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Louisiana’s March 2025 Elections: A Testament to Long-Term Investment in Democracy
On March 29, 2025, elections in Louisiana marked a significant moment for the state's democratic process.
Voters statewide considered and rejected four constitutional amendments addressing key legal and tax reforms. These elections demonstrated the impact of sustained community organizing and investment in democratic participation. Flozell Daniels Jr., Board Co-Chair of GNOFN and CEO of the Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, emphasized the importance of long-term efforts in building democratic power in the following statement.
Member Highlight: Mike Woodward on How Philanthropy Must Evolve to Meet the Moment
Get insights from GNOFN member and Education Action Table Co-Chair Mike Woodward, who serves as Regional Program Officer (U.S. South) at the Schott Foundation for Public Education.
Member Highlight: Carmen Randolph on Philanthropy's Role in Driving Equity and Change
Dive into this GNOFN Member Q&A with GNOFN board member Carmen Randolph, who serves as the Founding President and CEO of the Women’s Foundation of the South.
Advancing Equity and Economic Opportunity through Community Ownership Models in Greater New Orleans
The Greater New Orleans Funders Network’s (GNOFN) Equitable Development Action Table recently held the second in a series of learning sessions focused on innovative models of community ownership as tools for wealth-building, economic mobility and anti-displacement in New Orleans.
Rising Together: Reflections and Next Steps from GNOFN’s 2024 Fall Convening
The Greater New Orleans Funders Network (GNOFN) held its fall convening in November 2024, and we extend our deepest gratitude to our members and grantee partners who attended.