March is Women's History Month. Collective 365 celebrates the women and femmes in our network. Special shout out to our board President, Vice President & Secretary who are strong women making an impact. Did you know that our board is 83% women? We are thankful for the women and femmes who give of their time, talent, treasure, & testimony. Collective 365 is inspired by the women and femmes who put in work to make their communities better because they want to see others succeed just because. In our February newsletter we announced a new grant fund and now we would like to share the person power behind the fund |
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In a world where people of color are still advocating for their liberation and humanity, we must acknowledge that often these movements are powered by women and femmes. Collective 365 is making [women's] history by launching the Rest & Joy fund. Learn more about some of the advisory board: Lenise Mazyck MSW, LCSW (she/her) is a therapist in Virginia and DC. She works with women of color one on one as a mental health therapist and has the core belief that “Rest is your right, not your reward” for more information, head to rootstoresultsrva.com Jessica Smith (she/her) is a social entrepreneur, advocate and Mental Health First Aid instructor based in Baltimore, MD. She is the Founder and Executive Director of The Mental Health Emergency Fund, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides stipends to community members struggling with their mental health who do not have access to $1000 in a savings account. Jessica is also the Host of The Mental Health Emergency Fund Podcast where she makes the topic of therapy more relatable and accessible. Kristin Lennox (she/her/We) is a dynamic licensed clinical social worker, serving as the Director of Engagement at Voices for Virginia's Children, an abolition-informed individual therapist, and a Certified SoulCollage® Facilitator. |
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| | Community Change Grant This grant fund provides unrestricted funding to individuals, groups, businesses & nonprofits who are doing work with and for Black & Brown communities in DC, MD and/or VA. | | |
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| | Rest & Joy Grant This grant fund provides individuals with unrestricted funding to do things that support their overall well-being. Activities can be, but not limited to: brief sabbaticals/paid time off, co-pays for therapy, or retreats. | | |
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Learn 365: Virtual Speaker Series |
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Our speaker series is a virtual event, via Zoom, and we invite folks to pay what they can ($5-25). All registration fees go toward our 2025 Community Change Grant Fund. Your registration fee is 100% tax deductible. Special shoutout to the Membership & Events Committee (Bianca, Erika, Emma, Abbey, Sarah Jane, & Natisha) for organizing this. |
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| | April 24 | 12pm Gaining Success w/ Your Corporate Partner This session will help you and your organization understand how to work with banks to build partnerships, access sponsorships, and raise money. | | |
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| | May 23 | 6pm Building Donor Relationships The key to fundraising is building, and maintaining, authentic relationships with donors. If you're trying to build your nonprofit's capacity and sustainability, this is integral to its success. | | |
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| | June 11 | 11am Earned Revenue Developing a steady, reliable stream of income can be a smart way to support your nonprofit’s work, reduce dependence on grants and donations, and even expand programs and services. Join us to learn some basic principles and ways to generate revenue while advancing your cause. | | |
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