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.
a foundation based in philadelphia.
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. these outcomes are driven by systemic racism, biased healthcare, and chronic stress, making timely, high-quality prenatal and postnatal care, along with community-based support, essential to ensuring healthier families and communities.
the statistics
“black women make up 43% of births in philadelphia but 73% of pregnancy-related deaths.”
“philadelphia’s infant mortality rate is nearly 40% higher than the national rate.”
“black women are 4x more likely to die from pregnancy related causes than white women.”
“80% of maternal deaths can be avoided.”
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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.