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Abortion funds go beyond financial support; they advocate for patients and push for change in laws and cultures that make abortion hard to get. For more information, read our fact sheet on abortion access here: https://bit.ly/3pJwgbh #ReproRights #AbortionJustice
Many states have used the COVID-19 pandemic as an excuse to place restrictions on abortion. Investing in abortion funds is how funders can help. Learn more at https://bit.ly/2YmWZhP #InvestInReproAccess #ReproRights #AbortionJustice #Philanthropy
What Candid’s data tells us about support for communities of color and social justice amid 2020’s pandemic response. https://bit.ly/2YMCZVX by Ryan Schlegel and Anna Koob
What Candid’s data tells us about support for communities of color and social justice amid 2020’s pandemic response
Congratulations to the Center for Popular Democracy and their four co-executive directors for all they have accomplished over the last 10 years! Their thoughtful transition of leadership is inspiring, and shows the incredible power and leaderful abundance of the network.
Read Ana Maria, Andrew, Brian, and Jennifer’s powerful message to the CPD/A movement family here:
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5 ways #philanthropy can shift power and create change in rural communities.
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5 Tips from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust work in McDowell County, N.C.
"In #philanthropy there is a need to move away from modest annual grants to address historic inequities. Tackling these challenges is like pushing a boulder up a hill — you need a crane, not small machinery." — Jason Baisden, Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust
A Q&A on “Shift Happens in Community: A Toolkit to Build Power and Ignite Change” featuring Jason Baisden, senior program officer at the…
Happy #BlackHistoryMonth! As we celebrate this month, it is critical to remember that in order to fully support the Black community, we must support and fund Black-led organizations so that we can create meaningful, lasting change. #BHM #Philanthropy
The #2021UnitySummit Call For Session Ideas is live! This submission process is the opportunity to share your work, collaborations, tools and wisdom through 2021 Unity Summit breakout sessions and workshops. Over 1,000 people will gather for the 2021 Unity Summit, making it an essential convening for those interested in shifting their philanthropic practice toward equity and inclusion with an intersectional lens. Learn more about the types of sessions we are seeking, and how to craft an aligned submission at the submission portal. https://bit.ly/2NOfauX
“Reproductive rights are inexorably intertwined with economic justice, racial justice, immigrant rights and health equity. As such, it’s a natural extension of our Movement Investment Project focus on how philanthropy can serve as a better ally to frontline social justice movement activists and organizations.” — Brandi Collins-Calhoun, NCRP https://bit.ly/3ptKI78
#InvestInReproAccess #ReproRights #AbortionJustice #Philanthropy
A new presidential administration doesn’t eliminate the intense anti-abortion challenges from state legislators or in the courts.
We created a fact sheet detailing how COVID-19 has shifted abortion access and impacted the funds that guard patient access, rights and justice. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3ptKI78 #InvestInReproAccess #ReproRights #AbortionJustice
A new presidential administration doesn’t eliminate the intense anti-abortion challenges from state legislators or in the courts.
We created a fact sheet detailing how COVID-19 has shifted abortion access and impacted the funds that guard patient access, rights and justice. #InvestInReproAccess #ReproRights #AbortionJustice
A new presidential administration doesn’t eliminate the intense anti-abortion challenges from state legislators or in the courts.
How NCRP plans to continue working to achieve long-term change and support for under-resourced Black, Indigenous and people of color communities. #philanthropy
NCRP is more committed than ever to playing our role as the sector’s only independent watchdog and its longest serving critical friend.
"This year will offer us many more choices. Will we honor what’s been sacrificed with words, but move slowly in our actions? Or will we choose that just, more beautiful future faster?" https://bit.ly/2YbVD9D
Great Stanford Social Innovation Review column by former Inland Northwest Community Foundation President and CEO Mark Hurtubise on concerning trends in #philanthropy and the importance of refusing donor-advised requests to give to hate groups.
Commercial national charities and community foundations should refuse requests by donor-advisors to give to hate groups.
