From our Co-Founders, Connie and Steve Ballmer: We love L.A. and are committed to supporting the communities affected by the devastating wildfires. In coordination with our local partners, Ballmer Group will contribute to addressing immediate food and shelter needs in the community and supporting our first responders. We’ve dedicated an initial $15 million in emergency funding for the many people impacted by these fires, particularly in the historic, racially diverse community of Altadena. We are also honored to host FireAid at the Intuit Dome in partnership with the Azoff Family, Live Nation Entertainment, and AEG Presents. Airing live on 1/30, FireAid is an evening of music and solidarity dedicated to rebuilding communities devastated by wildfires and supporting efforts to prevent future fire disasters throughout Southern California. Learn more about FireAid: https://lnkd.in/gb5VVuq5 We understand there will be a long road to recovery for the L.A. region and remain committed to supporting the community. View the list of the organizations and efforts for which we’re providing immediate support: https://lnkd.in/gM9pcY7b
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Ballmer Group is committed to improving economic mobility for children and families in the United States, funding leaders and organizations that have demonstrated the ability to reshape opportunity and reduce systemic inequities. We focus on multiple impact areas and systems that can impact economic mobility - such as early learning, K-12 education, college and career pathways, housing, health, and criminal justice - and we support leaders and organizations that focus on undoing systemic racism and the barriers it has created. Ballmer Group is both a national and regional funder – we have a presence and invest deeply in southeast Michigan, Washington state, and Los Angeles County. Ballmer Group was co-founded by philanthropist Connie Ballmer and her husband Steve Ballmer, former CEO of Microsoft, founder of USAFacts, and chairman of the Los Angeles Clippers.
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Congrats to Ballmer Group grantee Per Scholas! This is well-deserved recognition. You're not only changing the lives of your learners but making the tech industry more inclusive—something we should all celebrate. Bravo!
Transforming Lives and Tech: Celebrate Per Scholas' Recognition by The New York Times We are excited to share this powerful photo capturing Per Scholas’ recognition by The New York Times Editorial Board. Highlighted as an "exceedingly rare" success story in tech workforce development, this underscores our transformative impact as a proud member of The NYT Communities Fund. Our work speaks volumes: more than 30,000 individuals have transformed their lives through our programs. With 85% of Per Scholas learners being people of color and 40% women, we are actively reshaping the tech industry's landscape. Per Scholas' impact extends far beyond training - by 2020, each dollar invested generated an 800% return through graduate earnings, tax revenue, and decreased social service needs. For 30 years, we've committed to offering these life-changing programs at no cost to our learners. From IT support to cybersecurity, we're not just bridging the tech talent gap—we're opening doors to new futures. Read more: https://bit.ly/3DHzJmP Ready to make an impact? Support the next generation of tech talent by donating today: https://lnkd.in/e37E_wqN #PSImpact #TechTraining #WorkforceDevelopment #EconomicMobility #NYTCommunitiesFund
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Ballmer Group is delighted to welcome two new employees to our team! Jessica Eiland Anders joins us as a Senior Portfolio Manager in our Southeast Michigan office. Jessica is a Southeast Michigan native with over 15 years of experience in the community development and philanthropic sectors. She most recently served as the Michigan Program Director for Enterprise Community Partners’ Thome Aging Well Program, overseeing funding initiatives designed to support aging in place for older adults. Jessica has an impressive track record of understanding the social nuances within communities. Kylie Palzer, MPA has joined our Grants Management Team in Bellevue as a Senior Grants Manager. Kylie brings deep experience in nonprofit and public sector fund development, grants management, system development, and program evaluation, bringing an understanding of both programs and operations. In her most recent role at Landesa, Kylie oversaw a $10M+ grants portfolio, managing project deliverables, compliance, and budgets. She also played a critical role in grant reporting and proposal development, skills directly aligning with our expectations for ensuring grant process integrity and maintaining pipelines. Welcome to Ballmer Group, Jessica and Kylie!
