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May 2021
Looking Forward, Looking Back — Closing Remarks
BMP's Anna Castro will be delivering the conference wrap up on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at the Center for Nonprofit Management's 2021 Virtual 501(c)onference. The closing remarks will ground us in where we are now, and invite attendees to think about what's next for the sector, for social movements, and for society at large. About the Conference: Tuesday, May 11 - Wednesday May 12, 2021. This year's CNM conference reflects on the idea of renewal while looking at what we've…
Find out more »We Give Summit — Funding the Frontlines: How Giving Circles Can Show Up for Grassroots Nonprofits
About the Workshop: Grassroots work is critical to movements, community action and local change. What makes an organization grassroots, though? What makes grassroots organizations different? Partnering with and funding grassroots work can be an incredibly powerful way to give, but what do you need to know to make the most of your good intentions? Join us to hear from leaders leading inspirational change on the frontlines, and learn some of the technical in’s and out’s you can embrace and navigate…
Find out more »Healers, Explained
Join @deepaviyer for the fourth IG live in the year-long series, 10 Social Change Roles, Explained. This month we’ll be exploring the strengths, areas for growth, and reflection questions for HEALERS! We'll also hear from healing justice practitioner Richael Faithful (@richael_faithful_folk_healer). Join us on IG live on Tuesday, May 25th at 12pm ET to learn more. Turn on Instagram notifications so you know when we’re going live, posting new materials, and more!
Find out more »June 2021
5th Annual National Symposium on Solutions to End Youth Homelessness – Resting for the Movement
ABOUT THE SESSION: Speakers Cynthia Lubin Langtiw (Speaker) Dr. , The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Anna Castro (Speaker) Manager, SolidarityIs, Building Movement Project Description Building off the powerful and landmark work and advocacy of The Nap Ministry, this session will explore the rest as a central component and tool in advocacy, liberation and movement-building. This session will explore how to institute rest on a macro level within your organizations. Hear leaders share best practices for intentionally centering rest at the macro-level organizationally and…
Find out more »29th Annual CCDSWE Conference | Staying Woke and Staying Well: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Social Work Career Development
Featured topics and speakers include: Social Change Ecosystem with Deepa Iyer Intercultural Communication Skills in Career Services with Donna Harris, LCSW Assessing Employer Commitment to DEI with Dr. Tierney Bates Professional Sustainability and Trauma Stewardship with Dr. Janet Shapiro Co-hosted by University of Pennsylvania, School of Social Policy and Practice and Bryn Mawr College, Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research. Visit our conference webpage for updates including CEU details! Not a member? Join today to receive numerous benefits including…
Find out more »YWCA 2021 Racial Justice Summit – Moving from Talking to Action
ABOUT THE SESSION: What will it take to move from talking to action as it relates to race equity, leadership, and supporting nonprofit leaders of color? Join Sean Thomas-Breitfeld (Co-Director, Building Movement Project) for a presentation and discussion on the nonprofit racial leadership gap, the impact of COVID-19 on people of color led-nonprofits, and what steps philanthropy and the sector can take to create lasting systemic change. This session will focus on BMP's two reports: Race to Lead Revisited and…
Find out more »Move The Money: What Social Change Movements Need from Philanthropy Now
Building Movement Project (BMP) invites you to join us on June 23, 2021 for the release of "Move The Money: Practices and Values for Funding Social Movements," a set of resources geared towards grantmaking institutions eager to expand and deepen their support of social change movements. During our webinar on June 23rd, we will share a series of resources shaped by dialogues with foundations and movement leaders, and host a discussion about why supporting social change movements is critical at…
Find out more »August 2021
Caregivers, Explained!
Join @deepaviyer for the next IG live in our year-long series, 10 Social Change Roles, Explained. This month we’ll be exploring the strengths, areas for growth, and reflection questions for CAREGIVERS! Join us on IG live on Thursday, August 19th at 3pm ET to learn more. Turn on Instagram notifications so you know when we’re going live, posting new materials, and more!
Find out more »September 2021
20 Years After 9/11: Lessons in Solidarity
Join the Building Movement Project and SolidarityIs for a teach-in to mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and its aftermath. Members of the Solidarity Summits will share insights around deepening connections, being co-conspirators, and building towards co-liberation. WHAT: A teach-in to mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and its aftermath, hosted by Building Movement Project and SolidarityIs WHO: Members of the Solidarity Summits, a group of leaders who have been exploring the connections between different social movements WHY: To gain insights around deepening connections, being…
Find out more »February 2022
“My Role in the Social Justice Ecosystem” – Youth & Young Leaders Virtual Summit on addressing religious discrimination in our classrooms & communities
On Sunday, February 27th from 3:00 - 5:00 pm ET, Shoulder to Shoulder, Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC), and Seeds of Peace are coming together to host a Youth & Young Adult Virtual Summit on addressing religious discrimination in our classrooms and communities. This interactive convening will be a chance for youth and young leaders to connect and learn new strategies for the work. Participants will share experiences, explore resources, and identify strengths, challenges, and hopes. My Role in the Social Justice…
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