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Embracing Change: Reflections from Co-Executive Director Bilal Alkatout
At Headwaters, we’ve spent the last two years building an organization that embraces change as a constant. This mindset keeps us grounded, moving forward with purpose, and growing our impact with consistency.
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Co-Chairs in Conversation: The Benefits of Headwaters’ Shift to Co-Leadership
At Headwaters Foundation for Justice, we believe in the power of shared leadership to strengthen our work and deepen our impact. Our board’s decision to implement a Co-Chair model in…
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Co-Executive Director Applications Open Today
Dear community, We are excited to share that Headwaters is now accepting applications for our second Co-Executive Director position. This fall, we announced that Headwaters is embracing a shared leadership…
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Our Year in Review: 2024 Annual Report
As we reflect on Headwaters Foundation for Justice’s 40th year, we are reminded of the collective strength and deep connections that sustain us. Together with our partners and community, we…
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Introducing the Black Radiance Network: The Next Chapter of Black Movement Work at Headwaters
Dear Community, I am writing to share exciting updates about the next chapter of the Black Movement Ecosystem Fund here at Headwaters Foundation for Justice. First, it is almost hard to believe that…
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Embracing Shared Leadership: A Conversation between Veronica Rucker and Sierra Judy
Headwaters Foundation for Justice is embracing a new chapter in its leadership and organizational growth. As we explore the values driving our work and vision, we’re excited to share our…
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A Case for Storytelling: We need to imagine a better, more just world
As we celebrate 40 years of Headwaters, we’ve been exploring how Headwaters and our community are reimagining philanthropy through this special blog series. In this final installment, our Director of…
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Our work continues through all political conditions
Dear community, No matter the political landscape, community organizing continues. Grassroots movements led by Black people, Indigenous people, and people of color have moved our communities towards justice for generations.…
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Centering Indigenous Perspectives: How Headwaters reminded me that solidarity benefits everyone
As we celebrate 40 years of Headwaters, we have been offering reflections on the ways we and others can challenge the movement of money. For this third installment, it seemed…
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Announcing Bilal Alkatout as Headwaters’ First Co-Executive Director
Dear community, We are excited to share the next chapter of leadership at Headwaters Foundation for Justice. Over the past year, our staff and board closely examined our leadership and…
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