Millennial Takeover - Case Foundation

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Fagan Harris

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Sep 6

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Being a #changemaker often means long days, often anywhere BUT the office. @TouchPointBmore is home base, and a unique space designed for radical #collaboration among #Baltimore #nonprofits looking to make change a reality in our city. Together with @threadinsta and @center_for_urban_families, community and corporate partners, we're working to put our city's collective interests above those of any single organization and break down the silos that too often keep us from being most effective in our work for #socialchange.
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Sep 5

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Talk about everyday #changemakers... these are the folks that inspire me. Facilitated by Program Manager Tamara Arnold, this #changemaker panel shared their wisdom with our new Fellows today at orientation. Founder of BOND: Building Our Nation's Daughters and co-host of @pointofhuepodcast, Ateira Griffin (@ms_amg18) is a @BaltimoreCorps alumna of #BCorpsCohort4. Alphonso Mayo is the founder of #Mentoring Mentors and worked with us as an executive-in-residence. Kim Trueheart (@trueheart4life) is a community activist and invaluable partner here in #Baltimore. Being an everyday changemaker is NOT something one does alone -- it can only be done successfully in #community. I'm so thankful for the ever-expanding Baltimore Corps network, dedicated to making systems-level change together.
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Sep 5

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In between meetings @open_works_bmore with @baltimorecorps Director of Employer Engagement Sarah Flammang and Frank Knott and the folks at #Innovation Works. Proud to be supporting their executive search through our year-round Place for Purpose service. Innovation Works is a new collaborative knowledge center in #Baltimore working to reduce neighborhood and racial wealth divide through #socialentrepreneurship and supporting everyday #changemakers.

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Sep 5

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My 'morning routine' was a bit different this morning, as sometimes being an everyday #changemaker means catching a red-eye for just a few minutes at #HomeSweetHome and a little #Frenchpress -- have to caffeinate -- before running off to meetings. I value the thought partnership and support of champions across the country, and always enjoy coming home to #Baltimore -- the #bestplaceintheworldtochangetheworld.

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Sep 5

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One of the highlights of each year is getting to meet our new Fellows! The #Fellowship is @BaltimoreCorps' flagship program, and today we're welcoming our 5th cohort of 39 Fellows, with placements throughout #Baltimore's #socialimpact sector. THESE are the everyday #changemakers I admire, committed to working with their Visionary Cause Leaders to increase sector effectiveness and advance a citywide agenda for equity and #racialjustice.
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Sep 5

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Can you believe we're heading into the last day of our takeover? Today we have Fagan Harris, CEO of @baltimorecorps. Follow along today as he shares huis work to accelerate social innovation in #Baltimore.

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Featuring
Stephanie Cordes

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Aug 29

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Thanks to @sncordes for a great takeover today! Be sure to check our 10 Day Takeover story archive to catch more of what she shared today and @shane_feldman shared yesterday.
Tune in tomorrow as Justin Cunningham from @socialworks_chi takes over our page!

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Aug 29

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Dinner with the general counsel, @chintan397 with RPCK, of one of our amazing partners, Align Impact. Chatting about impact investing and getting some wedding advice! - @sncordes and @erictrack for #CaseTakeover

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Aug 28

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#CaseTakeover update from @sncordes: What a thoughtful surprise from our friends at the Tiffany & Co Foundation! Shortly after my fiancé and I got engaged, I moderated a keynote panel with the President of the T&Co Foundation around their company’s commitment towards sustainability and wildlife conservation - which is quite impressive! We had a great time chatting about the unique intersection of saving endangered elephants, luxury jewelry & conscious consumerism through their Save The Wild collection. Such a sweet treat for this Tuesday’s takeover! Cheers to the many ways that fashion can overlap with other social impact areas 🥂

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Aug 28

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Everyone can have an impact with their dollars. It’s not just impact investing that will make a difference, it is with each and every one of our purchases that we should consider what type of company we are supporting. Are the workers paid a fair wage? What are their factory conditions?
After making a few shifts in my own wardrobe, I have committed to only buying from companies that align with my values. My outfit in this picture for the #CaseTakeover portrays a few of my favorite ethical fashion brands: - Shirt: @amourvert USA-made, organic cotton, plants a tree for every t-shirt bought
- Skirt: @renttherunway a subscription model where I can rent something rather than buy new!
- Shoes: @matt_and_nat eco-friendly, vegan leather
- Earrings: @shopsoko - ethical jewelry made from sustainable materials in Kenya
- Sunglasses: @maiyet - luxury artisan handcrafted collections

