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"Reparations needs more than just money Oftentimes, when people think of reparations, they believe that it starts and ends with money. However, the movement for reparations focuses both on finances and on creating a national culture where true acknowledgment and redress can lead to a better future for everyone. As Aria Florant says, “As much as it is about our past, it has to be about our future.” She goes on to explain that a one-time payment may close the racial wealth disparities for a limited time; however, if the systemic and infrastructural systems that created the gap are not fixed, it will only re-open. 'We view culture change as critical to actually making the policy change durable. It’s not just about the destination; it’s also about the culture change that we want to see in the journey along the way.' — Aria Florant" Insights from “Philanthropy’s Role in Reparations and Building a Culture of Racial Repair”

ICYMI - @Philanthropy New York's 45th Annual Meeting featured a conversation that reminded me that if we can't imagine a different future, we've already lost. Manuela Arciniegas, Executive Director, Communities for Just Schools Fund Yamani Yansà Hernandez, CEO, Groundswell Fund Alli Jernow, Vice President of Social Justice Program, Arcus Foundation Saida Agostini-Bostic (Moderator), CEO, Funders for LGBTQ Issues Power At The Core: What are the ways foundations can move beyond traditional models of philanthropy by fostering cross-sector collaboration and building community power? Power shapes our leadership inside and outside of our institutions. In this panel, we will unpack formal and informal power structures that characterize our work at the individual, institutional, and ecosystem levels. We will delve into the ways that funders are re-evaluating their strategy to support the consolidation of power with communities, rethinking practices to shift power into the hands of their nonprofit partners, and re-imagining the power dynamic internally within their organizations to empower staff to have a greater impact within their individual spheres of influence. Recordings of Philanthropy New York's 45th Annual Meeting - Power With: Building A Shared Future

ICYMI - @Philanthropy New York's 45th Annual Meeting - Power With: Building A Shared Future - was amazing! I'm still thinking about the conversation between: Hanh Le, Co-CEO, iF, A Foundation for Radical Possibility Lisa Owens, Executive Director, Hyams Foundation Kellie Terry (Moderator), Philanthropy Programs Director, North Star Fund Power With Communities Philanthropic institutions that are committed to a strategy that elevates power, voice, and agency at the community level are learning to navigate new ways of working. What does shifting power require of foundation boards and staff? What fundamental analysis must be shared? What are the conditions necessary to authentically engage in a different power posture with community leaders? Join our panelists as they share their organizations' journeys to build trusting and durable relationships and integrate real-time learning to remain accountable to a shared vision. From internal organizational culture to external community work, this session will explore mindsets, practices, and leadership postures that are needed to embody a "power with" approach.

“The Senior Manager will be a key contributor to Fidelity Charitable’s Donor Effectiveness strategy within Fidelity Charitable’s Private Donor Group. The Private Donor Group supports Fidelity Charitable DAF holders with at least $3 million in charitable assets through guidance and connections in philanthropy. The PDG overall team comprises 14 in-office and remote team members who support those individual donors with their giving. This role will be a part of PDG’s Donor Effectiveness function, reporting to the Vice President, Donor Effectiveness and working in close collaboration with the Philanthropic Researchers.” Senior Manager, Donor Effectiveness

Our co-Executive Director, Dana Kawaoka-Chen, joined other progressive organizers in sharing insights on how to build our collective power amidst some of the movement's challenges for the new report, Power to Win. 🔗 Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/ec6pYk6J

Absolutely. Helen Flannery and Chuck Collins at the Institute for Policy Studies have been doing critical investigations on this for a long time, along with academics like Ray Madoff and more than I can link here. It's a growing issue -- and some of the largest foundations in the country are using this loophole. Below is a link to one of my recent pieces as it covers this a lot better than I can in a post: https://lnkd.in/djPAbwqW

🌟 NOW HIRING: Chief Program Officer 🌟 Liberty Hill Foundation seeks a Chief Program Officer who is deeply committed to social justice, equity, and the empowerment of communities most impacted by systemic injustice. Salary Range: $180,000 - $220,000 Location: Los Angeles based (Hybrid position–in office 4 times per month) As the CPO, you will: 🔹 Lead & mentor a dedicated programs department focusing on design, advocacy, capacity building, and coalition building to shift power. 🔹 Strategically collaborate with external stakeholders to foster strong partnerships and balance internal management and external impact 🔹Represent the Foundation at forums, manage funder collaboratives, and expand partnerships with progressive organizations. Qualifications: ✅ You are an inspirational leader & manager with proven experience related to housing, environmental justice, youth justice and Los Angeles communities. ✅ You have a deep commitment to Systems Change. You understand systems change dynamics, grassroots organizing & the role of philanthropy in advancing a progressive agenda. ✅ You are a relational and compassionate leader that excels in consensus building and cultivating strong partnerships internally and externally. This is more than a job; it’s a chance to create lasting change. If you are a compassionate, forward-thinking leader ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you! 💼 Apply Now: Submit a résumé and a personal cover letter that describes your interest in the organization’s mission and qualifications to info@talentpoole.work 📅 Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply ASAP–apps received by July 30th will be prioritized Share this post and help us find the perfect CPO for Liberty Hill! Kelli Poole on LinkedIn: Chief Program Officer-Liberty Hill Foundation

The Katz Amsterdam Foundation (KAF) is pleased to invite nominations and applications for the position of Civic Engagement Program Director. The Katz Amsterdam Foundation strives to be a catalyst for eliminating inequities, increasing access to opportunity, and improving outcomes for all. The Foundation is focused on striving to address inequities in three key issue areas: mental and behavioral health, civic engagement, and reproductive health. There have been long-standing racial disparities in each of these issue areas, and KAF utilizes a racial equity lens to help address those disparities. Katz Amsterdam Foundation - Civic Engagement Program Director — NPAG

This report presents a groundbreaking comparative analysis of philanthropic activities in 2022, focusing on social justice donors versus mainstream wealthy donors. Conducted by Ktisis Capital, the study aims to understand the unique characteristics and motivations of social justice donors, with the goal of enhancing the field of progressive philanthropy. The research illuminates significant differences in approach, strategy, and focus between social justice donors and mainstream wealthy donors, examining various aspects such as giving patterns, motivations, causes supported, giving strategies, and impact evaluation methods. Reports & Publications — Ktisis Capital

Today is a very big day for the women with disabilities on the fund design team and ADD International as we launch our new PGM fund for women with disabilities...... the Disability Justice Fund for Women. This round of funding is focussed on: - Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda. - Groups / organisations / movements led by women with disabilities - Local level – so applicants can be registered or unregistered - Most marginalised and excluded women with disabilities - The African Disability Protocol and strengthening movements of women with disabilities Go here to read more: English https://add.org.uk/djfw/ Swahili https://add.org.uk/djfws/ We are now open for applications so please share through your networks. (And if you want to help other people with disabilities get the resources and power to make their own funding decisions, please, please get in touch!!! 😊)