Join us TOMORROW 9-10 ET for a virtual panel with foundation leaders on what matters most in today’s grant proposals.
Hear firsthand from on how funders are meeting the moment and their advice for nonprofits on effective engagement.
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#BlackHistoryMonth is a beautiful reminder of how our rights and freedoms are collectively tied to one another.
Did you know the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a critical precursor to the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965? That legislation made it possible for immigrants from Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin America to come to the United States.
The Grove Foundation’s Gold designation reflects Its leadership in practices that promote durable, transformative support for grantees.
Learn more at: https://schottfoundation.org/the-sustainable-grantmaking-benchmark-a-call-to-action/
We invite you to reflect on your own grantmaking practices through the lens of this Benchmark. Engaging in this process is a meaningful step toward aligning our philanthropic commitments with the needs of this moment—and with the future we seek to fund.
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The Communities for Just Schools Fund (CJSF) Bronze designation reflects its deep commitment to sustaining long-term partnerships and providing flexible, trust-based support to grantees.
Learn more at: https://schottfoundation.org/the-sustainable-grantmaking-benchmark-a-call-to-action/
The California Endowment’s Gold designation reflects its deep and ongoing commitment to sustainable grantmaking. Most grantees receive multiyear funding and are supported repeatedly over time.
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We invite you to reflect on your own grantmaking practices through the lens of this Benchmark. Engaging in this process is a meaningful step toward aligning our philanthropic commitments with the needs of this moment—and with the future we seek to fund.
Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4qYI0G3
The California Wellness Foundation’s Gold designation reflects its strong commitment to long-term, sustainable grantmaking. This commitment shows a willingness to use every tool available to help nonprofits thrive.
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The Sustainable Grantmaking Benchmark is more than a scorecard. It’s a tool for philanthropy to assess their grantmaking practices and their capacity to drive systems change.. @calwellness.bsky.social
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The Woods Fund of Chicago’s Silver designation reflects its strong commitment to
long-term relationships with grantees. Nearly 80% of awards go to returning partners, with more than 90% of grants spanning years or longer.
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Thinking about how to structure your 2026 Donor Communications Plan? Look no further! Join Schott SVP Sabrina Horton TOMORROW for a timely conversation to help make your nonprofit’s communications sharper, more compelling, and more effective in 2026.
Reserve your spot now! https://lnkd.in/eETqEBwt
"We literally impact the future in real time."
To invest in public education means to invest in a system that touches everyone, regardless of upbringing or background.
We’re looking for someone with strong knowledge of fundraising best practices, experience working with diverse donor communities, and a passion for social justice, public education, and youth wellbeing.
Find out more at: schottfoundation.org/job/partners...
The Director will cultivate major gifts, steward prospective and current donors, and coordinate engagement efforts across all funder groups. (2/3)
Interested in joining the Schott team? We’re hiring a Partnership Engagement Director. This role supports the implementation of a comprehensive development strategy, with a focus on strengthening our pipeline of individual donors, corporations, and foundations. (1/3)
“In this kind of environment the last thing families want to do is send their children out of the safety of their homes and into potential harm’s way, even to attend school,” Letha said to ABC11 Raleigh.
Muhammad wants schools to respond by offering at home learning options to reduce potential harm.
Letha Muhammad, Executive Director of the Education Justice Alliance and a Schott grantee partner, spoke about the impact of ICE in North Carolina and the importance of keeping families safe while ensuring students have access to learn.
At Schott, our decades long history of investing in youth-led movements has shown us what’s possible when young people believe in themselves and their collective power. We’re witnessing, in real time, how this generation’s leadership is shaping a stronger democracy for all of us.
It pursues this vision through policy advocacy, community organizing, and a network of CDF Freedom Schools in 100 U.S. cities and thirty states.
Founded in 1973, CDF builds community so young people grow up with dignity, hope, and joy. Children’s Defense Fund envisions a nation where marginalized children flourish, leaders prioritize their well-being, and communities wield the power to ensure they thrive.
Join us in welcoming Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson to the Schott Board of Directors! Distinguished for activism in philanthropy, faith, and community for child well-being and racial justice, Dr. Wilson is the President & CEO of the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) and CDF Action Council.
Did you know? Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) can be powerful tools for advancing justice?
At Schott, we accept DAF contributions as part of our pooled donor strategy. Schott channels resources to grassroots organizations & community leaders working to dismantle systemic barriers and expand opportunity.
At Schott, we have our vision of what a Loving Community looks like. It includes things like:
💰 Livable wages
🌳 Access to clean air spaces
🏡 Affordable housing
📚 Well-funded and equitable public education
& more!
What does a loving community look like for you?
"Their voice is in Spanish and the system has an ear in English."
In today’s diverse classrooms, language accessibility is essential. Students and parents should never be left out of the conversation when it comes to their education and future.
Daniela Rodriguez, Migrant Equity Southeast
We all have the power to build vibrant, connected communities rooted in trust, care, and shared purpose. By coming together with intention and openness, we can create lasting change.
Hispanic communities are not just part of America’s story. they’ve been changemakers driving progress for generations. #HispanicHeritageMonth
While we continue to support advocates across the country, we are also expanding our efforts in California, partnering with foundations to create scalable impact across the state.
As a national intermediary funder, our focus has always been on pooling resources and redistributing them to those doing the critical work on the ground.
This moment in history is not just about commemoration — it's a call to action. Let's commit to ensuring that everyone can participate in our democracy and exercise their right to vote!
