Happy National Inventors Day: Celebrating Voqal Fellows
January 25, 2019 In this month’s entry in Voqal’s grantmaking blog series, Director of Grantmaking Brenda Sears looks forward to National Inventors Day by highlighting three past Voqal Fellows and their projects focused on advancing social change. Storm from the X-Men was right when she said “we live in an age of darkness, a world
2018 Annual Report Spotlight: Voqal Fellows Empower Everyday Citizens
January 23, 2019 As part of our ongoing series featuring stories from Voqal’s FY 2018 Annual Report: Be Nimble, we take a look at the work of past Voqal Fellows to provide the tools needed for citizens to make their voice heard in an uncertain and sometimes intimidating political climate. Voqal believes taking risks and
Voqal Announces the 2019 Voqal Fellows
January 17, 2019 Voqal is excited to announce the 2019 cohort of its fellowship program, which provides the resources and mentoring needed to bring early-stage ideas focused on progressive and social change to life. The 2019 class will continue the legacy of Voqal Fellows making a difference in the world. Members of this year’s class
2018 Voqal Fellowship Spotlight: Imara Jones
September 26, 2018 The Voqal Fellowship is an investment in a new generation of social entrepreneurs interested in launching their next “big idea” aimed at increasing equity for those who are least well off politically, economically and/or socially. As we look forward to the 2019 Voqal Fellowship, we take a final look at the 2018
Applications Now Open for the 2019 Voqal Fellowship
September 4, 2018 Applications are now open for the 2019 Voqal Fellowship. The Voqal Fellowship is a talent and technology accelerator for tomorrow’s social entrepreneurs. Fellows have six months to complete their project and will receive a $30,000 stipend. We’re searching for change-makers and thought leaders who want to launch the next “big idea” that
2018 Voqal Fellowship Spotlight: Chris Vaeth
August 15, 2018 The Voqal Fellowship is an investment in a new generation of social entrepreneurs interested in launching their next “big idea” aimed at increasing equity for those who are least well off politically, economically and/or socially. This month we look at 2018 Voqal Fellow Chris Vaeth and his project, How to Help. Vaeth’s
Voqal Fellows and Grantees Contribute to a Great Netroots Nation
August 7, 2018 Voqal is excited to have had the privilege to attend Netroots Nation 2018 in New Orleans this past weekend alongside several Voqal Fellows and grantees. Voqal started the conference with a dinner featuring the 2018 Voqal Fellows. Fellows had the opportunity to share updates about their projects. In addition, Voqal staff gathered
2018 Voqal Fellowship Spotlight: Shira Frank
July 27, 2018 The Voqal Fellowship is an investment in a new generation of social entrepreneurs interested in launching their next “big idea” aimed at increasing equity for those who are least well off politically, economically and/or socially. This month we look at 2018 Voqal Fellow Shira Frank and her project, Maiden. Frank’s project, Maiden,
2018 Voqal Fellowship Spotlight: Micah White
June 28, 2018 The Voqal Fellowship is an investment in a new generation of social entrepreneurs interested in launching their next “big idea” aimed at increasing equity for those who are least well off politically, economically and/or socially. This month we look at 2018 Voqal Fellow Micah White and his project, Activist Graduate School. Activist
2018 Voqal Fellowship Spotlight: Jeremiah Smith
May 23, 2018 The Voqal Fellowship is an investment in a new generation of social entrepreneurs interested in launching their next “big idea” aimed at increasing equity for those who are least well off politically, economically and/or socially. This month we look at 2018 Voqal Fellow Jeremiah Smith and his project For the Record. Jeremiah