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NextGen Philanthropy: You Can Do It!
Tuesday, Feb. 13
6-7 PM ET
Virtual event; open to all mentees, all mentors, program alum, and the public
Counts towards monthly Community Studio requirement for mentees and mentors!
In this studio you will learn about Girls Write Now’s Next-Gen Philanthropy Initiative, entitled The Story Changes Minds. What we have always had to give is our Time, our Stories, and access to our Communities. Money, or the lack thereof, has often prevented us from viewing ourselves through a philanthropic lens.
Our goal is to raise a generation of philanthropists—givers and advocates—from among our next generation of leaders. Girls Write Now will provide mentees, and our community-at-large, greater control over our world and our own destinies, all while blazing a trail for those who follow. Girls Write Now’s Next-Gen Philanthropist Initiative encourages everyone to participate in philanthropy through raising the next generation of leaders.
Show YOURSELF some love–join our February session, Galantine’s Day, entitled “You Can Do It!” Our guest will be Reporter and Host of BronxNet Community Television personality, Kibin Alleyne, with examples of all the barriers to success we artificially create for ourselves and how to overcome them. We’ll also use this experience to dive even more deeply into the process of crafting our individual stories in ways that encourage greater support for Girls Write Now. Come ready to share the biggest hurdle YOU overcame and how you did it.
Meet the Facilitator
Kibin Alleyne
Kibin Alleyne began her journey in broadcast journalism as an intern for Harlem radio station, WHCR 90.3 FM. With a degree in Psychology and a minor in Journalism, it was there she realized she could combine her passion for both fields, assisting the host of a mental health-themed morning radio show. Shortly after, Kibin would produce her own 1-hour segment, highlighting current events and exploring social issues within today’s pop culture! In 2018, Kibin strengthened her journalism skills through a reporter Internship at BronxNet. Following the internship, she officially joined the BronxNet reporting team. There, she produced and pitched creative and hyper-local news stories before becoming the host of BronxNet’s flagship morning program. A highlight during Kibin’s time at Bronxnet was hosting a 1-hour special introducing the Bronx Borough president after a historic win. With her earliest media experience starting as a media assistant for a community preservation organization, she sharpened her administration skills and gained skills in communication, research, and marketing. Kibin continues to have an interest in all things creative within arts and entertainment, and a passion for engagement, communication, and storytelling.
About Our Next-Gen Philanthropist Committee
Girls Write Now’s Next-Gen Philanthropist Initiative is redefining and REIMAGINING philanthropy through educating and supporting the next generation of leaders. We invite active and alum mentors and mentees along with community members interested in redefining philanthropy to join us on a journey to think and act differently. We hope to launch our own initiative in 2024.
Next-Gen Philanthropy Committee will meet monthly during the 2023-2024 Girls Write Now Collaboratory. Mentors, mentees, alumni, and members of the public are welcome to attend our meetings.
This event is open to:
all mentees, all mentors, GWN staff, program alum and the public