#edgar villanueva

[solarpunkpresentspodcast]

In this episode of Solarpunk Presents, Ariel sits down with John Okhiulu from the Decolonizing Wealth Project to talk about the role of philanthropy in addressing racial capitalism and reparations, and how the DWP is working to change the narrative around charitable giving and wealth-transfer. Also, John tells us about how he personally found himself in the world of philanthropy, as well as his vision of a solarpunk future.

To learn more, visit decolonizingwealth.com, read about its founder Edgar Villanueva on his site, or follow the organization for updates on their Twitter @decolonizwealth.

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[samantha-and-her-chaotic-desires]

Challenge (the remake LOL): Name as many Lackadaisy OCs that aren't your own, and the most prominent detail of each of those OCS!

Halina Dabrowska - Her eyes, hairstyle, and even her voice claim and thoughtful development of her. (I also love her kiddos Edgar and Rosemarie, ESPECIALLY Edgar, lil guy <3)

Lola De Luca - Her fur color and her hair, as well as that pretty blue dress. Seeing her is always so pleasant to my eyes <3 (also hER HAVING ROWAN AAAAAAAA)

Rebecca Wright - Her hair and her eyes! Plus the art style she's drawn in, which is absolutely to DIE FOR.

River Young - His eyes, and I just noticed him floating around here on Tumblr. The art is so goddamn GOOD.

Marly Divata - I love her colorful clothing! :D and the fact she's a cellist. Her tail is another prominent detail for me.

Marianne Villanueva - It has got to be her fur pattern, glasses and hair. Anytime I see those three I can instantly spot that it's her.

Lucio - oh lawd his eyes and HAIR, dude, OUGH. Also the way he's drawn, WAHHHHHH

Mohandes - I love how he's Scottish <3 warms my heart very much. Also like the pairing of him and Mordecai.

hhhhhh that's all I remember for now!! Here's the order of creators below, hope y'all don't mind the ping!!:

@wpk12art @blogplutopools @starbittzzy @lackassera @scrunkalicious @ahhhh-118 @mivant03 @themissingrainfallkingdom love y'alls OC sm rahhhhh, mwah /plat

[collegeoflore]

people i want to get to know better tag meme

tagged by @transastarion!!! ty love :3

i’m allergic to tagging ppl in these usually but i’m going to be so brave and actually do it this time LMAO feel free to ignore! @menzoberranzans @undead-potatoes @bottombatch @rosieofcorona @swordbards @genderdotcom

last song?

burn your village by kiki rockwell

favorite color?

umm teal and/or blue in general. i also looove pink (hot pink my beloved) and purple :3

currently watching?

i have some sort of disease that makes me allergic to watching shows so i guess um. watching gil play bg3 on my computer?

last movie?

i honest to god do not remember. i’m going to make ramza watch the lion in winter with me tomorrow because i read the play twice in the last week like some sort of insane person so i’m going to count that LOL

currently reading?

i’m a couple hours into the audiobook for lavinia by ursula k le guin, about halfway through steering the craft Also by le guin, i just started decolonizing wealth by edgar villanueva for a work thing, and i have the song of achilles audiobook checked out on libby rn for the third time but i think listening to that after lavinia will just be a disappointing experience so i may just return it and put it on hold again for later lol. honorable mention for the lion in winter by james goldman which i have read twice in the last week, and for the lathe of heaven by le guin that i read last week for the first time and had a very weird time as someone who lives in portland. oops this was a long answer

sweet/spicy/savory?

i’ll usually pick savory over anything else but i rly like all three tbh :3c

relationship status?

i guess i kinda like @menzoberranzans / @weirdmeal idk they like live in my house or whatever :/ (we have been together 8.5 years and i love them very much)

current interests?

baldur’s gate 3. i have no room in my brain for anything else LOL

last thing you googled?

the name of my eye doctor bc i needed to log in to their portal and check what time my appointment is today

selfie or another pic you took?

putting it under a cut so no one is jumpscared by a strange faggot on their dash

last selfie i took was with wet hair in the ikea bathroom bc i wanted to show my friend my new pants/shirt combo lol

[bookclub4m]

25 Economics books by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, & People of Colour) Authors

Every month Book Club for Masochists: A Readers’ Advisory Podcasts chooses a genre at random and we read and discuss books from that genre. We also put together book lists for each episode/genre that feature works by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, & People of Colour) authors. All of the lists can be found here.

