Here at Community Build Ventures, one of the partnerships that we are most proud and passionate to be a part of is working with the Arthur Blank Foundation’s Organizational Coaching program. This program aligns with CBV’s mission of changing the...
Category: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Shift the Power. Free the Money. Lessons in Community-led Grantmaking. Part II
Shift the Power. Free the Money. is a 4-part series to understand and embrace community-led grantmaking. Shift the Power.Free the Money. is a reflection on how to effectively shift power and center the voice and experience of Black people especially...
How Community Builds A Circle Of Support
In the individualistic culture that exists within the United States, one study revealed that 61% of Americans report feelings of loneliness. This shocking statistic reveals the sheer importance of being a part of a community. Whether it is a workplace,...
Works of the World Unite
The holiday on everyone’s mind this month is Labor Day. For most of us, it’s an extra day off and an excuse to hang out with our friends and family. It marks the end of summer and barbeque season. However,...
Shift the Power. Free the Money. Lessons in Community-led Grantmaking
Foundations of all sizes put out racial equity or solidarity Black Lives Matter statements in May 2020 after the lynching of George Floyd. Many shared a commitment to shifting power to center the voice and experiences of Black people. So,...
Communal Care In Black Communities And Black Philanthropy
When it comes to fighting the systemized oppression and centuries of racism that have kept our world broken, the burden often falls on Black communities. While fighting the systems that were designed to keep Black people down is vital, it’s...
