Pivotal Ventures
@pivotalventures
Founded by @MelindaGates, Pivotal Ventures accelerates social progress in the United States by removing barriers that hold people back.
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Our partners HigherHeights, New American Leaders, States United Democracy Center, The Pipeline Fund, voterunlead, and CAWP are leading crucial efforts to help more women fully participate in our political system. We’re proud to support their work💫 pvtl.ventures/44PQt4J
Students are experiencing record-high levels of school-related stress so far this year, and they’re looking to their communities to help them cope. These are the six most popular resources students are asking for, according to Crisis Text Line. pvtl.ventures/3UUCV3a
We're thrilled to share that our very own Renata Aráuz-DeStefano was named to Kauffman Fellows Class 29! Congratulations, Renata—we're so excited for you!
On the latest episode of YR Media's Adult ISH Podcast, Nygel Turner dives into the pressures of growing up, the impact of the pandemic on teens, and the ways young people can care for their #mentalhealth when they’re feeling overwhelmed. Listen to it here: pvtl.ventures/3VbeXSD
What Joanna Lydgate said ✨
Read her op-ed about the heroic efforts of our nation’s election officials—and the ways States United Democracy Center is working to support them. pvtl.ventures/3USvIAy
Such a great TechCrunch interview featuring YoungFutures’ Kristine Gloria, who talks about working in #AI , navigating the male-dominated tech industry, and helping young people thrive in a digital world. pvtl.ventures/4b8pALD
This is such an important conversation between Girls Inc. President and CEO Stephanie Hull and Comcast Newsmakers' Tetiana Anderson about the mental health challenges girls are facing today—and how we can better support them ❤️
Women of color have been at the forefront of nearly every major effort to advance social progress in the U.S., yet they continue to be chronically underfunded. Ms. Foundation for Women outlines five ways funders can help change that. pvtl.ventures/4a4LgXu
As someone who’s been in the trenches, I know firsthand the obstacles women face once elected. But we’re not just here to break glass ceilings; we’re here to reshape the system. Let’s work together to ensure every voice is not just heard, but empowered. cosmopolitan.com/politics/a6052…
We believe all of society benefits when women can participate fully and safely in our democracy. We’re proud to support partners like States United Democracy Center, which leads important efforts to keep local election workers and voters safe from threats and violence. pvtl.ventures/3yidHUZ
We are so excited to join visionary leaders at The Care Summit to discuss the future of care! Learn more ⬇️
Many of the local women officials who make our elections possible never get the recognition they deserve. States United Democracy Center CEO Joanna Lydgate highlights a few of these 'frontline heroes'—showing the ways they're helping preserve our democracy, one election at a time.
When threats and violence keep talented women and people of color from serving in public office, we all lose. Join the Brennan Center's event tomorrow at 3pm ET to learn how we can make public service safer for all. pvtl.ventures/3w0pRkF
Congratulations to our incredible partner IllumiNative on receiving the Skoll Foundation's Skoll Award for Social Innovation! 👏🏿👏🏽👏🏻 Watch this powerful video to learn more about their work to reclaim Native narratives and build power for Native peoples: pvtl.ventures/3Jx8GKA