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Women’s leadership is an essential component of any healthy democracy, meaning investing in women’s leadership isn’t just what’s right, it’s what’s smart.     The Ascend Fund is committed to achieving a representative democracy where political institutions reflect the richness of our communities both in appearance and experience.     Since 2020, our partners have trained more than 78,000 women to run for office and more than 1,600 have run – 770 of whom have won – but there is still more work to do.    Click through to learn more about how The Ascend Fund is working to achieve 50% representation in all 50 states by 2050: https://bit.ly/48U5eUw  

👉 Did you know that 64 countries across the world are expected to hold national elections in 2024? That's big news but let's not forget the number and power of local elections, which often take place in odd years, especially in the U.S. The Ascend Fund is a collaborative fund dedicated to accelerating the pace of change toward gender parity in U.S. politics. Since 2020, the fund's partners have trained 78,000+ women, contributing to a more than 10% increase in women serving in office over this period. Read more about The Ascend Fund in its 2023 Impact Report and learn how you can support efforts to invest in women's political leadership. https://bit.ly/48U5eUw

On #internationalwomensday2024 we are sharing a panel discussion where April Siler, Tania Yuki, and Chris Casey discussed their personal experience on the challenges facing Female employees as they navigate the "Labyrinth of Leadership", and how Male Allies can have a positive impact through Reverse Mentorship and Advocacy for their colleagues. https://lnkd.in/efGsGS2B

Last year, I was on a women's leadership retreat in Alaska. Aside from the amazing views and adventures, we also did an activity around defining our identity. We picked from a number of images that resonated with us, narrowed them down, and then described what they meant to us. People assumed I'd pick the piggy bank as a sign of money because of what I do for a living. However, I explained that didn't resonate with me because money isn't my end goal. It's a means to an end. A tool to be used. I show my clients the same thing. When we work together you know EXACTLY how much to be investing and where. No more wasting time or energy second-guessing your decisions. Ready to get started? Schedule a Financial Alignment Call to take the first step. #kristinspiration #money #investing #womensupportingwomen

Have you checked out ProInspire's Thriving Leaders & Communities report yet? It offers illuminating insights and recommendations from senior nonprofit leaders of color on what it takes to ensure that individuals, organizations, and communities are thriving. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gi6Gz5Xi

This recent NYT article discusses the "glass cliff effect" (https://nyti.ms/3ScHGEL) and highlights how women and people of color are often appointed as "crisis people", ready to handle delicate and challenging situations. Christy Glass, a sociology professor at Utah State University, notes that "...we’re giving them this one shot that is high risk, and if they fail or are perceived to fail, they’re gone. The risk of crashing and burning is high." BMP’s frequently referenced Race to Lead report, "Trading Glass Ceilings for Glass Cliffs," provides direction and recommendations on how funders, interim EDs/CEOs, capacity builders, board members, and current organizational leaders can avoid setting leaders up for the "glass cliff" and better support incoming nonprofit executives of color. Read BMP’s Glass Ceilings report here and let us know what you think: https://bit.ly/3zGQvAh Stay tuned for BMP’s next Race to Lead report on DEI's positive impact on nonprofits, which will be released later this month.

Do your nonprofit board of directors need support growing their capacity to lead for equity? Jazz McKinney, MA, LLP 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ and I would love to support you! Let's talk. L3 Catalyst Group #equityleadership #equity #leadership #whatisequityleadership

Eek I am so excited to attend the 2024 R.I.S.E. Women’s Leadership Conference! Here’s why I’m practically doing cartwheels: 🎙️ Keynote Speakers: Picture us in the front row, soaking up wisdom from influential women leaders. Their stories and strategies? Our fuel for change! 🔥 Workshops: We’re not just attending; we’re immersing ourselves! Negotiation skills, personal branding mastery, resilience—these tools are our secret weapons. 🤝 Networking Opportunities: Imagine us connecting with amazing women leaders. Coffee chats? More like ambition-fueled power sessions! ☕ Conference Theme: “Women’s Economic Power: Surviving to Thriving to Driving Change” Financial Literacy: We’ll decode budgets, investment strategies, and financial wizardry. Asset-Building Strategies: Let’s build financial portfolios like pros. Cha-ching! Overcoming Economic Challenges: Practical advice galore—because we’re thriving! Keynote Speakers: Lena Chen: Fintech startup founder extraordinaire. Her journey? Prepare to be wowed. Dr. Carmen Rodriguez: Sustainable investing trailblazer. Finance meets social impact. Mind blown! Workshops and Breakout Sessions: “Negotiating Your Worth”: We’re leveling up our negotiation game. Fair compensation, here we come! “Building Your Personal Brand”: Unleash your uniqueness. Show 'em what you’ve got! And beyond the conference? Community Impact! We’re collaborating on economic empowerment projects. Join the RISE Economic Empowerment Fund—support local women-owned businesses. Let’s rock this! 🚀💪

"As White-founded organizational leadership transitions out of what has more often than not been blatantly unexamined and relatively ungoverned roles in organizations, often on the brink of collapse, incoming Black women leaders are discovering that now there will be not only governance but obstructive, extreme oversight, micromanagement, unreasonable expectations, territorialism, mistrust, little to no support, lack of basic decency and humanity, and the list continues—sometimes from the board, sometimes from the staff, and sometimes from both…and that’s just internally. Externally, there is also misbehavior from funders and from other leaders. There is no place allowed, it seems, to breathe; to rest; to grow; to make mistakes, learn, and recalibrate; to be. The sector, as a number of leaders describe in this edition, is perpetrating death by a thousand cuts."

Tia Malhotra will take the stage at With Intelligence's Women’s Private Equity Summit 2024 to discuss the types of deals that are getting done and what lies ahead for the private credit sector. Learn more: https://okt.to/eKBMDJ #WPES24 #withintellligence #privatecredit #leadership