25 leaders selected to receive training in the field of development Baton Rouge, Louisiana – The Baton Rouge Area Foundation today announced the 2024 cohort of Development Fellows, a program of the Foundation’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence. One of the Foundation’s signature programs, Development Fellows is a workshop series that teaches fundraising fundamentals to enhance […]
Baton Rouge, LA – The Baton Rouge Area Foundation today announced that Aaliyah Bilal’s TEMPLE FOLK is the winner of the 17th annual Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence. This prestigious award, presented to an emerging African American fiction writer, celebrates the enduring legacy of the late Ernest Gaines, whose narratives eloquently capture the voices of African […]
Education-focused research shows economically disadvantaged students in EBR Parish 2.5x more unprepared for kindergarten than students across the nation Baton Rouge, LA – The Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF) today announced they have released the next installment of the Opportunity Data Project focused on early childhood education. Analysis revealed that, despite near-universal access to Pre-K […]
Partnership with Common Good Labs will utilize data to understand how access to opportunity can be improved in Baton RougeBaton Rouge, Louisiana – Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF) today announced they have joined forces with Common Good Labs to launch the Opportunity Data Project, an innovative initiative that leverages data science to identify specific areas […]
Baton Rouge, LA – The Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF) today announced the release of the 15th iteration of its CityStats report, a survey assessing key indicators to gauge quality of life and access to opportunity in East Baton Rouge Parish. This year’s report reveals that there has been a positive shift in the community’s […]
Baton Rouge, LA – The Baton Rouge Area Foundation today announced the inaugural cohort of its Nonprofit Board Fellows, a program of the Foundation’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence. The program provides aspiring nonprofit board directors with skills, insights, and tools to guide area nonprofit organizations effectively. A cohort of 30 potential board leaders have been […]
Baton Rouge, LA – The Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF) today announced the appointment of Eric Dexter as the first-ever Vice President of Civic Leadership effective August 21, 2023. In this newly created role, Dexter will join the senior leadership team and be responsible for coordinating the Foundation’s major projects. Dexter will report directly to […]
Digital resource simplifies community donations to local charities Baton Rouge, LA (June 5, 2023) – The Baton Rouge Area Foundation today announced the launch of the Giving Store, a tool to connect civic-minded people with nonprofits and causes they care about. Through the Giving Store, donors can browse a list of active fundraising campaigns submitted […]
The Center for Nonprofit Excellence will provide capacity building programs and services to nonprofits while engaging the community in the work of nonprofits.BATON ROUGE, La. – The Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF) announced the launch of a new division dedicated to strengthening nonprofit organizations yesterday. The Center for Nonprofit Excellence will be the centralized entry […]
Levar Robinson was awarded the Rising Star Award at the Foundation’s Annual Meeting in March. We asked him a few questions to learn more about his journey to nonprofit leadership. Tell us about your organization. Father On A Mission (FOAM) is a fatherhood support nonprofit organization in the Baton Rouge Metropolitan area that empowers men […]