Advancing Racial Equity In Philanthropy, Non-Profit, and Fundraising
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Advancing Racial Equity In Philanthropy, Non-Profit, and Fundraising
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Geoffrey Banks was a man who nurtured thoughtful inquiry with empathy, recognition, understanding, and action through his quiet leadership. His Chicago roots and international travel informed his vision for grantmaking and of community as a bridge-building practice of participatory dialogue, transformative learning, and meaningful collaboration to advance intersectional racial equity across the field of nonprofit, philanthropy, and fundraising. He understood the intrinsic value of unity in diversity. Geoffrey leaves us a legacy to build upon and a vision to continually pursue, to make our purposes and goals a reality in furtherance of under-represented and underserved communities across Chicago.
Our thoughts were captured by a current member of the Planning Committee when they expressed that Geoffrey was one of "our brightest souls." He will be remembered for his respect for and dedication to community-based and philanthropic leadership, sense of the possible, great intellect, and thoughtful stewardship. Geoffrey will be remembered as our friend and ally. His involvement with Breakin' It Down made us better.
Geoffrey's example and his call to encourage transformative voices and agents of change in the field and in our communities are still a source of inspiration for us each day. In all we do, we remember him. '
Please visit the MacArthur Foundation's "Remembering Geoffrey Banks"
Breakin’ It Down has announced the appointments of Lee Ann Eiland and Sangini Brahmbhatt to serve as the next co-chairs of its Planning Committee. They were elected and took on their new leadership roles in April 2024.
Breakin’ It Down announced its inaugural Emerging Leaders Awards for Leadership Excellence which recognize outstanding endeavors of newer professionals, community members, and volunteers and nonprofit organizations who have demonstrated a passion for and commitment to advancing racial equity in the field of nonprofit, philanthropy, and fundraising and significant impact in marginalized Chicago communities. The objective of the Emerging Leaders Awards is to encourage newer professionals and organizations to continue their careers and service, to help drive economic empowerment and inclusive mobility in communities and in the field.
Emerging Leaders Awards
Individual: US$500
Organization: US$500
Recognize your colleagues and collaborators for their achievements in the nonprofit, philanthropy, and fundraising field! The Nomination is open through August 6. Each Award is accompanied by a commemorative plaque and monetary award, which are presented in full during the awards ceremony, held at the Breakin' It Down
Registration opens August 19.
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