NEO Philanthropy

Congratulations to #NEOPartner SAAVETX EF on receiving the Orchid Giving Circle Community Grant! The SAAVETX Education Fund is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting civic engagement and education within the South Asian community in Texas. We believe in empowering individuals with the knowledge and resources needed to participate actively in the democratic process and make informed decisions. Learn more about what they do below: https://lnkd.in/g2RSYYJe

#NEOPartner Democracy Fund has launched the Election Day to Every Day campaign and NEO’s collaborative fund, State Infrastructure Fund, wholeheartedly endorses this effort and is a signatory. In fact, these principles have been in the DNA of SIF since its founding in 2010. Here’s why: Nonprofit organizations play a critical role in ensuring that our elections are free, fair, and representative. These leaders build up their capacity and stand on the frontlines to help protect our election system leading up to Election Day. But the work doesn’t stop on Election Day. It continues every day to build long-term, sustainable community power. Let's pledge to maintain funding and show them we have their backs every step of the way. Learn more and sign the pledge below:  https://lnkd.in/g5SbEGXW

🎨 Calling all talented Native/Indigenous artists! NEO is excited to announce a call for proposals from Native/Indigenous artists or artist collectives to create an interior mural for our high-rise office building located in mid-city Manhattan, on land historically known as Manhatta and stewarded by the Lenape People. The mural should evoke themes of social justice, resilience, and community empowerment. Help us share this opportunity and spread the word! For submissions and inquiries, please contact Hugo Ayala, Assistant Director of Strategic Initiatives at [email protected]. Read the full proposal below https://lnkd.in/gMEmrVmi

Countering Hate & Lies in Springfield, Ohio: What’s at stake and what funders can do? Join us and our collaborative fund, Four Freedoms Fund on Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 12:30-2:00 p.m. Eastern for a special, virtual 90-minute funder briefing to hear how Ohioans are supporting local Haitian and immigrant communities, building bridges between newcomers and their neighbors, and demonstrating that community, solidarity, and love can overcome the politics of hate and division. Springfield, Ohio has taken center stage in the lead up to the elections as extremists spread disinformation and baseless lies about Haitian immigrants. This anti-Black, xenophobic rhetoric is seeping into Pennsylvania and other states, creating an atmosphere of fear and ramping up the threat of political violence. Speakers (partial list): Viles Dorsainvil, Haitian Community Help and Support Center Guerline Jozef, HAITIAN BRIDGE ALLIANCE Lynn Tramonte, Ohio Immigrant Alliance Register below: https://lnkd.in/gCT2XKaT

Don't miss out on this chance to create change from anywhere!  Join #NEOPartner Abortion Access Front for a virtual event on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET. The event, “Operation Save Abortion: Ballot Initiatives” will feature 9 campaigns and the individuals guiding them to discuss the process, challenges, and opportunities to make a difference. Register now to plug in and support current and former ballot campaigns. https://lnkd.in/g8XNGbFz

On Sunday, September 15, 2024, #NEOPartner El Pueblo, Inc. welcomed 35,000 attendees to downtown Raleigh to mark Fiesta’s 30th anniversary. It was awe-inspiring to witness such a massive gathering, where families proudly showcased flags from across Latin America, many donning traditional dresses—a testament to our shared cultural pride. This milestone event was more than just a celebration; it was a powerful demonstration of our pride, existence, and resistance. For those who left their home countries or grew up in the U.S. seeking to reconnect with their roots, La Fiesta del Pueblo offers a space to honor their past while embracing their future. In addition to the festivities, they registered eligible voters and distributed 2,000 Spanish-language voter guides, ensuring their community's voice is heard at the ballot box. You can read more about El Pueblo and their work below https://elpueblo.org/

Happy National Voter Registration Day! NEO’s State Infrastructure Fund (SIF) supports the work of Nonprofit VOTE, the managing partner of National Voter Registration Day, to provide critical resources to SIF's network of state-based grantee partners to enable them to plan meaningful activities for their communities. As many as 1 in 4 eligible Americans are not registered to vote or don’t know if they are registered. Take 30 seconds to register to vote, check your registration status, or find a registration event on or offline near you! #VoteReady today on #NationalVoterRegistrationDay bit.ly/2024nvrdreg

#NEOPartner Shout Your Abortion has recently launched a national billboard campaign to combat fear and misinformation in five states with total abortion bans, beginning in Amarillo, Texas SYA: “We hope these billboards are a beacon of clarity for people who may feel trapped by the laws in their state, and an evergreen rallying cry for those who want to raise their voices in times of political confusion. No matter where you are, no matter what happens in the courts, you always have options.” The billboards direct people to YouAlwaysHaveOptions.com for essential resources and support.   Over the next six months, SYA will partner on billboards with CHOICES: Center for Reproductive Health Center in Memphis, TN; Prairie Abortion Fund in North Dakota; Buckle Bunnies in San Antonio, TX; Mississippi Reproductive Freedom Fund in Mississippi; and Yellowhammer Fund in Alabama. Read more about the campaign below https://lnkd.in/g8ivBMsy

In a recent OpEd in The Chronicle of Philanthropy Deepak Bhargava, President of the THE JPB FOUNDATION, and #NEOPartner, highlights the latest trends in activism which are shifting toward grassroots movements and empowering local voices. This approach emphasizes the importance of building power within communities to create sustainable change. “Pro-democracy movements can win the future, but to do so they’ll need to expand their repertoire and foreground the proven strategies long used by working-class people to change the world.” Lessons from History to inform the present and create the change needed for the future. #TrustBasedPhilanthropy Read the full article below https://lnkd.in/gYJznMTn

In a recent analysis done by the Brennan Center for Justice, Kendall Verhovek explores the trailblazing reforms that are being done in battleground-state Michigan. “These reforms ensure that voting is accessible, election subversion is further out of reach, and democracy is strengthened for decades to come. Michigan is proof that voting for democracy begets a stronger, more inclusive democracy.” You can read the entire in-depth analysis below.  https://lnkd.in/gDYxQC6q