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While SCOTUS’ affirmative action decisions represent yet another dark moment in U.S. history, the democratic process has shown us — time and time again — that there is a path forward: it is called the ballot box.
As February / Black History Month comes to a close and March / Women’s History Month dawns, a focus on excellence in leadership is fitting to uplift all that is deserving of philanthropic and social impact investment. Focusing on the struggles of our past has its place – so that we never forget. But highlighting the excellence in our legacies provides a vital and proactive perspective.
The fall Philanthropy Review edition features how funders are addressing sustainability and how philanthropy can contribute to this space even if your organization does not consider itself a climate, sustainability or environmental funder; Philanthropy Forward ’22 Plenary Speaker Grace Chiang Nicolette, of the Center for Effective Philanthropy, on meeting this moment; how to create an environment that challenges biases; the four new Philanthropy Ohio board members; and more!
Learn how the 2023 farm bill is constructed, the components that are debated and how the outcome will impact communities. The farm bill is a massive piece of legislation covering programs ranging from healthy food access for low-income families to sustainable farming practices. Hear updates from Ohio-based speakers about their advocacy efforts.
View and download resources from the February Health Initiative Meeting, which provided an overview of the state’s budget as it relates to investments in the health and wellness of Ohioans. The Ohio Department of Education presented data on how Student Wellness and Success dollars was used toward mental health and in-school health programming. Health Policy Institute of Ohio staff presented their Eliminating Racial Disparities in Infant Mortality report. We also heard from the Ohio Department of Health about their health priorities, COVID-19 vaccinations and how the philanthropic sector can be a partner.
This broader awakening of privileged people to see and want to change the ugly and relentless reality of institutionalized racism—that extinguishes hope, breaks spirits, limits potential, and steals futures—has been a long time in coming. And it must not fade from view.
Connect with fellow Ohio funders about the challenges and possibilities and identify opportunities to collaborate. Get the mentoring and training you need and be reassured you’re doing things in the best way possible. You have the ability to become the funder you envision and seek to be.
Leading and supporting philanthropic work to center racial equity, we bring training, tools, inspiration and conversations to our members, holding space for peer sharing and cohort learning and expanding to include other marginalized identities and issues.
Elevate your work, grow in your career, exercise your leadership and demonstrate your expertise among your peers. When you join a committee, connect with a peer group or participate in a policy initiative, not only are you giving back to the sector, but you’re also gaining valuable skills and relationships.