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#G4GC is a leading philanthropic organization dedicated to investing in the ecosystems that support our youth.

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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
The G4GC office will be closed from December 15, 2025 to January 5, 2026. We wish you a season of rest! ❄️
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
G4GC's Black Girl Freedom Fund is honored to be featured in The Collaborative Effect, a new report highlighting how collaboratives build trust, reduce burden, and accelerate impact. Join us Dec 9 at 9 AM PT/ 12 PM ET for the launch. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/thecollabeffect
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
G4GC is a proud anchor partner for #GivetoWomenandGirlsDay, supporting the power of collaboration and shared commitment to invest in women, girls, and gender-expansive youth of color. 💪 ✨💜 💻 Join us at 1 pm ET/10 am PT for an online convening at togetherwomenrise.org/give-to-women-girls-day
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
From Our Archives 📰 #swipe "Philanthropists who care about racial justice must realize that people who are closest to the problem must be part of the solution." Read Dr. Monique Couvson and Tynesha McHarris' 2022 op-ed tinyurl.com/3ha7b6da
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Born in North Carolina and raised in Toronto, Victoria Mboko made history by winning her first WTA title in 2025, defeating four Grand Slam champs. Rising from No. 333 to 24, her fearless play inspires girls worldwide. Thank you, Victoria!
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
🎉 Happy 5th Anniversary to #1Billion4BlackGirls! Since 2020, we've mobilized $10.6M toward our $1B goal for Black girls & gender-expansive youth by 2030. Thank you to our partners & community!
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
We're Hiring! G4GC is seeking a strategic and equity-driven Senior Director of Operations to lead and strengthen its internal infrastructure. Where: Brooklyn, NY Salary Range: $145K-$190K Deadline: October 3rd APPLY: www.goodcitizen.com/executive-searc…
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
We're excited to share a beautiful new resource: Freedom as a Practice Coloring & Reflection Book by Haleema Bharoocha! ✨ For anyone navigating burnout, grief, or the urgency of movement work, this book is a creative companion to help us slow down and reconnect. generartiveshop.com
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
We're Hiring! G4GC is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven, and equity-oriented leader to serve as its next Senior Director of Development and External Affairs. To learn more and apply go here: www.goodcitizen.com/executive-searc…
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
🚨 Save the Date! 🚨 G4GC's FIRST in-person convening is happening May 13–15, 2026 in Charlotte, NC! Join funders, organizers, youth leaders & more to celebrate the power of community & youth brilliance. 🎉 Space is limited: g4gc.org/2026-convening
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
We celebrated 35 years of partnerships with Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities in philanthropy at AAPIP! We also watched "Taking Root," a film on the impact of structural violence and SE Asian resilience in Philadelphia, supported by G4GC and our partner VietLead.
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
🎉 Congratulations to G4GC Vice President of Operations and Programs Maheen Kaleem on being accepted into the GEO Change Leaders in Philanthropy Fellowship! 🎉 Learn more about the program & participating fellows: www.geofunders.org/community-cohort…
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
✈️ Conference season is in full swing! Our team is hitting the road and attending some amazing events — and we'd love to connect with our partners, peers, and future collaborators along the way. See where we will be below!👇🏿 DM us or reach out to set up a time to connect!
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we're highlighting artist and rapper Doechii! She recently launched "Anxiety Is Watching Me," a resource hub inspired by her own experiences, aimed at supporting those facing mental health challenges. Learn more www.anxietyiswatchingme.com
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Most recently, G4GC's Vice President of Operations and Programs Maheen Kaleem shared guidance for the next generation of leaders striving to create meaningful change in philanthropy. Read her FIVE tips below...
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
"We've not just built an organization that nurtures ecosystems supporting our youth, we've ignited a movement grounded in love, vision, and we have amplified an unshakable belief in the brilliance of girls and gender-expansive youth of color." - Dr. Couvson g4gc.org/spring-2025-newsletter
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
How can philanthropy follow the lead of girls of color? Find out from Kyndall Osibodu's op-ed! ✨ 'From Our Archives' is a new series spotlighting past G4GC stories, thought leadership, and compelling content. Explore: g4gc.org/how-philanthropy-can-follo…
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How Philanthropy Can Follow the Lead of Girls of Color - Grantmakers for Girls of Color
By Kyndall Osibodu My family has always been philanthropic—from my grandparents hosting everyone on holidays, to volunteering with our church for back-to-school fairs and holiday drives, to the ways we show up for each other in both celebration and crisis. But it wasn’t until I became a youth organizer that I first learned about institutional […]
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
This quarter's newsletter opens with a special reflection from Dr. Monique Couvson, G4GC President & CEO, highlighting our achievements and powerful partnerships—plus the latest G4GC news and opportunities. READ NOW: g4gc.org/spring-2025-newsletter
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Spring 2025 Newsletter - Grantmakers for Girls of Color
G4GC is the only national philanthropic intermediary organization with an explicit focus on girls, femmes and gender-expansive youth of Color in the U.S. and territories.
