Georgia Resilience & Opportunity Fund

The Georgia Resilience and Opportunity Fund is hiring and seeks an experienced Policy and Advocacy Manager to #JoinOurTeam. The Policy and Advocacy Manager plays a critical role in moving the data, evidence, and narratives generated by GRO’s guaranteed income program and soon to be launched Baby Bonds program into public policy. The role will work closely with stakeholders, government officials, community leaders, and coalition partners to influence policy decisions that impact our constituents and communities across the state. The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000/year. The GRO Fund also offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance; paid parental leave; unlimited PTO and retirement. 🌸 Interested candidates should email their resumes and a brief cover letter as attachments to Sophen Joseph at [email protected] and copy [email protected] with the subject “Application for Policy and Advocacy Manager Position” by Friday, July 26th, 2024. To read the job description and apply for the role, go to www.thegrofund.org/careers.

The article "How Philanthropy Can Narrow the Racial Wealth Gap" from Bridgespan outlines strategies for reducing the racial wealth gap, highlighting five critical drivers: family inheritance, income and benefits sufficiency, homeownership, debts, and entrepreneurship. Solutions include #babybonds, scaling employee ownership models, supporting affordable homeownership, expanding community lending, and providing equitable access to investment capital. The The Bridgespan Group is a global nonprofit that strives to make the world more equitable and just. The article emphasizes the role of philanthropy and impact investing in promoting economic equality and shared prosperity by addressing systemic barriers faced by communities of color. Read more here https://bit.ly/45CBSdg

Exciting news for the guaranteed income movement! Atlanta native Gunna partners with the Black Music Action Coalition to launch a guaranteed income initiative in South Fulton. For more info visit: https://lnkd.in/ezpEBneK Across the U.S., GI programs are picking up steam. At the GRO fund, we believe that GI programs are an innovative solution to closing the racial wealth divide. We know that people who make the least often work the hardest, and the data supports it. We're proud to offer no-strings-attached help through our #InHerHands GI initiative because we believe Black women best understand the financial needs for their families. #Atlanta #BMAC #GuaranteedIncomeMovement #Gunna #gunnasgreatgiveawayfoundation

As we reflect on the last few months, we're proud to welcome 270 women to our new Westside cohort of #InHerHands. The first thing we asked: "What's next for you?" Their responses were clear—new careers, homeownership, financial stability, more time with family, and brighter futures for themselves and their children. Now, we work together to turn those dreams into reality A heartfelt thank you to the Westside community and our partner members for welcoming us with open arms, and to GiveDirectly for helping make this expansion possible. #GuaranteedIncome #EconomicJustice #Atlanta

Over the past year, GRO has proudly partnered with @ideas42 to launch a bold and transformative narrative change initiative. Shifting the stories that shape our future requires collective action and a shared vision, and we are proud to be a part of this work. Last month, the GRO Fund joined organizations and advocates from across the country for a convening to take action towards forming a national narrative shifting coalition that would work together to endorse progressive Policy towards ending poverty in this country. 📸 Featuring GRO Fund Staff: Bianca Mieses, Chyna Quarker, Eshe Shukura, & Jarret Daniels. Our partners at @Marchofdimes: Tamara Mason. @ideas42 staff: Erik Simmons and Gus Galo. Event hosted by @ideas42 #GROfund #NarrativeChange #ideas42

UPDATE: President Biden is hosting a press conference so our nightline segment has been postponed. We’ll share updates as soon as we have them - promise it’ll be worth the wait. -- Soon, you can catch #InHerHands on Nightline after the Jimmy Kimmel show on ABC. Make sure to tune in for an in-depth look at our journey to bring In Her Hands to life. You'll hear from our team, participants and some of our partners in this work, including GiveDirectly, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Mayors for a Guaranteed Income and more! 📺 abcnews.go.com/Nightline You'll also be able to watch it on Hulu, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram once it airs. #GuaranteedIncome #JustInclusiveEconomy #Atlanta

That's a wrap! Over the past few weeks, we had the honor of welcoming 270 incredible women into the Westside cohort of #InHerHands. We shared stories, laughter, and dreams of a brighter future together. Thank you to the Westside partners and community members for welcoming us with open arms, and to our partners GiveDirectly for their role in making this expansion a reality. More to come! #GuaranteedIncome #EconomicJustice #Freedom #Atlanta

"At the Hospital of Central Connecticut, Nolan Osiel Osorio Ramirez was born, weighing 7lbs. 13.6oz. At that moment, the Connecticut state treasurer's office invested money on behalf of Nolan for his future." Last year, Connecticut became the first state in the country to pass and implement a #BabyBonds program which officially took effect on July 1st. Now, there is increasing momentum behind this landmark policy. By investing funds at birth, Baby Bonds is a structural solution that addresses a root cause of the wealth divide - wealth itself. That's why the GRO Fund is working alongside The New School to bring Baby Bonds to life in Georgia through our accelerated pilot program. If fully funded, our pilot will provide young people with a #GuaranteedIncome AND a Baby Bond, pairing income to support them today with the resources needed to build wealth tomorrow. Visit thegrofund.org/baby-bonds to learn more. Happy Birthday baby Nolan, and Happy Birthday #CTBabyBonds! https://lnkd.in/eCmZfNcy

Juneteenth marks a pivotal moment in our history, commemorating the day the remaining enslaved Americans learned of their freedom, two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Still, the continuing impacts of slavery persist to this day, manifesting as economic disparities and systemic inequalities. We know true freedom extends beyond civil liberties — without economic freedom, our freedoms remain incomplete. What does true freedom mean to you? #FreedomDay #Juneteenth #EconomicFreedom

In Her Hands applications close TODAY, June 3rd at 9:00pm! ⏰⏰ Women in Atlanta's Westside, this is your last chance to apply for this major expansion of the program. #InHerHands will provide no-strings-attached cash support of $36,000 over 3 years to eligible women. You must: 🌸 Identify as a woman 🌸 Be at least 18 years old 🌸 Live in English Avenue, Vine City, Bankhead, or Washington Park 🌸 Have income less than or equal to 2x of the federal poverty line. That’s about $30k for an individual and $51k for a family of 3. Get your applications in at thegrofund.org/apply! #GuaranteedIncome #DirectCashSupport #Atlanta #Westside