Posted June 28, 2018 by Iimay
I just returned from my first Commonbound conference in St. Louis, hosted by the New Economy Coalition (NEC). Resource Generation has been a part of the New Economy Coalition for a few years and this was my first time attending … Continue reading »
Posted May 11, 2018 by Iimay
Imagine a world in which thousands and thousands of young people with access to current, earned, future or family wealth have joined us as members of Resource Generation. We’re moving millions and millions to grassroots movements, organizing our families, challenging … Continue reading »
Posted April 30, 2018 by Iimay
Since the Trump election there has been a sharp increase in the activation and mobilization of hundreds of thousands of people into movements — many for the first time. There has also been a rise in conversations about “getting your … Continue reading »
Posted March 31, 2018 by Iimay
It has been two years since our last national retreat for young people involved in their family’s philanthropy, and this year’s Transforming Philanthropy retreat from March 22-25 in Pomona, CA included many changes and innovations. First of all, we have … Continue reading »
Posted February 28, 2018 by Iimay
Looking for Iimay’s blog post about Transforming Philanthropy? Go here.
On Monday the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Janus vs AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees), which challenges the legality of “fair share fees” that all … Continue reading »
Posted January 31, 2018 by Iimay
I was born and raised in North Carolina, and Southern values of community, hospitality, and mutual aid run deep for me. Even though I no longer live in the South, its ways infuse all of my organizing. I first learned … Continue reading »
Posted October 27, 2017 by Iimay
One of the most insidious consequences of the rampant wealth inequality generated by capitalism is the idea that the individual matters more than the collective. If you are rich, it’s because you worked hard and deserve it. If you are … Continue reading »
Posted September 29, 2017 by Iimay
While following the news about the NFL protests over the weekend, I was struck by the complex interplay between racism and class privilege reflected in public commentary and criticism about the players. Organizing young people of color with wealth is … Continue reading »
Posted September 8, 2017 by Iimay
In a piece published last week in the New York Times, “What the Rich Won’t Tell You,”[1] Rachel Sherman shares her research of how wealthy, mostly liberal, people hide some of the clues that they’re among the richest people in … Continue reading »
Posted August 30, 2017 by Iimay
Universities have long been a political battleground representing some of the United States’ most deeply held beliefs about meritocracy, who belongs, and who is “deserving” of higher education. I’m an Asian American who attended the University of North Carolina at … Continue reading »
Posted July 25, 2017 by Iimay
I just returned from my first chapter visits as an Executive Director. When I started this role back in January I wanted to prioritize meeting as many chapter members in person as possible. In both current and previous position (before … Continue reading »
Posted June 30, 2017 by Iimay
I just returned from a five-night silent meditation retreat at the stunning Vallecitos Retreat Center in northern New Mexico. I’ve been a practicing Buddhist for about seven years now and regularly attend silent meditation retreats to reground, center in my … Continue reading »
Posted March 27, 2017 by Iimay
By Iimay Ho, Executive Director of Resource Generation
Since I published my last blog post sharing my family’s immigration story told with a class lens, I’ve had a lot of people ask me how my parents reacted. Through my time … Continue reading »
Posted February 23, 2017 by Iimay
By Iimay Ho, Executive Director
This is the first in a monthly series of messages from Iimay Ho, Executive Director of Resource Generation. As the first young person of color with wealth to become ED of RG, she will be … Continue reading »
Posted November 9, 2016 by Iimay
Dear RG community,
It’s hard to know what to say in a moment like this. We may be shaken, angry, numb, sad, activated, scared, and more. It may be hard to know what to do. We don’t have all the … Continue reading »
Posted January 20, 2015 by Iimay
As the Associate Director of RG, fundraising is one of my main responsibilities. I was nervous in the weeks leading up to our fall fundraising campaign. Not only was it my first appeal, but we also decided to make significant … Continue reading »
Posted August 27, 2014 by Iimay
Hello, Resource Generation! My name is Iimay (pronounced “ee-may”) Ho and I joined the staff as the new Associate Director in mid August. I have the great honor and challenge of filling Mike Gast’s shoes as he transitions to life … Continue reading »