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Aug 28

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Happy Tuesday from sunny New York City! I’m @sncordes and I’m excited to give you guys a behind the scene look into my life as a millennial impact investor, philanthropist and sustainable fashion advocate. In my current role as Vice Chair of the @cordesfdn, I use my previous experience in the fashion/publishing industry alongside my passion for women’s equality and social justice to support organizations and companies that are using fashion as a positive force for change! This morning of the #CaseTakeover started with a homemade açaí bowl with granola and fruit eaten while on my Manhattan rooftop. Perks of working from home 💻☀️👌🏽

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Aug 28

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Announcing our next changemaker... @sncordes! Follow along today as Stephanie takes over our account to share a day in her life working to promote Impact Investing, next generation philanthropy, ethical fashion and more!

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Featuring
Justin Cunningham

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Aug 29

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To any caretaker of anybody or any community, remember that self-care is important. This line of work is exhausting and compassion-fatigue is real. So remember to take care of yourself and when you do, don't be hard on yourself.⁣
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I'm not saying jump out a plane, but take time to expand your hobbies and do things that you enjoy.⁣
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Thank you to my team and @socialworks_chi for allowing me to do work that I love and the Case Foundation for considering this joe-shmoe from 79th, on Chicago's Southside, as a millennial changemaker! #socialworkschi #socialworks #supportCPS

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Aug 29

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This is for the foundations, institutions, brands, and shot-callers! LET THE PEOPLE IN! Be comfortable opening the doors to the boardroom and being vulnerable to one's short-comings. It is only with this, can we work together to improve the quality of life for everyone.⁣⁣
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For example, our New Chance: Arts & Literature Fund. A granting system we created with Chicago Public Schools & Ingenuity. We empower principals to create their vision schools. We've seen disciplinary rates decrease, graduation rates increase, attendance increase, science labs constructed, and so many classes implemented bell-to-bell.⁣⁣
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Without CPS' willingness to allow a conversation with SocialWorks none of this would be possible. And look, a year later we've raised $4M for the students of Chicago and inspired tons to get involved. From kindergartners, small businesses, law firms, the Chicago Bulls, Jewel Osco, Google, and SOOOO many people we've been able to begin to rewrite the narrative and give kids what they deserve. AND IT ALL STARTED WITH A CONVERSATION WITH 20-something-year-olds!⁣⁣
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So lets rejoice in the next generation's ideas and know that it could be an opportunity for endless possibility. #supportCPS

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Aug 29

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And that's what we do at SocialWorks. We've all been the graphic designer, custodian, truck driver, volunteer, or whatever it takes to put ourselves in a position to gain trust within Chicago. All with the intention of inspiring people to do what they can to help. We develop our programming off positivity, leadership, and inclusiveness and reinvigorating community institutions like churches and libraries, which build a community, based in heart and hustle.⁣
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Without the companies, brands, and PEOPLE there would be no SocialWorks. This relationship reminds me of one of my favorite Andre 3000 verses.⁣
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"If it don't move your feet then I don't eat so we like neck-to-neck⁣
Yes, we done come a long way like them slim-ass cigarettes⁣
From Virginia, this ain't gon' stop, so we just gon' continue"⁣
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This speaks to that relationship. We LOVE the work we do. If you give us an inch we'll turn it into sustainability and impact. So if you don't know what to do in this climate, volunteer, donate, inspire others, or do whatever it takes to pass the love and it will come back 50-fold. SocialWorks and a lot of dope organizations need it and are counting on it.

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Aug 29

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But as we move into the future, there are "activists" that are doing the same work. One is Michael Airhart ( @michaelairhartexperience )! He's an individual that's committed himself to serving the homeless for the last 5 years! He is a servant-leader and has inspired tons of people to donate through him and volunteer. The work that we all do as Change Makers DOESN'T WORK WITHOUT PEOPLE PLUGGING IN!Michael has done a phenomenal job being the change that people want to see and allowing himself to be that extension of the people.

