Weekly Reads
“Our most recent tracking report found that in 2021, total funding for LGBTQ movements in the United States totaled $251 million. Of that, only $36 million dollars went to TGNC communities. That is, proportionally, less than 4 cents of every $100 philanthropic dollars. As members of the philanthropic sector, this is a moment for us to move with precision, strategy, and rigor.” [more]
Saida Agostini-Bostic, Funders for LGBTQ Issues, for The Center for Effective Philanthropy
“In light of our rapidly changing world, the polycrises we face, and an erosion of democratic values, we must think more expansively about how we can contribute to a more robust civil society. The leaders and organizations we support sit within networks and movements, and these partners are impacted by the broader context of civil society in the places they work.” [more]
Jamaica Maxwell, David and Lucile Packard Foundation
“In our journey to advance racial equity, we’ve recognized the pivotal roles of strategic positioning and community-centered listening. The practice of community requires us to weave different themes together to create a shared vision, cultivating bridges of belonging and illuminating the profound change that can be achieved through the power of collective action.” [more]
David Nicholson, McKnight Foundation
“Today, every single program team at the foundation is analyzing how power and gender dynamics play a role in their work and embedding those lessons in their strategies and grantmaking. And we are establishing a set of metrics that will help us monitor our progress and ensure the center holds so that our work can continue. Last but not least, we are putting our resources behind the rhetoric, with dedicated staff and funding at the team and institutional levels.” [more]
Hilary Pennington and Jessica Horn, Ford Foundation
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