By Heather Laine Talley During our “pause for the cause,” AMKRF has entered a time of organizational reflection and analysis building. As a part of our work, we are sharing reflections about…
White Women Doing White Supremacy in Nonprofit Culture
Press Release: New Tzedek Brilliance Awards to Amplify the Impact of Asheville Leaders
(Asheville, NC) – The Amy Mandel and Katina Rodis Fund (AMKRF) is excited to announce that Sheneika Smith and Nicole Townsend are the winners of the first ever Tzedek Brilliance Awards. The…
Liberation from the Inside Out
By Lindsay Majer I imagine our pause for the cause has looked like an eleven-month vacation. We did not welcome a new cohort of Fellows. We haven’t hosted lunch and learns or…
Building a Shared Analysis
While our community-based research unfolds, AMKRF is building a shared analysis. What is a shared analysis and what does building a shared analysis look like? Through individual reflection, staff dialogue, and deep…
Creating Spaces of Possibility: An Interview with Ashley Cooper
As a small organization, AMKRF staff worked in silos, focusing on distinct tasks with very little collaboration across the entire team. During our pause for the cause year, we’ve made a…
Moving Towards Transparency
By Jennifer Langton During our “pause for the cause,” AMKRF has entered a time of organizational reflection and analysis building. As a part of our work, we are sharing reflections about what…
Amy’s Story: Using Privilege To Promote Equity Part THREE
Ongoing Questions As a white, wealthy person who plays an active role in AMKRF’s work, I occupy a unique position, and I am in constant reflection about who I am, how I…
Amy’s Story: Using Privilege to Promote Equity Part TWO
The History of the Amy Mandel and Katina Rodis Fund In the late 1980’s, my parents, Barbara and Mort Mandel, directed funds for my brother, sister and I to use philanthropically. These…
Amy’s Story: Using Privilege to Promote Equity Part ONE
One of the great joys of my life is hearing the stories of people I admire and appreciate. So many friends, grantees, staff, consultants, and leaders in movement work have trusted me…