Community philanthropy with a focus on racial equity and social justice.

Community Philanthropy for Racial Equity and Social Justice

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Moving Philanthropy Closer to Social Justice and Racial Equity

The data are consistent: increasing racial equity and strengthening social justice remain challenges to our society. Philanthropy has much to contribute in furthering progress, but could be more intentional.

JustPhilanthropy.org presents six pathways to focus philanthropy on racial equity and social justice, along with promising practices, examples from the field, and many additional resources.

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Organizational Preparation

Prepare your organization to achieve mission effectiveness for all.

Building Trust

Claim the high road – talk challenging issues without flaming the room.

Advancing Solutions

Move promising upstream solutions from idea to successful implementation.

Relationships, Networks & Leadership

Strengthen relationships, networks, and leadership that bridges divides.

Philanthropic Resources

Focus philanthropic assets -- time, talent, treasure -- on closing gaps and disparities.

Fixing the Problem

Combine these pathways strategically to fix a social disparity that limits your mission.

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  • This Website Presents the DNA of Social Change

    JustPhilanthropy.org, the website for moving philanthropy closer to social justice and racial equity has received a major upgrade. After five years of vetting these Pathways to Progress and the skill sets that make for a stronger philanthropy, we’re even more convinced they make up “the DNA of constructive social change.” We've upgraded the website to make it easier to use. Changes include...

  • Conference on Social Justice Philanthropy

    A group of distinguished philanthropic funders and activists will meet in Minneapolis to consider the topic, "Moving Philanthropy Closer to Social Justice and Racial Equity - Progress, Challenges, and Opportunities." Stay tuned.

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