Black banks matter. here’s why:
Skip Matheny Skip Matheny

Black banks matter. here’s why:

How many banks are Black-owned? C’mon. Take an actual guess –The percentage of US banks that are Black-owned? 0.39%  America’s racial wealth gap is staggering. Still. If you truly want to be a catalyst for system change in your community, you must consider the banking industry. Enter Ashley Bell and Brandon Comer of the National Black Bank Foundation.

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Why you don’t need a wealthy funder to start…
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Why you don’t need a wealthy funder to start…

Think you need wealthy funders to start as a system catalyst? Think funds lead the way to positive change? Nope. Just start with what's around you.  Jack Algiers of the Stone Barns Center knew there was a better way to grow food & community together.

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Border Crisis? there’s a wall-free solution.
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Border Crisis? there’s a wall-free solution.

The crisis at the US southern border is (always) in the news.  If you look to news channels for the cause behind the crisis, you might guess that there’s simply too many people showing up at the border, determined to enter the US—that's the problem.

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How to Measure (Systems) Change
Elizabeth Nguyen Elizabeth Nguyen

How to Measure (Systems) Change

You know that saying, "You can’t improve what you don’t measure"? Well, in the world of organization change, it holds profound significance. Without clear measurement strategies, driving any kind of significant change can quickly turn into your biggest nightmare.

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A Guide to Effective Community Mobilization 
Maverick Aquino Maverick Aquino

A Guide to Effective Community Mobilization 

Leaders, activists, NGO workers, and policymakers often face many challenges. A lack of knowledge, resources, and effective engagement strategies can significantly impede efforts to drive positive systems change within communities.

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