Brooklyn Community Foundation is hiring for:
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"We will not achieve our promise as a nation, of a thriving and inclusive democracy that affords everyone the opportunity to succeed, unless we remediate the damage done by the system of white supremacy and contain the threat of the white nationalist movement."
Great piece in Alliance magazine by NCRP nonprofit member Western States Center!
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How will big liberal philanthropy react to the 6 January attack on the U.S. Capitol? The following day Ryan Schlegel of the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy tweeted, ‘My money is on ‘stunned silence’ then …
"We renew our call to philanthropic leaders and institutions to use all of your moral, civic, and social capital to voice your strong and vigorous support for preserving and strengthening our democratic institutions. We urge you to use your financial capital to invest in Black-led movements and organizations impacting change via social justice and racial equity." -- United Philanthropy Forum
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We strongly condemn the actions of the terrorists and white supremacists who committed acts of sedition by brazenly attacking the seat of American government and democracy, the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.
As we reflect on the legacy of MLK, we are reminded that funding nonviolent movements and organizations led by people of color is essential to creating change. #philanthropy https://bit.ly/2FgJw2W
Are the teachings of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the great civil rights leader whose birthday we celebrate today, relevant in the current political climate? Absolutely.
"There's another transfer of power that has begun - from the elites to the communities, and this deeper power shift must be fully realized to achieve a just transformation of our society.
"Sounds like a big task, and it is. If we want to know how, we ought to listen to Black women. They know how because they’re doing it already." -- Crystal Hayling, The Libra Foundation.
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The peaceful transfer of power is what we’re all longing desperately for next week in this time of fear and tumult. The coup attempt that culminated in a white power riot must face swift, severe consequences and the Inauguration must proceed. But the change we need in 2021 is about far more than j...
7 Tips for donors who want to successfully support Latinas in leadership https://bit.ly/2N1dP3n #philanthropy
"Georgians did what many thought was impossible because grassroots organizers – especially Georgians of color, and most especially Black women – fought tirelessly." #philanthropy #NCRPmembers
In just 48 hours, 2021 gave us all a stark reminder of the pain and promise of this nation and its people.
"While we have different funding approaches, vary in our areas of focus, and are ideologically diverse, we share a belief in the importance of finding common ground to solve problems and serve people and communities."
As representatives of nonpartisan philanthropic institutions, serving rural, urban, and suburban communities across the nation, we condemn…
Four Years of Warnings About Trump and the Threat to Democracy
New coverage about the giving of foundations and major donors, along with key trends in philanthropy.
Threats to Democracy Demand an Emphatic Philanthropic Response via Grantmakers for Effective Organizations
This week, American democracy came under siege in full public view leaving no room for misinterpretation or indifference, begging the question of how we as leaders of philanthropy - as stewards of humanity - will choose to respond next.
‘Our Children Are Watching': Nonprofit and Foundation Leaders Respond to Capitol Hill Violence via The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Highlights of statements by prominent nonprofit leaders in the wake of the attack on the Capitol on Wednesday.
Our Democracy Is Under Attack and #Philanthropy Needs to Act Now via Marguerite Casey Foundation, General Service Foundation, Inside Philanthropy
American democracy is facing multiple attacks, from denial of voting rights to criminalization of protest. In this guest post, two foundation leaders urge the sector to take rapid action in support of those protecting democratic institutions.
Inside Philanthropy's #Philanthropy Awards, 2020 include "Trainwreck of the Year" to NoVo Foundation, "Top Donor Organization" to The Libra Foundation and "Heir to Watch" to Leah Hunt-Hendrix
As we say our goodbyes to a year like no other, it’s time for our latest round of philanthropy awards: the 2020 IPPYs!
Our most-read blog post of 2020: My favorite funder responses so far to COVID-19 #philanthropy
It’s still early in the COVID-19 crisis, yet many funders have already taken important steps to support grantees.
Our second most popular blog post of 2020: Coronavirus, boom and bust election funding, and an impending recession
It’s safe to say that at this point, the nonprofit sector has been pulled into a discussion about COVID-19.
