AJL Foundation

Honored to share our experiences in Exponent Philanthropy’s new publication on racial equity in lean philanthropy. We must embrace diversity and push for real, lasting change in our communities. #RacialEquity #LeanPhilanthropy exponentphilanthropy.org/publication/ra…

🎉Check out CO Dream Fdtn’s mission to partner with youth & their families as they successfully navigate school, college & career by providing a holistic academic, social & emotional program from elementary school through college, along with postsecondary scholarship assistance.

🎉 Grant partner spotlight! The Crowley Foundation’s mission is to connect and build young men (Young Kings) by providing educational opportunities through academic instruction, life skills, social/emotional learning, relationship building and career exploration. ❤️

@TheFundersNetwork PLACES Fellowship Site Visit is in Denver July 10 - 12! AJL's Co-ED Alece Montez will be speaking on Colorado's Philanthropic Landscape and innovative and collaborative practices with an equity focus from smaller and larger foundations. fundersnetwork.org/places/

We're excited to welcome @AJL Foundation as a new member of our network! Learn more about the AJL Foundation: bit.ly/4aK8AKF Become an IEN member: bit.ly/439sZGN #NewMemberAnnouncement

The Marguerite Casey Foundation uses four pillars to guide their values-aligned investing, which they share so that other funders may replicate this success and help build momentum in the philanthropic sector to change how we all manage our capital... ncfp.org/2024/05/02/str…

AJL believes our mission applies across our portfolio - not just to our grantmaking - and we hold positive social impact and financial return as equally-weighted objectives within our portfolio. Q1 2024 impact and financial performance numbers are in! ajlfoundation.org/article/ajl-fo…

It is with gratitude and excitement that we introduce the 2024 Grantmaking Committee for AJL! Meet the committee here! ajlfoundation.org/article/2024-g…

Don't miss this session 4/30, 3pm EST to learn about an exciting pilot program focused on shareholder engagement. “Knowing what you own” and “ensuring your values are embedded throughout your entire investment portfolio” is not niche or a choice, but philanthropic best practice.

We can't change what we can't see. Sign the Diverse Investing Collective's Transparency Sign-on Letter which calls on the largest asset management firms to disclose the gender and racial make-up of their fund management teams. Signatures close on 4/26! diverseinvestingcollective.com/innovative-inv…

Participatory grantmaking is more than a process or transaction. As individuals, participatory grantmaking is an opportunity to be moved, to be changed. To feel, shift and evolve. Together. ajlfoundation.org/article/reflec…

Thrilled to spotlight grant partner Muslim Youth for Positive Impact today! MYPI works to empower youth with the Islamic identity and principles to make a positive impact on their communities, environment and relationships that promote responsible citizenship and stewardship.

PRIs with AJL… we're sharing all the details here! Read on to find our Programmatic Investment Policy Statement and process here. ajlfoundation.org/article/progra…

Spotlighting CO Asian Pacific United! They strive to celebrate and preserve Asian Pacific American cultures and histories through education, allowing us to build stronger communities and allies while taking a step towards equitable empowerment, collaboration, and representation.

We're very excited to be speaking at the 2024 #FBLSummit in Denver, CO. This year @FeedbackLabs is focused on Feedback in Community! Join us to learn how AJL Foundation is committed to making feedback the norm! bit.ly/FBLDEN

Check out "The Exchange" a reflection from AJL's 2023 participatory grantmaking process by grantmaking committee member TeRay Esquibel. "The Exchange" Writer, Performer and Engineer: TeRay Esquibel Producer: Orion Creates Artwork: Avery Esquibel-Valle, 13 youtube.com/watch?v=4Lrtrx…

Grant partner spotlight! Alamosa Alumni Association is dedicated to the support of students and graduates of Alamosa High School. We are so grateful for all you do for the communities you serve! 🥰

There are big, BIG opportunities for small-staffed foundations to have an impact... and we're excited to learn from @exponentphil and share alongside Carla Romero, ED at McCune Charitable Foundation! Hope to see you on 3/19 for the 2024 State of Small Staffed Foundations!

Excited to spotlight grant partner San Luis Valley Cancer Relief Fund for their work providing financial support for cancer patients and their families in the San Luis Valley! Thank you for all you do for the communities you serve ❤️

A report from Bridgespan Social Impact (BSI) and Capricorn Investment Group is out: "Can foundation endowments achieve greater impact?" Spoiler alert... they can and they should and - if we're truly here for our missions - they will. capricornllc.com/wp-content/upl…