MIAMI, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Many of the nation's top philanthropic foundations including Robert Woods Johnson, Annie E. Casey, McKnight, Prudential, New Commonwealth Fund, Nellie Mae Education Foundation, Comcast Foundation, and Omidyar Network are cosponsoring a summit for 200 of their peers to share replicable strategies that have united people across political and social divides and raised billions for social causes by appealing to aspirations rather than to pity or fear.Hosted by nonprofit leadership network, BMe Community , the Next Narrative Summit aims to showcase why modern philanthropic initiatives that use social psychology create far greater Power , Opportunity , and Community to transform lives and systems than their traditional peers.Imagine if every foundation knew how to apply cognitive and social psychology to get greater engagement and results. Post this"Foundations often rely too heavily on worn tropes of crises, pity, and fear," says Trabian Shorters, Co-founder and CEO of BMe Community. "This aging practice inevitably breeds resentment and underinvestment in the very communities that we aim to help. Philanthropies that take much more dignifying approaches are experiencing breakthrough successes that are replicable."This shift from solely focusing on deficits to starting with people's aspirations and contributions before highlighting their challenges is called Asset-Framing. Though it sounds simple at first blush, Asset-Framing elegantly applies breakthroughs in cognitive and social psychology that prove human decision-making is narrative-driven, not fact-driven.At the Summit, leaders from Robert Woods Johnson Foundation to Prudential Insurance Co

Promotes Love and Belonging for Black History Month During Divisive TimesMIAMI, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a world that seems increasingly divided, OneUnited Bank, the nation's largest Black-owned bank, proudly introduces the OneLove™ Card. This card is not just a financial tool but a beacon of unity, symbolizing the Bank's unwavering commitment to fostering love, belonging, and understanding within the Black community and across the nation during Black History Month.In 2024, the OneLove Card carries a theme that resonates deeply in today's society – the need to feel love and belonging amid growing divisiveness and resistance against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This visionary card, featuring designs from the internationally acclaimed artist and OneUnited Bank Artist-in-Residence, Addonis Parker, encapsulates the essence of unity and love, visually narrating the importance of togetherness in today's fragmented world.The OneLove message is comprehensive, embracing self-love, romantic love, parental love, and love for community, country, and humankind. It is a clarion call to the Black community and the world at large, spotlighting the crucial role of unity and belonging in healing divides and building an inclusive society that works for all.This initiative draws inspiration from the pioneering work of john a. powell law professor and chair of the Othering & Belonging Institute at the University of California, Berkeley