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Aug 29

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An activist is a person who campaigns to bring about political or social change. These are some of the activist, among others, that inspire me on a daily. People who have empowered others to feel bigger than themselves and, most importantly, plug-in. These people are pretty cliche but have done nothing less than set the standard and are still very important. I see a lot of millennials doing the same thing, creating change from the bottom-up and top-down, and it motivates me and @socialworks_chi team.⁣⁣
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This is also a hilarious rendering of these icons and don't forget that! #socialworks #socialworkschi

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Aug 29

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We're excited to announce today's changemaker, @socialworks_chi's Justin Cunningham! Follow along as Justin takes over our handle to share a day in his life as he works to empower youth in Chicago through arts, education, civic engagement and leadership. You don't want to miss it!

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Featuring
Shane Feldman

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Aug 28

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Staring out at the vastness of the #GrandCanyon, and can’t help but think that in a way it all started with one small river. Powerful reminder of the potential each of us has to make an impact in our world. Social change starts with people, not institutions.

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Aug 27

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A year ago, following the tragedy of #hurricaneharvey, I flew to #Houston and volunteered with the @houstonfoodbank -- the largest (and probably the most progressive, inclusive and innovate) food bank in America! In the wake of disaster, don’t just look for the helpers...be a helper. - @shane_feldman #InstagramTakeover

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Aug 27

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You are the product of your community. I am consistently surrounded by inspiring leaders and visionaries. That didn’t happen by default, it happened by design. It starts with being intentional about where you spend your time and who you spend it with. Find key mentors and surround yourself with friends who inspire you and challenge you. - @shane_feldman #InstagramTakeover

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Aug 27

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Aug 27

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Hello from toasty #Tuscon Arizona! I’m @shane_feldman, and I’m excited to share a day in my life during this Instagram Takeover with @casefoundation! Watch today’s story to join me on tour...It’s going to be a jam-packed day of meaningful grassroots impact!

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Aug 27

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We're excited to begin our 10 day Instagram takeover tomorrow morning, starting with @shane_feldman! Follow along as Shane shares his work with youth empowerment and brings you along for a day in his life as a Millennial changemaker.

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Featuring
Maria Teresa Kumar

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Sep 5

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It was a pleasure to connect with all of you today at the #casetakeover! And the best way to end the day is by introducing you to the heart & soul of @VotoLatino: the #latinx voters and our volunteers. This is what Latinx youth engagement looks like!
Over the weekend we worked with volunteers and partners in various events on the ground to help with voter registration efforts. Young #Latinx have the power to create a more inclusive democracy. Don’t believe those who say youth engagement can’t make a difference.
Over 27 million Latinx are eligible to vote in this election ✌️✌️✌️✌️and over 60% are under age 33 🙋🏽! This is your time… Juntos #SomosMas ¡Gracias! - @mariateresakumar

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Sep 4

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I often appear on TV and also get to meet several leaders in the community, the media and celebrity partners who support @votolatino’s mission. But planning and running a large campaign requires a lot of work that happens behind the scenes and is not glamorous 😀. During campaign crunch time is all hands on deck! These #SomosMas t-shirts are being packaged and sent to activists and partners all over the country to create awareness about the #Latinx community coming together to rise and be represented #casetakeover

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Sep 4

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And I’m back. Registering thousands of people to vote is no easy job but I ❤️ it!
Here I am talking to partners nationwide to coordinate voter registration efforts. We really appreciate our partners and are extremely lucky to have their support. It takes a village to help get new voters engaged!I’m also working on #SomosMas, an upcoming campaign focused on engaging our community to unite and show that American #Latinx are stronger than those who stand against us.
We are stronger than hate ✊🏽 #LatinxVote #midterms2018 #SomosMas #sisepuede
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Lots to do in September 🗓! Empowering #Latinx youth starts with my kids 😉. This morning I began my day with #backtoschool #proudmom
After drop-off, I headed over to my office 👩🏾💼 to meet with my team about our current efforts to register as many #Latinx as possible to vote this November 🗳️ #casetakeover #registertovote #latinx #millennials #somosmas #elections2018 #socialimpact #diversity #midterms2018

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Sep 4

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Hi all! I’m #MariaTeresaKumar from @votolatino and I am doing a #casetakeover and joining you today to give you access to my day. I’ve been working over a decade to empower #latinx #milennials and every day I’m inspired by the power of change that exists in our community. I founded @votolatino with @rosariodawson because I truly believe that young #Latinx have the power to create a stronger and more inclusive democracy. L At @votolatino, we are fundamentally aware that young #Latinx are the new builders and makers in this country. But to reach that potential, there has to be some level of access and opportunity. This is why @votolatino exists: to provide a roadmap for young #Latinx to become leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, and really anything else they deem possible.

