supporting black maternal + infant health
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founder
the madro foundation was born from both personal passion and professional purpose. as a black woman and aspiring neonatal nurse practitioner, our founder witnessed the devastating racial disparities that persist in maternal and infant health outcomes in our country. these inequities are not abstract statistics, they are lived realities.
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mission
our mission is to combat racial disparities in maternal and infant health, with a particular focus on supporting black mothers and families. we are dedicated to fostering change through advocacy, research, and the implementation of direct service programs that promote equitable health outcomes for minority communities.
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statistics
improving black maternal and infant health is critical due to persistent disparities that put black women and their babies at higher risk of death, preterm birth, and low birth weight. black women, in particular, are four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes in comparison to their white counterparts.
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events
the madro foundation hosts events designed to bring communities together while raising essential funds to support our mission. these events not only benefit the foundation’s own programs but also contribute to other organizations and charities aligned with our mission.
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volunteer
the madro foundation’s volunteers play an essential role in supporting the organization’s mission by building community connections, raising awareness, driving engagement, supporting research and fundraising efforts, and helping plan and execute impactful events.
the roles
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this role serves as a key liaison between the organization + the public, building + nurturing relationships, focusing on raising awareness + encouraging people to actively connect with and support the foundation’s mission.
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this role centers on telling the organization’s story in a way that inspires action, using both traditional marketing tactics + digital strategies to amplify the foundation’s mission + impact, increase awareness and engagement around its cause + advance fundraising goals by driving interest + participation in campaigns, events + donation opportunities.
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this role focuses on identifying + evaluating potential donors – including individuals + corporations – to support fundraising initiatives, while also conducting in-depth research on resources that support black maternal + infant health. responsibilities include developing insights to inform funding strategies + clearly communicating research findings to internal teams, partner organizations + the public in order to raise awareness, influence decision-making + drive meaningful change.
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this role involves planning, coordinating + executing a variety of events with a dual focus on seamless logistics + stewardship. additionally, it includes researching and identifying companies to partner with for sponsorships + collaborations.
the volunteer application
