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The Dovetail Project has been selected as a 2026 @nbafoundation grant recipient, with support from the @chicagobulls! 🏀 For the second consecutive year, this investment will help us continue creating career pathways and economic opportunities for young fathers ages 17–24 from across Chicago. Thank you to the NBA Foundation and Chicago Bulls for believing in our mission and investing in the futures of young fathers, families, and communities.
The Dovetail Project has been selected as a 2026 @nbafoundation grant recipient, with support from the @chicagobulls! 🏀 For the second consecutive year, this investment will help us continue creating career pathways and economic opportunities for young fathers ages 17–24 from across Chicago. Thank you to the NBA Foundation and Chicago Bulls for believing in our mission and investing in the futures of young fathers, families, and communities.
💡 Innovation in Action! 💡 Our Social Media Specialist, Mia Garwol, interviewed Amaria Roland about her AI chatbot and the creative process she built through the Tech Sassy Girlz Pearls in Tech Accelerator. 🤖✨ We’re proud to support young innovators like Amaria and the future she’s shaping with technology! A huge thank you to our amazing partners — CareerSource Central Florida and the NBA Foundation — for helping make opportunities like this possible. 💜 #TechSassyGirlz #PearlsInTech #AIChatbot #WomenInSTEM #FutureInnovators #PoweredByPartnerships
💡 Innovation in Action! 💡 Our Social Media Specialist, Mia Garwol, interviewed Amaria Roland about her AI chatbot and the creative process she built through the Tech Sassy Girlz Pearls in Tech Accelerator. 🤖✨ We’re proud to support young innovators like Amaria and the future she’s shaping with technology! A huge thank you to our amazing partners — CareerSource Central Florida and the NBA Foundation — for helping make opportunities like this possible. 💜 #TechSassyGirlz #PearlsInTech #AIChatbot #WomenInSTEM #FutureInnovators #PoweredByPartnerships
“Did you hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete?” 🌹 At Eva’s, we see that strength every day. This reel features Aisha Francis, Executive Director of Eva’s, and Ruth Jurgensen, Executive Director of the @nbafoundation, speaking to the vision behind Roses from Concrete, a bold new program supporting youth on their journey to post-secondary education. Next week, young people will log in to begin their first step toward post-secondary education through @gbcollege’s full-week Choices program - as part of Roses from Concrete, made possible with catalytic support from the NBA Foundation. But showing up takes more than motivation. It takes support. Right now is where you come in. Your gift today helps make this possible: ✅ A laptop and headset - so every student can fully participate ✅ A safe space, meals, and daily support - so they can focus and show up ✅ Peer mentorship from Eva’s graduate, Accolade - guiding them through this next step ✅ Hands-on support navigating college systems - from syllabi to student life ✅ Tools to build academic confidence - shifting from survival mode to learning mode This is what it looks like to build a real pathway forward. Donate now. Be part of what’s next. Help more roses rise from concrete! #RosesFromConcrete #EvasInitiatives
“Did you hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete?” 🌹 At Eva’s, we see that strength every day. This reel features Aisha Francis, Executive Director of Eva’s, and Ruth Jurgensen, Executive Director of the @nbafoundation, speaking to the vision behind Roses from Concrete, a bold new program supporting youth on their journey to post-secondary education. Next week, young people will log in to begin their first step toward post-secondary education through @gbcollege’s full-week Choices program - as part of Roses from Concrete, made possible with catalytic support from the NBA Foundation. But showing up takes more than motivation. It takes support. Right now is where you come in. Your gift today helps make this possible: ✅ A laptop and headset - so every student can fully participate ✅ A safe space, meals, and daily support - so they can focus and show up ✅ Peer mentorship from Eva’s graduate, Accolade - guiding them through this next step ✅ Hands-on support navigating college systems - from syllabi to student life ✅ Tools to build academic confidence - shifting from survival mode to learning mode This is what it looks like to build a real pathway forward. Donate now. Be part of what’s next. Help more roses rise from concrete! #RosesFromConcrete #EvasInitiatives
