‘Tis the time of year to spread holiday cheer!

As we close the books on 2021

Please consider taking part in some charitable fun!

Share what you’ve learned or mastered in IAM

Whether a puzzling challenge, an ‘a ha!’ moment, or a policy gem.

In our IAM Pulse Community

Putting knowledge into practice is the key.

So capture your thoughts, reflections, and musings

If you need ideas, we’ve got great member content for perusing.

Use our simple publishing editor to submit your draft by December 31st

Then pick one of five stellar charities and $100 will be disbursed!

We’ll spotlight each of the five on social media this week

From expanding career pathways to empowering girls in STEM - take a peek.

We’ll also send you some swag, a special First 100 Authors box

Filled with clever, useful goodies (sorry, no Crocs).

We hope you’ll take part in this holiday campaign

Before you fully unwind and pop that champagne!

IAM Spotlighting Five Fantastic Charities

As a startup within Okta’s incubation program, OktaX, our IAM Pulse Team selected these fantastic organizations who are also Okta for Good grant recipients.

Fast Forward invests in entrepreneurs who are using technology to accelerate social impact. Fast Forward’s investments span beyond philanthropic funding, through products and programs that bridge the tech and nonprofit sectors to build capacity for tech nonprofits.

https://www.ffwd.org/

Techbridge Girls re-engineers the way BIPOC girls from marginalized communities experience STEM by catalyzing out-of-school time (OST) STEM educators and STEM professionals into equity educators and advocates through training and curricula that promote access, belonging and persistence.

https://www.techbridgegirls.org/

The Hidden Genius Project trains and mentors Black male youth in technology creation, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills to transform their lives and communities.

https://www.hiddengeniusproject.org/

Beyond 12 is increasing the number of low-income, first-generation, and historically under-represented students who graduate from college. In partnership with high schools and colleges, Beyond 12’s technology platform and coaches together provide students with the academic, social, and emotional support they need to succeed in higher education and in life.

https://beyond12.org/

Genesys Works provides pathways to career success for high school students in underserved communities through skills training, meaningful work experiences, and impactful relationships.

https://genesysworks.org/