A New Era for All Raise
Paige Hendrix Buckner, the interim CEO of All Raise, has now dropped her ‘interim’ title. This change marks a significant milestone in the nonprofit’s journey towards creating long-term, intergenerational change.
A Brief Background on Paige Hendrix Buckner
Before joining All Raise as its chief of staff in early 2022, Hendrix Buckner worked alongside former CEO Mandela S.H. Dixon at Founder Gym, an online training center for underrepresented founders. Following Dixon’s resignation in January, Hendrix Buckner stepped in as the interim CEO.
A Look Back at All Raise’s Progress
As of January, the nonprofit had achieved significant milestones, including raising $11 million in funding and establishing regional chapters in New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington, DC, and Miami. Additionally, the organization was working on launching a chapter in Miami.
Key Initiatives Under Hendrix Buckner’s Leadership
Since taking the helm, Hendrix Buckner has focused on several key initiatives:
- Miami Chapter: The nonprofit successfully launched its Miami chapter in late January.
- Relaunched VC Cohorts Program: All Raise relaunched its VC Cohorts program for partner and principal-level investors.
- Expanded VC Champions Mentorship Program: The organization expanded its VC Champions mentorship program to better support underrepresented founders.
- Launched Black and Latinx Media Mastery Program: All Raise launched its first national Black and Latinx Media Mastery program.
Community Building at the Heart of All Raise
Hendrix Buckner has emphasized her passion for building community, stating that "All Raise has 24,000 people in its network." Heidi Patel, a VC Cohorts volunteer, noted that Hendrix Buckner brings joy to the challenging work done by the organization. Natasha Mascarenhas highlighted the nonprofit’s goals of increasing seed funding for female founders from 11% to 23% by 2030 and doubling the percentage of female decision-makers at U.S. firms by 2028.
A Movement, Not Just an Organization
Hendrix Buckner views All Raise as a movement rather than just an organization. The nonprofit aims to create long-term change in the ecosystem. To achieve this goal, All Raise will focus on three main areas:
Infrastructure
Building strong internal and external foundations is crucial for All Raise’s success. Hendrix Buckner has outlined her vision for the nonprofit’s infrastructure:
- Internal Foundation: Building a strong internal foundation to support the organization’s growth.
- External Foundation: Establishing partnerships with key stakeholders to expand All Raise’s reach.
Community and Programming
Hendrix Buckner is committed to fostering a sense of community within All Raise. She plans to achieve this through:
- Community Engagement: Engaging with community members across all chapters and San Francisco.
- Programming Initiatives: Launching new programs, such as the VC summit in October.
Storytelling
All Raise aims to leverage storytelling to amplify its message. Hendrix Buckner has outlined her plans for storytelling initiatives:
- Brand Development: Developing a strong brand identity for All Raise.
- Content Creation: Creating engaging content to showcase the nonprofit’s impact.
A New Era for All Raise
With Paige Hendrix Buckner dropping her ‘interim’ title, the nonprofit is entering a new era of growth and development. The organization’s focus on community building, infrastructure, and storytelling will be crucial in achieving its long-term goals.
