Programs

  • Organizational Capacity Building

    Organizational Capacity Building: We continued to build capacity of our organization, building to a staff of 6 people, 3 of them full-time. Our executive director completed an 8 month training program for new EDs, and had 1:1 coaching sessions for leadership development. With co-founders and Wisdom Circle members, we also refreshed our strategic plan priorities. We also invested in IT systems to streamline processes.
    Geographies
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024
    Source
    990
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    No populations provided
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    $343.7K

  • Advocacy for Black Early Childhood Education

    An important focus of BlackECE is to advocate for California's youngest Black children, their families and Black child care providers. We were invited to join the steering committee of the Alliance for Reparations, Reconciliation and Truth. Our workshop proposal for National Associaiton for Family Child Care was accepted, and we began planning our first symposium on research, policy and practice.
    Geographies
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $8.1K

  • Child Care Provider Support Initiatives

    Child Care Provider Support: We hosted virtual monthly meetings which had up to 30 child care providers participating. We also included them in training on BlackECEs core messaging. They also went to Sacramento to share their stories with legislators and give comment at a budget hearing. We also provided gift cards over the year to encourage their self-care. Our advocates also presented at conferences like NAFCC in St. Louis, to share how important it is to advocate as a Black early educator. 10 Lift Every Voice advocates were able to travel, with all expenses covered.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $112K