Atlanta is a city in transition. As one of the fastest growing cities in America, gentrification and displacement is common. However, one neighborhood in southeast Atlanta is challenging the narrative and creating real, lasting community change. When a group of philanthropists decided they wanted to help a community without imposing their will on it, the[…]
THRIVE Thomasville Heights: Caring, Sharing, and Building Bridges for a Brighter Community
By Imani Bryant Culture Transformation, Racial Equity Jul 29, 2019
How to Re-Engage Students After Summer Vacations
By Ben Fullstack Uncategorized Jun 20, 2019
Do you know how to re-engage your students after summer break? We are headed back to school. Well, not quite yet. Summer has just begun. We thought this repost from Ayodele Harrison, Senior Partner, would give you some good tips for back to school. Here are three things teachers can do to effectively re-engage students[…]
Culture Conversation: The Black Card
By Natasha Harrison Culture Transformation, Racial Bias Jun 17, 2019
What is the black card and how can we have stronger ally relationships? As part of our A New Way to Thrive Facebook Live Series, Natasha Harrison, CommunityBuild Ventures President & CEO invites Jen Willsea, CBV network consultant, to explore a topic through an experience at a recent consultant meeting. Learn more about #ANewWayToThrive signature[…]
Making Emotional Self-Care a Priority in Our Schools
By Natasha Harrison Culture Transformation Aug 26, 2018
Emotional self care is anything you deliberately do to take care of your emotional health and well being. Ayodele Harrison, Senior Partner, was invited onto the Marvin Byrd Show podcast to talk more in detail about his onramp into teaching, his work with emotional self-care in the educational space and to share tips school leaders[…]
A New Resource to Help Student Athletes Master the GRIND
By Natasha Harrison Culture Transformation, Student Athletes Aug 26, 2018
The life of a student-athlete is very demanding and stressful. So much so that many quit participating in the sport they love, while others turn to unhealthy behaviors to cope. Ayodele Harrison, Senior Partner and former D1 scholarship athlete, has created a platform for high school and college students, parents, guardians, and coaches to discuss the[…]
How to Bring More Joy into Your Work
Video By Neith Sankofa , Project Trainer and Coach Uncategorized Apr 23, 2018
Take a journey with Neith Sankofa, Project Trainer and Coach on how to create better work expectations. She explores the power of intention and affirmations and how to become more satisfied at work. Neith Sankofa is an author, dancer, and consultant in the areas of self-healing and embodiment. She is the founder of “The Light[...]
Don’t Let Daily Chaos Hinder Your Long-Term Vision
By Sheronde Glover, Project Consultant Uncategorized Apr 23, 2018
Sustaining a business or organization is about vision. You would probably concur that big picture thinking, bold missions, and mammoth goals and objectives certainly have the “wow” factor. Yet companies can easily falter when everyday challenges and distractions (stiff competition, finding the right talent, producing the best service, and creating the right messages to name[...]
How Donald Sterling and Los Angeles NAACP Expose Nonprofit Funder Desperation
By brookscreative Uncategorized Mar 28, 2017
by Natasha A. Harrision Unless you have been off the grid with no connectivity to the outside world, you have heard or seen Donald Sterling, owner of the LA Clippers. In what appears to be a private conversation with his girlfriend, his racist comments provide a glimpse into the mind of a person who has[…]
How to Make Your Donations Work Effectively?
By brookscreative Uncategorized Mar 28, 2017
https://superstore.wnd.com/voluntary-subscription Not everyone has the capacity to give to others. For people like you who have the advantage of engaging in philanthropy, it is also important to know if your donations are indeed, going to the right hands. So, here are some tips on guaranteeing that your philanthropic investments are working in the way you[…]
Audio transcription – Natasha Harrison interviewed August 2016 on CBS Atlanta WAOK Radio Show Real Talk with Rashad Richey
Video By brookscreative Uncategorized Aug 28, 2016
Learn more about Black Philanthropy Month and how you can be of service all year long. Natasha A. Harrison shares more about African American Donors. African-Americans are committed to a life of service based upon their level of philanthropic giving. This conversation speaks to the truth of prosperous community leaders who understand community and the art of[…]
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