Ellen Buchman · [email protected]

July 20, 2021 at 7:41 PM

The Opportunity Agenda is Expanding & Hiring – Be a Part of It!

Dear , It’s been a while since I’ve shared an update and the news I have is really exciting: team TOA is growing! The Opportunity Agenda is a social justice communications lab that helps social and racial justice leaders use communications …

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  Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

July 1, 2021 at 4:07 PM

What can you do... to expand opportunity?

What can you do... to expand opportunity? Dear John,You are probably aware that the US system of mass incarceration is a direct result of systemic racism, inequality, and a lack of access to opportunity that can impa…

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  The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

June 24, 2021 at 6:15 PM

Talking Opportunity: Envision Inclusive Economic Justice

Resources for your month ahead.  New Posters and Discussion Guide Envision Inclusive Economic Justice A vision of Economic Justice can help us push for the radical change necessary …

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  The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

June 10, 2021 at 9:20 PM

The Amp: Messaging Advice on Upcoming Supreme Court Decisions

This week: messaging advice on pending Supreme Court decisions NOTE: Given the broad relevance of the topics we are covering this week, we are sending this edition of The Amp to our full email list. If you would like…

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  The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

May 27, 2021 at 6:15 PM

Talking Opportunity: Redefining Safety

Resources for your month ahead.  Redefining Safety Starts With Safer Communities While much of the country has spent the last year engaged in a debate over the meaning of the phrase…

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  Elizabeth Johnsen, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

May 24, 2021 at 7:47 PM

Join our Livestream: Centering Impacted Voices

Dear Friends, Please join us for the final episode in our #ShiftingTheNarrative livestream series this Wednesday, May 26, at 2:00 p.m. EDT, where we discuss how to center impacted voices in leadership, particularly when solutions are bein…

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  Elizabeth Johnsen, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

May 10, 2021 at 6:03 PM

Livestream: How to Dismantle Problematic Counter-Narratives

Dear John, We hope you've had a chance to check out Shifting The Narrative, our new report on what narrative shift is and how it happens. If you haven't -- it's not too late! We also hope you will join us for two upcoming livestream episo…

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  The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

April 29, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Talking Opportunity: New cultural strategy tools from our Creative Change Fellows

And more resources! Introducing New Cultural Strategy Tools from Our Creative Change Fellows The Opportunity Agenda has just released two new and exciting cultural strategy tools fr…

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  Elizabeth Johnsen, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

April 26, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Livestream: Establish a Winning Narrative

Dear John, We hope you've had a chance to check out our new report on how narrative change happens, Shifting The Narrative. If you haven't -- it's not too late. You can join us for a livestream series exploring the recommendations for ach…

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  Ellen Buchman · [email protected]

April 21, 2021 at 12:22 AM

The Verdict Is Guilty; The Time for Change Is Now

Dear John, Today, Minneapolis jurors declared their truth: that former police officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd. We believe that it is crucial to hold to account both the individuals who commit police violence against people of …

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  Elizabeth Johnsen, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

April 12, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Lessons for Shifting the Narrative: New Research!

Dear John, In any successful narrative shift campaign, some key questions must be addressed: What are elements that contribute to a successful narrative change strategy? Was change inevitable or the product of coordinated efforts that are…

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  The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

March 25, 2021 at 7:40 PM

Talking Opportunity: Responding to Anti-Asian Racism and Violence

Messaging and powerful artwork. Responding to Anti-Asian Violence How can we work to end white terrorism and #StopAsianHate? To start, we must engage in crucial conversations around…

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  The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

February 25, 2021 at 5:05 PM

Talking Opportunity: Go Beyond!

Meet the 2021 Communications Institute Fellows. Meet The 2021 Communications Institute Fellows This week, The Opportunity Agenda is holding our Remote Communications Institute, thro…

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  The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

January 28, 2021 at 6:41 PM

Talking Opportunity: Visioning Economic Justice for All

Economic Justice Guide, Comms Institute 2021, Feb. Media Hooks, and more We Can Thrive Together Discussion Guide The Opportunity Agenda has partnered with Amplifier to create…

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  The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

January 21, 2021 at 7:10 PM

The Amp: Going Beyond After Inauguration

Beyond the Inauguration; Economic Justice; and events Amplify Values in These Emerging Issues We Can Go Beyond Yesterday, the nation welcomed President Joe Biden and Vice Presiden…

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  Ellen Buchman · [email protected]

January 8, 2021 at 6:54 PM

Moving Forward: Guidance for Talking About This Moment

We must call for accountability. Dear Friends,  As we process, discuss, and continue to respond to Wednesday’s attack on our democracy, The Opportunity Agenda offers a few messaging ideas for the immediate moment tha…

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  Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

December 31, 2020 at 1:30 PM

It's Not Too Late

Together, we can create the change we want to see. Together, we can help to usher in a new year and new narratives that put people first. Will you join us?   Dear John,As 2020 comes to a close and…

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  Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

December 23, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Flip the Script on Safety

Together, we can create the change we want to see. “…don’t shy away from conversations about safety. [It’s] about providing safety for everyone and doing so in a manner that respects everyone’s rights and di…

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  Ellen Buchman · [email protected]

December 21, 2020 at 7:14 PM

Reflecting on 2020, Going Beyond in 2021

Dear John, Wow. What a year we are concluding.   As I began December’s annual journey of reflection and holiday prep, I couldn’t help but keep thinking that if there ever was a year for seeing – and for so many, experiencin…

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  Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

December 16, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Your voice is your strength

Together, we can create the change we want to see. “The Opportunity Agenda made space for me and my voice. They have a folding chair, ready for me to take a seat, at any table that I need to!” De…

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  Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

December 9, 2020 at 4:46 PM

All we can do, together.