Lords of Finance: The Bankers Who Broke the World by Liaquat Ahamed

Get Good with Money: Ten Simple Steps to Becoming Financially Whole by Tiffany Aliche

Good Economics for Hard Times: Better Answers to Our Biggest Problems by Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo

Consumed: On Colonialism, Climate Change, Consumerism, and the Need for Collective Change by Aja Barber

The Whiteness of Wealth: How the Tax System Impoverishes Black Americans—And How We Can Fix It by Dorothy A. Brown

23 Things They Don’t Tell You About Capitalism by Ha-Joon Chang

Edible Economics: A Hungry Economist Explains the World by Ha-Joon Chang

Extreme Money: Masters of the Universe and the Cult of Risk by Satyajit Das

The Reconciliation Manifesto: Recovering the Land, Rebuilding the Economy by Grand Chief Ronald Derrickson and Arthur Manuel

Wolf Hustle: A Black Woman on Wall Street by Cin Fabré

Build the Damn Thing: How to Start a Successful Business If You're Not a Rich White Guy by Kathryn Finney

Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World by Anand Giridharadas

Indigenomics: Taking a Seat at the Economic Table by Carol Anne Hilton

The Revolution Will Not Be Funded: Beyond the Non-Profit Industrial Complex edited by Incite! Women of Colour Against Violence

Upholding Indigenous Economic Relationships: Nehiyawak Narratives by Shalene Wuttunee Jobin

How We Can Win: Race, History and Changing the Money Game That's Rigged by Kimberly Jones

The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee

Collective Courage: A History of African American Cooperative Economic Thought and Practice by Jessica Gordon Nembhard

Can’t We Just Print More Money? Economics in Ten Simple Questions by Rupal Patel

The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Black in America by Shawn D. Rochester

Karl Marx's Ecosocialism: Capital, Nature, and the Unfinished Critique of Political Economy by Kohei Saito

The Wisdom of Sustainability: Buddist Economics for the 21st Century by Sulak Sivaraksa

Decolonizing Wealth: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance by Edgar Villanueva

The Great Economists: How Their Ideas Can Help Us Today by Linda Yueh

Creating a World Without Poverty: Social Business and the Future of Capitalism by Muhammad Yunus

[influencermagazineuk]

