This week we join the Black community, along with communities of oppressed people from across the world, as we rejoice in the guilty verdict against the murderer of George Floyd.
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In Response to Yesterday’s Verdict
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CategoryNews
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March 2021 News and Updates
We have some big RVC updates to share, including programming changes, Green Pathways closing, and an upcoming fellowship gap period. Despite the changes, we will continue to build on RVC fellowship’s solid leadership foundation.
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RVC Statement on Anti-Asian Racism: Community Solidarity
RVC Seattle (RVC) strongly condemns anti-Asian violence in any and all forms. We stand with our AAPI community. We share our grief, fear, rage, and solidarity with the loved ones of the eight people murdered in Atlanta and their communities.
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Making Philanthropy More Equitable: Introducing the Equitable Grantmaking Continuum
At RVC, we have worked with dozens of grassroots nonprofits of color over many years. Some of those organizations have thrived, others have folded. When it comes to building healthy organizations, there is no substitute for visionary leadership and dedicated, driven staff, but every organization we work with has this. So what does it mean when nonprofits have talented staff and a strong mission, yet still don’t thrive? The answer: it boils down to funding.
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February 2021 News and Updates
Happy Black History Month! We are celebrating Black History Month by highlighting Black leadership in our communities. Please celebrate with us by supporting our Black-led partners!
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Black-led Partner Organizations
A call to action: support our Black-led partner organizations this Black History Month Time and again, we are reminded that we must all do more to
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January 2021 News and Updates
Happy new year, friends! 2020 is behind us, thank goodness. 2021 is ours to shape. We look forward to continuing this collective work with you as
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How do you build leaderful organizations?
I’m still the Interim ED of RVC. Which was not the plan. When we first discussed extending the timeline, I was opposed. Dominant culture norms made me assume that was a bad thing – we need to change quickly! Be efficient!
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Unexpected Budget Surplus Creates Opportunity to Better Serve Our People
2020 has been one of the most challenging years in recent history. The onset of COVID-19, the resulting economic crisis, and the uprising against systemic racism
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Winter 2020 News and Updates
As we navigate the health, economic, and racial pandemics, we’re fortunate to have you, our committed donors and funders. You deeply understand how the pandemic increases
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