Proximate

We're hiring! We just passed 1,000 followers on LinkedIn, and we're ready to ramp up our digital presence. We're looking for a temporary Digital Marketing consultant to help us test out new approaches to social media before we hire a full-time role early next year. This consultant will help us roll out our first crowdfunding campaign, and pilot new approaches to social through the end of the year. Apply by October 28.

You might know Extinction Rebellion as the brazen activist group raging against the fossil fuel industry. But did you know they also advocate for citizens’ assemblies? In our latest issue of Beyond Elections, Pamela Bailey spoke with XR organizers Marijn van de Geer and Kathie Conn about the group's interest in participatory democracy.

🌍✨ The newest edition of Beyond Elections is out! Discover how Extinction Rebellion is teaming up with democracy reformers to advocate for citizens' assemblies in the UK’s climate policy. 🗳️ The September issue, authored by Pamela Bailey, also tackles the risks of "participation washing" and highlights Ukraine’s strides toward transparency during wartime. As proud content partners with Proximate, we’re thrilled to share these powerful stories that showcase innovative approaches to democratic reform. 📢 Sign up for our Beyond Elections newsletter today! https://lnkd.in/dYiiRUc2 #ParticipatoryDemocracy #CivicEngagement #ClimateAction #CitizensAssemblies

Check out our new partnership with Solutions Now Africa – a mini-documentary about a democratic SACCO in Central Uganda

Want to learn about how participatory grantmaking adapts to respond effectively in crisis contexts? The Participatory Grantmaking Community of Practice is hosting an event on September 24th, called Participatory Grantmaking During Polycrisis, featuring: • Ruby Johnson from Purposeful • Yara Dowani from Rawa fund • Nino Ugrekhelidze from Dalan Fund • Moderator: Coco Jervis from Mama Cash 🔗 RSVP: lnkd.in/g3JzVmdV

Our second issue of Beyond Elections is now live, courtesy of editor Pamela Bailey and our partners at People Powered. Beyond Elections is our newsletter on participatory democracy – a collection of stories and conversations about what democracy can look like between and beyond election cycles. Check out this issue for a wide range of stories: 🔹 Josh Lerner argues that we live in a world of "diverse democracies" – and that we'll need a "just transition" to recognize how they all work together (bit.ly/47g1U6X) 🔹 Susan C. shares an excerpt from her new book, "Public Engagement Made Easy", on how town hall meetings can be productive, not disastrous (bit.ly/3Ti9HeR) 🔹 Kudzaiishe Seti chats with us about how rural communities in Zimbabwe are developing climate policies that are more relevant than those developed in the urban capital (bit.ly/3TjdKHD) 🔹 Jon Alexander talks about his work with the New Citizen Project, and how we can build models to give citizens real power without scaring off politicians (bit.ly/4eaJJSj) Sign up for our Beyond Elections newsletter if you haven't yet! https://lnkd.in/dYiiRUc2

Nossos amigos da Rede Comuá, no Brasil, estão realizando a segunda edição do mês da Filantropia Transformadora em setembro. Este ano, eles estão explorando a ligação entre as mudanças climáticas e a filantropia comunitária e de justiça ambiental. Saiba mais abaixo para participar. E se você estiver em Nova York para a Semana do Clima, confira o evento da Proximate sobre a localização do financiamento climático em 22 de setembro! → bit.ly/3Mv5JLR — Our friends at Comuá Network in Brazil are hosting the second edition of the Transforming Philanthropy month this September. This year, they are exploring the link between climate change and community and environmental justice philanthropy. Learn more below to get involved. And if you’ll be in NYC for Climate Week, check out Proximate’s event on localizing climate funding on September 22! → bit.ly/3Mv5JLR #MêsDaFilantropiaQueTransforma #EuApoioTransformação #ShiftThePower

Heading to Climate Week NYC? We put together a list off 11 events focused on the theme of locally-led development. Check it out and let us know what we missed! Featuring panels, happy hours and discussions hosted by: • Alianza Socioambiental Fondos del Sur • Youth Climate Justice Fund • Adeso • The Global Fund for Community Foundations • Casa Socio-Environmental Fund • The International Land and Forest Tenure Facility • Land Portal Foundation • Global Alliance of Territorial Communities • WINGS • Ford Foundation • World Wildlife Fund • Maliasili ... and more!

Not all DAF sponsors are created equal. That's the argument Gerry Roll made in a recent Chronicle of Philanthropy op-ed, where she made the case for regulation that favors community foundations over large, private gift funds like Fidelity and Schwab. Grace Chai chatted with Gerry for the latest story in our Unlocking Abundance series with Magic Cabinet, exploring the future of DAF reform.

Honored to be the co-author on this with my friend, colleague, and co-conspirator in global disability justice, Catherine Hyde Townsend. Thanks to Proximate for publishing! ♥️❤️