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Ballmer Group is pleased to welcome Julie Butters as our new Grants Manager! Julie brings extensive experience in managing high-impact projects, particularly in operational and knowledge management infrastructure, making her a valuable addition to our Grants Management Team. She has a proven ability to build productive relationships and streamline processes to enhance team effectiveness, which will be crucial as she supports our grantmaking efforts and data management. Her collaborative spirit and equity-focused mindset will greatly benefit our work as we strive to achieve our goals for 2025 and beyond. Welcome to Ballmer Group, Julie!
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Check out this great announcement from Ballmer Group grantee CareMessage. This is exciting work, and we can't wait to see it unfold!
We’re excited to announce the launch of another big move forward in bringing innovative technology solutions to safety-net organizations: CareMessage’s AI Assistant. Part of our Health Equity Engine(TM), the AI Assistant is specifically designed to interpret and parse patient responses into structured data, helping efficiently find responses that surface patient needs such as food insecurity or transportation barriers. In addition to removing critical barriers to patient communication, CareMessage’s AI tools are expected to save their customers up to $5M annually in recaptured appointments – savings they can use to focus on patient care and health outcomes. Read more on our press release or contact us at hello@caremessage.org for more information.
CareMessage Introduces AI Assistant to Close Health Equity Gaps in Underserved Communities - CareMessage
https://www.caremessage.org
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Summer Discovery 2024 was a huge success! We're excited to open applications for summer 2025!
📢 Attention schools and community-based organizations in #Wayne, #Oakland, and #Macomb counties! In partnership with the Ballmer Group, we proudly announce 2025 Summer Discovery applications are NOW OPEN! This program aims to deliver free educational support and exceptional summer learning experiences for students. Interested schools should apply by the early decision deadline on December 13, 2024, or the final deadline on January 31, 2025. Learn more at summerdiscoverymi.org 📚
Summer Discovery Michigan by Ballmer Group
https://www.summerdiscoverymi.org
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Starting to feel the pressure of holiday shopping? Check out this gift guide from Ballmer Group grantee REDF for gifts that make a difference for people reentering the workforce.
🌟 Gifts that Propel Change this Holiday Season! 🌟 This year, make your gifts count! Choose meaningful presents that support mission-driven businesses across the country. Each item in the REDF Social Enterprise Gift Guide is handcrafted by individuals overcoming challenges like homelessness or incarceration, empowering them to reenter the workforce. ✨ Why settle for ordinary when you can give extraordinary? Shop now to discover heartfelt gifts that create a positive impact and support an economy that works for everyone! 👉 Shop the Gift Guide Now: https://lnkd.in/eK9zUmet #REDFGiftGuide #ShopForGood #SocialEnterprise #SustainableGifts
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Get to know Ballmer Group grantee Learning Policy Institute (LPI)! LPI conducts and communicates independent, high-quality research to improve education policy and practice. Our grant enables LPI to build on its groundbreaking work to help schools and school districts better understand how to implement high-quality Community Schools and braid multiple sources of funding to ensure exemplars are sustained long-term. https://lnkd.in/gF-Qctwx
Welcome to Learning Policy Institute
learningpolicyinstitute.org
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Ballmer Group grantee Children's Funding Project helps communities and states expand equitable opportunities for children and youth through strategic public financing. With hands-on technical assistance and a collection of resources, CFP helps advocates, policymakers, public agencies, and funders identify and align existing funding, generate new revenue, and implement strategies to administer funds to maximize their impact. Our grant supports its efforts in building the foundational national and state capacity and standardized tools to support leaders in navigating and advocating for public funding for cradle-to-career programs. https://lnkd.in/d96wr2Z
Homepage - Children's Funding Project
https://childrensfundingproject.org
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Ballmer Group grantee Save the Children US works in the United States and worldwide to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm. Our grant enables the organization's advancement of a rural early learning (REaL) network of communities driven to improve kindergarten readiness and grade-level proficiency. This grant establishes about 20 REaL Impact Network communities, reaching an estimated 100,000 children. https://lnkd.in/gpg4pRRj
Charity Organization for Children
savethechildren.org