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across internal and external stakeholders
The foundation was invited to present at approximately
national and local conferences and strategic meetings to help elevate the barriers experienced by partners and their proposed solutions.
toward becoming an equitable, inclusive, antiracist organization.
Our commitment to DEI is demonstrated in the growing racial diversity of our staff. We have incrementally increased our BIPOC employees each year since 2020, shifting from 37% BIPOC employees in 2020 to
in 2024.
We have also seen an increase in the percentage of board members who identify as BIPOC to
to the changing needs of our communities and partners
In FY24, the amount of new multiyear dollars committed increased by
A multiyear approach to funding provided a multiyear approach to creating solutions and building on annual success. It forced regular reflection and assessment while at the same time providing confidence, because important work does not happen overnight.
systems change in our intended focus areas
The foundation board approved a five-year,
commitment to early childhood.
More than 48% of EC partnerships supported local and national organizations that advocate for the conditions young children and their families need to thrive.
Our strategic communications plan amplified our social media presence allowing it to serve as a catalyst for meaningful dialogue. By spotlighting diverse insights and ideas from across program initiatives, we have helped effectively shift the conversation and advanced systems change. The increased reach, evidenced by our measurable growth in engagement, has elevated critical discussions, empowered partners, and strengthened our collective ability to drive equitable solutions:
year-over-year increase in total followers across all platforms
year-over-year increase in impressions across all platforms
year-over-year increase in link clicks on LinkedIn and X (previously known as Twitter)
We are poised to use the foundation’s funding to recruit a full-time reporter focused on early childhood education coverage.
The foundation’s media mentions increased by
in 2024
media partnerships spanning television, print, and podcasting
Through strategic partnerships with local and national media outlets, we created broader awareness, reporting, and engagement with the issues we aim to address.