Jenna Ortega Movies and TV Shows: A Rising Star in Hollywood

Jenna Ortega is a young actress who has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry. She has appeared in several movies and TV shows, and her performances have garnered critical acclaim and a large fan following. Ortega started her career in 2012 with small roles in TV shows like "Rob" and "CSI: NY." Since then, she has gone on to star in several high-profile productions, showcasing her talent and versatility. One of Ortega's breakout roles was as the lead in the Disney Channel series "Stuck in the Middle." She played the character of Harley Diaz, the middle child in a large family, who must navigate the challenges of growing up while dealing with her eccentric siblings. The show was a hit with audiences, and Ortega's performance was praised for its humor and heart. Her work on "Stuck in the Middle" earned her nominations for several awards, including the Imagen Awards and the Young Artist Awards. Ortega has also made a name for herself in movies. In 2019, she starred in the horror-comedy "The Babysitter: Killer Queen," a sequel to the popular "The Babysitter." Ortega played the role of Phoebe, a young girl who finds herself caught up in a demonic cult. The movie was well-received by critics and audiences, and Ortega's performance was singled out for praise. Jenna Ortega In addition to her work in mainstream productions, Ortega is also known for her activism and advocacy work. She has spoken out on issues like immigration, gun violence, and mental health, using her platform to raise awareness and make a difference. She has been recognized for her efforts, receiving the Hispanic Heritage Foundation's Inspira Award in 2019. Other notable roles in Jenna Ortega's filmography include the Netflix series "You" and the movie "Yes Day." In "You," Ortega plays the character of Ellie, a teenager who becomes embroiled in the dangerous world of a stalker. Her performance was praised for its intensity and authenticity. In "Yes Day," she plays the daughter of Jennifer Garner and Edgar Ramirez's characters, who embark on a day of saying "yes" to everything their kids ask for. Jenna Ortega has quickly become a rising star in Hollywood, known for her talent and activism. She is set to star in several upcoming projects, including the movie "Scream" and the Netflix series "The Fallout." With her natural charisma and range as an actress, it is no wonder that she has become a favorite of audiences and critics alike. INGLEWOOD, CA - MARCH 24: Jenna Ortega attends Nickelodeon's 2018 Kids' Choice Awards at The Forum on March 24, 2018 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images) Here is a chart summarizing some of the notable roles that Jenna Ortega has played in film and television: YearTitleRoleNotes2013Iron Man 3Vice President's daughterInsidious: Chapter 2Annie2014The Little Rascals Save the DayMary Ann2015After WordsAnna Chapa2018Saving FloraDawn2019WyrmSuzie2020The Babysitter: Killer QueenPhoebe AtwellYes DayKatie TorresThe FalloutVada Cavell2022ScreamTara CarpenterStudio 666Skye WillowXLorraine DayAmerican CarnageCamila Montes2023Scream VITara CarpenterCompletedFinestkindNickyPost-productionMiller's GirlTBAPost-productionWinter, Spring, Summer, or FallRemiPost-production; also executive producerJenna Ortega Movies and TV Shows Untitled Trey Edward Shults filmFilming; also executive producer2012RobGirlEpisode: "The Baby Bug"CSI: NYAimee MooreEpisode: "Unspoken"2013Days of Our LivesHayleyEpisode: "12062"2014RakeZoe LeonRecurring roleJane the VirginYoung Jane Villanueva (age 12)Recurring role2015Richie RichDarcyMain role2016Stuck in the MiddleHarley DiazLead roleElena and the Secret of AvalorPrincess IsabelVoice role; television film2018BizaardvarkIzzyEpisode: "The BFF (Before Frankie Friend)"2019YouEllie AlvesMain role (season 2)Big City GreensGabriella EspinosaVoice role; 6 episodes2020Home Movie: The Princess BridePrincess ButtercupEpisode: "The Fire Swamp"Jurassic World Camp CretaceousBrooklynnMain voice role2022WednesdayWednesday AddamsLead roleJenna Ortega Movies and TV Shows Jenna Ortega is a young actress who has appeared in a variety of film and television roles. She first gained attention in 2014 with her recurring role as young Jane Villanueva on the popular television series "Jane the Virgin." Since then, she has appeared in a number of films and television shows, including "Stuck in the Middle," "You," and "Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous." Regarding the filmography of Jenna Ortega, it is clear that she has worked on various film and television projects since 2012. In terms of film, she has appeared in several movies, including Iron Man 3, The Little Rascals Save the Day, and The Babysitter: Killer Queen. Her most recent film role was in the highly anticipated horror movie Scream, where she played the character Tara Carpenter. Aside from film, Ortega has also made a name for herself in television. She has appeared in a number of popular TV shows, such as Jane the Virgin, Stuck in the Middle, and You. One of her most notable TV roles was as the lead character Harley Diaz in the Disney Channel series Stuck in the Middle. Ortega has also done extensive voice work for animated series, including Elena of Avalor and Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous. Furthermore, it is worth noting that Ortega has not only acted in various projects but has also been involved in executive producing some of them. For example, in the upcoming movie Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall, she not only acts but also serves as an executive producer. Similarly, in an untitled Trey Edward Shults film that is currently filming, Ortega is both acting and executive producing. Jenna Ortega has proven herself to be a versatile and talented actress, with a wide range of acting skills that allow her to excel in both film and television. Her work in the industry continues to grow, and it will be exciting to see what projects she becomes a part of in the future. Read the full article

[3gnoticias]

Semifinales de boxeo en los Juegos Estatales Conade 2023

Este sábado se llevaron a cabo los combates de semifinales de Juegos Estatales Conade 2023 en el segundo día de actividad de la disciplina de boxeo. Los pugilistas se dieron cita desde medio día en las instalaciones del gimnasio Municipal Neri Santos, en la fronteriza Ciudad Juárez.