We’re so excited to share that we’re the newest members of the @NBAFoundation Family! Thank you to the NBA Foundation for awarding us this grant, and for believing in our mission of helping Memphians access a quality tech education at an affordable price. 💙💚 #NBAFoundation
We’re so excited to share that we’re the newest members of the @NBAFoundation Family! Thank you to the NBA Foundation for awarding us this grant, and for believing in our mission of helping Memphians access a quality tech education at an affordable price. 💙💚 #NBAFoundation
From mindset shifts to human transformation! We proudly celebrate the graduation of the 2nd Cohort of the Sentinels Leadership Academy. These incredible young leaders (ages 14-24) put in the work, building wellness, financial resilience, and real career paths. Thank you to the NBA Foundation and our dedicated mentors at the Circle of Brotherhood for investing in the future of our youth. This isn't just a graduation; it’s the launchpad for the next generation of changemakers. @nbafoundation #YouthEmpowerment #Leadership #COB
From mindset shifts to human transformation! We proudly celebrate the graduation of the 2nd Cohort of the Sentinels Leadership Academy. These incredible young leaders (ages 14-24) put in the work, building wellness, financial resilience, and real career paths. Thank you to the NBA Foundation and our dedicated mentors at the Circle of Brotherhood for investing in the future of our youth. This isn't just a graduation; it’s the launchpad for the next generation of changemakers. @nbafoundation #YouthEmpowerment #Leadership #COB
🌷 As our EMERGE Cohorts come to an end, we are proud to announce this inspiring event, held in collaboration with Atlanta Film Society! Our Spring Reel Connections isn’t just about networking—it’s about celebrating the voices of young filmmakers and fostering connections that can transform careers. So if you’ve been wondering how to tap into the RE:IMAGINE creative workforce, this is your chance! 🏃‍♂️ 💨 🎟️ As part of the Atlanta Film Festival, Reel Connections: Spring will feature a curated selection of student work, short films from RE:IMAGINE programs, and work from local artists, offering a platform for fresh perspectives in storytelling. RE:IMAGINE has been a driving force in launching the careers of young creatives through its partnerships with leading organizations such as the NBA Foundation, United Talent Agency, United Way of Greater Atlanta, and Explore Gwinnett (Tourism & Film Office). Many of our students have gone on to secure internships and paid on-set experiences with industry giants like Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Lionsgate, and NBC Universal. We want to work with you! Reel Connections: Spring is more than an event—it’s an opportunity to foster meaningful connections, celebrate diverse voices, and support the next generation of filmmakers as they take their first steps toward industry success!
🌷 As our EMERGE Cohorts come to an end, we are proud to announce this inspiring event, held in collaboration with Atlanta Film Society! Our Spring Reel Connections isn’t just about networking—it’s about celebrating the voices of young filmmakers and fostering connections that can transform careers. So if you’ve been wondering how to tap into the RE:IMAGINE creative workforce, this is your chance! 🏃‍♂️ 💨 🎟️ As part of the Atlanta Film Festival, Reel Connections: Spring will feature a curated selection of student work, short films from RE:IMAGINE programs, and work from local artists, offering a platform for fresh perspectives in storytelling. RE:IMAGINE has been a driving force in launching the careers of young creatives through its partnerships with leading organizations such as the NBA Foundation, United Talent Agency, United Way of Greater Atlanta, and Explore Gwinnett (Tourism & Film Office). Many of our students have gone on to secure internships and paid on-set experiences with industry giants like Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Lionsgate, and NBC Universal. We want to work with you! Reel Connections: Spring is more than an event—it’s an opportunity to foster meaningful connections, celebrate diverse voices, and support the next generation of filmmakers as they take their first steps toward industry success!
