Big ideas. Real impact.
At the Compassion Challenge Pitch Weekend in Durham, HBCU graduate students came together to tackle one of the biggest issues facing our communities: green gentrification and displacement. From reimagining historic spaces to designing financial tools that protect longtime residents, these teams didn’t just pitch ideas—they built solutions with the power to last.
And this is just the beginning.
📸: @highresolution_media
Raleigh-Durham fam, you’re invited!
Join us for The Compassion Challenge Pitch Day on April 25th at 9:30am in Durham. Come see incredible HBCU teams compete for a $10K grand prize. Lunch is provided.
Be sure to RSVP at the link in the graphic!
📣 Applications are now open for the Values Summer Fellowship 2026.
Our summer fellowship offers hands-on experience at the intersection of culture, marketing, and social impact.
New this year: We have expanded eligibility. In addition to undergraduate and graduate students, we now welcome career pivoters and individuals interested in entering this field, regardless of current school enrollment.
The fellowship runs June 3 through September 4, 2026 and gives fellows the opportunity to work on real projects, collaborate with our team, and gain insight into culture-driven marketing and partnerships.
If you or someone in your network would thrive in this environment, send this their way!
🗓 Applications close April 5 at 11:59 PM ET
🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more and apply.
Some moments make you pause and reflect on the journey. Today is one of them.
Values Partnerships has been named Purpose-Led Agency of the Year on the @Adage A-List, one of the advertising industry’s most respected recognitions. We are incredibly proud of our team and grateful to the partners and communities who continue to build with us.
Our work has always been rooted in a simple belief. When brands invest in communities with authenticity and intention, real opportunity can follow.
Over the past year we’ve had the privilege of collaborating with organizations including @Nascar , @Google , @Intuit , @Walmart Business, and @Chime to create initiatives focused on entrepreneurship, financial empowerment, cultural engagement, and emerging technology.
As our CEO Joshua DuBois shared in the Ad Age profile, “Purpose that only lives in messaging doesn’t build trust. This is not charity. It’s strategy.”
Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey with us. The work continues.
Read more about the recognition through the link in our bio 📖
Austin friends at SXSW, this one should be on your radar.
Our friends at @Audible are bringing Mexodus: A Musical Journey Across Borders to the festival this Sunday.
Fresh off an acclaimed Off-Broadway run, the show blends music, looping, and storytelling to explore a lesser-known story of the Underground Railroad that ran south into Mexico.
Part concert.
Part theater.
Part history.
Mexodus
Sunday, March 15
Doors 7:30 PM | Show 8:30 PM
The Courtyard @ 208 W 4th Street, Austin, TX
Free entry. First come, first served.
Planning to come through? RSVP through the link in our bio so we can keep you in the loop.
#SXSW #Audible #LivePerformance #Storytelling
We’re proud to celebrate our own Sydnee Wallace for being named to Ad Age’s 2026 “Who to Watch in Marketing & Advertising.”
Since joining Values Partnerships, as her very first role out of school, Sydnee has brought passion, curiosity and a deep commitment to culture-forward marketing that continues to elevate our work and our partners.
A two-time graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, Sydnee has been instrumental in leading impactful initiatives, most notably helping guide the @Nascar NEXT Engineering Fellowship while contributing to client work across @Intuit , @Walmart Business, @Audible , and more. Her ability to connect strategy, culture and community is a big part of what makes our work meaningful.
This recognition from @adage , one of the leading voices in the marketing and media industry, highlights emerging leaders shaping the future of the field.
Sydnee, we’re incredibly proud of you and grateful for the leadership, creativity and care you bring to the Values team every day. The future is bright, and we’re lucky to be building it with you!
The 57th NAACP Image Awards is the celebration of culture and creativity we look forward to every year.
Values Partnerships congratulates this year’s nominees and winners. Your talent, dedication, and impact continue to shape culture and inspire the next generation. We are thrilled to partner with so many of you this year.
Shout out to our COO, @niwiggins who serves behind the scenes as Vice Chair of the NAACP Image Awards Committee.
#AwardSeason #NAACP #WeSeeYou
Join us tonight for a virtual town hall leading up to the premiere of the PBS docuseries Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History. This conversation carries profound meaning for our communities, and we invite you to reflect with us on the stories and relationships that continue to shape our shared experience.
RSVP at https://bit.ly/BJA26 to be part of the discussion!
IDEAS Program Members, Welcome to 2026! 🎉
As we step into the new year, we hope you’re enjoying the program and all that it has to offer! This is a time of fresh starts and new opportunities, and we couldn’t be more excited to continue this incredible journey with you. 🚀
Thank you for your commitment and dedication thus far! YOU are what makes this community amazing! Your energy and engagement inspire us every day and we’re so grateful to have you with us.
Be sure to check out these highlights from recent program activities. Trust us, you won’t want to miss the next one!
Here’s to an AMAZING year ahead! Let’s make it unforgettable! 🌟
#IntuitIDEAS #PoweringProsperity #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship
2025 was a year of momentum, meaning, and deep gratitude ✨
We got to do the work we love. Tell bold stories. Bring purpose driven brand ideas to life. Partner with people who believe creativity can move culture and community forward.
And this year, that work was seen in so many incredible ways 🤍
Our work was honored with:
🏆 @adage 2025 Purpose Led Agency of the Year!
🏆 TWO Communicator Awards @commawards for Excellence in Marketing and Communication. Named an
Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts Honoree.
🏆 THREE @daveyawards
•Gold Awardee in Corporate Identity for our We Are Values Brand Identity
•Silver Awardee in Film and Video (History and Biography) for “The Paradox of Slavery and Freedom. Bringing Tough History Forward at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello”
•Silver Awardee for Campaign and Series (Entertainment) for “What’s Good” Town Hall Series
🏆 Named Small Business of the Year by the @usblackchambers
Proud. Humbled. Grateful. 🤎
Here’s to everything 2026 has in store.
If you’re passionate about purpose driven work or building something meaningful in the new year, tap the link in our bio to learn more about ways to partner!
Small business, BIG impact.
We’re proud to partner with @intuit on the nationwide expansion of the Intuit IDEAS Program!
The accelerator will support 250 small businesses across 9 cities + a virtual cohort for military veterans and military spouses—providing FREE access to Intuit’s tools, business counseling from @naturbanleague , executive coaching, and cash grants. 🚀
Our team helped launch events nationwide and is excited to help lead this work empowering small businesses to grow and strengthen their communities.
👏🏽 Cheer on these incredible entrepreneurs!
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#IntuitIDEAS #PoweringProsperity #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship
@15percentpledge and @sephora are now accepting applications for the 2026 Sephora Beauty Grant. The program offers $100,000 in funding, pro bono consulting support, and national visibility for one underrepresented beauty founder.
Last year’s recipient was Hannah Diop of @siennanaturals , recognized for her leadership, innovation, and dedication to textured haircare. Another outstanding founder will be honored on stage at the 2026 Gala in Los Angeles.
Applications are open until November 28 through the Business Equity Community. Visit /grants to apply!
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