Weekly Reads
“[M]ore accurate understanding of how addressing root causes leads to lasting equitable change on other issues. Our recent research, ‘Unlocking Social Progress by Addressing Structural Racism,’ offers examples of how that happens.”
Britt Savage, Cora Daniels, and Peter Kim, The Bridgespan Group, for Center for Effective Philanthropy
“Now that we have a relationship with these four [nonprofit] organizations, we will continue to look for more ways to stay engaged. That might mean more funding in the future, but it could also include volunteering opportunities for our staff or using our voice to spread the word about what these nonprofits are doing.” [more]
Laura Steele, Submittable
“Just as the philanthropic sector’s recent self-reflection on social and racial justice has proven that we still have a long way to go to truly leverage our collective power to help marginalized and underserved communities thrive, we know we can be a better funder. We decided that the time had come to ask our grantee partners if we were helping them to achieve their mission, serve their communities and help those affected by disasters.” [more]
Patricia McIlreavy and Regine A. Webster, Center for Disaster Philanthropy
“Social justice organizations, political parties and national advocacy groups have platforms in which the disability community has vested interests. Yet there is still at times a disconnect. To make that link to the expansiveness of our community, the movement on all sides must be more aware that the -isms are real—including ableism—and they often exist not just “out there” in society, but within shared social justice movements. And the disability community itself must confront its own -isms, whether that is internal ableism, racism, homophobia or any other bias.” [more]
Keith Jones, SoulTouchin' Experiences, for Learning for Justice
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