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Have you explored the job boards on our website? 💼 G4GC is committed to connecting communities with roles that can make a difference and elevate them in these important fields. Check out our curated selection of opportunities in the social impact and philanthropic sectors: g4gc.org/fundopps
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
The GUTC Fellowship is transforming philanthropy! This 12-month program empowers trans and gender nonconforming professionals with support, networking, and leadership development. Congrats to all the fellows and G4GC's Solace Mensah-Narh! lgbtfunders.org/newsposts/2025-26-g…
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
How can philanthropy support the leadership of transmasculine and gender non-conforming (TGNC) people of color addressing patriarchal violence? Join G4GC and The Brown Boy Project at Funding Forward on 4/2 for a session on Liberatory Masculinities. lgbtfunders.org/funding-forward-2025
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Kamora Freeland, at just 17, is the youngest pilot in New York and one of the youngest licensed aviators in U.S. history! 🛩️ After her mom tirelessly advocated for her, Kamora joined the United Youth Aviators program. Kamora's journey proves that with the right support, the sky's NOT the limit! 🚀
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
🎉 Exciting news! Girls, Unlimited by Dr. Monique Couvson, G4GC's President and CEO is coming soon! This groundbreaking book calls for real, transformative investment in girls, especially girls of color, to create a more just and thriving world. thenewpress.com/books/girls-unlimit… 💪
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Girls, Unlimited | The New Press
Girls, Unlimited is an insider-informed blueprint that weaves the author’s thirty-plus years of notes from the field—excerpts from interviews with girls and key stakeholders working with girls around the world—with her personal experience to expose how all girls, but especially girls of color, have been underserved. This groundbreaking book provides an illuminating guide to fostering strategies that prioritize the well-being and liberation of all girls in the United States, offering practical insights into how such efforts can catalyze a more sustainable and democratic society.
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
🚨 New Community Funding Opportunities are LIVE! 🚨 Head to g4gc.org/fundopps to explore the latest funding and paid opportunities from our incredible partners who are dedicated to investing in girls and gender-expansive youth of color.
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
This week's youth spotlight is Carlynn Greene, founder of Scholarship Guru! After earning 30 scholarships for her university studies, Carlynn helps students navigate the scholarship process. Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 in Education, she's a powerful example of investing in young leaders of Color!
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
🚨 New Community Opportunities Alert! 🚨 We've just added fresh funding and paid opportunities from our partners and values-aligned organizations. 💰💡 Head over to g4gc.org/fundopps to explore the latest opportunities!
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
It's #BlackClimateWeek and we are uplifting environmental advocate and conservationist Demi Johnson! Demi is helping clean Mississippi's waters and restore its oyster reefs by raising 1000+ oysters! Thank you Demi for your environmental stewardship and inspiring young conservationists nationwide!
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Today we celebrate the birthday of two legendary women—Toni Morrison and Audre Lorde—whose words have inspired generations. 🌸✨ Their profound and unapologetic works remind girls and gender-expansive youth of Color that they are worthy of love, respect, and the freedom to write their own stories. 💜
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Happy Black Girl Freedom Week! ✨💜 From Feb 17-21, we’re highlighting incredible content from the past 4 years that celebrates the wellness, leadership, and brilliance of Black girls & gender-expansive youth. 🙌🏾 Visit us on Instagram to join the celebration www.instagram.com/blackgirlfre... #BGFW2025
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
👀 We've got new Community Funding Opportunities up on our website 🧑🏽‍💻 Visit g4gc.org/fundopps to explore the latest funding and paid opportunities from our partners and values-aligned orgs. Have a funding opportunity to list? Submit it via our website for review today! 📩
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Today, G4GC honors the legacy of Chinedu Valentine Okobi on what would have been his 43rd birthday. His family created the Chinedu Valentine Okobi Sabbatical Program to support rest and healing for Black leaders. We are humbled by the Okobi family's generosity and inspired by his lasting impact.
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Did you catch the Super Bowl? 🏈 The stunning logo artwork by Tahj "Queen Tahj" Williams honors Black Masking culture and New Orleans' heritage. A cybersecurity engineer by day, her success highlights the importance of supporting young artists in sharing their unique traditions. #SuperBowlLIX
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
🎉 Congrats to our grantee Freedom Futures Collective & Black Swan Academy on the release of Build Back Futures! From hip-hop inspired protest chants to soulful storytelling, BBF highlights youth talent & advocacy. Now available on all streaming platforms! #BuildBackFutures #YouthPower #NewMusic
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
We are thrilled to share that G4GC President/CEO Dr. Monique Couvson (@drmoniquecouvson) is featured on @TIME's 2025 list of 'The Closers'! ✨ a list of Black leaders working to end the racial equity gap. Read now - time.com/collection/closers-2025
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
🌟 Exciting discussions at our New Songs Rising Fellows gathering! We explored the deep connections between Indigeneity and gender, guided by insights from Jakey Sala Siolo of Nuanua Collective and others. Together, we delved into Indigenous concepts of gender that have thrived for generations.
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Today's #MondayMotivation is Leah Thomas, author of The Intersectional Environmentalist and founder of the eco-lifestyle blog @greengirlleah. Leah has been championing environmental justice from a young age, and introducing folks to the intersection between environmentalism, racism, and privilege.
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G4GC @g4gc.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Hello Bluesky! For our first post on this platform, we're thrilled to share our latest roundup of Community Funding Opportunities on our website! Visit g4gc.org/fundopps to explore funding and paid opportunities from partners. Have a funding opportunity to list? Submit it via our website today!
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Funding Opportunities - Grantmakers for Girls of Color
Community Funding Opportunities Yéigo Action Grant Organization: First Peoples Fund For Who: Individual Native artists and culture bearers who need financial assistance with a specific professional development opportunity or towards a hardship that is hindering their creative practice. Amount: betw...
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