The mediajel foundation

Cannabis business success cannot be separated from the well-being of individuals, families, and communities affected by the historical – and ongoing – inequities and injustices embedded in the booming cannabis industry.

Our work raises up nonprofits and advocates who are fighting the good fights and righting the wrongs.

Our Story

The MediaJel Foundation was launched in 2021 with the purpose of utilizing the power of compliant digital marketing and programmatic advertising to advance the creation and expansion of an equitable, ethical, and just cannabis landscape.

We are committed to affecting systemic and lasting change through increased market awareness, audience access, and economic opportunity. As a private foundation, we help the cannabis community use digital marketing to give fuel to the voices and works of people and organizations who are fighting on all fronts in supportof cannabis equity.  This includes social impact, diversity, restorative justice, education, employment, and more.

We live our mission. We constantly ask how our choices support the larger cannabis community and advance fundamental understanding, equity, and liberty. Our passion for the people and shared principles within the cannabis movement drives us to work with great urgency to connect with others, cultivate positive market perception, and knock down barriers to economic opportunity – across each and every aspect of the cannabis environment.

OUR VISION

Working to realize a fully accessible, equitable, and ethical cannabis marketplace for every individual, business, and community.

OUR MISSION

The MediaJel Foundation mission is to effectuate transformational change throughout the cannabis industry by advancing market awareness, equitable access, economic opportunity, restorative justice, and social impact advocacy.

OUR VALUES

Our values are central to who we are as individuals, as an organization, and as a community of passionate cannabis advocates. We believe in embracing and lifting up others’ efforts to create, grow, and secure access and equity across every aspect of the cannabis industry. Our advocacy is centered around six core values that establish the foundation for our culture and our work.

Ally

We believe in embodying an authentic servant heart in everything we do. We are committed to building an encouraging, caring, and supportive environment. As allies for cannabis activists and advocating organizations, we provide the experience, resources, and technological power to advance the voices, causes, and works of those in our shared community.

Courageous

Our experience and knowledge give us confidence in our capabilities, which extends to displaying the courage to challenge ourselves to think in new and creative ways, tackle difficult problems, and act with bravery and moral tenacity on what we know to be equitable and just.

Integrety

We demonstrate honesty, respect, fairness, and transparency in everything we do. We meet our commitments and we act responsibly with public and personal trust. We do the right thing – even when no one is watching.

Empowering

Above all, we view the cannabis community as a team. We’re committed to sharing opportunities, education, resources, and responsibilities. We care about developing a cannabis community that shows up for one another, acts with empathy, and fosters the growth and long-term success of those around us.

Effective

We remain focused on our mission, even in the face of challenges and setbacks. With that mindset, we tirelessly champion advancements in the cannabis industry with reliable responsiveness, follow-through, and performance.

Stewardship

For us, good stewardship involves using our capabilities as a conduit of giving and passing what we have, what we know, and what we can accomplish through digital marketing services and advertising solutions onto advocates and other organizations working to advance and improve the cannabis space.

Ally

We believe in embodying an authentic servant heart in everything we do. We are committed to building an encouraging, caring, and supportive environment. As allies for cannabis activists and advocating organizations, we provide the experience, resources, and technological power to advance the voices, causes, and works of those in our shared community.

Courageous

Our experience and knowledge give us confidence in our capabilities, which extends to displaying the courage to challenge ourselves to think in new and creative ways, tackle difficult problems, and act with bravery and moral tenacity on what we know to be equitable and just.

Integrety

We demonstrate honesty, respect, fairness, and transparency in everything we do. We meet our commitments and we act responsibly with public and personal trust. We do the right thing – even when no one is watching.

Empowering

Above all, we view the cannabis community as a team. We’re committed to sharing opportunities, education, resources, and responsibilities. We care about developing a cannabis community that shows up for one another, acts with empathy, and fosters the growth and long-term success of those around us.

Effective

We remain focused on our mission, even in the face of challenges and setbacks. With that mindset, we tirelessly champion advancements in the cannabis industry with reliable responsiveness, follow-through, and performance.

Stewardship

For us, good stewardship involves using our capabilities as a conduit of giving and passing what we have, what we know, and what we can accomplish through digital marketing services and advertising solutions onto advocates and other organizations working to advance and improve the cannabis space.

OUR FOCUS AREAS

We seek to achieve excellence together, in partnership with others in the cannabis realm. We collaborate, support, celebrate, and drive forward as a team toward our vision of effectuating transformational change across every aspect of thecannabis space.

ADVANCEMENT OF MARKET AWARENESS

Marketplace Advocacy for Legal Cannabis Industry, Businesses, and Entrepreneurs

Equitable Access for BIPOC Communities and Legacy Operators

Decriminalization and Regulatory Reform

EQUITABLE ACCESS AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

Capital Funding, Licensing, and Business Development Services

Diversity, Inclusion, and Legacy Market Access Initiatives

Career Readiness, Employment, and Mentorship Programs

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVES

Restorative Justice, Sentence Reduction, and Community Harm Reduction

Expungement and Record Repair

Educational Access, Scholarships, and Life-Building Rehabilitation Resources

WHAT WE DO

To ensure our foundation affects the largest and most meaningful impact possible, administration costs are kept below 5% annually and we limit our engagement geographically and thematically.

The MediaJel Foundation provides grant recipients with digital marketing services designed to advance their mission by bringing voice, reach, and awareness to their cause and their work. Selected organizations receive campaign funding, creative assistance, and execution management via the digital marketing, programmatic advertising, and data management platform custom-built by MediaJel and powered by Smart AdServer.

APPLY FOR A GRANT FROM THE MEDIAJEL FOUNDATION

The MediaJel Foundation is committed to supporting organizations doing important and impactful work in the cannabis space. We are here to help your organization share its message and reach mass audiences with digital marketing and programmatic advertising services. Our expertise will help you maximize the benefits of these powerful tools for connecting with audiences across geographies, media channels, and devices.

Grants are awarded to organizations doing significant work around cannabis market legalization and awareness, equitable access and economic opportunity, and social impact initiatives including restorative justice, harm reduction, education, and life-building programs.

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