November 03, 2022 What We Learned From a Deep Dive into Economic Justice Advocacy Funding November 03, 2022/ Philip Rojc For our latest State of American Philanthropy report, we analyzed the small pool of funders taking on the public policies and power arrangements that govern economic life. Here’s a quick overview of what’s happening.Read More
October 05, 2022 After Pooling Their Money to Take on Corporate Monopoly, Funders See Signs of Progress October 05, 2022/ Philip Rojc The Economic Security Project’s Antimonopoly Fund spent three years backing a variety of fronts in the battle against bigness. The movement has notched some wins, but will funders stick with it over the long haul?Read More
March 09, 2021 Seven Funders Behind the Movement for a Higher Minimum Wage March 09, 2021/ Philip Rojc A minimum wage hike may no longer be part of the first Biden-era stimulus bill, but economic justice advocates still have a cadre of dedicated funders in their corner as the fight continues. Here are seven examples from philanthropy.Read More
February 09, 2021 Grassroots Lifeline: How the Chinook Fund Gives for Justice in Colorado February 09, 2021/ Alyssa Ochs Here are some insights into how the Chinook Fund gives in Colorado and how local nonprofits can get involved with this social justice funder.Read More
June 15, 2020 Facing Pandemic and Recession, Will Philanthropy Get Serious About Economic Justice? June 15, 2020/ Philip Rojc Labor advocacy and workers’ rights have long been an underfunded niche within economic opportunity philanthropy. Will that remain true during the COVID-19 recession, or will an unprecedented crisis spur more funders to action?Read More