Democrats are in an excellent position for a blue wave in November. But blue waves do not just happen; they need to be nurtured and funded. The Democratic brand is still dismal with voters and leadership has yet to put forward a proactive agenda. But Trump’s declining poll numbers present an opportunity to reclaim power. As we saw with the primaries in Texas and North Carolina last week and with special elections since Trump 2.0, Democrats want to win and are willing to toss aside establishment candidates to do so. We need candidates who meet the moment.
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88% of U.S. foundations and donor advised funds are designed to exist forever. An estimated $3 trillion is held by these institutions.
Imagine what we could do if we unlocked more of today’s dollars to solve today’s problems.
This fall I attended #ASSEMBLE100, the largest gathering to date of “sunset-curious” and “sunset-convinced” philanthropic leaders, hosted by Gary Community Ventures. I’m so proud to be featured in this short film alongside 7 other incredible peers, who like us, are working to unlock more capital, more urgently.
Click here to watch the full film and join us in this growing movement towards impermanence: https://garycommunity.org/short-film/impermanence/?utm_source=partners
Giving Tuesday is upon us and I wanted to pass on some advice for how to maximize your donations and impact. This year, I am particularly focused on communities and issues that have been targeted by the Trump Administration and DOGE cuts.
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We won stuff! 2025 take-aways, lessons for 2026, and more.
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So much for summer doldrums. Between the Big, Terrible Bill over July 4th, the Alaska Summit, DC takeover, and more, there is a lot going on.
My social media was filled this week with clever Traylor memes and reposts, especially political ones. This one from the AFL-CIO is one of my favorites. Happy Labor Day, thank you unions.
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Happy June. I hope everyone is taking some time this month to celebrate Pride & Juneteenth. We need all the joy we can get.
This weekend demonstrated the stark contrast between the politics of authoritarianism and the politics of the people. We saw our own government send troops to Los Angeles to quell peaceful protests, a United States Senator wrestled to the ground and handcuffed, and our military used as a prop for a birthday parade. And we saw political violence take the life of a beloved state legislator, as the assassin targeted other politicians and abortion rights advocates. But we also saw millions of people peacefully take to the streets to say, No Kings! and denounce the current administration.
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