John,

We believe that to achieve an economy where power is accessible to all, no matter their race and class, we must invest in bold solutions centering on those most directly impacted by economic injustice. And we know that the communities who have experienced exclusion have the best solutions. 

That’s why we’re proud to announce the 2024 cohort for the Common Future Accelerator – an annual program that offers $50,000 in unrestricted grants and customized support to ten women/non-binary people of color-led organizations who are working to create a more equitable economy. In the coming months, we’ll provide them with a learning curriculum, peer-to-peer support, executive and financial coaching, and theory of change consulting. 

It’s no secret that programs like the Common Future Accelerator are facing increased scrutiny. Since the Supreme Court ruling striking down the legality of race-conscious college admissions policies, legal attacks on Fearless Fund and Hello Alice have left programs like ours feeling more vulnerable. But we know that instilling fear as a deterrent is a strategy, and we won’t allow it to succeed. 

We are looking to grow our network of BIPOC mentors and funders, with experience in social impact work whose work aligns with that of our Accelerator cohort—especially folks with fundraising experience and support. If you’re interested in supporting in this way, please reach out to [email protected] or reply to this email. 

We can’t wait to share more as these organizations continue to grow and impact their communities and the world.

In solidarity,
—The Common Future Team