Brandi Gilbert

Who’s Not Back to School? What It Takes to Help Young People Reconnect to School and Work

By |2026-09-30T21:58:07-04:00September 30, 2026|Youth Engagement, Leadership & Success|

Millions of young people are outside both school and work. This post offers practical lessons on belonging, housing stability, workforce connections, and strategies shaped by young people’s goals.

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Beyond the Account: Why Child Wealth-building Programs Need More Than Assets to Deliver on Their Promise

By |2026-07-29T16:24:29-04:00July 27, 2026|Youth Engagement, Leadership & Success|

The Beyond the Account framework helps funders, nonprofits, and local governments see where trust, family voice, coordinated supports, and better measures can turn an early financial investment into lasting opportunity.

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Beyond the Account: What Should We Be Paying Attention to As Child Wealth-building Programs Grow?

By |2026-06-29T17:05:20-04:00June 26, 2026|Youth Engagement, Leadership & Success|

Children's Savings Accounts, baby bonds, and related initiatives are growing quickly. This post looks at what families need after enrollment — including trusted relationships, meaningful engagement, and support that helps turn aspirations for children's futures into action.

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What Strong Partnerships Teach us About Using Data for Change

By |2026-08-13T13:33:21-04:00November 26, 2025|Youth Engagement, Leadership & Success|

Organizations navigating today’s shifting landscape still hold real power — especially when they use data intentionally. This blog shares lessons from work with Family League of Baltimore, offering insights on data-driven strategy, collaboration, and community-centered learning.

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