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The Barra Foundation @BarraFdn

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Summer Updates: Recent Funding and Refreshing our Strategy - mailchi.mp/4277e1d31ddd/2ww7…
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Congratulations to Chekemma! philanthropynetwork.org/news…

Hamilton Family Charitable Trust appoints President Chekemma Fulmore-Townsend

The Hamilton Family Charitable Trust (HFCT) Board of Directors has named Chekemma Fulmore-Townsend as President effective July 5, 2022.

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Great summary. Excited to be part of it. #TI22 impactalpha.com/overheard-at…

Overheard at Total Impact: Diversify decision-making and shift power to communities

ImpactAlpha, May 19 – Agents of Impact convened upon the City of Brotherly Love, even as some unbrotherly events unfolded across the country ...

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Our small towns and large cities across the US will be mourning the tragic loss of these beautiful children, brave teachers, and those experiencing trauma now and always will be. nytimes.com/2022/05/25/us/te…

‘Why the Kids?’ In Close-Knit Uvalde, It’s Everyone’s Loss. (Published 2022)

In Uvalde, Texas, where 19 children and two teachers were killed, everyone, it seemed, had a connection to those lost.

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Always gives a compelling interview @FordFoundation @darrenwalker #philanthropy #inequality @debra_kahn politico.com/newsletters/the…

The philanthropist reconciling capitalism and inequality

politico.com
“Instead of me pitching a portfolio manager, I’m pitching the community, the entire Ujima membership base, on an investment opportunity,” said Ujima’s Jock Payten. @ImpactPHL #TI22 impactalpha.com/overheard-at…

Overheard at Total Impact: Diversify decision-making and shift power to communities

ImpactAlpha, May 19 – Agents of Impact convened upon the City of Brotherly Love, even as some unbrotherly events unfolded across the country ...

impactalpha.com
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The Barra Foundation retweeted
ImpactPHL@ImpactPHL
18 May 2022
#TI22 is officially in the books! Safe to say everyone left feeling inspired, energized, and ready to take the world of #impinv to the next level! Thank you to all our sponsors, speakers, attendees, and volunteers for an unforgettable #TotalImpact Summit! #ImpactPHL
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The Barra Foundation retweeted
Jeff Hornstein@jmhornstein
12 May 2022
Replying to @vernita_dorsey
@vernita_dorsey of @WSFS discussing the need of nonprofits for multi-year, operations funding. Amen. Thankfully @BankofAmerica, @docpreneur215 of Lenfest Fdn, and @BarraFdn get this. @EconomyLeague would love to sit down w @WSFS and explore interest alignment.
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Philly proud! Congratulations @jwilli1867
The Pulitzer Prizes@PulitzerPrizes
9 May 2022
Replying to @PulitzerPrizes
Congratulations to @jwilli1867, @TheWilmaTheater and @VillanovaU. #Pulitzer
James Ijames has received the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in Drama for "Fat Ham."

ALT James Ijames has received the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in Drama for "Fat Ham."
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“I’m not pro failure, I’m pro learning.” strategy-business.com/articl…

How fearless organizations succeed

Amy Edmondson describes three steps leaders can take to create psychological safety, the prerequisite for greater innovation and growth.

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Learn more about @CollegeUnbound (CU) and the Catalyst Fund grant we awarded to this innovative higher education model at our March 2022 board meeting and featured in our newsletter this month barrafoundation.org/investme…
Thinking Differently, Crafting Better Solutions - mailchi.mp/4cd32c43f44e/2ww7…
"Let’s change the way we look at capital. Let’s be creative and more holistic in thinking about the resources we already have--both grants & investments. Let’s use #catalyticcapital to re-imagine change in our region." Barra President Tina Wahl @ImpactPHL impactphl.squarespace.com/ne…

Volume 52: The Power of Catalytic Capital: First Step Staffing — ImpactPHL

Charitable donations are vital to the social sector. Making money and giving it away so that nonprofits can accomplish critical work is an essential tool. However, many of us are learning that grants...

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The Barra Foundation retweeted
Bread & Roses Community Fund@breadrosesfund
28 Apr 2022
We are excited to announce the 2022 Tribute to change Honorees! Learn more about the honorees here: lght.ly/aclpfoo
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Congratulations, @alastanford @POTUS @hhsregion3 #PhillyProud Biden appoints Philly’s Dr. Ala Stanford to lead regional Health and Human Services office whyy.org/articles/dr-ala-sta…

Biden appoints Black Doctors Consortium founder Dr. Ala Stanford to HHS post

Stanford will take charge of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Region 3, covering Delaware, D.C, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.

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The Barra Foundation retweeted
McKinsey & Company
@McKinsey
25 Apr 2022
It's fine to fail. It's how we respond that makes the difference. Turn error into opportunity and bounce back stronger: mck.co/3vFM9DS #LeadingInTheNextNormal #McKinseyAcademy #McKTuesdayTips
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Well worth attending! @darrenwalker @FordFoundation @SalesforceOrg #inequality
Darren Walker@darrenwalker
20 Apr 2022
I’m looking forward to joining @Salesforce’s #NonprofitSummit22 to share more about @FordFoundation’s single focus: addressing #inequality in all of its forms. Tune in to learn more about how we’re using philanthropy to tackle social injustice.
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Sharing great research we all can use. TY @StoneleighFdn @jessicahbeard
StoneleighFoundation@StoneleighFdn
20 Apr 2022
"Only by examining the root causes of interpersonal firearm violence and gaining a better understanding of these changes that have occurred, can we address the epidemic of gun violence in the city." #StoneleighFellow @jessicahbeard, co-author of new research study on #gunviolence
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Sharing w our #nonprofit colleagues. We can all improve, right?
The Nonprofit Center@TheNonprofitCen
14 Apr 2022
"Forbes magazine cited “strong communication skills” as the #2 attribute people need to succeed at work. Join us virtually to learn ways to improve your own communication skills. Register today for this online class at ow.ly/rNix50IAabK "
We're looking forward to the #ImpactPHL summit. Thanks for the mention @MissionInvest
Mission Investors Exchange@MissionInvest
12 Apr 2022
MIE's amazing @melaudette is among the stellar speakers lineup at this year's Total Impact Summit in Philadelphia, alongside a can't miss roster of impact experts: impactphl.org/events-archive… #impinv #ImpactPHL #TI22 @ImpactPHL @SOCAPmarkets @BarraFdn @macfound @SocialFinanceUS
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