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How to Develop our communities economically? 1. Partner with businesses in the community. Partnering with businesses such as a smaller restaurant in your area, or schools to raise funds for upcoming events, etc. 2. Leverage Municipal resources to support and grow local businesses. This means finding ways for you to support your community financially, developing financial resources for those in the area, financially supporting individuals in the area who have a lack of financial resources, etc. This can also bounce off the first point of helping smaller businesses advance. 3. Hold Local Representatives accountable. This can be done through election season, and attending candidates' pep rallies and asking them what they can do for your community. Once elected, you can reach out to these individuals and express your concerns about boosting the economic status of your community. This can be done through town hall meetings as well. Post credits: Daikwon Redfearn & LaTrisha Valdez-Rushing ) #nccuceed #economicdevelopment #blackstonelaunchpad #pnc #entrepreneurship #innovation #vote

This article gives a more complete look at what we are doing in the ACE Program.

📢 With support from Arnold Ventures, J-PAL North America is launching a new initiative to pair researchers with #criminaljustice organizations, and create new #evidence about what ideas and interventions actually work. As part of this initiative, J-PAL North America will act as a “matchmaker” between qualified CJ researchers and governments, nonprofits, and foundations that want to put the effectiveness of their promising CJ programs to the test. Read more in our interview with Vincent Quan, co-executive director of J-PAL North America, on how the organization’s new initiative will create high-quality #research that, in turn, can lead to more effective #policy interventions and improved outcomes for people, families, and communities: https://lnkd.in/gRQ5dgVH

We’re diving deeper into the MA small business ecosystem! Join us for the Small Business Development: Funder Learning Collaborative Meeting on Thursday, Aug 1 at 11am. Register here https://bit.ly/3Slt0TN The goal for the August meeting is to concentrate on the funding landscape. We will engage with leaders, including Sheila Farragher with HarborOne Bank, and from philanthropy, and community development financial institutions (CDFIs) to discuss their roles and strategies in supporting the small business ecosystem. Learn more the MA ecosystem: - Key Supporters: Identify the key players providing essential support across the state, fostering a deeper understanding of their contributions. - Resource Navigation: Uncover the diverse range of resources available - Bridging the Gaps: Explore potential areas within the ecosystem that require further attention Karleen Porcena, MBA #smallbusiness

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy... Here are five fun facts to brighten your weekend and show just how amazing small businesses are! 1. Community Impact: Small businesses donate 250% more than larger businesses to local nonprofits and community causes. 2. Job Creation: Small businesses account for 64% of new jobs created in the U.S. each year. 3. Innovation: Small businesses produce 16 times more patents per employee than large firms. 4. Longevity: About 50% of small businesses survive five years or more, contributing to long-term community stability. 5. Diversity: Over 31 million small businesses exist in the U.S., representing a wide range of industries, from tech startups to mom-and-pop shops. #LocalBusiness #SmallBusinessOwner #SmallBizLife

As we continue our mission to elevate and celebrate diverse micro and small businesses and nonprofits, we want to share with you the Small Business Administration's African Americans in Business timeline. This timeline showcases some of the journey and evolution of entrepreneurship in the African American community in the United States. #diversehamptonroads #smallbusinessadministration #blackownedbusiness #supportblackowned #blackhistory #blackbusinessowners #businessgrowth #supportdiversesmallbusinesses #diversityinbusiness

It was wonderful to learn about the work of Global Ties U.S., as I joined Nancy Kohn and Lisa Acker of Just Cause Consulting, LLC last week to share insights about how #nonprofits can creatively and strategically navigate the world of corporate funding partnerships. As a nonprofit partner of the U.S. Department of State, the Global Ties U.S. network coordinates international exchange programs that catalyze opportunities for business, nonprofit, government and academic leaders from around the world to connect with their counterparts in the U.S., forging relationships that serve as a powerful tool for addressing some of our biggest global challenges. #corporategiving #citizendiplomacy #internationalbusiness #internationalexchange

#GivingTuesday is coming tomorrow! Will you support our fight to build more equitable futures for all? As we approach #GivingTuesday, I invite you again to support the IDEAS Generation DEI Resilience Fund, a multi-year effort to support the fight to build the just organizations and communities we all deserve. Afraid you might forget come Nov. 28th? Donate today: https://lnkd.in/e6JFaXTT As an IDEAS Generation Fellow, I have benefitted firsthand from the programs they offer their community members and witnessed their commitment to strategically cultivate and accelerate the pipeline of next-generation leaders to be the vanguard of this existential fight to build inclusive organizations and equitable futures for all. Remember that your donation can be directed towards supporting my experience as an IDEAS Generation Fellow; you can add a dedication indicating you would like to direct your donation towards Fellowship stipends and/or operational costs. If now is not a good time to make a significant contribution (ex: $250 or more), please consider a recurring monthly donation (ex: $25), as every dollar is an investment in our future. It's time we fight back. Our future depends on it. #DEIResilienceFund #givingtuesday #dei #donate #fightback #support #fundraising #nonprofit #socialimpact #socialjustice #givingtuesdaynow #givingtuesday2023 #giveback 

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝟰𝟬 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀: Although there are thousands of inspiring networks worldwide, the majority of them are highly underfunded. Much of this has to do with the mismatch between dominant structures that underpin how philanthropy runs... ...and the emergent, non-linear ways networks operate. But, some funders have taken steps to navigate this uncertain space. And we have curated a list of over 40 network funders for you. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻-𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗶𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗼: 👉 Assist some networks struggling with funding to access more resources 👉 Provide a shared overview of funders that support networks 👉 Make sense of transformative funding practices 👉 Serve as an inspiration for new funders 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/dagCk5u7 At the Fito Network 🧩we are committed to transform dominant paradigms in philantropy to better support collaborative and equitable networks across the globe. 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗱𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁? Tag some funders, who do amazing work in this space!

💫 I think the Fundraising Diagnostic and Roadmap I created for Foundation for Community Development and Empowerment may have involved more laughter than any other! FCDE team-- Rebecca Raymond, Kabugho Sylvia, Cydney Pearce, Livingtonston and more--, you are already making incredible impact catalyzing locally-led development in East Africa, and soon the whole world will know it and be knocking on your door to support your work. Congrats on how you used our collaboration to get your board "on board" for your powerful next steps! ✅ (The Fundraising Diagnostic and Roadmap is my version of a fundraising strategy-- one that brings into focus your strengths and weaknesses for fundraising, shows you what fundraising strategies are exactly right for your organization today, and gives you REALLY practical next steps PLUS the guidance and resources you need to do them.)