Con peleas simultáneas en dos rings, una pantalla con transmisión en vivo y porra en los graderíos, los jóvenes de del estado de Chihuahua buscan alcanzar la presea áurea, así como la oportunidad de representar a la entidad en juegos nacionales.

Dentro de los participantes destacó el peleador local y campeón mundial juvenil Ari Bonilla, quien venció al capitalino Karlo Ontiveros en la categoría de los 51 kilos. Ari, quién consiguió el título mundial en España el año pasado, participa en esta edición de Juegos Estatales junto con su hermano Andrey quién también triunfó, pero en la categoría de los 54 kilos.

Mañana a partir de las 11:00 horas se disputarán las finales del boxeo para concluir con la actividad de dicha disciplina.

NOMENCLATURA

RSC = Referee suspende combate

DD = Decisión Dividida

DU = Decisión Unánime

WO = No se presentó rival

ACTIVIDAD EN RING 1

CAT. 48 KG Edgar Ponce de Chihuahua vence a Kevin Quiñonez de Parral por RSC

CAT. 48 KG Kevin Facio de Juárez vence a Evadió García de Camargo por RSC

CAT. 51 KG Ari Bonilla de Juárez vence a Karo Ontiveros de Chihuahua por DU

CAT. 54 KG Diego Oliva de UACH vence a Alan Grado de Parral por RSC

54 KG Andrey Bonilla de Juárez vence a Alejandro Reyes de Saucillo por RSC

57 KG César Osmael De Anda de Juárez vence a Omar Chacón de Chihuahua por DD

57 KG Fabián Martinez de Janos vence a Jaziel Chaparro de Parral por RSC

60 KG Ricardo Soto de Nuevo Casas Grandes vence a Kris Cháirez de Delicias por RSC

60 KG José Luis Magaña de Juárez vence a Antonio Aguilar de UACH por DD

63.5 KG Efraín Contreras de Camargo vence a Jimmy Márquez de UACH por RSC

63.5 KG Adrián Quintana de Parral vence a José Baca de Juárez por DD

67 KG Raúl Baca de Chihuahua vence a Ricardo Ordoñez de Juárez por DD

67 KG Antonio Castro de UACH vence a Eduardo Chávez de Camargo por DD

71 KG Eduardo Muñoz de Chihuahua vence a Diego Borges de Juárez por DD

71 KG Andrés Figueroa de Saucillo vence a Ricardo Rodríguez de Nuevo Casas Grandes por WO

75 Jesús Zamarrón de Aldama vence a César Palma de Chihuahua por RSC

ACTIVIDAD EN RING 2

CAT. 46 KG Alfonso Loya de Janos vence a José Luis Garibay de Parral por RSC

CAT. 46 KG Rafael Lozoya de Delicias vence a David Román de Juárez por DD

CAT. 48 KG Adriel Guel de Delicias vence a Marcos Cufiel de Chihuahua por DD

CAT. 50 KG Bryan Neri de Juárez vence a Alexis Vargas de Chihuahua por DD

CAT. 50 KG Daniel Loya de Janos vence a Andrés Rodríguez de Delicias por DD

CAT. 52 KG Samuel Duarte de Juárez vence a Alan Castillo de Aldama WO

CAT. 52 KG Derek Torres de Chihuahua vence a Kevin García de Nuevo Casas Grandes por DD

CAT. 54 KG Aaron Zamora de Delicias vence a Omar Soto de Nuevo Casas Grandes por DD

CAT 54 KG Jesús Delval vence a Nain Valdiviezo de Cuauhtémoc por RSC.

