Spring Point Partners

This fall, Hive grantee partner Lion's Story invites you to celebrate their success and support their evolution as an organization using racial literacy and storytelling to address systemic social injustices. Hear from leading social justice lawyer Bryan Stevenson and his brother, Dr. Howard Stevenson, Professor of Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, in a conversation about the practices, stories, and tools that will help us not only survive this moment but transform it. Healing & Justice: A Journey Through Story, Conflict & Collective Care 📅 Thursday, September 25th, 2025 ⏰ 5PM ET 📍 The Fitler Club, Philadelphia Register now: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/e_CXRksB

This May in Philadelphia, Our Collective Effervescence: Community, Connection & Courage in Times of Change brought the Spring Point Partners community together to connect, reflect, and reassess our collective path forward. Featuring keynotes from national social impact leaders, cross-portfolio programming and common threads, and a celebration of Philadelphia cuisine, this year’s event was designed to celebrate and reaffirm our community of changemakers. Look back with us as we reflect on what we learned from social impact leaders within and beyond our community: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eid7zbwp

"What am I going to learn that I can't imagine?" - Krista Tippett, host of The On Being Project In the first episode of Our WellSpring's Season 2, Peabody-award winning broadcaster, National Humanities Medalist, and New York Times bestselling author Krista Tippett reflects on the power of listening spaces for healing and connection. In a conversation with SPP's Chief Learning Officer, Uva Coles, MSM, OL, Krista discusses how our brains are conditioned to assume things about each other in ways that don't allow us to make new discoveries. By tapping into the art of deep listening, we can use the foundation of curiosity to unlock the element of surprise. Stream Part 1 of the conversation now: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eJ-y8MYx Learn more about the live-recorded event: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eXYV9Csh

In July, our co-executive director, Andrew Fuligni, spoke at a webinar on the science of #contribution hosted by Spring Point Partners! This was the first in Spring Point's new webinar series aimed at diving deeper into the science of #adolescence, and focused on why it is important to invest in programs and policies that allow young people to contribute in meaningful and positive ways. Learn more about how opportunities to contribute during adolescence can support the future health and well-being of young people in our new blog post: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gA3Aaru6

Join JVR Strategies and Life of Riley next week to learn how to leverage public data to uncover patterns in animal welfare. Unlocking Insights from USDA APHIS Inspection Reports: Navigating Data and AI Applications 📅 August 12th (next week!) ⏰ 2-3:30PM ET Ross Mauck, Consultant and Senior Data Analyst at JVR Strategies, is an innovative data scientist whose passion for technology and animal welfare converges in a career dedicated to making significant impacts across related fields. He along with his colleague Dr. Jyothi Robertson will walk us through the USDA APHIS Inspection Report database on licensed dog breeder compliance—its scope, strengths, and limitations—and learn how to effectively navigate and analyze this valuable public data. The session will also feature an AI-powered app that can enhance understanding and promote animal welfare compliance. https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/e7g2TPZh

According to research from Delta partner Manny Teodoro, minority representation in the water sector's executive ranks has more than tripled since 2011. 💧 Over the years, Manny has tracked the increasing emphasis on diversity in water's corner offices. His latest data shows that progress, while slow, is undeniable. In 2011, America's water CEOs were 96% white and/or non-Hispanic. Today, nearly 13% of water system CEOs belong to a racial/ethnic minority group. Learn about the gradual rise of racial diversity in water leadership: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eC-7yK6Y

In this moment, as leaders across the Spring Point Partners community grapple with an increasingly complex and often unpredictable information environment, we invite you to explore the contemporary information landscape at the kick-off to our Fall Learning Series. 💡Navigating the Information Landscape: Clarity in a Shifting World ⏰Wednesday, September 10th, 2025, 2-3:30 PM ET Join Dr. Claire Wardle, a renowned expert in misinformation, verification, and user-generated content, to unpack the critical communication challenges emerging from today's dynamic information ecosystem. Drawing directly from her research and extensive practical experience, including her work with the Council of Europe and the United Nations, Dr. Wardle will provide actionable insights into understanding and mitigating the impact of misleading information. This session, ideal for leaders stewarding social change across sectors, is the first in a communications series that will also explore crisis communications management. Register now for case studies, the latest research, practical strategies, and more: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/e_ThBtk9

Are you an education leader of color looking for connection, celebration, and community in Philadelphia? #LeadTheSurge with ember partner Surge Institute this August: Surge Academy Philadelphia #LeadTheSurge Event 📅 August 21st, 2025 ⏰ 5:30PM - 7:30PM ET 📍 SouthSide Events Hear inspiring stories, network with changemakers, and learn more about the Surge Academy Fellowship as they honor their local partners and alumni, inviting prospective fellows to step into a movement built by and for leaders of color in education. RSVP at https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/emTjA3EC

Mounting evidence shows that BIPOC families are more likely to be denied adoption from an animal shelter or rescue organization than their white counterparts. To address this gap, Life of Riley grantee partner C.A.R.E Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity set out to identify the community-specific needs and priorities related to pet acquisition for BIPOC families and to identify equitable, accessible, and community-led solutions that improve access to pet ownership. In their newest report, "Gatekeeping Pet Ownership: The Challenges and Opportunities for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Pet Acquisition in Atlanta, Miami, Minneapolis, and Philadelphia," C.A.R.E. shares findings like: 📊 72% of BIPOC families had negative experiences with a shelter/rescue 📊 19% of BIPOC families had applications denied by a shelter/rescue organization Download the report to learn how we can address adoption discrimination to reduce barriers for BIPOC families: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/ebrntefR C.A.R.E.'s research team walked us through this data in our July webinar, where they showed how increasing inclusivity in the adoption process can help reduce intentional dog breeding. Watch the video to learn more about these interconnected goals: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/efQQZue3

Our WellSpring, Season 2 STARTS NOW! 🌟 https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eJ-y8MYx In a live fireside chat in Philadelphia, Peabody-award winning broadcaster, National Humanities Medalist, New York Times bestselling author and "On Being" host Krista Tippett helps us navigate the tension of living in an “in-between” era, reflecting on what’s broken, what’s worth rebuilding, and how listening—truly listening—can create spaces for healing and connection. With insights into biomimicry and the wisdom of the natural world, this two-part discussion invites us to rethink what it means to live with intention, courage, and hope and to occupy the untapped spaces where difference meets understanding. Stream Part 1 NOW to dive deep into the heart of what it means to live with purpose in a time of transition and transformation: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eJ-y8MYx