Slingshot Memphis

We're excited to have our founding-CEO Justin Miller and current CEO Jared Barnett be on An Army of Normal Folks podcast hosted by Bill Courtney! They share the genesis for starting Slingshot and the journey that Slingshot has traveled over the past 8 years in its mission to revolutionize poverty-fighting effectiveness. A compelling part of the podcast discusses what it means for philanthropy to have an impact. Someone giving $10 or $1,000 to nonprofits that are most effective at fighting poverty can actually create more impact than a $1 million gift to organizations that are not effective. We invite you to "Join the Army" and enjoy this engaging podcast. The link is in the comments below. #philanthropy #povertyfighting #socialimpact

A research study found that nearly half of the people who were released from prison did not have any earnings during the first calendar year after reentry. Having a criminal record creates numerous challenges to securing stable housing, transportation, and employment. Learn more about this employment roadblock by reading our latest MemWorks newsletter.

Ed Gillentine, Founder and Managing Principal at Gillentinegroup, supports Slingshot because he firstly believes in Memphis. There are several interwoven factors contributing to poverty in our city, but "Slingshot’s metric-driven work seems to [Ed] to be the best approach to significantly moving the needle." Thank you Liz and Ed for your ongoing support of Slingshot's work!

"The fight against poverty does not require a minimum donation." - John Dunavant Philanthropy starts with YOU. 🤝 Slingshot's Accelerate Impact Fund helps your dollars fight poverty most effectively. It’s time to Invest in Memphis and Fund What Works.  https://lnkd.in/eJTEpaXY

Did you know…Tennesseans earning less than $15,000 per year are nearly twice as likely to suffer from chronic health conditions compared to those earning $50,000 or more. Slingshot's Accelerate Impact Fund empowers you to fight poverty holistically, a single contribution supports over 55 diverse nonprofits. 100% of your contribution is allocated across these organizations based on their effectiveness, allowing you to contribute to poverty-fighting and wellness so that you can be confident your investment makes a positive impact. It’s time to Invest in Memphis and Fund What Works.  https://lnkd.in/eJTEpaXY

Career progression can be disincentivized when increases in compensation do not offset the value of the lost government benefits. This means that despite career advancement, families living in poverty can face increased financial vulnerability due to the "benefits cliff." Read our newsletter and download the fact sheet to learn more about this complex issue.

Trevor Benitone, longtime Slingshot supporter and Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer at Adams Keegan, Inc. shared that he and his family are grateful to be able to "turn to Slingshot to handle the analysis so we can see the best ROI on our gift to make Memphis better." Thank you Trevor Benitone and Carrie Evans Benitone for your family's trust and support of our work!

Did you know…Shelby County is in the 78th percentile nationally for households with at least one vulnerable household characteristic, such as insufficient English language proficiency, single parenthood, disability, or vulnerable ages? Slingshot's Accelerate Impact Fund empowers you to fight poverty holistically, a single contribution supports over 55 diverse nonprofits. 100% of your contribution is allocated across these organizations based on their effectiveness, allowing you to contribute to poverty-fighting and social needs so that you can be confident your investment makes a positive impact. It’s time to Invest in Memphis and Fund What Works.  https://lnkd.in/eJTEpaXY

Slingshot is grateful for FedEx's contributions as a Principal Investor! FedEx's significance in Memphis cannot be understated, and it's clear that the city's largest employer is committed to creating a more equitable, prosperous community. Thank you FedEx for accelerating Slingshot's efforts to revolutionize poverty-fighting in Memphis.

Did you know…Memphis has an estimated 10,000+ blighted properties across the city. More than an eyesore, these properties negatively affect the overall well-being of those in the surrounding area. Slingshot's Accelerate Impact Fund empowers you to fight poverty holistically, a single contribution supports over 55 diverse nonprofits. 100% of your contribution is allocated across these organizations based on their effectiveness, allowing you to contribute to poverty-fighting and our natural environment so that you can be confident your investment makes a positive impact. It’s time to Invest in Memphis and Fund What Works. https://lnkd.in/eJTEpaXY