Together, we can create the change we want to see. “I was not prepared for the impact [the Communications Institute] would have on my work, nor was I prepared for the impact that the other social justice lea…

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  The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 6:59 PM

Talking Opportunity: There's More Than One Way to Give

Share, Connect, Engage.  Giving Tuesday On this #GivingTuesday, there is more than one way to give! Show your generosity by sharing, connecting, and engaging with The Opportunity Ag…

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  Ellen Buchman · [email protected]

November 9, 2020 at 2:14 PM

It’s Time to Re-imagine a Just Society for All

Dear Friends,  The whole team at The Opportunity Agenda offers our congratulations to President-Elect Biden and Vice-President Elect Harris. This unprecedented and historic vote count, taken with the election of the first-ever Black, S.E.…

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  Ellen Buchman and Adam Luna · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 5:01 PM

Fwd: We must Ensure that Every Voice is Heard and Every Vote is Counted

Dear Friends,  We write to you as members of The Opportunity Agenda family and alumni network with an offering of love, patience, hope, community, and strength.  It’s going to be a little while before we know how this thing ends up. Throu…

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  Adam Luna · [email protected]

November 2, 2020 at 9:23 PM

Messaging for Systemic Change After the Election

Communication tools for this week and beyond.  Dear Friends,  We hope that you, your colleagues and your loved ones are safe, healthy and taking care.  As we all prepare for what may be a turbulent post-election peri…

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  The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

October 22, 2020 at 7:15 PM

Talking Opportunity: Join us for Vote Early Day on October 24

My Voice Is My Vote Twtter chat at 1 p.m. ET Saturday. Vote Early Day October 24 is Vote Early Day! Join us for a #MyVoiceIsMyVote Twitter chat where we will talk about what voting me…

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  Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

October 9, 2020 at 2:35 PM

If you missed it...

Dear John,On Tuesday night, The Opportunity Agenda went live with our first-ever #JusticeOutLoud: Livestream Gala. And while the circumstances of 2020 sadly did not allow us to come together for an in-person event this year, one of the ben…

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  Erin Strek, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

October 6, 2020 at 10:31 PM

We’re going live at 7:00pm ET

Dear John,T-minus 30 minutes, until The Opportunity Agenda is going live with our #JusticeOutLoud: Livestream Gala! Join us for a jam-packed hour of fun at 7:00pm EDT, as we hear from artivists, musicians, and leaders in the social justice…

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  Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

October 6, 2020 at 3:02 PM

Not registered? No problem!

Dear John,The day is here! Tonight at 7:00pm EDT, The Opportunity Agenda will go live with our first-ever, #JusticeOutLoud: Livestream Gala! Don’t worry if you didn’t get a chance to register in advance, you can still access the event, fre…

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  Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

October 5, 2020 at 3:09 PM

Don’t miss it!

Dear John,At long last, our #JusticeOutLoud: Livestream Gala is tomorrow at 7:00pm EDT! It's free, and it's not too late to register.We have a fantastic show planned, featuring a one of a kind musical performance by Stephen Brackett and Mi…

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  Leslie Weber, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

September 30, 2020 at 5:35 PM

Did you forget?

Dear John,The Opportunity Agenda's JusticeOutLoud! Livestream Gala is less than a week away! We have an incredible lineup of honorees, guests, discussion, and entertainment, and we really hope you’ll join us. You can register for free right now!We also invite you to partici…

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  Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

September 25, 2020 at 3:04 PM

Virtual Gala SNEAK PEAK!

Dear John,Our #JusticeOutLoud: Livestream Gala (October 6th at 7:00pm ET) is free and just around the corner! Check out this sneak peak - and specials thanks to Dragonfly, a.k.a. Robin LaVerne Wilson, for the amazing accolades! We hope you can join us for more!  …

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  The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

September 24, 2020 at 6:55 PM

Talking Opportunity: Paid Family and Medical Leave

Justice for Breonna Taylor; Introducing our Creative Change Innovation Fellows Updated Research on Paid Family and Medical Leave The COVID-19 pandemic has added clarity and urgency to …

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  Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

September 21, 2020 at 5:16 PM

Honoring the Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The Supreme Court Justice's historic contributions will impact generations. Dear Friends,  The world lost a giant force for justice last Friday evening. The Opportunity Agenda joins the nation in mourning the passing …

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  Betsy Richards, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

September 17, 2020 at 5:27 PM

Meet our Creative Change Innovation Fellows!

