A Time of Love, Evolution, and Transition
After seven visionary years as the inaugural full-time CEO of Tides Advocacy, Romy Avila has made the thoughtful –but difficult decision to embark on a new chapter. Under Romy’s leadership, our organization has expanded its reach and deepened its impact, fostering a culture of radical love and unwavering perseverance that has driven us to challenge the increments of change and strive for transformation.
Black History/Black Futures Month | The Blessing of Serving Community: Q&A with Renita Francois, Chief Strategy Officer
Tides Advocacy is proud to be the nation’s first pro-Black fiscal sponsor, steered by dynamic leaders who believe in the value of revolutionary love and building strong, pro-Black movements. To kick off Black History/Futures Month, we chatted with our Chief Strategy Officer, Renita Francois. Check out her reflections on strategy, what funders can learn, channeling the energy of Malcolm X and Fannie Lou Hamer, and her experience advocating for Black folks in New York in the latest installment of our Black Love Rising campaign
Reflecting on 2023
As we approach the end of 2023, we want to take a moment to reflect on the journey we've shared this year. Throughout these twelve months, Tides Advocacy has been dedicated to deepening our commitment to liberation as the guiding principle that energizes our work. As a labor of love, we've taken significant steps towards transforming a 25-year institution through our pro-Black framework in pursuit of justice and centering movements
Organizing Young Latino Power in The Real OC - Hairo Cortes of Chispa
We know that young people are the future of our democracy and our conversation with Hairo Cortes, Founder and Executive Director of Chispa, only further emphasizes how important it is to not just include but center our organizing strategies around the leadership of young people
Love, Liberation, and Reflections from Beyond Impact. #Givemoreeveryday
We are pursuing liberation, and one essential element often overlooked is the profound power of love in building political infrastructure. Love, as James Baldwin fiercely reminds us, can remove the masks we wear and transcend the barriers we've constructed. It is the force that unites, strengthens, and nourishes us in the face of adversity. But supporting love when it's challenging, when it's not recognized as a critical tool for power, and especially when it feels isolating, can be daunting
Listening to Detained Immigrants for the Path to Liberation: Q&A with Maru Mora Villalpando, Founder of La Resistencia
We’re honored to have spent time in conversation with Maru Mora Villalpando, Founder of La Resistencia, one of Tides Advocacy’s grantee partners. Based in Tacoma, Washington, this nonprofit organization is doing incredibly important work to empower those impacted by the immigration enforcement system and end the unjust treatment of undocumented immigrants in this country.
Celebrating and Investing in the Diversity of Black Texans Q and A with Resha Thomas, Program Director at Texas Black Action Fund
For our latest #BlackLoveRising feature, we spoke with Resha Thomas, Program Director at Texas Black Action Fund, a project of Tides Advocacy, on what inspires her work and the challenges and opportunities that come with building Black civic engagement in the great state of Texas.
Beyond Impact 2023 - October 24 - 26
Welcome to Beyond Impact 2023, where the power of transformation meets the heartbeat of political change. As one of the only 501(c)(4) strategy and learning spaces, Beyond Impact exists to serve and strengthen the advocacy infrastructure of movement leaders passionate about igniting a revolutionary shift in the political landscape of the United States. Our mission goes beyond envisioning change; we are committed to aligning organizational practices, visions, and resources to create sustainable platforms for BIPOC-led political organizing.
