Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation

We offer our immense thanks to the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation for supporting a powerful mix of strategic planning and connection with The Carter Center’s mental health program and our partners in Georgia and Montana. Together, at the beautiful West Creek Ranch, we outlined strategies for how to advance access to mental health care and strengthen national policies. #mentalhealth #healthcare 

The cover story in SSIR’s summer issue, “Where Strategic Philanthropy Went Wrong” by Mark Kramer and Steve Phillips, has generated lively discussion across the philanthropic sector, including right here on LinkedIn. Jodi Nelson, Ph.D. and Fay Twersky of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation respond with a defense of strategic philanthropy and explain that how Kramer and Phillips describe the practice is unrecognizable to them. #philanthropy #impact

🏈 President Fay Twersky's annual letter explores the surprising similarities between football and the world of giving. From "moving the ball down the field" in #affordablehousing to "calling an audible" during grantee gatherings, sports analogies have become a powerful tool in our philanthropic playbook at the foundation. Curious about what these two fields have in common? Read Fay’s letter to discover how the principles of football can apply to philanthropy and how this unique perspective might broaden our approach to creating social impact: https://lnkd.in/eY4wi5eR Atlanta Falcons; Terry Fontenot

Here we grow again! 🌱 We are seeking a Senior Program Officer, Founder Initiatives to join our expanding team! Are you passionate about: ✔️Strategic grantmaking? ✔️Empowering communities in Georgia and Montana? ✔️Amplifying our founder's interests? Ready to turn passion into action? Learn more and share with your network: https://lnkd.in/eKPMWZi4

👩🏾⚖️What's the best way to ensure our nation has strong, effective lawmakers? Educate them, measure their progress and hold them accountable. The Center for Effective Lawmaking creates scorecards for federal lawmakers that quantify their ability to break through the gridlock in Congress and move policies through the legislative process. "The results of the scorecards will benefit the public who deserve to know how well their elected officials collaborate and legislate," says Wendy Feliz, managing director of Democracy at the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. Learn about lawmakers and accountability: https://lnkd.in/er_xM5S5

In the wake of Hurricane Beryl's devastating impact across Latin America and the Caribbean, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is responding swiftly to communities in crisis. CRS provides critical support through its EMPOWER program (Empowering Partner Organizations Working in Emergency Responses). EMPOWER's approach combines on-site assessments with immediate relief funding, ensuring targeted and timely aid. We support CRS's EMPOWER program, which is already addressing the urgent needs of Hurricane Beryl survivors. This collaboration enhances CRS's ability to respond to disasters swiftly, providing critical assistance to communities when they need it most.   Learn more about CRS's mission and how you can support their vital work in the wake of Hurricane Beryl: https://lnkd.in/e7r4v8ty

On October 23 we proudly honor the transformative power of service of Arthur M. Blank, Ashley Brown and Patrick Dempsey at the sixth annual George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards celebration in Washington, D.C. We’re honored today to highlight some of the impactful work being supported by the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation! Recently, they awarded a $300,000 grant to the University of Montana Foundation's Montana Happiness Project. This generous grant will enhance Montana teachers' mental health and well-being resources, providing essential support for those who shape our future. Learn more about the #GHWBPointsofLightAwards: https://brnw.ch/21wL6sI

Children's hospitals can be intimidating places, but visual art has the power to transform these hospitals' halls, treatment rooms and public areas into engaging, uplifting spaces that inspire joy and hope. 🎨 That's the idea behind RxART, a #nonprofit organization that commissions contemporary artists to create public installations designed to comfort and heal - at no cost to the hospitals. Discover the healing power of art: https://lnkd.in/emnWyFuY

Excellent grant opportunity for young leaders in digital mental health. So grateful to Hopelab for leading this effort, fellow funders for their partnership, and the current cohort of grantees for their innovation and inspiration. Can’t wait to welcome this next cohort of RTYPF grantees!

✨We're proud to support the Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) in launching three groundbreaking initiatives to address talent challenges and boost economic mobility in our region: 🔗 Connect to Work GA: Focusing on skills-based hiring and upskilling, connecting employers with untapped talent across Georgia. 📚 Georgia Credential Library: Standardizing credentials statewide to enhance clarity for job seekers and employers. 💼 Georgia Intern App: Matching young talent with internships and early #career opportunities at MAC investor companies. Connect to Work GA aims to place an average of 150 individuals annually in various jobs, while the Georgia Intern App is estimated to place about 400 youth and young adults per year in internships and projects. MAC's close connections with business, #nonprofit, and #education leaders have been instrumental in developing these strategic programs. We're excited to see how they'll impact talent development and economic mobility in our communities. Learn more about these initiatives and MAC's work: https://ambff.org/3xp9NcU Daniel Shoy