Flipping philanthropy’s power imbalance
About This Collection
Philanthropy is, like all other systems, a complex system of power, privilege, and — yes — oppression. But it doesn’t have to be the way it’s always been. There are activists, community organization leaders, and grantmakers themselves working toward a more equitable philanthropic sector. This collection catches you up on that work.
‘Redistribute your stimulus check’: How one U.S. coalition is bridging the social impact sector’s racist funding divide
Paying reparations is a concrete way to address the systemic lack of funding for Black-led organizations, especially at a time when Black communities across the U.S. (and Canada) are reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic’s ongoing effects.