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CompassPoint

We help leaders, nonprofit orgs and movements committed to social justice realize their full power.

08/08/2026

This Black August, we're honoring the lives and legacies of the Black freedom fighters, political prisoners, and organizers who resisted state violence and refused to let systems of oppression define what was possible for our people.

Black August reminds us that our movements are sustained through more than political strategy. They are sustained through community and joy too. Through making space for Black people to gather and imagine beyond the conditions we've inherited.

One way we're carrying that tradition forward is by creating space for Black leaders to simply BE together. Join us for CP Black Kiki, a space by and for Black leaders to connect, celebrate, and experience the kind of joy that supports us in the work.

🖤 August 26 | 12–2 PM PT

RSVP: https://ow.ly/lB2X50ZxKfx

08/06/2026

"If you want to go fast, go alone. But if you want to go far, go together." - African Proverb

Let's go far together! Join the Wisdom Well--a new gathering space at CompassPoint where we will build our collective knowledge together. ✨

Exclusively for Black Leaders, the Wisdom Well is a monthly drop-in space to explore topics impacting our leadership with other Black folks. Each session, we will explore a different topic and ask a question or pose a challenge related to that topic. We know there are tons of folks out there building a more just, Pro-Black, and liberatory future while also navigating our current oppressive systems and structures–let's go far together!

✨ September 9th's Wisdom Well explores self-care and personal sustainability. Register now: https://ow.ly/OR0Q50Zxc8J
✨ October 14th's Wisdom Well re-imagines psychological safety with Black people at the center. Register now: https://ow.ly/Wo2y50Zxc8H
✨ November 11th's Wisdom Well explores how we move through conflict without losing each other. Register now: https://ow.ly/kGQe50Zxc8I

You can attend as many or as few spaces as interest you and align with your schedule.

08/01/2026

CompassPoint staffer Monica Marie Avery became a finance professional in an untraditional way. Her involvement in community organizing led her down the path of pursuing a career in finance. As a community organizer Monica Marie started thinking even more deeply about money, people, and the kind of systems that can move us away from extraction and dehumanization and towards a regenerative economy.

We are sharing some inspiring reflections from Monica Marie, because we know that dealing with money is too often seen as the uninspired but necessary work of resourcing social justice and nonprofit work. At CompassPoint we believe that financial knowledge and practices aren’t just technical—they can be transformational and build power, too.

If you're curious, join us for Finance Fundamentals. It's a three-session training designed to introduce core language and skills about nonprofit finance in an expressly political context where we critically examine how capitalism, patriarchy, and white supremacy shape nonprofit financial reporting and systems.

Finance Fundamentals: Understanding Key Language, Concepts, and Practices
🗓️ August 18, 20, and 25
⏰ 9:30am - 12:30pm Pacific on Zoom
RSVP: https://register.compasspoint.org/events/compasspoint/2164735

In this workshop, you will:
✅ Recognize how institutionalized and internalized white supremacy culture shapes nonprofit financial reporting practices.
✅ Understand the difference between revenue, expense, and wealth and how they contribute to organizational financial health and program impact.
✅ Learn key nonprofit financial terms and be better prepared to use that language in financial discussions within your organization.

Interested? Register now! We invite anyone working in the nonprofit and social justice space who wants to demystify foundational financial language, concepts, and documents to join us.

07/30/2026

There's lots of great offerings from our fellow capacity-builders lately, so we are sharing this round-up of what we're seeing.

1. AORTA : Anti-Oppression Resource and Training Alliance is offering a crash course on Facilitating Decision-Making. Tuesday 8/25 on Zoom.

2. Dominique at Black Seeds Project is offering an Alchemizing Our Pain healing session on Saturday October 10th in Oakland.

3. Listen to Nikki Dinh & Iman Mills Gordon of Leadership Learning Community on The Playfull Podcast

4. LeaderSpring Center is hosting a Bay Area Social Sector Convening on October 15th in Oakland.

5. The Embodiment Institute is offering a four-day in-person training for wealth holders and philanthropic leaders. October 21-24 in North Carolina

If you think we're missing something from this list, please don't hesitate to share it with us and get a feature!

07/29/2026

We made a playlist for the Kiki! 🎶
It's almost Black August and we are throwing the first ever CP Black Kiki -- a virtual Family Reunion/Cookout/Kiki with our CompassPoint Community.

When? Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 2:00pm PT / 3:00 - 5:00pm ET
Register now: https://ow.ly/CRCx50ZuoTr

What we'll do together:
🖤 Form new and nourish existing connections with phenomenal Black leaders
🖤 Bear witness and hold space for Black leaders and be held by Black leaders
🖤 Laugh, sing, dance, cry, and BE with one another in a sacred Black space
🖤 Share and celebrate one another's wins and seek support on challenges you may be facing

This space is for you, Black leader. Whether you lead formally or informally, this space is for you. Join us and bring your friends!

07/28/2026

July is Disability Pride Month! Today we are highlighting Brad Lomax, a Civil Rights leader and disability rights activist.

Brad, who was a wheelchair user, made major contributions to the disability rights movement. He founded the East Oakland Center for Independent Living, which provided resources and support for Black persons with disabilities. He was a passionate civil rights activist who was especially known for his role in the 504 sit-ins at a federal government building in San Francisco: a 28-day protest which pushed for implementation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Brad was a also member of the Black Panther Party. The 504 sit-ins were successful in large part because of the support that his fellow Black Panthers provided to the protesters.

We thank Brad Lomax for his incredible contributions to the disability rights movement.

07/23/2026

CompassPoint is hiring!

CompassPoint is entering a new era, actively evolving our practice and programs to meet the needs of these tumultuous and transformative times in the fight for liberation. We're looking for a Communications Manager to join our small, collaborative team and help bring our work, ideas, and stories to life.

What we're looking for:
✅ Someone who brings a commitment to racial justice and 2–5 years of experience in communications and/or marketing
✅ A creative storyteller who enjoys collaborating on a small, interconnected team
✅ Familiarity with the capacity-building and leadership development ecosystem that supports progressive nonprofits and movement organizations

This is a full-time position with benefits at a salary of $100,000 annually.
While the position will remain open until filled, we encourage interested candidates to apply by August 10th.

Learn more and apply today: https://ow.ly/s8Yn50Zs4s0

07/17/2026

Dealing with money is too often seen as the uninspired but necessary work of resourcing social justice and nonprofit work. In reality, financial knowledge and practices aren’t just technical—they can be transformational and build power, too. But in order to shift our systems and approaches to money to better reflect social justice values, we need to grow access and understanding about finance across our teams.

CompassPoint's Finance Fundamentals is a three-session training designed to introduce core language and skills about nonprofit finance in an expressly political context where we critically examine how capitalism, patriarchy, and white supremacy shape nonprofit financial reporting and systems.

Finance Fundamentals: Understanding Key Language, Concepts, and Practices
🗓️ August 18, 20, and 25
⏰ 9:30am - 12:30pm Pacific on Zoom
RSVP: https://ow.ly/qcpC50ZoVu7

In this workshop, you will:
✅ Recognize how institutionalized and internalized white supremacy culture shapes nonprofit financial reporting practices.
✅ Understand the difference between revenue, expense, and wealth and how they contribute to organizational financial health and program impact.
✅ Learn key nonprofit financial terms and be better prepared to use that language in financial discussions within your organization.

Interested? Register now! We invite anyone working in the nonprofit and social justice space who wants to demystify foundational financial language, concepts, and documents to join us.

07/14/2026

Today is Non-Binary People's Day. Non-binary folks show us every day that knowing one’s self and identity is a powerful thing that no one can strip away.

In the workplace, many non-binary employees have had to either hide or disguise their identity at work due to the fear of discrimination. We believe that strong movements are built when everyone can bring their full selves into the work. Part of our work is in supporting organizations and leaders in creating cultures that affirm people of all genders and redistribute power in ways that foster belonging.

Here's a few reflection questions that you can ask to understand if your organization is doing all it can to support and attract non-binary talent:
1. How are we developing a culture of authentic allyship?
2. Do we have visible trans and non-binary industry-specific role models?
3. Are we seeking feedback from our trans and non-binary talent?

07/10/2026

It's July and many of us are focused on budgeting right now.

If you're facing budget cuts, you may encounter one or more of these types of changes at your organization:
✅ Personnel changes
✅ Strategy changes
✅ Structural changes

We know how challenging budget season is, as it leads to making big decisions for your organization. However, its important to put your people first. At our upcoming workshop, Centering People During Organizational Change and Transition, we provide alternatives that will move people along, hold space and joy in this process.

Centering People During Organizational Change & Transition
When: July 21 & 23rd
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm PT on Zoom
Sign up: https://register.compasspoint.org/events/compasspoint/2164730

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