Wanted to share with anons an example of Obama Foundation activity relative to Q 4317: 2. Recruit and control Black Community Leaders [net worth (each)]

This is how they build their Shadow Gov: Meaningful System Change'

Communism?

(just like trends in pro sports people/recruiters/orgs have eyes out for ever young talent to bring natural leaders into their sphere of influence [Control], these people 'Invest' they don't 'Grant'.)

Rhodes scholars would be a template to understand a common tool they utlilize, recruit, control, train, connect, reward for their 'service' .

State Specific Opportunities

Eugene And Agnes E. Meyer Foundation: Applications from DC-Area Organizations Engaged in [Meaningful Systems Change] $$Deadline: July 10, 2019

Amount: $10,000 and $50,000, with $30,000 being the current average award.

Category: African Americans / Blacks; Education; Racial Equity

Geographic Funing Area: District Of Columbia; Maryland; Virginia

Eligibility: 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

Description: Through a systems change approach, the Meyer Foundation invests in research, education, advocacy, organizing, capacity-building, communications, and narrative change that contributes to meaningful systems change within the greater Washington, D.C., region (the District of Columbia, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties in Maryland; Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William counties in Virginia; and the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park, Virginia). In 2019, the foundation is prioritizing requests from organizations focused on developing and engaging youth leaders of color, elevating youth voice, and building power among young people, especially young people of color.

Complete RFP: https://www.meyerfoundation.org/our-funding-approach/how-apply

https://www.obama.org/updates/may-30/