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Fall 2024 AR Newsletter
October 2024
Herein we welcome our new grantees, this time featuring orgs from across the country.
Herein we welcome our new grantees, this time featuring orgs from across the country.
2022-23 AR Grantee Survey
January 2023
Our annual anonymous survey of grantee partners, which informs our evaluation of AR's performance each year
Our annual anonymous survey of grantee partners, which informs our evaluation of AR's performance each year
Estimating ROI for Workforce Nonprofits
February 2023
Arbor Rising's proposed methodology and 12 case studies
Arbor Rising's proposed methodology and 12 case studies
Dear Fellow Funders: No More Statements on Racial Equity Please (Until You Publish The Receipts)
September 2021
Originally published to Philanthropy New York
Originally published to Philanthropy New York
Building An Outcomes-Focused Culture
July 2018
Scott and Sammy kick it on the Glass Frog Podcast, discussing the Arbor Rising (nee Arbor Brothers) approach to capacity-strengthening.
Scott and Sammy kick it on the Glass Frog Podcast, discussing the Arbor Rising (nee Arbor Brothers) approach to capacity-strengthening.
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Fall 2024 AR Newsletter
October 2024
Herein we welcome our new grantees, this time featuring orgs from across the country.
Herein we welcome our new grantees, this time featuring orgs from across the country.
Summer 2024 AR Newsletter
August 2024
Herein we feature our grantee At the Table, as well as offer musings on trust and graceful goodbyes.
Herein we feature our grantee At the Table, as well as offer musings on trust and graceful goodbyes.
Spring 2024 AR Newsletter
June 2024
Herein we feature our grantee AnnieCannons, as well as share our current understanding of AI's potential for nonprofits.
Herein we feature our grantee AnnieCannons, as well as share our current understanding of AI's potential for nonprofits.
12 Plus and New Heights NYC receive latest MacKenzie Scott series of grants!
March 2024
Big Surprises as MacKenzie Scott announces 'Open Call' Winners
Big Surprises as MacKenzie Scott announces 'Open Call' Winners
Winter 2024 AR Newsletter
February 2024
Read about AR's year ahead with a grantee spotlight on UPchieve!
Read about AR's year ahead with a grantee spotlight on UPchieve!
Fall 2023 AR Newsletter
November 2023
Herein we feature thumbnail sketches of our newest grantees, a preview of our potential three-year engagement with them, and some juicy news from our network!
Herein we feature thumbnail sketches of our newest grantees, a preview of our potential three-year engagement with them, and some juicy news from our network!
When Black Women Walk, Things Change
March 2023
This interview with former AR grantee GirlTrek Co Founder Morgan Dixon is featured in America’s Path Forward, a book focused on prioritizing the joy and health and proximate leadership of Black women.
This interview with former AR grantee GirlTrek Co Founder Morgan Dixon is featured in America’s Path Forward, a book focused on prioritizing the joy and health and proximate leadership of Black women.
OP-ED on How to Better Support Young People Impacted by the Foster Care System
February 2023
Michael Zink, founder of AR grantee At the Table co-authored this op-ed on how to better support young people involved in the foster care system achieve their educational goals.
Michael Zink, founder of AR grantee At the Table co-authored this op-ed on how to better support young people involved in the foster care system achieve their educational goals.
Grantee Highlights in Recent News, CARA and COOP Careers
March 2023
The innovative and cost effective approaches of AR Grantees CARA and COOP Careers were both highlighted in the recent publication, "The Far Reach of Near Peers"
The innovative and cost effective approaches of AR Grantees CARA and COOP Careers were both highlighted in the recent publication, "The Far Reach of Near Peers"
Why does accountability-based philanthropy drive much better results than the trust-based approach?
January 2024
My Organization Nixed Trust-Based Philanthropy. Here’s What We Discovered.
My Organization Nixed Trust-Based Philanthropy. Here’s What We Discovered.
Summer 2023 AR Newsletter
August 2023
Check out a spotlight on our second-year grantee ImmSchools, our overview of our Leaders of Color Initiative, and a circulation of our latest “Hindsights” along with more exciting News from our Network!
Check out a spotlight on our second-year grantee ImmSchools, our overview of our Leaders of Color Initiative, and a circulation of our latest “Hindsights” along with more exciting News from our Network!
Strategy: Go Big or Go...Oh, Just Go Big
July 2022
Four steps to impact at a scale that really matters.
Four steps to impact at a scale that really matters.
Spring 2023 AR Newsletter
May 2023
Check out some news from our network and a Grantee Spotlight on KindWork!
Check out some news from our network and a Grantee Spotlight on KindWork!
Winter 2023 AR Newsletter
February 2023
In this newsletter, you'll find a summary of our recent report on estimating workforce development ROI and our key 2022 metrics!
In this newsletter, you'll find a summary of our recent report on estimating workforce development ROI and our key 2022 metrics!
AR 2022-2023 Grantee Survey
January 2023
Here's this year's feedback survey results from our grantee partners.
Here's this year's feedback survey results from our grantee partners.
Estimating Return on Investment for Workforce Development Nonprofits
November 2022
An analysis on the ROI for workforce development nonprofits.
An analysis on the ROI for workforce development nonprofits.
Dear Fellow Funders: No More Statements on Racial Equity Please (Until You Publish “The Receipts”)
September 2021
Call to Action: Funders should commit to tracking and publicly sharing a few basic diversity, equity and inclusion metrics. This disclosure should include the dollar value and percentage of grants made to organizations led by people of color, along with the racial composition of the grantmaker’s staff and board.
Call to Action: Funders should commit to tracking and publicly sharing a few basic diversity, equity and inclusion metrics. This disclosure should include the dollar value and percentage of grants made to organizations led by people of color, along with the racial composition of the grantmaker’s staff and board.
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