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With thousands of local and state elections happening across the U.S. this November, The Center for American Women and Politics' analysis of campaign contributions offers helpful insights into the ways that donations show up differently for men and women. One key takeaway? Women candidates rely on small-dollar donations—defined as $200 or less—much more than men do. Check out the full report: https://lnkd.in/gg5ZZRQr

Young people and their families should have a say in creating the mental health solutions they want and need. BHT Impact is making sure they do. Congratulations to Solome Tibebu and Anjlee Joshi on the launch of this important new platform!

A bright spot we’re celebrating today: Little Otter and Hazel Health are joining forces to make mental health care more accessible for millions of children and families across the country. We couldn’t be prouder to support their efforts!

Women across the political spectrum are running for governor in growing numbers—challenging outdated norms, redefining executive leadership, and rewriting the narrative of who holds power and how they lead. Read the full story, featuring insights from Pivotal partner Debbie Walsh of the The Center for American Women and Politics: https://lnkd.in/gUAzUr6E

Are you a nonprofit working at the intersection of youth and AI? If so, check out the "Oops!... AI Did It Again” Challenge from our partners at Young Futures Org. They’re offering up to $100K to U.S.-based nonprofits that have bold, youth-powered ideas for how to help young people better understand, benefit from, and shape artificial intelligence. Applications close on October 24, so don't wait to apply: https://lnkd.in/gcJPDDUc

Young people tell us time and again: Third spaces matter. Having a place outside of home and school where they feel safe, accepted, and free from judgment can make a powerful difference in their mental health. In honor of #WorldMentalHealthDay, we talked with a group of young people about one of their beloved safe spaces—Lambert House LGBTQ+ Youth Community Center—and the life-changing community they’ve found there. We’re proud to support Lambert House alongside our partner Born This Way Foundation, which works to empower and inspire young people to build a kinder, braver world that supports their mental health. We asked president and co-founder of Born This Way Foundation, Cynthia Bissett Germanotta to share why she founded the organization with her daughter Lady Gaga and why she is so passionate about mental health advocacy, and we loved what she had to say. You can watch both videos in our latest newsletter ⬇️

Only 7.2 percent of people serving in Congress right now are moms with children under the age of 18, which means we’re missing out on the unique perspectives they have on everything from paid leave and child care to education and the economy. Luckily, Vote Mama Foundation has a plan to change that. Their annual Politics of Parenthood report offers concrete recommendations for making sure more parents, especially moms, can serve in office. A few that we’re especially excited about? Allowing members to vote virtually or by proxy and normalizing the use of campaign funds for child care. Read the full report to learn more—and let us know which solutions you care about most: https://lnkd.in/g-99K78w

The latest issue of The Digest has landed! Here’s what you’ll find: 📝 A note from our VP of Program Strategy Renee Kuriyan Wittemyer on the opportunity we have to create better workplaces for everyone. 🏆 How to apply for Aspen Digital’s new $60 million WIN Challenge, a Pivotal-supported initiative that will find and fund scalable workplace innovations. 3️⃣ Three ways AI could improve the workplace for women. 📊 How organizations can reduce bias in hiring, compensation, and advancement opportunities, according to economist and Harvard professor Iris Bohnet. ✨ Our partners’ vision for a better workplace, featuring Jennifer Stowe (National Domestic Workers Alliance), CJ Grimes (WorkMoney), Gretchen Carlson and Julie Roginsky (Lift Our Voices). Read it here ⬇️

An exciting new era for Young Futures Org—one we are so proud to be a part of. As Young Futures' CEO Katya Hancock notes about their new YF500 fund: "The plan is simple: invest in the people and places teens already trust, link them together, and give them the tools to move faster and learn together. That is infrastructure, and it's how we will drive youth wellbeing across the country." 🎉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gzKJMZ87

Artificial intelligence is already reshaping how and where we work. Right now, we have an important opportunity to ensure that we’re building and using AI in ways that make workplaces more equitable. That’s why The Aspen Institute, with the support of Pivotal, just launched the $60 million WIN Challenge to invest in innovations, including those focused on AI, that help women—and all people—thrive at work. We partnered with Economist Impact to illuminate ways AI could improve the workplace, especially for women. Here’s a preview 👉🏾👉🏽👉🏻 Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/guTGz2Nq