april NEWSLETTER Grant cycle voting begins april 15 & april speaker series |
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The time has finally come to VOTE on the 2021 Grant Cycle Applicants. If you are a 2020-2021 "voting member" of Collective 365, please be on the lookout for an email on April 15 with instructions on how to cast your vote for the grant finalists. NOTE: 2021 Grant Cycle voting is open to individuals who invested $50+ & completed an application between February 1, 2020-February 1, 2021. |
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Collective 365 will be hosting various virtual events to share information, resources, and provide opportunities to network. We are excited to share the Collective 365 "Learn & Learn" and "After 5" Speaker Series. These events will generally be 30 - 90 minutes in length and virtual. We invite you to attend one, some, or all. Our events will be open to members and non-members. Registration is required. All events are free! |
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Lunch-n-Learn: The Importance of Investing in Community Organizers Tuesday, April 6 12:00-1:30pm EST Join Sarah Young, Director of Development for Peter Paul Development Center, and Bianca Myrick, Executive Director of Pretty Purpose, as they share their experiences with grant writing and fund development | | |
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Lunch-n-Learn: Tips for Grant Writing Wednesday, April 14 12:00-1:30pm EST Join Sarah Young, Director of Development for Peter Paul Development Center, and Bianca Myrick, Executive Director of Pretty Purpose, as they share their experiences with grant writing and fund development | | |
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Lunch-n-Learn: Giving Black Richmond Thursday, April 15 12:00-2:00pm EST Join Bithiah Carter, of New England Blacks in Philanthropy, as she discusses the results of the The Giving Black® study. The study began in August 2019 and reveals the treads, intentions and impacts of Black Philanthropy in the Greater Richmond area. The final report was completed January 2021. | | |
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After 5: Community Strategies to Access Resources for the Mental Health of Black Folks Thursday, April 15 6:30-7:30pm EST Join Raven Freeborn, Founder of Legacy Healing and Therapy Services, LLC and Third Way Solutions, Inc., as they explore the need for mental health resources for Black folks while acknowledging that therapy can still center white supremacy and exploring alternatives for resources that support and preserve the mental health of Black folks. | | |
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After 5: Advocating for Black & Brown Children in Education & Beyond Thursday, April 22 6:30-7:30pm EST A panel discussion to feature a parent, behavior specialist, special education pre-K educator & administrator, and a school social worker. We will explore the challenges to advocating for Black & Brown children; tips to effectively advocating; and time for Q & A. (If you can't stay the entire hour that is okay.) | | |
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Collective 365 Meet & Greet Wednesday, May 12 12:00-1:00pm EST Our meet & greet is an informal opportunity to virtually get to know more about The Collective. This event is open to current and prospective members of Collective 365. Come as you are, and build community! (If you can't stay the entire hour that is okay.) | | |
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Collective 365 Meet & Greet Tuesday, May 18 6:30-7:30pm EST Our meet & greet is an informal opportunity to virtually get to know more about The Collective. This event is open to current and prospective members of Collective 365. Come as you are, and build community! (If you can't stay the entire hour that is okay.) | | |
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More events will be added to the calendar and will be shared via email and our social media platforms. |
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Apply to become a Collective 365 Board Member If you are interested in becoming a Board Member of Collective 365, please click here for the overview of the role of Board Members. If you are interested in applying, please apply below: | | |
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New Season, New Goal The fact we were able to create $17,500 in grant funding without 501(c)(3) status reflects the passion, commitment, and need to create grant funding & capacity building that celebrates and invests in Black & Brown communities.
For our 2022 Grants our goal is to create $35,000 in grant funding.
Can you make an investment? | | |
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Become a Voting Member for the 2021-2022 Giving Season The "giving season" is the time Collective 365 is growing the grant fund and its membership. The "giving season" is when we invite individuals to join The Collective and give their time, talent, and treasure. Voting membership to Collective 365 is on an annual basis. If you wish to be a member or donor this "giving season", please below to complete an application. Voting members must complete an application and make a $50 (or more) investment. If you are a previous voting member or general member, you do not need to complete a new application, just make a new investment. You have the option of making (A) a one-time donation, (B) a monthly donation, (C) an annual donation. | | |
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Support Collective 365 when you shop online with PayPal. Set us as your "favorite charity", and you can choose to donate $1 when you checkout with PayPal. Get started here: | | |
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Create a fundraiser on Facebook to spread the word about the mission of Collective 365 and invite your friends to donate to Collective 365. Facebook fundraiser also allows you to share your fundraiser via email, Twitter, and other platforms with a shareable URL. After all, giving is more fun when you do it with friends! |
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Collective 365 is now on Benevity, which means you can select us for your employee giving program. Benevity is trusted by the world’s most purpose-driven brands to engage their people and communities in doing good. Over 600 companies utilize Benevity for their employee giving program. If your company does not use Benevity, please let us know so we can learn how to be added to your company's employee giving program. |
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If you have questions and/or ideas, please contact collective365info@gmail.com Collective 365 is a registered 501(c)(3) and donations are tax deductible. Like us on Facebook | Follow us on Instagram | Connect with us on LinkedIn |
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