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Sep 4

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Today we have Maria Teresa Kumar, President of @votolatino! Follow along as she shares a day in her life.

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Featuring
Daniela Fernandez

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Sep 1

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@dvfernandez takeover: Thank you for joining me today! And now I leave you with the quote that motives me and helps me get through the most difficult times ❤️
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@dvfernandez takeover : I am so thankful to my mom, mentors, advisors and friends that have become family, for helping me take this leap of faith and become a social entrepreneur. It wasn’t an easy decision to embrace uncertainty and move to San Fransisco to scale the organization I started in college. However, the risk was absolutely worth it. If you have the ability and opportunity to make a difference in this world, don’t hesitate to act as we don’t have much time time to tackle enormous problems such as protecting the health and sustainability of our environment.
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Aug 31

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@dvfernandez takeover: The most important aspect of running a successful startup is hiring the right people and developing a culture where your team can have fun, work hard and thrive personally and professionally. I am so proud of the 7 full time employees that have joined @soalliance It has been a whirlwind to go from one to a team of eight in under a year! *
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#team #squadgoals #traveling #SOA #SOAYouth #photography #travelgram #wanderlust #california #ocean #entrepreneur #environment #sustainability #siliconvalley

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Aug 31

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@dvfernandez takeover: One of my life goals has always been to travel the world and inspire people to take ownership of the climate threats facing their communities. Being an entrepreneur and speaker has made that dream a reality! I am so thankful to have the opportunity to influence individuals, corporations, governments and foundations to cultivate entrepreneurship in the ocean sustainability space and create new disruptive models that can help protect our ocean.
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Just this year I have spoken at conferences in Mexico 🇲🇽> Monaco🇲🇨> Abu Dhabi 🇦🇪 > Denmark 🇩🇰> New Orleans 🎺>New York🗽> Indonesia 🇮🇩. Next year is already booked with trips to China, India, Davos, and the British Virgin Islands!
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Aug 31

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So pumped to be part of the @casefoundation #Millennial #takeover! My name is Daniela Fernandez @dvfernandez and I’m the Founder and CEO of Sustainable Ocean Alliance @soalliance a global non-profit that advances the impact of Millennial-led start-ups and social enterprises that are developing solutions to protect and sustain the health our ocean. *
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I started SOA when I was a freshman at @georgetownuniversity and an intern at the Case Foundation! Shout out to the amazing team at The Case Foundation (aka my DC family). So why did I start SOA you may ask? Because I learned that the ocean was facing a variety of threats- from plastic pollution to over-fishing, and realized that it was up to our generation to develop innovative ideas that could have an immediate and tangible impact in this world.
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Join me on my journey today to experience what it means to be a social entrepreneur. Make sure you check out the Instagram STORIES for live updates ^^^^
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#entrepreneurship #startuplife #siliconvalley #lifestyle #soayouth #youngleaders #ocean

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Aug 31

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Announcing... @dvfernandez! Follow along today as Daniela shares a day in her life bringing together entrepreneurship and ocean sustainability in her work with @soalliance.

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Featuring
David Litt

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Aug 30

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Be sure to check our @glamupthemidterms, where Funny Or Die is teaming up with the amazing @billyeichner to help get young people to the polls in 2018. (In honor of the project, this the most glamorous picture I’ve taken recently - the suit is mine, the car I just found there.)

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Aug 30

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Getting started on book 2, Parties On the Fault Line - about why fixing democracy is easier than most of think (but also jokes and fun adventures!) Any ideas where I should go to see politics at it’s brokenest? What I should do when I get there? Leave a comment below or message me @davidlitt.

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Aug 30

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Been almost a year since my book came out and just got the paperback copies! (Very glad my publisher made it clear which person in the photo was me. Wouldn’t want any confusion.)

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Aug 30

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Been thinking a lot about gratitude recently - how to appreciate all the great things in the world while caring enough about the bad stuff to fix it.
So anyway here’s a kickass flower I saw this morning as I left my house/office.

