The Collins Dictionary named “permacrisis” its 2022 Word of the Year. For nonprofit leaders, leading during such a time of constant, unrelenting volatility, conflict, and uncertainty is a recipe for burnout. This presentation begins a discussion about what leaders need during this time to show up well—not only for others but also themselves. Part 2 will follow in January 2024.

Learn more about the cohort here: https://lnkd.in/eZMXKPFe

This cohort will kick off January 2024 and run through July 2024 with weekly sessions held Fridays from 10:00 am - 11:30 am. The sessions will be a mix of both virtual meetings and in person connections. If you are interested in participating, please fill out the interest form: https://lnkd.in/eMeAMj9z

At this moment where racial equity is in the forefront of our national consciousness and conversation, we have an opportunity to ask: how can the institutions we lead become a part of the solution? ARC is a course, developed by research and design partners to do the following:

- Teach individuals the best practices for making an anti-racist institution
- Train and connect individuals in whole person ecosystems theory that move towards racial equity
- Develop a multi-sector place based framework for Anti Racist Belonging that can become adapted by institutions, governments, non-profits, and the private sector. 

Carnegie Museum of Art 
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Words and Action

Sat., Jan. 13 – Mon., Jan. 15 2024
10 a.m.–5 p.m.

 

Free, museum admission not required

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy continues to shape our understanding of the intersections of poverty, race, power, and war. His words fuel many of our contemporary, people-powered, social and economic justice movements.

Throughout Martin Luther King weekend please share some of your time with us in the Carnegie Museum of Art Theater and watch a compilation of Dr. King’s speeches. The compilation is looped and will be on repeat during museum open hours.

Pittsburgh Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Join the Pittsburgh community in celebration of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., through a variety of events.

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Children's Museum: Monday, 1/15

Join us to celebrate and commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and all that he stood for. Throughout the day, we’ll engage in programs that help us remember his legacy and inspire children and families to continue his work.

Activities include:

• Story times with author Dominique Briggs in the Children’s Museum
  11:00 am, Noon and 1:00 pm
• Poetry workshops in MuseumLab
  1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 pm
• Collaborative art mural Reaching for the Dream – a conversation started by Gwen’s Girls in MuseumLab
  Noon – 5:00 pm
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr videos shown in MuseumLab
  Noon – 5:00 pm

MuseumLab will be open from Noon – 5:00 pm and included with museum admission.

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A Celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Monday, January 15, 2024
12:00pm – 3:00pm

Kelly Strayhorn Theater | 5941 Penn Ave
Pay What Moves You: $0 – $25

KST uplifts the life, legacy, and activism of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through our annual MLK community event. Join us in our lobby for a day of family-friendly activities from community partners including True T Pgh, Young Black Motivated Kings & Queens, Repair the World, City of Asylum and Assemble. Then take a seat in the theater for performances hosted by Jacquea Mae. Performances by Pittsburgh artists including Hill Dance Academy Theatre, K-Theatre Dance Complex, and Alumni Theater Company celebrate the civil rights legacy of Dr. King and Pittsburgh activists past and present. 

Special guest Councilman-elect Khari Mosley will share opening remarks.

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Carnegie Mellon University
Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and
Chief Diversity Officer invites you to 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Keynote Lecture

Wednesday, January 24
5-6:15 p.m.
Rangos Ballroom
Second Floor, Cohon University Center

To help shape the conversation, pre-submit questions to Slido using the code #2024MLK.

Learn more and register here! 

Study on Racial Disparities in County’s Criminal Justice System

County Executive Rich Fitzgerald and Pitt’s Institute of Politics today released a major new study on racial disparities in the county’s Criminal Justice System, titled, Creating a Path Forward to Reduce Racial Disparities in the Criminal Justice System in Allegheny County. The study was commissioned by Pitt’s Institute of Politics (Institute or IOP) and was conducted by two research organizations, the RAND Corporation and RTI International.

Learn more and read the report here!

January 8th Community Call 

Adam Paulisick - Founder & Builder, maad labs

For anyone who missed the Summit presentation from Adam Paulisick last November on the integration of AI into the nonprofit workforce, you're in luck! Adam is our first speaker for the 2024 Calls for Community Solutions beginning next Monday, January 8th from 10-11AM. This conversation will include an overview of Skilly, the new AI at The Forbes Funds and GPNP, and information about our upcoming Strategic Design in a Box resource and cohort led by Adam and The Forbes Funds. These opportunities will help nonprofit professionals scope out their challenges and opportunities and identify tools, like AI, that are best fit to address them. 

Watch a 15min video about Skilly and be sure to learn more and check out the 23 templates!

maad labs is a do tank, not a think tank, that performs digital experiments, provides executive training, builds our own (largely AI/ML/Data) products, and consults with both venture-backed and large, multi-national companies bringing bold, audacious, and complex ideas, experiences, and technologies to market. We help organizations get future-proofed by leveraging impending technological disruptions.

Catch the recording of the call here! 

 GPNP Public Policy Committee Meeting Recap:

Broadband Funding and Opportunities in SWPA 

Thank you to our speakers, Jennifer Blatz, Program Director of the Greater Pittsburgh Digital Inclusion Alliance and John Timney, Executive Director of the Washington County Authority for an instructive session including funding opportunities, timelines, and logistical next steps for all organizations hoping to improve access to resources for their clients via digital infrastructure improvement.

As our speakers shared, there is a large influx of funding nationally and in Pennsylvania to update our broadband infrastructure via specific "shovel-ready" projects. Let's ensure SWPA gets the coverage our residents deserve since fast, accessible, wireless IS necessary to participate in society, access resources, and stay connected. 

View the recording, chat resources, slides from our speakers and more!

Post a position for your organization and keep up on job openings through Nonprofit Talent!
 

The Pittsburgh Foundation is looking to fill a new role: Program Officer, Healthy Children and Adults. 

Washington Symphony Orchestra located in Washington, PA is seeking a new General Manager. 

Check out the Nonprofit Resource Library @forbesfunds.org/resources

• Request for Proposal (RFP) Best Practices 
• Stakeholder Mapping Exercise
• Needs Assessment 
• Board & Staff Responsibilities 
• Sample Cash Flow Projection
• & More!

Resources Beyond Food: Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank

It takes more than food to fight hunger. Issues such as employment, health, housing/utilities and transportation are just as important. Sort by Resource Type and/or County below to find the life stabilization resources that can best help you.

For more resources, 211 from the United Way of PA can help! Visit their website or contact 211.

You're not alone - Those who dial 988, formerly the  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, will be directed to a local suicide prevention hotline and receive immediate assistance with mental distress. Here’s what you should know.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - If you are employed by a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Find out here!

I Speak Cards - The City of Pittsburgh Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs is providing "I Speak" Cards to ensure that limited English or non-English speaking residents receive equal access to services. Complete the request form here.

COVID-19 News and Updates - Stay up to date with new and updated content about COVID-19 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Allegheny County Health Department also provides regular updates on their COVID-19 Resources Page. The Allegheny County Health Department Improvement Plan can also be FOUND HERE.

Homeowner Assistance - Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has launched the PA Homeowner Assistance Fund to support those whose household income is at or below 150% of the area median income (AMI) and are facing financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds prevent and/or ease mortgage delinquencies, defaults, foreclosures, displacement, and utility disconnection. Learn more and apply here!

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