Catalytic Leadership in Philanthropy is designed to empower more lean funders to get involved in this kind of outsized impact work. The core of it really gets to this idea of funders using 'more than money' — using your convening ability, leveraging relationships, being able to raise public awareness of issues, using your foundation platform, […]
The ecosystem for literacy support is growing in a good way. There’s much more available than when Barksdale began its work. What makes Reading Universe distinct though is that it is FREE and also that it is a comprehensive scope and sequence for how to teach teachers to teach reading.– Kelly Butler, ReadingUniverse.org and formerly […]
In this Funder-to-Funder Conversation, Heather Flaherty of Chuckanut Health Foundation in Bellingham/Whatcom County, Washington, shared the above reflection during a panel conversation that explored the various roles funders can play to generate additional public revenue to support children and to ensure effective utilization of those public dollars. Thank you for registering for this timely and inspiring session. Elizabeth Gaines of Children’s […]
“We use public policy, research and data, community investments and communications all together to leverage systemic change. And I think the work of chronic absenteeism is a great example to see this work in action,” –Janice Palmer, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs and Public Policy, Helios Education Foundation This April 16, 2024 Funder-to-Funder conversation engaged […]
“Something I've learned is that this work falls on a continuum. A literacy-rich environment can be as simple as paint and chalk on a sidewalk or can look like a much more expensive play structure. But I think the amazing thing with this work is that both of those examples can contribute to children's learning […]
“This conversation is really about improving outcomes for kids and families. That’s the main thing that we’re focused on in closing gaps in grade-level reading. So, the focus has to be on identifying the bevy of resources that are necessary for that and the resources do not just include money. They include voice. They include […]
“Let’s stop treating disasters as extraordinary and start building structures and processes for when the next disaster will happen — not if, but when. I can’t stress enough the importance of the convening role of the funder, both to bring nonprofits together and also to work together as funders.” - Lauress L.W. Lawrence, M.Div, Ph.D., Elmina […]
“The research shows that tutoring remains the most effective academic intervention, outperforming class size, summer school and extended school years. And continues to build a research agenda that adds to that evidence and also continues to try to answer some of the outstanding questions that can help the implementation of high-dosage tutoring for some understudied […]
