| Collaboration & Community Before you dip into the newsletter and resources, please help us gather feeback and create better content by completing our quick evaluation of 2024 programming: Fill out our 2024 Evaluation! Every conversation that I have with a T25 Fund manager educates me about overlooked opportunities and undervalued communities. They share powerful examples of how they overcome bias in our financial system and provide fair finance. One of the keys to enabling their work is their access to integrated capital or raising grants alongside investments. This year, we commit to doubling-down on learnng about and sharing stories of and data about transformative finance and integrated capital. The T25 Funds multiply economic, environmental and social justice prosperity and equity. We seek solutions, leaders and hopeful directions. Our lists demonstrate that the work is going on, it is often overlooked, underfunded and misunderstood by investors. To increase the flow of resources to the funds, we need to collaborate amongst ourselves and with other networks. This year we will: -Hold public webinars featuring T25 Funds and issues -Convene Community Conversations (virtual) for members & allies -Create a database of T25 Funds accessible for members -Open applications for the Transformative 25 – 2025 list on March 1 -Other data and research projects to be announced… If you are interested in becoming a member please fill out the form here. In solidarity,Jen, Kelley, Caroline and the Steering Committee Make a Donation Upcoming T25 Webinars & Events Jan 29 – Community Conversation – T25 Database & more Feb 12 – Climate Change March 10 – BIPOC & Women-led Funds April 12 – Democratizing Access to Finance June TBA – 2025 Transformative 25 Launch 2024 Evaluation Request Fill out our 2024 Evaluation T25 Climate Solutions Webinar – Feb. 12 Learn from fund managers from around the world (United States, Mexico and Senegal) on how they address climate change across their portfolios supporting entrepreneurs, ranchers and farmers, Indigenous Peoples and community organizations. The webinar features: Skya Duchenaux, Akiptan James Pippim, Afterglow Climate Justice Fund Cecilio Solis Librado, CIELO – Federación Indígena Empresarial y Comunidades Locales de México, A.C. Madji Sock, Haskè Ventures in a lively discussion about how innovative forms of finance in renewable energy, Indigenous entrepreneurs, ranchers and farmers, and innovative companies can address climate adaptation and mitigation strategies. Spanish translation provided. No-fee tickets are available for members, students and those with limited resources. Please email Caroline Sims at caroline.sims.va@gmail.com for an access code. Register for Climate Solutions T25 Fund Highlight Black Farmer Fund (2022 T25 List) “What is the risk of not investing in this community?” this 10 minute video from Black Farmer Fund titled, “Building Community Wealth” shares more about their principles and approaches and what community wealth and social capital can mean for our communities. News & Resources Identifying Indigenous-Led Funds for Catalytic Investing Nov. 21, 2024 Recording now available at Tallgrass Institute – IIPWG Page. Watch Our Money, Ourselves Feb 12 -13, Virtual Gathering Hosted by Just Economy Institute and Women’s Foundation California, the gathering creates a space for women and gender-expansive people to explore the intersection of money and meaning and engage in an interactive learning experience about activating resources for transformation. Featuring T25 leaders: Nikishka Iyengar, Groundcover Fund, Jessica Norwood, RUNWAY ROOTED Fund, and Jen Astone Register |
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