Converge launches Converge Cares Initiative
On May 2nd, the Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF) successfully raised $5.5 million dollars for 765 local nonprofits through their biggest annual event, GiveNOLA Day! This event rallies tens of
New Orleans Music Education Convening Recap
My tour group walked into Bethune Elementary to the sound of jazz. Following the music, we were graced with the sounds of Bethune’s music students and a set of world
Converge Event Recap: Maximizing GiveNOLA Day with Social Media
Last Wednesday, we hosted our first free Converge Workshop, “Maximizing GiveNOLA Day with Social Media” at our headquarters on Canal Street. The workshop focused on development and social media strategies
Converge en Puerto Rico
In February, at the invitation of the Ford Foundation and Red de Fundaciones de Puerto Rico, a network of progressive funders, I had an opportunity to travel to Puerto Rico
Converge Partners to Launch New Orleans Education Equity Index on Wednesday, September 13th
On Wednesday, September 13th from 5:30-7:00pm at Propeller, Converge, Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights and Orleans Public Education Network will co-host a public forum on educational equity in New Orleans.
Converge Principal Featured in ABFE Magazine
The Association of Black Foundation Executives (ABFE) features Converge founder and principal Takema Robinson in ABFE Magazine’s August 2017 edition. Takema, a 2013 ABFE Connecting Leaders Fellow, sat down with
