Social Justice and Narrative Change The Jordan BCC Community Grant Program is an open-application process — we welcome you to share this opportunity and encourage eligible organizations to apply by the February 16, 2025 (11:59pm PST) deadline.?The team is eager to help empower this year’s changemakers.? ? "We believe that the most impactful solutions come from within the community, and that's why we're committed to supporting grassroots organizations that are driving positive change,” says Shauncey Mashia Stelly, Director of the Black Community Commitment. “Through the Jordan BCC Community Grant Program, we're excited to partner with organizations that share our commitment to advancing economic justice, education, social justice, and narrative change. We look forward to reviewing applications and supporting the incredible work of these organizations." To learn more?about Jordan Brand’s commitment to community impact, check out the Jordan Brand Purpose and Community page:?https://lnkd.in/gEnw_bBn?? ? And go here to complete your application today:?https://lnkd.in/gymzbKaQ #JordanBrand #MichaelJordan #BlackCommunityCommitment #Service