Sage Crump, Paola Mendoza, and Zahra Noorbakhsh. Dear Friends,We are happy to announce the launch of our Creative Change Innovation Fellowship, a pilot program to support three leading-edge storytellers as they develo…

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  Leslie Weber, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

September 15, 2020 at 4:07 PM

Take action: Join us on October 6th

Dear ,In these crucial times there are so many ways to practice #JusticeOutLoud - demonstrating, calling elected officials, or engaging in your own unique way. Here are some more things you can do:Join our #JusticeOutLoud: Livestream Gala on October 6th at 7:00pm EST! We ho…

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  Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

September 10, 2020 at 4:58 PM

Beyond Policing: Research and Messaging Guidance

We all deserve to live in communities where we feel safe.  Dear Friends, We all deserve to live in communities where we feel safe. And true community safety must not fall short of safety from violence by the state, wh…

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  The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

September 3, 2020 at 5:54 PM

Talking Opportunity: A New Fellowship Program & A Free Webinar

Announcing our new Creative Change Innovation Fellowships. Creative Change Innovation FellowshipsToday, The Opportunity Agenda launched the Creative Change Innovation Fellowship, a pi…

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  The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

August 10, 2020 at 3:04 PM

Webinar This Friday: A COVID-19 Social Justice Guide

Dear John xxxxxx, Please join us this Friday, Aug. 14 at 1:00 EST for a free webinar introducing the new COVID-19 Social Justice Guide. In this webinar, The Advancement Project National Office, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum, Can’t S…

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  Elizabeth Johnsen, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

August 5, 2020 at 10:15 PM

Important Notice: Blackbaud Security Incident

Dear John xxxxxx, We are writing to inform you about a data security incident that may have involved your information. We take the protection and proper use of your information very seriously. We are therefore contacting you to explain the incident and what was done to…

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  The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

July 30, 2020 at 6:50 PM

Talking Opportunity: Save the Date

October 6, 2020 virtual gala registration is now open! Save the Date: We're Going Virtual! You heard it here first, The Opportunity Agenda Justice Out Loud gala is going virtual! Join us, free of charge, on Tuesday,…

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  The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

July 19, 2020 at 7:52 PM

Statement on the passing of Congressman John Lewis

Statement of The Opportunity Agenda on the Passing of Civil Rights Lion, Congressman John Lewis  New York, NY – The nation, and the world, are better because of the courage, dignity, kindness, love, decency and fierce commitment to justice of Congressman John Lewis.  M…

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  Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

June 26, 2020 at 2:21 PM

Make a gift of justice

Dear John xxxxxx, First and foremost, from everyone at The Opportunity Agenda, we hope that you and yours are safe and healthy. These are extraordinary times. The pandemic is still coursing through communities, and uprisings for Black lives and racial ju…

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  The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

June 25, 2020 at 5:24 PM

Talking Opportunity: #TheTimeIsNow

Celebrating Two Historic Supreme Court Decisions Last week, the Supreme Court upheld dignity, equal justice, and opportunity in two historic decisions: Bostock v. Clayton County for LGBTQ individuals in the workplace and Dept. of…

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  The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

June 22, 2020 at 4:25 PM

Let's Respond to this Transformative Moment Together

 Proclaiming Justice Out Loud:The Values of Freedom and Justice in a Period of Unrest and Possibility The events of the last several weeks remind us of the urgency and imperative to demand that everyone experience the values of a truly inclusive society …

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  The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

June 1, 2020 at 3:17 PM

We Stand With You, #JusticeOutLoud

Dear Friends and Allies, The systemic racism that has driven so much violence against the Black community has led us, yet again, to a breaking point. The dehumanizing policies, language and actions of this administration and so many police departments a…

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  The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

May 28, 2020 at 6:10 PM

Talking Opportunity: Justice for George Floyd

We Call for #JusticeOutLoud Marking Memorial Day was already challenging this year. And this week's video capturing the tragic killing of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis police, in addition to the recently leaked vid…

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  Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

May 14, 2020 at 2:01 PM

Welcoming Adam Luna as new VP

Dear John xxxxxx, Especially during a time in which cause for celebration can seem elusive, I am delighted to share the news that The Opportunity Agenda will welcome Adam Luna to our senior leadership team next month. Adam will join the organization in late June …

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  Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

May 5, 2020 at 3:03 PM

It’s #GivingTuesdayNow: Engage in Justice

  Dear John xxxxxx, First, let me share how much I hope that you and yours are safe and well, as together we continue to adapt to and cope with the impact of the pandemic on our lives and families, workplaces and communities, and on our country and the world. One thing …

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  Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

May 1, 2020 at 1:25 PM

Change the Story, Engage in Justice

Dear John xxxxxx, First, let me share how much I hope that you and yours are safe and well, as together we continue to adapt to and cope with the impact of the pandemic on our lives and families, workplaces and communities, and on our country and the world. One thing i…

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