Our third most popular blog post of 2020: Statement encouraging increased giving in this time of crisis by BoardSource, Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP), Council on Foundations, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, Hispanics in Philanthropy, Independent Sector, National Center for Family Philanthropy, United Philanthropy Forum
We applaud the efforts by foundations to be responsive to the needs of nonprofits and the communities and causes they serve.
7 ways to support racial equity with year-end charitable donations. ‘If there was ever a time to give generously, it’s now’ via MarketWatch
Even small donations can make a big difference when they’re deployed effectively.
Our 4th most popular blog post of 2020: By the numbers: How #philanthropy responded during the Great Recession
NCRP Director of Research Ryan Schlegel looks how philanthropy responded during the last economic downturn, the Great Recession.
MacKenzie Scott’s #philanthropy is admirable. But why is it possible? via Washington Post
While we applaud the gift, let us also consider the underlying work that must be done to support true transformation.
Philanthropy is filled with a lot of people who want to do good, even if they don’t quite know how to do it. We look forward in 2021 to building on the current spotlight to do good and pushing each other to double down on the investments that need to be made in social, economic and environmental justice.
NCRP is more committed than ever to playing our role as the sector’s only independent watchdog and its longest serving critical friend.
Our 5th most popular blog post of 2020: Breaking Southern charms and chains
Valaida Fullwood reflects on the state of philanthropic funding for black communities and what it means, right now, to be bold and Black in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Join NCRPs Aaron Dorfman and a panel of experts online this Friday, Feb. 28th at 3 p.m., as we discuss Michael Bloomberg’s charitable record and what his philanthropy means for politics, power and democracy. Invited guests include Inside Philanthropy's David Callahan, Black Voters Matter's Executive Director LaTosha Brown and Farhad Ebrahimi of the Chorus Foundation. #NCRPLive #MoneyPoliticsPower
What do the #NCRPImpactAwards motivate you to do differently in your work? Makiyah Moody of La Piana Consulting is motivated to focus more on organizations that have a rapid response focus. #philanthropy
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal joined last night's #NCRPImpactAwards with a video message for the winners. Change Philanthropy Marguerite Casey Foundation
NCRP President & CEO Aaron Dorfman discusses the Power Moves self-assessment toolkit for foundations at Independent Sector's Upswell 2018 conference, part 3. Video by Janay Richmond.
NCRP President & CEO Aaron Dorfman discusses the Power Moves self-assessment toolkit for foundations at Independent Sector's Upswell 2018 conference, part 2. Video by Janay Richmond.
NCRP President & CEO Aaron Dorfman discusses the Power Moves self-assessment toolkit for foundations at Independent Sector's Upswell 2018 conference, part 1. Video by Janay Richmond.
What does power have to do with equity? How can grantmakers better leverage power to help drive lasting, positive change in our communities? In this webinar, learn about NCRP’s exciting new toolkit, Power Moves: Your essential philanthropy assessment guide for equity and justice, and explore how funders can examine their power, privilege and understanding of risk. With insights from knowledgeable funders and expert consultants to grantmakers, you’ll walk away with tangible resources and next steps for your organization’s journey. Join NCRP, the Neighborhood Funders Group (NFG) and PEAK Grantmaking for a dynamic discussion, moderated by Lisa Ranghelli, senior director of assessment and special projects and primary author of Power Moves. Panelists include Hanh Le, executive director of the Weissberg Foundation; Gita Gulati-Partee, founder and president of OpenSource Leadership Strategies; and Marcelo Bonta, principal at The Raben Group. All three are planning to apply and adapt the toolkit in their own work during the next 12 months.
