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Unlock the Power of Education with First Book! Join us in breaking down barriers for millions of children in low-income communities. Together, let's inspire young minds and create a brighter future. Learn how you can partner with us here! - https://bit.ly/41tuv5G #PartnerWithFirstBook #FirstBookPartner #InspireYoungMinds #FirstBookImpact

✨Highlights from Day 3 of the #PointsofLight24 Conference! Yesterday was packed with enlightening sessions and dynamic discussions that left us all inspired and ready to take action. One of the standout sessions was the Civic Talk: AI For Good: Advancing Civic Engagement. Attendees gained practical insights on leveraging AI to boost their organizations' impact, with valuable perspectives from Devi Thomas, global head of nonprofit community capacity, Microsoft Philanthropies and Kyle Zimmer, president, CEO and co-founder, First Book. Sponsored by KPMG US and moderated by Anita Whitehead, president and chair, KPMG Foundation. The Civic Talk: Keys to Building Bridges: Belonging, Volunteerism, and Civic Engagement discussion explored how belonging and faith intersect to build bridges, foster understanding, and promote meaningful civic engagement. The panel featured insights from Ben McBride, co-founder of Empower Initiative; Jenan Mohajir, vice president of external affairs, Interfaith America , Catherine Tong Dannaoui, executive director, HandsOn Hong Kong and Diane Quest, chief operating officer of Points of Light, who served as the moderator. In addition to these thought-provoking talks, we had a variety of engaging workshops, networking opportunities and more.

Today's announcement by KPMG US re. the "KPMG AI Impact Initiative" is spectacular news for the social sector. With funding and expertise provided by KPMG's AI team, First Book will be exploring responsible use of AI across our organization. We'll be talking more about how we're approaching this together during the Points of Light conference this week in Houston, with Anita Whitehead of the KPMG US Foundation, and Devi Thomas of Microsoft Philanthropies. #AI #nonprofit #socialimpact Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship #socent

Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce that KPMG US has launched the "KPMG AI Impact Initiative," a groundbreaking program designed to bring the latest AI technologies to non-profits and equip future workforces with critical AI skills. As part of this initiative, First Book is honored to receive a $500,000 AI grant from the KPMG US Foundation, along with pro-bono consulting services to develop an AI strategy that will amplify our impact in promoting educational equity. KPMG's support will enable us to harness the power of AI to increase our efficiency, effectiveness, and responsiveness, ultimately helping us better serve educators and children in need. By integrating AI solutions, we can focus more on what matters most—ensuring every child has access to a quality education. This partnership exemplifies the transformative potential of AI in the non-profit sector, and we are excited to embark on this journey with KPMG to create meaningful and lasting change. #AIImpactInitiative #EducationalEquity #NonProfit #AIForGood

Happy International Day of Play! Today and every day, we celebrate the transformative power of play. Play builds resilience, instills confidence, and helps children develop essential life skills. We are grateful to our partners who work with us to provide diverse and enriching play experiences to our Network and the children they serve. Let’s continue to champion the importance of play in education and support every child’s right to play. #InternationalDayOfPlay #FirstBook #PowerOfPlay #PlayMatters the LEGO Group Build-A-Bear Workshop The Pokémon Company International

Don’t forget to register for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's 2024 Belfer National Conference for Educators! This FREE, virtual professional learning conference is happening from June 24–26. Educators will have the opportunity to: ⏺️ Discover thought-provoking resources that offer students historical context and opportunities to advance media literacy skills. ⏺️ Learn about instructional best practices from leading historians and educators. ⏺️ Access classroom-ready lessons and resources for teaching about the Holocaust. ⏺️ Earn 24 state-certified PD hours in most states. Learn more and register here! - https://bit.ly/3wtNzG9 #BelferConference #DCNonprofit #HolocaustEducation #EducationMatters #EdChat

We are thrilled to share that our CEO, Kyle Zimmer, joined Randi Weingarten and Brant Duncan in a recent podcast to celebrate the incredible partnership between First Book and AFT. Together, we have provided 10 MILLION books to children and families across the country! Books have the power to transform lives, and through our collaborative efforts, we are empowering young learners, engaging families in education, supporting dedicated teachers, and strengthening schools and communities! Listen to the full conversation here. - https://apple.co/3Rgca8s #EducationalEquity #EducationMatters #BooksForAll #CommunityEngagement

First Book has been a proud partner of the #LEGOBuildTheChange program from the LEGO Group since 2021! We know the students of First Book network educators have creative, actionable ideas on how to change real-world problems. Through our work together, kids from all schools have an opportunity to Build the Change.

Looking forward to sharing the stage with Kyle Zimmer of First Book and Devi Thomas at the #PointsofLight24 Conference. Don’t miss your opportunity to attend this amazing conference! Join us in Houston, June 11 – 14 for 70+ workshops, inspiring leadership discussions and opportunities to connect with peers. Learn more and register before June 1 to save on pricing: https://lnkd.in/ewJmvcsF

On June 13th, I'll join Anita Whitehead and Kyle Zimmer from First Book at Points of Light in Houston. If you're at the conference, come hear us talk about AI and trust for #nonprofits! The #PointsofLight24 Conference is in Houston, June 11 – 14. Learn more and register before June 1 to save: https://lnkd.in/eSx_Y-ze