Our founder Melinda French Gates started Pivotal in 2015 to advance social progress in the United States. Since then, we’ve been able to support amazing organizations working on issues like youth mental health, women’s political power, caregiving, paid leave, women and tech innovation, and the safety and economic security of women and girls of color. We’re excited for that work to continue, and we’re looking forward to new opportunities ahead to advance women’s power in the United States and around the world. Read more about Melinda’s new $1B commitment: https://lnkd.in/gT8yKS2X
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Founded by Melinda French Gates, Pivotal Ventures accelerates social progress by removing barriers that hold people back
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Founded by Melinda French Gates, Pivotal Ventures accelerates social progress by removing barriers that hold people back. Pivotal Ventures expands opportunity and accelerates equality through high-impact investments, philanthropy, partnerships, and advocacy. We focus on areas where social progress has stalled—and where we can have the biggest impact. Our impatience with the status quo is fueled by an optimism that progress is always possible—especially when we seize the moment together. For media inquiries, please reach out to [email protected]
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We’re proud to work alongside these organizations to advance women’s power in the United States ✨
Co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Founder of Pivotal Ventures. Author of The Moment of Lift.
Day in and day out, these organizations are leading extraordinary efforts to protect women’s rights and advance their power and influence in the United States. But for far too long, organizations focused on women and girls have been chronically underfunded—and forced into a defensive posture while the enemies of progress play offense. As part of my new $1 billion commitment to advance women’s power globally, I’m moving substantial resources to help supercharge the vital work of these organizations.
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We’re excited for these incredible leaders to get more resources to organizations doing urgent, impactful, and innovative work to improve women’s health and wellbeing around the world.
Co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Founder of Pivotal Ventures. Author of The Moment of Lift.
Each one of these leaders has an important perspective on what needs to be done to improve women’s health and wellbeing. As part of my new $1 billion commitment to advance women’s power globally, these leaders will each receive a $20 million fund to distribute to charitable organizations of their choice. I can’t wait to see the landscape of opportunities to support women and girls through their eyes.
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In the United States and around the world, women and girls are facing increasing threats to their safety, health, and rights. Our founder, Melinda French Gates, wants to help alter that trajectory. Earlier today, she announced she’s committing $1 billion over the next two years to leaders and organizations working to advance women’s power globally. Head to our website to learn more about some of the places those resources will go: https://lnkd.in/gDpbYMuK
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Co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Founder of Pivotal Ventures. Author of The Moment of Lift.
Today, I’m excited to share more about the next chapter of my philanthropy.
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Our partners Higher Heights for America, New American Leaders, States United Democracy Center, The Pipeline Fund, Vote Run Lead, and The Center for American Women and Politics are leading crucial efforts to help more women fully participate in our political system. We’re proud to support their work💫 https://lnkd.in/gp4nvPqM
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📱 According to Crisis Text Line, students are experiencing record-high levels of school-related stress so far this year. So how can their communities better support them? By ensuring students have access to mental health services, books, sports, music, art, nature, and opportunities for social connection—all resources that young people say help them cope.
School Stress Reaches 2024 Record in Crisis Text Line Conversions | Crisis Text Line
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Join us in congratulating our very own Renata Aráuz-DeStefano for being named to Class 29 Kauffman Fellows! We're so excited for you, Renata!
🚀 Exciting News: Kauffman Fellows welcomes Class 29 to the largest global network of VCs! 🌎 Class 29 highlights: - $80B combined AUM - 15 countries represented - 72% hold partner-level or higher positions - 86% are direct venture capital investors - 43% are founders of their firms - 50% are from emerging firms (Funds I-III); 50% are from established firms (Funds IV+) - Median AUM ranges from $51M for Fund I to $1.3B for Funds IV+ Each year, we select the most talented, diverse, and purpose-driven venture capital professionals rising in their careers to join our Fellowship. This year was extremely competitive – from over 2,000 inquiries and 1,100 applications, we selected the 59 members of Class 29 based on their experience, contributions, and potential to lead the future of the venture capital industry. Class 29 will benefit from joining a network of 882 Fellows from 58 countries, offering ongoing education, co-investment opportunities, special interest groups, and regional and global events. Welcome, KF29! #VentureCapital #Leadership #KauffmanFellows https://lnkd.in/g8AJbBUS
Welcoming Our Newest Cohort of Fellows, KF29
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This is such an important episode from YR Media's podcast Adult ISH about the pressures of growing up, the impact of the pandemic on teens, and the ways young people can care for their #mentalhealth when they’re feeling overwhelmed. Our favorite part? When social worker and guest Stephanie Santos said: “For all the young adults and teens that listen to this, I think first of all, I want to say we're proud of you. We're rooting you on…You’re not alone.”
Young People’s Mental and Emotional Health - YR Media
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According to States United Democracy Center CEO Joanna Lydgate, election officials are “democracy’s frontline heroes.” We couldn’t agree more. Read her op-ed about the heroic efforts of our nation’s election officials—and the ways The States United Democracy Center is working to support them: https://lnkd.in/gvKmtzgU
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