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Despite proven effectiveness, Indigenous Peoples organizations remain underfunded compared to mainstream philanthropic initiatives. Structural barriers and lack of trust within the funding landscape — such as rigid grant requirements, short-term project-based funding,...
It’s Time for Funders to Move Into Swift Alignment With Movements — Participatory Processes Can Help
As we collectively navigate a new political reality that has devalued and divested from equity, justice, and inclusion, funders must interrogate how we think about movement impact and progress. Community wisdom fuels our ability to make lasting change: if it’s...
To Weather the Storm, We Must Support ‘Movements’ Over ‘Moments’
In the last few years, our country has experienced turbulent times that have left indelible marks on our collective psyche. We witnessed the COVID-19 pandemic, a crisis that gripped the world with uncertainty and fear. Shortly thereafter, the murder of George Floyd...