An urgent political environment is fast-tracking efforts to bust free of silos, elevate discussions of race, and advance listening and learning. A report spotlights the key role of philanthropy-supporting organizations.
Read MoreRace is back on the radar of many funders these days, along with support for movement building. But philanthropy’s investment to fight anti-black racism still lags. These funders aim to change that.
Read MoreThe Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) believes that supporting fair local economies means questioning the larger status quo. Which funders are behind its approach?
Read MoreTrans people are among one of the nation's most marginalized groups, but funding to support them is still very modest. A new initiative out of Funders for LGBTQ Issues aims to change that.
Read MoreIn another sign that participatory grantmaking is gaining traction, the Emergent Fund's model engages movement leaders to advise, and ultimately determine, where its grants go.
Read MorePlenty of people are talking about movement building these days, and youth organizing is a vital part of that. We connect with a funders' group supporting the social justice world's up-and-comers.
Read MoreWith three major funders on board and possibly more on the way, this new grantmaking initiative looks "to shift local power structures" to put residents in charge of how their communities develop.
Read MoreCould progressive funders finally be getting serious about movement building after years—actually, decades—of giving lip service to this idea while sticking to silo-ized grantmaking? Maybe.
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