"We make grants that other health funders might not make because we believe that advancing wellness requires a commitment to social justice. Through our grantmaking, we seek to increase access to health care, promote healthy and safe neighborhoods, expand educational opportunities, and improve economic outcomes for underserved communities." -- The California Wellness Foundation http://bit.ly/2sc7tTY
"We need trans leadership, from rural areas to urban hubs, to feel empowered and hold positions where they make decisions about resources for their communities" -- Gabriel Foster, Trans Justice Funding Project bit.ly/2En7RUJ
Despite Atlanta's legacy of civil rights activism and the growing challenges of today, philanthropy has not helped to ensure that organizations and networks have the resources they need to thrive. http://bit.ly/2CJWAZE
"The 'environmentalist' worldview often argues that protecting nature at all costs is a task of such magnitude that, for humanity’s sake, so-called social issues like race and class are the domain of other affinities. Such a myopic perspective depends on the fallacy that humans are wholly separate from nature." -- Michael Roberts, The 11th Hour Project bit.ly/2EqzJXX
"Our current political environment heightens the power and necessity of philanthropy and encourages us to reflect on those philanthropic practices that have worked the best and those in need of reinvention." -- Andrea Levere, Prosperity Now bit.ly/2sgN4x1
Asking the right questions: How philanthropy can make a difference in challenging times http://bit.ly/2tN7TRD
"Philanthropy’s job in this moment is to follow the lead of resistance movement leaders, ask what they need to succeed and design our funding strategies to amplify voices." - Jason Franklin, board chair, Proteus Fund, and co-founder and co-chair, Solidaire
Read our latest issue of Responsive Philanthropy here: http://bit.ly/2Es6xQs
Charity is not a replacement for government. When we fund schools through taxes, we have democratically elected representatives who decide how to best spend those funds for the common good. In contrast, with charitable contributions, corporations decide what is best for our schools and dictate how to use their donations.
Black women-led grassroots networks in Alabama saved the day despite lack of foundation support To learn more visit http://bit.ly/2AmnztN
Actor-activist Mark Ruffalo thanks National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP) for Solutions Project winning the Get Up Stand Up award at the 2017 NCRP Impact Awards
How can foundations & wealthy donors best support social justice movements? How can NCRP be most helpful? Send us your ideas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NCRP #MovementMoney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NCRPcommunity/ Email: [email protected] Read NCRP's new Strategic Framework to learn more: http://bit.ly/2kmfJcH Images used under Creative Commons license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/legalcode
Images from National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP)'s visit to Grantmakers for Southern Progress's Spring Convening in Charleston, South Carolina.
As 2017 begins, community groups are organizing in a changing environment — democracy and civil rights protections are eroding, white supremacist movements are growing in chapters and members, state suppression of organizing and social justice movements is likely to increase dramatically and hate violence is on the rise. In the coming years, there will be an even greater need for philanthropy to support frontline advocacy and organizing for justice. How can funders drive more resources to community-based social change organizations, beyond the traditional grantmaking model? Join NCRP and Neighborhood Funders Group for this recording of our conversation with Molly Schultz Hafid, Assistant Director of the Unitarian Universalist Veatch Program at Shelter Rock (moderator); Shalini Eddens, Director of Programs at Urgent Action Fund; Día Bùi, Co-Director of the Washington Peace Center; and Thenmozhi Soundararajan, Executive Director of Equality Labs; and Kelli King-Jackson, Senior Program Officer with The Simmons Foundation.
Aaron Dorfman speaks at Minnesota Council on Foundations Annual Conference 2017. Learn more: https://www.ncrp.org/about-us/strategic-framework Connect with MCF: https://www.mcf.org/ In this talk, NCRP President & CEO Aaron Dorfman addresses important opportunities for philanthropy. With a new reality upon us, he stresses this message: "There are no limits to what philanthropy can accomplish in this world if we dream big, take risks, and set aside our egos so we can truly find ways to work collaboratively." Video by Adja Gildersleve: http://ubuntumediaproductions.com/ Connect with NCRP: http://ncrp.org https://twitter.com/ncrp https://www.facebook.com/NCRPcommunity/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-committee-for-responsive-philanthropy
Foundation and nonprofit leaders explain why they support the vision behind our new strategic framework. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2gZd9ug
Best of 2015: Our Walton Family Foundation #Philamplify report found #environment successes, but problems with #education http://bit.ly/1jvmqaC
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