Echoing Green

In the latest Inside Philanthropy article, Liza Mueller, our Vice President of Thought Leadership, explains the purpose behind our Signal Fund. As she states, the goal is to "send a signal to other capital providers to go ahead and do that due diligence and look under the hood at these organizations, meet these individuals, and determine if they’re right for your portfolio.” The article also explores how regranting is emerging as a powerful tool to help scale environmental impact, enabling smaller organizations to access funding and support local efforts through larger, pooled resources. ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/ejYmRMXA

Congratulations to #EGFellows Julienne Oyler and Sara Leedom '15 for being selected as part of The Audacious Project's 2024 cohort! Through their organization, INKOMOKO , they will invest in displacement-affected communities across Africa, providing financing, training, market connections, and advocacy to create sustainable pathways out of poverty. Learn more below ⬇️

This afternoon was filled with joy and gratitude. Thank you to Echoing Green and the one and only Cheryl Dorsey for bringing us all together to learn more from rockstar Alexander Peay and his incredible team at Ones Up. Profoundly grateful for the work you lead each and every day on behalf of young people in Philadelphia. Comcast is proud to invest in such incredible leaders. #ProjectUP

Just had an incredible experience with Ones Up yesterday! 🌟 ☝ What started as a site visit turned into so much more. Thank you to The Allstate Foundation’s nonprofit partner, Echoing Green for organizing and facilitating this dynamic gathering. Ones Up is revolutionizing economic mobility through innovative career development programming for youth ages 16-24. Their approach, grounded in healing, wellness, and social justice, creates spaces for young people to address community issues while improving their access to upward mobility. The energy was electric from the moment we entered. We were greeted with a password, an affirmation, and two brain games – mirroring the youth experience at Ones Up. It’s about temporarily setting aside the outside world of stressors and distractions to fully immerse yourself in the present. Being among other corporate funders dedicated to creating greater equity and thriving wages for all, while learning from the Ones Up team, was truly unforgettable. I witnessed firsthand the transformative power of community. Through holistic, wrap-around support systems for youth, Ones Up isn't just changing individual lives - they're uplifting entire communities. This visit reinforced the importance of funder-nonprofit partnerships that: - View nonprofits as influencers shaping culture and society to create conditions for all to thrive - Ensure strategies, metrics, and implementation are community-driven - Provide support beyond funding, based on nonprofits' needs as they shift and scale  - Recognize youth as our future, supporting their holistic development to reach their highest potential Ones Up Founder, Alexander Peay, is an Echoing Green fellow alumnus. Echoing Green is now seeking the next class of fellows! Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ePWQZQVn Learn more about Ones Up's approach and success stories: https://onesup.org/  Discover Echoing Green's impactful work: https://echoinggreen.org/ #SustainableDevelopment #YouthEmpowerment #CommunityImpact #CorporatePhilanthropy #OnesUp

Do you have a bold, systems-changing idea? 💡 We're seeking individuals with deep knowledge and a strong passion for designing innovative solutions with and for their communities! The Echoing Green Fellowship supports social entrepreneurs with capital through a $100,000 stipend, capacity-building support, and a community to support them on their entrepreneurial journey. Applications for the 2025 Fellowship close a week from today, on October 8 at 2 PM EDT. Learn more and apply ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eubEqc7

Congratulations to #EGFellow Raju Kendre '24, who was honored with the 'International Alumni of the Year' award at The PIEoneers Awards 2024! 🎉 The award celebrates innovation and achievement in global education. Through the Eklavya India Foundation, Raju empowers first-generation college students from historically marginalized communities by providing dedicated training, mentoring, and scholarships. Are you interested in becoming an Echoing Green Fellow? Applications for the 2025 cycle are open! Learn more and submit your application ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dkaShtsz.

Attending StriveTogether's Cradle to Career Network Convening this week? Don't miss Echoing Green President Cheryl Dorsey's keynote session this Friday! During her session, “Powering the Movement: Investing in Leaders”, Cheryl will share her journey to social innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as her insights on the importance of deeply investing in leaders. #ConveneC2C Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4dfTFsY

We're still celebrating the newest cohort of #EGFellows! 🎉 Meet Ifeoma Uddoh, Founder and CEO of Shecluded, an organization dedicated to addressing the gender financing gap by providing women entrepreneurs with inclusive access to financial growth services. Interested in applying for the Echoing Green Fellowship? The application for the 2025 cycle is now open! Learn more and submit your application at https://lnkd.in/dkaShtsz.

Calling all social innovators 📣 Our 2025 Fellowship applications are now open! Echoing Green Fellows receive capital through a $100,000 stipend, capacity-building support, and a community to support them on their entrepreneurial journey. We're seeking individuals with deep knowledge and a strong passion for designing innovative solutions with and for their communities. The application window will be open from September 17 to October 8, 2024. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/3lLElLT

The pursuit of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) faces growing threats, putting nonprofit and philanthropic organizations at heightened risk. At SSIR's 2024 Nonprofit Management Institute, "Navigating DEI Backlash," Echoing Green President Cheryl Dorsey and other nonprofit leaders will address setbacks and share strategies for dismantling barriers to DEI, to foster environments where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. To learn more and register, please visit: SSIR.ORG/NMI2024 #SSIRIstitute