CORRECTION: An earlier version of this blog post implied that Tamiko Ambrose-Murray and Beth Trigg led a deep process of internal work at the Center for Participatory Change. In reality, that work…
A Founder’s Reflections on Pausing and Transitioning
Celebrating the Impact of Asheville’s Leaders
We are excited to announce the winners of the Tzedek Impact Awards, a pilot grantmaking initiative designed to support individuals who are working to transform Asheville into a community where everyone thrives. …
The Master’s Tools Will Never Dismantle Philanthropy
By Marsha Davis 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…
White Women Doing White Supremacy in Nonprofit Culture
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…
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…
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…