CAT 57 KG Saul Piñón de Chihuahua vence a Félix Figueroa de Parral por RSC

CAT 57 KG Ángel Carrillo de Juárez vence a Nahi Bustillos de Cuauhtémoc por WO

CAT 60 KG Sergio Espinoza de Parral vence a Omar Cruz de Cuauhtémoc por DU

CAT 60 KG Luis Flores de Juárez vence a Jesús Márquez de Chihuahua por DU

CAT 63 KG Freed Álvarez de Cuauhtémoc vence a Abdiel Reyes de Nuevo Casas Grandes por WO

CAT 63 KG Leonardo Sigala de Juárez vence a Paulo Lozoya de Chihuahua por DU

CAT 66 KG Brandon García de Saucillo vence a Fidel Fuentes de Aldama WO

CAT 66 KG Héctor Ponce de Chihuahua vence a Carlos Villanueva de Juárez por DU

CAT 70 KG Yael Quintana de Chihuahua vence a Edgar Talamantes de Parral por RSC

CAT 70 KG José Montes de Juárez venció a Edgar Rojo de Cuauhtémoc WO

[markruffalo]

How to make your money a healing power. This is a great book on making sure the money you give is really part of the solution and not adding to the division and harm.

[mattmcgorrysourceit]

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Matt via Instagram: "This past weekend @weinspirejusticehad the honor of co-hosting 'The Power to Give' alongside @decolonizingwealth. The powerful conversation between myself and @villanuevaedgarwas only matched by @daynalynnenorth energy and facilitation. Humanity and the planet are depending on us having the conversations we had and committing ourselves longterm to repairing our societal relationship with money and supporting black, indigenous, and people of color led work. This wouldn't have been possible without the incredible work of my Co-CEO/co-founder/partna @jlovecalderon and our entire team for showing up! A huge thank you to our clients @dawnlyen@favianna1 @sivaofficial @dayanaramarte@iamzoeflowers and our impact advisors @richiereseda @blackwomyn and special guest @jayrellis. I hope you'll join me in supporting Liberated Capital, a new fund supporting indigenous and POC-led initiatives, and grab your copy of #DecolonizingWealth to continue moving this conversation forward. (Photo credit: @kristinabaky)"

[solarpunkpresentspodcast]

Interview With John Okhiulu From the Decolonizing Wealth Project

In this episode of Solarpunk Presents, Ariel sits down with John Okhiulu from the Decolonizing Wealth Project to talk about the role of philanthropy in addressing racial capitalism and reparations, and how the DWP is working to change the narrative around charitable giving and wealth-transfer. Also, John tells us about how he personally found himself in the world of philanthropy, as well as his vision of a solarpunk future.

To learn more, visit decolonizingwealth.com, read about its founder Edgar Villanueva on his site, or follow the organization for updates on their Twitter @decolonizwealth.

[herthoughtsare-blog]

Decolonizing Wealth by Edgar Villanueva

I just finished reading Decolonizing Wealth by Edgar Villanueva. This book was recommended to me by my sister and it piqued my interest because my sister studies business but she isn’t usually interested in books about social justice or race. 

“Edgar Villanueva is a nationally recognized expert on social justice philanthropy. He has consulted with numerous philanthropies on advancing racial equity. He is an enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe (of North Carolina) and currently resides in New York City” 

I highly recommend this book to those who are working in the field/ interested in diversity and inclusion, philanthropy, nonprofits, or even if you’re a politics person like me. This book is a provocative look into the legacy of colonization and how it affects the field of philanthropy as well as many others. For those who have not read books that deal with the topics of racial equity or decolonization, Villanueva introduces those topics in a way that is easy to understand and he offers his own lived experiences as examples for the things he discusses. 

On a more personal note, one of last classes I took in my undergrad was a Sociology course about community organizing and nonprofits. Many of the topics we discussed in class such as the creation of nonprofit boards, the idea of reciprocity in communities when providing resources was also discussed in this book! So when I finished it, I though about shooting an e-mail to my former professor to recommend this book to her.

My Rating: 5/5

Learn More:

‘Decolonizing Wealth’ Addresses Philanthropy’s White Supremacy Problem, Offers Solutions

Money as Medicine

[judebautista]

CCP’s Spectacular Lightshow: SINAG 2020

CCP’s Spectacular Lightshow: SINAG 2020

Cultural Center of the Philippines officially closed its 50th anniversary celebration and begins its journey to another five decades with a light and sound show SINAG 2020, last September 16, 2020, 7:00pm, at its Main Building façade and front lawn. Photo by Jude Bautista

Written and photographed

By Jude Bautista

In Manila, there is no façade more iconic than the Cultural Center of the…

[tuppencetrinkets]

Sorted screencaps from The Boys, S1-3. Found HERE.