Save this batch of grants ASAP! 🔖 Forward to a friend ⏩📧 If you own an LLC or run a for profit corporation, here are three October grant opportunities: 1. Hustler’s Microgrant - Rolling deadline 2. Veteran Shark Tank - October 6, 2024 3. The 15 Percent Pledge - October 16, 2024 Here are some October opportunities for my nonprofit friends: 4. NBA Foundation -Rolling deadline 5. Forrest E. Mars Jr. Chocolate History Grant - 10/26/24 Links to the funder’s website are in my LINKTREE. Click on Dr. B.’s GRANT ALERTS and see the opportunities listed as “new”. Be sure to check all guidelines and due dates on the funders’ websites. LASTLY, for my nonprofit friends looking for SEED GRANTS, be sure to DOWNLOAD my eBook: 10 SEED GRANTS FOR GRASSROOTS NONPROFITS. Go to my LINKTREE and click on Dr. B.’s PRODUCTS. #drb #businessdoctor #businessconsultant #grants #grantwriter #nycnonprofit #nycmwbe #nycsmallbusinesses #seedfunding #phillynonprofit #phillysmallbusinesses
Save this batch of grants ASAP! 🔖 Forward to a friend ⏩📧 If you own an LLC or run a for profit corporation, here are three October grant opportunities: 1. Hustler’s Microgrant - Rolling deadline 2. Veteran Shark Tank - October 6, 2024 3. The 15 Percent Pledge - October 16, 2024 Here are some October opportunities for my nonprofit friends: 4. NBA Foundation -Rolling deadline 5. Forrest E. Mars Jr. Chocolate History Grant - 10/26/24 Links to the funder’s website are in my LINKTREE. Click on Dr. B.’s GRANT ALERTS and see the opportunities listed as “new”. Be sure to check all guidelines and due dates on the funders’ websites. LASTLY, for my nonprofit friends looking for SEED GRANTS, be sure to DOWNLOAD my eBook: 10 SEED GRANTS FOR GRASSROOTS NONPROFITS. Go to my LINKTREE and click on Dr. B.’s PRODUCTS. #drb #businessdoctor #businessconsultant #grants #grantwriter #nycnonprofit #nycmwbe #nycsmallbusinesses #seedfunding #phillynonprofit #phillysmallbusinesses
Another win on the board for the CG team! 🏆📸   For the second consecutive year, our team had the privilege of producing the official commercial content for the @nba & @nbafoundation HBCU Fellowship Program!  This year the video was featured during game three of the NBA Finals hosted by @abcnetwork and @espn , allowing us to showcase our work to millions across the globe!  Once again, Thank you to the NBA and the NBA Foundation for allowing us to be a part of such amazing and impactful projects, and a huge shoutout to everyone who worked tirelessly to make this vision come to life!  Here’s to many more wins! 📸🔗 #collectivegallery #nba #nbafinals
Another win on the board for the CG team! 🏆📸   For the second consecutive year, our team had the privilege of producing the official commercial content for the @nba & @nbafoundation HBCU Fellowship Program!  This year the video was featured during game three of the NBA Finals hosted by @abcnetwork and @espn , allowing us to showcase our work to millions across the globe!  Once again, Thank you to the NBA and the NBA Foundation for allowing us to be a part of such amazing and impactful projects, and a huge shoutout to everyone who worked tirelessly to make this vision come to life!  Here’s to many more wins! 📸🔗 #collectivegallery #nba #nbafinals
Thank you to @nbafoundation partnering with @kingmakersofoakland & @equaloppschools As part of its one-year anniversary, the NBA Foundation announced 22 new grants totaling $6 million today to help create employment opportunities, further career advancement and drive greater economic empowerment for Black youth. Visit www.nbafoundation.com to learn more!
Thank you to @nbafoundation partnering with @kingmakersofoakland & @equaloppschools As part of its one-year anniversary, the NBA Foundation announced 22 new grants totaling $6 million today to help create employment opportunities, further career advancement and drive greater economic empowerment for Black youth. Visit www.nbafoundation.com to learn more!
A recap of the 2023 NBA Foundation Pitch Competition during this year’s NBA All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah. The NBMBAA participants were: • @derekcanton – @Paerpay – Third Place • MT Strickland – @MetricMate • Amber Hayes – @secondkeysinc – Second Place • @folasadeogunmokun – @unskryptedtv “The NBA Foundation aims to grow the next generation of Black entrepreneurs and tech leaders by providing the tools, resources and funding for innovative ideas through the NBA Foundation Pitch Competition on Feb. 16. In collaboration with the National Black MBA Association and Utah Black Chamber of Commerce, the Foundation will host a live pitch competition highlighting Black entrepreneurs in the Salt Lake City community and across the country. Eight entrepreneurs will present their businesses, platforms, and technology to a panel of NBA and business executives for a chance to win cash prizes.” We look forward to our continued partnership with the @nbafoundation. 🤝🏾🫶🏾 #NBMBAA #TheBlackMBA #NBAFoundation #NBAF #nbafoundationpitch #nbaallstar #allstarpitch
A recap of the 2023 NBA Foundation Pitch Competition during this year’s NBA All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah. The NBMBAA participants were: • @derekcanton – @Paerpay – Third Place • MT Strickland – @MetricMate • Amber Hayes – @secondkeysinc – Second Place • @folasadeogunmokun – @unskryptedtv “The NBA Foundation aims to grow the next generation of Black entrepreneurs and tech leaders by providing the tools, resources and funding for innovative ideas through the NBA Foundation Pitch Competition on Feb. 16. In collaboration with the National Black MBA Association and Utah Black Chamber of Commerce, the Foundation will host a live pitch competition highlighting Black entrepreneurs in the Salt Lake City community and across the country. Eight entrepreneurs will present their businesses, platforms, and technology to a panel of NBA and business executives for a chance to win cash prizes.” We look forward to our continued partnership with the @nbafoundation. 🤝🏾🫶🏾 #NBMBAA #TheBlackMBA #NBAFoundation #NBAF #nbafoundationpitch #nbaallstar #allstarpitch
