Chris Cardona

@chriscardona

Passionate about making philanthropy more accessible to communities. Senior Program Officer, Philanthropy . Tweets my own. RTs not endorsements.

New York, NY
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    12 Jul 2021

    Okay! We've reached the homestretch of a set of threads about organizations I've had the honor to work with that received funding from last month, continuing from . And stick around for a bonus lightning round! 1/

    Gratitude and appreciation are always a good way to end the week. I encourage funder colleagues to share their perspectives on these & other orgs! With just under 2 years left on my term , I'm savoring the chance to reflect. See you Monday for the homestretch! 16/
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  2. Feb 22

    This was tremendously insightful and great fun! Thank you Luana Lewis, Claire Rosenzweig, and Richard Brown for organizing and inviting me to moderate, and to these three powerhouse speakers for their wisdom and perspective!

    Better Business Bureau: Beyond Recovery: Transforming to Drive Change
    "What is the thing that is most helpful regardless of how we used to do it?"—Lisa Pilar Cowan, Vice President
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    Feb 18

    "We're facing a moment of profound possibility." Join the Feb. 22nd for a free online symposium: "Beyond Recovery: Transforming to Drive Change":

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  4. Feb 11

    For further ideas, people, and networks, check out these shout-outs from last summer of those who have inspired me to learn more and dig deeper on equity and philanthropy. Much appreciation to all! (4/4)

    Okay! We've reached the homestretch of a set of threads about organizations I've had the honor to work with that received funding from last month, continuing from . And stick around for a bonus lightning round! 1/
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  5. Feb 11

    For those in that mode, a great next step is the report "Mismatched," which explores in depth the nuances of what foundation giving to racial equity and racial justice in the last two years has looked like in practice: (3/4)

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  6. Feb 11

    So interesting to see the range of points we make that different folks have picked up on in their kind tweets. That's what we were hoping for, to encourage consideration of the depth and breadth of racial equity, and curiosity and a hunger to learn more. (2/4)

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  7. Feb 11

    Thanks all for the kind words! This was fun, learning so much from my colleague Shireen Zaman, and always from . (1/4)

    NEW on the blog, Program Officers Shireen Zaman & reflect on the changes funders have made since early 2020 and detail actions for foundations committed to advancing racial equity.
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    Jan 18

    (3/3) Finally, we are grateful to the 's , , and for their support of this work. Read today's new post from here:

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  9. 13 Dec 2021

    Exciting to see this evolution! Congrats on a successful first year+, and looking forward to what comes next .

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    Allow us to re-introduce ourselves - we are Get to know our CEO who is working hard to directly address the racial giving gap in Philanthropy with a bold vision: 1 million people 1 billion dollars
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  10. 24 Nov 2021

    🧵👀🙏🏼💐💪🏼

    It is Thanksgiving in the US this week icymi, and I’m full of gratitude for the philanthropy researchers who have blazed a trail toward more accurate fund tracking data – especially when it comes to data on funding for BIPOC. This is a (long) tribute thread!
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  11. 17 Nov 2021

    Really appreciate the range of Black perspectives and experiences on display in the event. Much to learn about and from. Thank you all!

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  12. 17 Nov 2021

    Streaming the event of the season: 's 50th anniversary from , with the 30th Annual James Joseph Lecture. Congrats Kenneth Jones , , Reggie Lee , and on your awards, and thank you for 50 years of impact.

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  13. 3 Nov 2021

    Excited for this, thanks for having me!

    Join us tomorrow, 11/3, at 12:00 pm PT for a virtual event to discuss with Diana Campoamor, , Alexandra Aquino-Fike, and ,
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  14. 2 Nov 2021

    Proud that supported this book , published today! Find it here:

    Yellow-striped cover of the book "If We Want to Win: A Latine Vision for a New American democracy" on the left of the image, and on the right side the text "An urgent, provocative collection of essays from Latine thought leaders heralding a more inclusive vision of America's future," as well as the text "Available November 2."
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  15. 26 Oct 2021

    ...I think these issues of professional identity particularly affect how POs consider - what is my role if not deciding on grants? As elucidates, so much! 2/2

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  16. 26 Oct 2021

    So much wisdom in this piece! Thank you for this insight, which rings true for me as a program officer. And in addition... 1/2

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  17. 26 Oct 2021

    Me too - have been looking forward to this! Thanks to all the organizers and fellow supporters of

    This week I’m participating in the , which brings together folks from and more!
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  18. 19 Oct 2021

    Rip: if we don't change how responsibilities for how decisions are made and resources are allocated, we'll be back in the same cul-de-sac once this is over. Thanks both for the perspective and insights and Donzelina Barroso for moderating! 3/3

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  19. 19 Oct 2021

    ...because urgency is not the same as haste. If we act with haste and treat this as something to be dealt with in 3 to 6 months, it will be a moment. But if we act like this is the way we operate going forward, and take our time, it will be that. 2/3

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  20. 19 Oct 2021

    Appreciate this panel with and on responses to the twin crises of last year, "COVID-19 and Racism-20" as a mentor of Fred's put it. Fred: people wonder whether this is a moment or a movement; we need to act accordingly... 1/3

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  21. 19 Oct 2021

    Thank you all, this was a fun discussion! Excited to see so many engaging with and practicing and high-quality feedback loops. The best way to learn is by doing! Check out for a supportive and vibrant community of practice.

    Thank you Platinum sponsor Gund Foundation & Alesha Washington for introducing our plenary speakers of , Tony Richardson of Nord Fam Fdn, of , of Blank Fam Fdn, of
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