A-Train / Jessie T. Usher #16,800

Actress (Stormfront) - Charlize Theron #500

Adam Bourke - P.J. Byrne #1,370

Alastair Adana - Goran Visnjic #1,800

Also Ashley - Sabrina Saudin #900

Anika - Ana Sani #1,300

Annie January / Starlighter - Erin Moriarty  #78,000

Ashley Barrett - Colby Minifie #14,700

Becca Butcher - Shantel Van Santen  #7,800

Billy Butcher - Karl Urban #64,800

Black Noir - Nathan Mitchell #183

Blue Hawk - Nick Wechsler #1,600

Cameron Coleman - Matthew Edison #1,300

Carol Manning - Jessica Hecht #915

Cassandra - Katy Breier #3,500

Cherie - Jordana Lajoie  #1,000

Connie Butcher - Lesley Nicol  #248

Crimson Countess - Laurie Holden  #1,700

Donna January - Ann Cusack  #3,200

Eagle the Archer - Langston Kerman  #1,400

Elena - Nicola Coccia-Damude  #2,900

Ezekiel - Shaun Benson  #1,000

Frenchie -  Tomer Capone  #30,000

Gecko - David W. Thompson #357

Grace Mallory - Laila Robins  #7,500

Gunpowder - Sean Patrick Flanery / Joel Gagne #950

Homelander - Antony Starr #80,000

Hugh Campbell - Simon Pegg #1,300

Hughie Campbell - Jack Quaid  #82,800

Janine - Liyou Abere / Nalini Ingrita #1,300

Jonah Vogelbaum - John Doman #1,500

Judy Atkinson - Barbara Gordon #400

Kenji Miyashiro / Mouse - Abraham Lim #1,800

Kevin Moskowitz / The Deep - Chace Crawford #22,174

Kimiko Miyashiro - Karen Fukuhara #20,000

Lamplighter - Shawn Ashmore #4,300

Lenny Butcher - Jack Fulton #800

Little Nina - Katia Winter #2,200

Madelyn Stillwell - Elisabeth Shue #12,400

Maggie Shaw / Maeve - Dominique McElligott #23,600

Mesmer - Haley Joel Osment / Aram Avakian #3,700

Mindstorm - Ryan Blakely #411

Monique - Frances Turner / Alvina August #1,500

Mother’s Milk - Laz Alonso #25,000

Nathan - Christian Keyes #2,500

Popclaw - Brittany Allen #3,300

Robert Singer - Jim Beaver #1,800

Robin - Jess Salgueiro #800

Ryan - Cameron Crovetti #8,000

Sam Butcher - John Noble #500

Soldier Boy - Jensen Ackles #8,900

Stan Edgar - Giancarlo Esposito #6,400

Stormfront - Aya Cash #15,400

Supersonic - Miles Gaston Villanueva #3,400

Susan Raynor - Jennifer Esposito #2,900

Tessa (TNT) - Kristin Booth #600

The Legend - Paul Reiser #1,800

Todd - Matthew Gorman #1,200

Tommy (TNT) - Jack Doolan #600

Translucent - Alex Hassell #800

Victoria Neuman -  Claudia Doumit #7,500

Young Butcher - Luca Villacis / Josh Zaharia #300

Young Lenny - Bruno Rudolf #800

Young Mallory - Sarah Swire #1,600

Young Nadia - Elisa Paszt #200

Young Sam Butcher - Brendan Murray #150

Young Stan Edgar - Justin Davis #800

Young Starlight - Maya Misaljevic #500

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[nanowrimo]

Community Fundraising Means Showing Up for Each Other

Let’s talk interdependence and donor support today with our Director of Community Fundraising, Allison Celosia. She wants you to feel empowered as a returning or first-time donor to NaNoWriMo and our broader literary arts community.

Image id: A yellow and teal graphic of a bar chart entitled “FY22 Annual Budget USD $1.4 Million.” There are four bars, from left to right Corporate Partners 21%, Community Donors 46%, Store Merch 20%, and Affiliate Income 13%.

