Woods Fund Chicago

Reminder: ?? Applications for the 2024-2025 Cultivate: Women of Color Leadership program are now open! ?? Join a powerful community of women, women-identifying, non-binary, and two-spirited leaders of color dedicated to social, economic, and racial justice. ? Grow your leadership skills ? Connect with like-minded changemakers ? Make a lasting impact in your community The deadline to apply is October 10, 2024. Learn more at bit.ly/applycultivate. Cultivate is a joint effort of the Crossroads Fund, Chicago Foundation for Women, Woods Fund Chicago, The Chicago Community Trust, and Walder Foundation.

Our grantee partners and peers are hiring! Learn more about open opportunities to join organizations, coalitions, and nonprofit sector peers that are making an impact, including Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago, Brighton Park Neighborhood Council, Cabrini Green Legal Aid, Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership (CSPL), Community Organizing and Family Issues (COFI), Enlace Chicago, HANA Center, Illinois Black Advocacy Initiative, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, Michael Reese Health Trust, Mujeres Latinas en Acción, ONE Northside, The People's Lobby, United Working Families, and Woodstock Institute. Learn more about job opportunities with our grantee partners and peers at https://lnkd.in/dPgifSbd. For more information about the United Working Families position, see the job description threaded in the comments. #JobOpportunities #NonprofitCareers #CommunityOrganizing

?? What we're listening to: This season of the Peabody-nominated podcast Scene on Radio examines the history of capitalism "from its emergence in Europe 500 years ago up to the present." As philanthropy is a sector born from capitalism and that benefits from capitalistic practices, it's important that we understand the origin and consequences of this economic framework that has shaped this country. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gbS-kQdS

Congratulations to Woods Fund Chicago President Michelle Morales for being named an honoree of the 48th Annual Philanthropy Awards held by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Chicago Chapter. On Friday, October 18, 2024, Michelle will be presented with the Professional Grantor Award which honors a corporate or foundation giving officer for their professionalism and support to the nonprofit community. We are proud of Michelle and our foundation's work supporting, centering, and amplifying our grantee partners. Congratulations to Michelle and to our peers in the sector who will be recognized for their leadership. Learn more and secure your ticket: https://lnkd.in/gwDQykvA

?? Did you know that the Woods Fund Chicago website has a new look? We've unveiled a new look for our website that showcases our grantee partners and their advocacy in action. We’ve also streamlined information so that our mission, values, and grantmaking process are more transparent and accessible. Check out our new and improved website at WoodsFund.org and explore sections like our Grantmaking page, where you can learn more about our process and funding priorities, our News page for past newsletters, grantee partner spotlights, and updates, or our History page to learn about the origin of Woods Fund Chicago and how our foundation has evolved while remaining committed to supporting organizing and social justice. ?? www.WoodsFund.org

Congrats to Forefront (Illinois) for an engaging Summit and to Woods Fund Chicago President Michelle M. who was featured on the panel 'Court Rulings' Impact on Our Sector.' #ForefrontUnitedAndThriving

?? Calling all Women of Color Leaders! ?? Applications for the 2024-2025 Cultivate: Women of Color Leadership program are now open! Join a powerful community of women, women-identifying, non-binary, and two-spirited leaders of color dedicated to social, economic, and racial justice. ? Grow your leadership skills ? Connect with like-minded changemakers ? Make a lasting impact in your community The deadline to apply is October 10, 2024. Learn more at bit.ly/applycultivate. Cultivate is a joint effort of the Crossroads Fund, Chicago Foundation for Women, Woods Fund Chicago, The Chicago Community Trust, and Walder Foundation.

What we're reading: Woods Fund Chicago grantee partner Latino Union of Chicago along with Raise the Floor Alliance and the People's Law Office filed a federal lawsuit uncovering patterns of targeted violence and harassment against migrants and Latinx day laborers in search of work. City Bureau investigates the lawsuit's allegations, identifying escalating mistreatment as migrant populations continue to arrive in Chicago. “Seeking happy [and] healthy lives should be something that anybody [who] resides in the city should be able to do. Unfortunately, a lot of those things … are criminalized,” said Latino Union Executive Director Miguel Alvelo Rivera. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gzK53f4T

?? The Woods Fund Chicago Website Has a New Look! We are excited to unveil a new look for our website that showcases our grantee partners and their advocacy in action. In addition to updating the look and feel of our website, we’ve also streamlined information so that our mission, values, and grantmaking process are more transparent and accessible. Check out our new and improved website at WoodsFund.org and explore sections like our Grantmaking page, where you can learn more about our process and funding priorities, our News page for past newsletters, grantee partner spotlights, and updates, or our History page to learn about the origin of Woods Fund Chicago and how our foundation has evolved while remaining committed to supporting organizing and social justice. ???? www.WoodsFund.org

What We're Reading: Many organizations in Chicago address violence prevention; The TRiiBE covers 13 Black-led organizations leading the charge in providing community support, including Woods Fund Chicago grantee partners GoodKidsMadCity-Englewood and Chicago Freedom School. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/guWgQguA