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Aug 30

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I’m @davidlitt, and this is Daniel Radcliffe (no relation, he’s a cactus). Daniel Radcliffe has lived in my office ever since I started working from home, but is clearly not a millennial since he’s terrible at social media.
How is this relevant to changemaking? While you ponder that question which clearly has a good answer, I’ll be posting throughout about the work I’m lucky to get to do, which bounces somewhere between writing/comedy/activism depending on the day. (Plus some #latergrams from my work at the White House and with Funny Or Die.) Nice to meet you!

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Aug 30

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Today we have @davidlitt, President Obama's former speechwriter and writer and producer for @funnyordie. Follow along as he shares a day in his life on day 4 of our 10 day takeover!

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Featuring
Michael Smith

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Sep 3

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I love food but I love cooking hearty meals to share with my family and friends even more. There’s nothing quite like ending a day or long weekend cooking in the kitchen with my partner Lamour, our family and the friends who light up our lives. I grew up in New England in a house with my grandmother from North Carolina. I came home to home cooked soul food everyday and learned how to merge fresh flavors by watching her and the cook at my local boys and girls club, Momma Morgan. I love to combine those rich southern flavors with the freshness and tanginess of my favorite Asian and Caribbean dishes and serve up huge quantities - because you never know who might join!

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Sep 3

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“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.“ This African proverb perfectly captures the Be Fearless principle, “Reach Beyond Your Bubble.” Not a day goes by where I am not grateful for the diverse team we’ve assembled that brings a multitude of skills, passions and experiences to our work. We push each other to be our very best, often with passionate debates. We work hard and play hard - as you can see at these work and after work pictures. One of my mentors, Valerie Jarrett, was recently speaking to a group of Congressional Black Caucus Fellows that we brought to our offices. She reminded them of the importance of building relationships and never forgetting the humanity of the people we have the privilege to work with. I am proud to call my colleagues of today - and jobs gone by - some of my closest friends.

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Sep 3

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Take a look at these photos from when a group of young men from the Ron Brown School in Washington, DC, came to our office for an MBK Alliance visit with President Obama and Congressman John Lewis to talk about the anniversary of the assassination of Dr. King.

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Sep 3

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A few years back I realized the first thing I did every morning was grab my Blackberry from my nightstand to check and respond to my constant flurry of e-mails - yep, I had my first Blackberry in 2003 and then again during my last couple of years working at the White House! I hated that I was starting my day immediately getting on the hamster wheel and not getting off until late at night. I decided then I needed to make a change and start by centering myself with purpose and prayer. So, while I’ve kept the habit of reaching for my night stand, each day when I open my eyes I reach for my iPhone and read a couple daily devotions and scriptures before I allow myself to catch up on the latest news and then the never-ending emails that came in overnight. Everything seems a little smaller and a little more manageable after focusing on what really matters. And then, most days I get in the car and talk to my amazing mom who can talk me off most ledges and give me the inspiration, guidance and grounding I need to take on the world! She was a fearless single mom who sacrificed constantly so I might have opportunities she never dreamed of.

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Sep 3

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Hey, my name is Michael Smith. I’m a proud brother, uncle, God parent, partner, son of teen parents from a low income neighborhood, cross-sector activist from the inside out and Case Foundation alumni. I’m thrilled to take over today! Currently I’m Executive Director of My Brother's Keeper (MBK) Alliance and Director of Youth Opportunity Programs at the Obama Foundation. I have the privilege to work everyday to help build a national movement to ensure nothing stands in the way of boys and young men of color from achieving their dreams. Prior to the Obama Foundation I had the honor to serve in President Obama’s White House as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director of Cabinet Affairs for the MBK Initiative. I helped create MBK when I was Director of the Social Innovation Fund at the federal agency that runs AmeriCorps. Before joining the Obama Administration I spent nearly eight amazing years at the Case Foundation, most recently as SVP of Social Innovation. While there we helped launch a new age of democratized philanthropy, new approaches to civic engagement, international public private partnerships, a national initiative to spark high growth entrepreneurship and the Be Fearless initiative to encourage more innovation and risk taking in the social sector. My colleague Kari Dunn Saratovsky launched our Social Citizen work at that time, which was the beginning of more than 10 years of exciting campaigns and research helping to understand and engage the amazing millennial generation. And just like then, I continue to argue with Kari and others that since I was born in December of ‘79 I’m not really a Millennial! I’m right on the cusp but definitely identify more with the concept of the Oregon Trail generation! Either way, what an exciting time to be part of social change movements when technology, sector conversions, rapid changes in demographics and an ever shrinking globe is giving us the ability to tackle old challenges in all sorts of new and exciting ways!

