“TPW’s 2023 Global Journey to Brazil was a reminder of why looking outside of Europe and North America is so important, whether or not we are funding there,” shares TPW Global Director of Programmes Sam Underwood in Alliance magazine on the abundance of social change ideas and innovation our group of funders experienced there. Read his reflections on how that abundance, along with lessons on urgency, proximity, and root causes, offer important learnings applicable to funders across geographies and issue areas: https://lnkd.in/gi9RWQhQ
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Forward Global is joining Press Forward! This inclusive collaboration brings together institutional funders, family and community foundations, and individual donors with diverse priorities across issue areas – including climate, health, and education – unified in a shared commitment to reliable, independent, local journalism. If you’re at all interested in how philanthropy and journalism can work together to bolster communities, combat dis/misinformation, and foster necessary conversations, we highly encourage you to get involved.
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Action Labs are back this autumn! From continuing our work in the New Economy Action Lab and launching Year 2 of The Family Table, the next few months are filled with exciting opportunities to get curious and challenge ourselves, in Community. Between democracy, artificial intelligence, climate, and more, members are sure to find a unique space to exchange ideas and connect with peers on the issues you care about most. Decide which to explore here: https://lnkd.in/gFtp-TZJ
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Today is the fourth annual #NationalTruthandReconciliationDay, a day when we commemorate the tragic history and ongoing impact of residential schools in #Canada. At the same time, we understand that amplifying Indigenous voices and supporting Indigenous-led charities is both critical to reconciliation—and also just a starting point on a longer, deeper journey. If you’re looking to educate yourself and take action, there are numerous organizations, individuals, and ways to support. Start here. 👇
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Today I learned that only 3.3% of donations in Canada support Indigenous charities. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is an opportunity to reflect on the intergenerational impacts of nearly a century of systemic abuse inflicted on Indigenous Peoples, including through the Canadian residential school system. Systemic discrimination, harmful government policies, and racism have created historic and modern injustices and inequalities — including long-term drinking water advisories, unequal access to healthcare and education, mental health crises for young people, and economic inequality. If you're looking to take action to address this, there are many organizations to support: CanadaHelps has an Indigenous Peoples Solidarity Fund, which includes more than 50 Indigenous-led charities from across Canada whose focus ranges from social services to arts and culture. There's also a movement where you can donate One Day's Pay, which is guided by The Circle on Philanthropy, a national Indigenous-led organization that works to transform the philanthropic sector to redistribute wealth, activate wisdom and strengthen organizational infrastructure for the purpose of Indigenous peoples, organizations, communities and nations. You can also amplify Indigenous voices, educate yourself and others, and advocate for systemic change. One Day's Pay, CanadaHelps, Wanda Brascoupe, Orange Shirt Society, Official Orange Shirt Society
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This year, Robb Report recognized Diana Blank and Dena Kimball as pioneers and leaders in trust-based philanthropy. Founded by Diana and most recently led by Forward Global member Dena, their Kendeda Fund sunset last year after spending down its assets through an approach that prioritized unrestricted giving, multiyear grants, trusting local leadership, and advancing equity. While closed, the Fund continues to serve as a bright example of the power and purpose of investing in impact, here and now. Read the announcement: https://lnkd.in/gB2NkXnT Read about the Kendeda Fund's approach to spending down: https://lnkd.in/gmhgQ5JN
The Best in Philanthropy, From Social-Justice Initiatives to Funding Space Research
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Next week, on October 3, our friends at Northern California Grantmakers will host a free virtual event on Participatory Grantmaking & Sharing Power with Young People. Designed for funders, the event will highlight three models of sharing power with youth from California-based foundations and engage participants in breakout groups for questions and conversation. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dbhjHR
Participatory Grantmaking & Sharing Power with Young People
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Interested in our community? Explore our member experience, including firsthand stories about the learning, impact, and joy of giving more effectively—together. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LYH7Lk
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"Because the field is nascent, philanthropists and private investors can lead the way by testing, validating, and scaling up interventions that ensure access to wealth-generating assets at the base of the economic pyramid." Drawing on interviews with over 50 philanthropists, impact investors, and social entrepreneurs, a brief from The Bridgespan Group identifies five critical drivers of the racial wealth gap in the U.S. and strategies that funders can use to help close it. Read the brief: https://bit.ly/3V6rl5h Learn about how our upcoming Journey to Atlanta will explore strategies for expanding access to wealth-building opportunities and economic mobility: https://bit.ly/4ay3ocw
How Philanthropy Can Narrow the Racial Wealth Gap
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