Did you know that NaNoWriMo is story-powered by more than 8,000 individual donors every year? In fact, more than 45% of our annual revenue comes from community members like you.

This year, our annual operating budget is $1.4M… aka, we have to raise $1.4M in funding to sustain our amazing community and writing programs. (For the super math nerds, that’s more than $600K from community members alone. Whoa! That’s donor power!) 

This annual budget plan ensures that we offer our programs free-of-cost to all our participants. We want to provide everyone access to their stories, to their imagination, to the overall joy of writing and reading. Eliminating a paywall is one HUGE way we can do that for our community.

But ahh, what does that look like in context with everything going on in the world? We’re seeing news headlines about the highest U.S. inflation rate in 40 years. This means a carton of eggs is 3 times the price as it was last year, gasoline is USD $7 per gallon in some cities… the list of commodity price pain points are endless. Same goes in the U.K., Canada, Germany, India, and so many other countries where Wrimos live, work, and write.

For me as a community fundraiser, historic inflation rates might spark fear and anxiety. I might feel pressure to “do whatever it takes to get that cash.” But that’s not me! I’m an abundance mindset fundraiser. I’m a humanity-comes-first fundraiser. I’m good with reorienting our metrics to better reflect our economic reality because at the end of the day, I know that our community—myself, the rest of the NaNo staff and board, and all of our 8,000 donors and counting—are doing the best we can to invest in the good health of our creative community.

We are about to enter our fall fundraising season with two big campaigns ready to mobilize all our community resources: NaNo Prep and our Double Up Donation Weekend. In a few weeks, I will be inviting all of us to give within our means, and that is really an invitation to be thoughtful about your own financial power and privilege.

For many of us, it means donating to NaNoWriMo this year might look a lot different. 

Maybe you want to give, but feel pressured to give at a certain amount and it has frozen you from making any contribution at all. My response is, “That’s fine! Would moving to a monthly recurring donation help ease the financial commitment? That way, it’s not a lump sum donation but a smaller donation once a month.”

Maybe your donor interests lie elsewhere this year because of, well… gestures at the state of the world. My response, “Awesome! Do you want help budgeting, so you can make meaningful donations to all the causes that matter to you? We can do that!”

Maybe you are straight up mad that rent is high and groceries are more expensive, and you don’t wanna hear from me asking for money. My response, “I hear you. I’m a renter in Los Angeles, and am feeling similar pains. Fundraising can feel extractive. After reading Edgar Villanueva’s Decolonizing Wealth as a staff team, we learned that we could reframe money as a tool for building love and restoration, rather than for punishment or penalty. You’re an important member of this community, no matter your donation level or even if you donate zero zip zilch at all.

Ultimately, we hold each other accountable and we also hold each other tenderly when it comes to mobilizing donor dollars to sustain NaNoWriMo as an available, inclusive resource for hundreds of thousands of writers around the world. 

The math of raising $600,000 from community donors doesn’t go away with hard times. We need those funds to keep our programs accessible and free-of-cost. Our annual budget covers personnel expenses, technology needs to support more than 350,000 Wrimos annually, and a merchandising store and fulfillment center to provide fun writers’ tools and goodies to support us along our writing journeys.

That’s when I remind myself that we’re a community first. We can rely on each other and step up wherever we can. Maybe this is the year we move from 8,000 donors to 10,000 donors to share the work of raising funds, maybe this is the year we build out more partnership drives to build resources with like-minded organizations and friends—the opportunities are limitless when we prioritize mutual support and interdependence as ways to sustain NaNoWriMo and our entire creative community.

Stay tuned, as I continue to wax poetic and bring more community support into our fundraising efforts here at NaNoWriMo.

Allison Celosia is a storyteller, written word mostly. She edits aloud in real time and trips over their native Bisaya (Filipine) tongue. Allison is also a movement building fundraiser who centers community relationships in their work. Outside of fundraising, they are active in local labor organizing. She makes challah bread with her own home-milled flour and reads bilingual children’s books with her nephew every chance they get.

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