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Sep 3

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Today we have Michael Smith from @mbk_alliance! Follow along as he shares a day in his life as he works to support boys and young men of color on the path to success both locally and nationally.

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Featuring
Maya Enista Smith

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Sep 2

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I invited a few local families to my home to talk about what kindness means to them and how they’re planning to keep it going all year. Open, honest, and ongoing conversations within families are so important. Read the link in bio on @CynthiaBTWF's page for one example of what this can look like - and some helpful tips! - that she shared with @TheMightySite. The best boss and inspiration! #BeKind21 #BeKind

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Sep 1

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We got to host a book reading at @belandbunna books for #BeKind21. Have I mentioned this is the best workday ever? (Peep the poster reminding you to #BeKind on the door)

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Sep 1

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Volunteered with #JFCSEastBay to share kind and uplifting messages for senior citizens and pack backpacks for students! This is the best sort of work day. #BeKind #BeKind21

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Couldn't be prouder to bring our #BeKind21 challenge to my son's school, Springhill Elementary. Wanting my son to start school in an environment that encourages him to be kind to himself and to others sparked the inspiration behind our challenge. Learn more at bornthisway.foundation/bekind21 (or visit the link in @btwfoundation's bio!)

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Hi! @MayaBTWF here and I'm so excited to host the #millennialtakeover today! I'm ED of @btwfoundation. Here I am with some of our amazing team members: @Shadille, our deputy ED Rachel, and @mrslittrell! Check out how we work to build a kinder, braver world. #BeKind #BeKind21

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Sep 1

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Today we have @mayabtwf, Executive Director of @btwfoundation! Follow along as Maya shares her work empowering youth and encouraging—kicking off day 6 of the 10 day takeover.

#CaseTakeover
Featuring
Genevieve Ryan

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Launching your product is one of the BEST moments of founding a startup! As a founder, I’m always trying to listen to our users — they have the most important insights and have guided our path at @realworldplaybook since the start.
After 1000+ interviews with students, schools, employers, and other stakeholders, we designed the Real World Ready program — a comprehensive online course that introduces young adults to everything from personal finance and health care to renters insurance and taxes.
We are so excited to launch this program next week at schools across the country, and help make the next generation #realworldready ✌🏻 A big thank you to the Case Foundation and @jeancasecf for giving founders the encouragement and support they need to take big bets, fail forward, and get in the arena! #CaseTakeover

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This spring, we launched the #realworldready movement to empower young adults with the knowledge and tools they need to land on their feet in adulthood. We’re committed to disrupting the way twenty-somethings start out in life, and are on a mission to make the real world transition seamless and cool.
Share your real world stories (wins, fails, and everything in between) with us so we can pay it forward to the next generation! ✌🏻

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Failure can be frustrating, but when it comes to the real world, we’re all about sharing #realworldfails.
Earlier this summer, @realworldplaybook collaborated with @spoonuniversity to showcase real world fails and wins with the Spoon community. From forgetting to sign up for health insurance to wearing jeans to an interview, these fails showed that everyone makes mistakes when they start out.
As we’ve built the Real World community, we’ve come to realize that peer influence is so important! Navigating the real world on your own can be stressful and scary— it’s a lot easier when you have a team, and feel like you’re working through it together!✌🏻

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Hi everyone! I’m Genevieve Ryan and am so excited to participate in the #CaseTakeover! I’m the founder of @realworldplaybook - we provide tools and trusted resources to navigate the “real world”. I’m a lawyer by background and founded our company after struggling with my own real world transition - despite being blessed with incredible educational opportunities, I was totally unprepared when it came to things like personal finance, health insurance, and taxes.
At Real World Playbook, we are on a mission to make adulthood easier, and are building a community to help twenty-somethings make smart, informed decisions about their lives.
Join us as we make the next generation #realworldready ✌🏻

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Kicking off day 7 of the 10 day Instagram takeover is @realworldplaybook Founder, Genevieve Ryan! Follow along as Genevieve shares a day in the life of a #startup founder who wants to help young adults get real world ready.

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