The Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation has added an Activist Days policy to our list of employee benefits.

Purpose

The Foundation believes that our mission to reach racial and gender equity is strengthened by social justice and personal activism, and we want to give our staff members the time and space to engage with this important work.

Activist Day Time Off

Regular salaried full-time and part-time employees may participate in two activist days, or more, per month, in accordance with the Foundation’s activism guidelines. If desired, employees can request additional days.

Guidelines

Personal Activist Days

On Activist Days, employees are free to dedicate their time to any causes or campaigns that matter to them. Staff members are encouraged to tackle their personal activist goals, and are not tied to any designated causes, campaigns, or organizations. Examples of activities in which employees may choose to participate include signing petitions, organizing gatherings, or making calls. During this time, employees are not subject to the limitations described below.

Foundation Activism

When conducting activism on behalf of the Foundation, staff members are limited by the rules and laws governing a 501c3 private foundation, per Bolder Advocacy. These restrictions are not applicable to the personal Activist Days described above.