United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey Launches Center for Leadership Equity
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ) has launched the Center for Leadership Equity, a pioneering program designed to support Black nonprofit leaders and address the equity gap in the nonprofit sector. The initiative, backed by six regional funders including the William Penn Foundation and Comcast, will provide:
- Customized educational programming
- Access to funding resources
- Advocacy tools
The Center aims to strengthen Black-led organizations, which often face challenges such as smaller size, revenue, and dependence on government funding. In its first year, the Center plans to support at least 250 Black nonprofit leaders and organizations, with future offerings including leadership academies, executive coaching, and wellness retreats.
United Way of Greater Philadelphia e Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ) ha lanciato il Centro per l'Equità della Leadership, un programma innovativo progettato per supportare i leader neri del settore non profit e affrontare il divario di equità nel settore non profit. L'iniziativa, sostenuta da sei finanziatori regionali tra cui la William Penn Foundation e Comcast, fornirà:
- Programmi educativi personalizzati
- Accesso a risorse di finanziamento
- Strumenti di advocacy
Il Centro mira a rafforzare le organizzazioni guidate da neri, che spesso affrontano sfide come dimensioni ridotte, entrate limitate e dipendenza da finanziamenti governativi. Nel suo primo anno, il Centro prevede di supportare almeno 250 leader e organizzazioni non profit neri, con offerte future che includono accademie di leadership, coaching esecutivo e ritiri per il benessere.
United Way of Greater Philadelphia y Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ) ha lanzado el Centro para la Equidad en el Liderazgo, un programa pionero diseñado para apoyar a líderes negros en el sector no lucrativo y abordar la brecha de equidad en el sector. La iniciativa, respaldada por seis financiadores regionales incluyendo la William Penn Foundation y Comcast, proporcionará:
- Programas educativos personalizados
- Acceso a recursos de financiamiento
- Herramientas de defensa
El Centro tiene como objetivo fortalecer a las organizaciones dirigidas por negros, que a menudo enfrentan desafíos como menor tamaño, ingresos y dependencia de fondos gubernamentales. En su primer año, el Centro planea apoyar al menos a 250 líderes y organizaciones no lucrativas negras, con futuras ofertas que incluyen academias de liderazgo, coaching ejecutivo y retiros de bienestar.
펜실베이니아 주 필라델피아와 뉴저지 남부의 유나이티드웨이(UWGPSNJ)는 리더십 형평성 센터를 출범했습니다. 이 기념비적인 프로그램은 흑인 비영리 리더들을 지원하고 비영리 분야의 형평성 격차를 해소하기 위해 설계되었습니다. 이 이니셔티브는 윌리엄 펜 재단과 Comcast를 포함한 6개의 지역 기부자들의 지원을받아 다음과 같은 내용을 제공합니다:
- 맞춤형 교육 프로그램
- 자금 자원에 대한 접근
- 옹호 도구
센터는 종종 더 작은 규모와 수익, 정부 지원에 대한 의존과 같은 어려움에 직면한 흑인 주도 조직을 강화하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 첫 해에는 센터가 최소 250명의 흑인 비영리 리더와 조직을 지원할 계획이며, 향후 제공될 내용으로는 리더십 아카데미, 임원 코칭 및 웰빙 리트릿이 포함됩니다.
United Way of Greater Philadelphia et du sud du New Jersey (UWGPSNJ) a lancé le Centre pour l'Équité en Leadership, un programme novateur conçu pour soutenir les leaders noirs des organisations à but non lucratif et répondre à l'écart d'équité dans ce secteur. L'initiative, soutenue par six bailleurs de fonds régionaux dont la William Penn Foundation et Comcast, fournira :
- Des programmes éducatifs personnalisés
- Un accès aux ressources de financement
- Des outils de plaidoyer
Le Centre vise à renforcer les organisations dirigées par des Noirs, qui font souvent face à des défis tels que leur petite taille, leurs revenus et leur dépendance à l'égard des financements gouvernementaux. Au cours de sa première année, le Centre prévoit de soutenir au moins 250 leaders et organisations à but non lucratif noirs, avec des offres futures comprenant des académies de leadership, du coaching exécutif et des retraites de bien-être.
Die United Way of Greater Philadelphia und Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ) hat das Center for Leadership Equity ins Leben gerufen, ein wegweisendes Programm, das darauf abzielt, schwarze Nonprofit-Führungskräfte zu unterstützen und die Gleichheitslücke im Nonprofit-Sektor zu schließen. Die Initiative, die von sechs regionalen Geldgebern, darunter die William Penn Foundation und Comcast, getragen wird, bietet:
- Individuell zugeschnittene Bildungsprogramme
- Zugang zu Finanzierungsressourcen
- Advocacy-Tools
Das Zentrum hat das Ziel, schwarze Organisationen zu stärken, die häufig mit Herausforderungen wie geringerer Größe, Einnahmen und Abhängigkeit von staatlicher Finanzierung konfrontiert sind. Im ersten Jahr plant das Zentrum, mindestens 250 schwarze Nonprofit-Führungskräfte und Organisationen zu unterstützen, mit zukünftigen Angeboten, die Leadership-Akademien, Executive Coaching und Wellness-Retreats umfassen werden.
- Launch of the Center for Leadership Equity to support Black nonprofit leaders
- Backing from six regional funders, including William Penn Foundation and Comcast
- Aim to support at least 250 Black nonprofit leaders and organizations in the first year
- Provision of customized educational programming, funding resources, and advocacy tools
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Prior to the Center’s official launch, it initiated pilot programming with BNCEP, a community for exchanging ideas, building networks, and fostering solidarity and assistance among
“The pilot program has been invaluable to me. Whether we gather virtually or in person, I find the interactions with other nonprofit executives to be incredibly affirming,” said Loree Jones Brown, CEO, Philabundance. “Through the Center’s BNCEP programming, I have deepened connections to nonprofit leaders and funders and acquired resources to inform and improve my leadership.”
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About United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey is on a mission to end poverty and expand opportunity for all. By forging coalitions with business, government, and community organizations, we provide the skills and support people need to rise—and remain—above the poverty line. Serving
To get involved and learn more, visit www.unitedforimpact.org.
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