@cedricikpo is the founding Executive Director for the Thunder Fellows Program – developed in partnership with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Creative Arts Agency (CAA) – focused on creating career pipelines for Black high school & college students in the sports, entertainment, and tech industries. In his third year with the program, Cedric has cultivated an ecosystem of 80+ students across Oklahoma alongside key corporate, programmatic, and community partners. Cedric is also an Emmy Award- winning producer for his role on OKC Thunder Films’ Seeds of Greenwood. Cedric spent four years with the NBA’s Social Responsibility & Player Programs group in New York City. He led community outreach and equity programming for the NBA, G League and WNBA to ensure authentic, holistic engagement across team markets. Cedric helped launch the NBA Foundation and facilitated the NBA’s sustained social justice and inclusion platforms. Cedric directed dozens of marquee events – most notably at NBA & WNBA’s Finals, All-Star Weekends and Basketball Without Borders (Africa and Asia). While in San Antonio, Cedric spent seven years with Spurs Sports & Entertainment, overseeing Corporate Social Responsibility efforts for four franchises, managed a team of five, and launched their employee volunteer program. Cedric earned a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management from the University of Evansville. BMe Vanguard honorees embody the #NextNarrative principle of defining people by their aspirations and contributions, rather than by their limitations or stigmas. If you too believe in “Stating their best before the rest” take our Next Narrative Pledge by clicking the link in our bio. #NextNarrative #BMeCommunity #BMeVanguard #BlackLOVEPledge #NextNarrarivePledge
@cedricikpo is the founding Executive Director for the Thunder Fellows Program – developed in partnership with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Creative Arts Agency (CAA) – focused on creating career pipelines for Black high school & college students in the sports, entertainment, and tech industries. In his third year with the program, Cedric has cultivated an ecosystem of 80+ students across Oklahoma alongside key corporate, programmatic, and community partners. Cedric is also an Emmy Award- winning producer for his role on OKC Thunder Films’ Seeds of Greenwood. Cedric spent four years with the NBA’s Social Responsibility & Player Programs group in New York City. He led community outreach and equity programming for the NBA, G League and WNBA to ensure authentic, holistic engagement across team markets. Cedric helped launch the NBA Foundation and facilitated the NBA’s sustained social justice and inclusion platforms. Cedric directed dozens of marquee events – most notably at NBA & WNBA’s Finals, All-Star Weekends and Basketball Without Borders (Africa and Asia). While in San Antonio, Cedric spent seven years with Spurs Sports & Entertainment, overseeing Corporate Social Responsibility efforts for four franchises, managed a team of five, and launched their employee volunteer program. Cedric earned a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management from the University of Evansville. BMe Vanguard honorees embody the #NextNarrative principle of defining people by their aspirations and contributions, rather than by their limitations or stigmas. If you too believe in “Stating their best before the rest” take our Next Narrative Pledge by clicking the link in our bio. #NextNarrative #BMeCommunity #BMeVanguard #BlackLOVEPledge #NextNarrarivePledge
We’re proud to team up with the @NBAFoundation Black Girl Film School is on a mission to increase college admissions and STEAM opportunities for girls who want to lead from behind the camera—and now, we’re doing it with the incredible support of the NBA Foundation. This partnership is a game-changer. With their support, we’re expanding access, deepening impact, and creating real pathways for the next generation of filmmakers and innovators. Thank you @NBAFoundation for believing in our mission and helping us build a future where students are equipped, empowered, and ready to succeed in college and beyond. #BlackGirlFilmSchool #NBAFoundation #GirlsInSTEAM #FutureFilmmakers #RepresentationMatters #BehindTheCamera #collegebound
We’re proud to team up with the @NBAFoundation Black Girl Film School is on a mission to increase college admissions and STEAM opportunities for girls who want to lead from behind the camera—and now, we’re doing it with the incredible support of the NBA Foundation. This partnership is a game-changer. With their support, we’re expanding access, deepening impact, and creating real pathways for the next generation of filmmakers and innovators. Thank you @NBAFoundation for believing in our mission and helping us build a future where students are equipped, empowered, and ready to succeed in college and beyond. #BlackGirlFilmSchool #NBAFoundation #GirlsInSTEAM #FutureFilmmakers #RepresentationMatters #BehindTheCamera #collegebound
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