Backed By Diverse Funders, Liberation Ventures Is Pushing for Reparations and a "Culture of Repair"

Backed By Diverse Funders, Liberation Ventures Is Pushing for Reparations and a "Culture of Repair"

With an eclectic mix of funders and a holistic and long-term plan, this field-building organization is seeking reparations for Black Americans. We connected with co-founder and managing director Aria Florant to learn more.

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For This Funder Collaborative, the Road Back to Abortion Access Leads Through the States

For This Funder Collaborative, the Road Back to Abortion Access Leads Through the States

The Collaborative for Gender and Reproductive Equity was working at the state level long before the end of Roe v. Wade. Today, it’s more convinced than ever that the states are where the fight over abortion will be won or lost.

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Frontline 360° Is Helping Grassroots Groups Land Federal Dollars — and Building a Movement

Frontline 360° Is Helping Grassroots Groups Land Federal Dollars — and Building a Movement

With backing from several major funders, this partnership is helping community-based environmental and climate groups secure government funding. It’s also helping such groups link up and build power.

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“Funded to Win.” These 11 Funders — and Counting — Are Stepping Up for Black Feminist Movements

“Funded to Win.” These 11 Funders — and Counting — Are Stepping Up for Black Feminist Movements

In an open letter to philanthropy, 11 major funders have called on their peers to support Black feminist movements in the U.S. and abroad. Leaders from the Black Feminist Fund say this work is crucial to a safer and more just world.

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The 50th Anniversary Party That Wasn’t

The 50th Anniversary Party That Wasn’t

As we mark what should have been the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the fight for reproductive justice continues. Guest author Elizabeth Barajas-Román explains why women’s funds are so crucial right now.

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How Both ENDS Director Danielle Hirsch Is Using Philanthropy, Advocacy and More to Shift Power

How Both ENDS Director Danielle Hirsch Is Using Philanthropy, Advocacy and More to Shift Power

Both ENDS is a Netherlands-based organization that is challenging power dynamics in philanthropy in a number of ways. Director Danielle Hirsch talks about the group’s journey, its approach and why discomfort is a good thing.

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This Small Family Foundation Had the Labor Movement’s Back Before It Was Cool

This Small Family Foundation Had the Labor Movement’s Back Before It Was Cool

While foundation support for workers’ rights can be scarce, General Service Foundation has been on the case since the 1990s. Now, it's taking things a step further by investing its endowment in alignment with the cause.

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This CZI Spinoff's New Funding Tells a More Nuanced Story About Criminal Justice Reform

This CZI Spinoff's New Funding Tells a More Nuanced Story About Criminal Justice Reform

The Just Trust’s new Safer Communities Accelerator is getting behind groups “working within the system and outside of it.” The trust’s overall approach involves funding direct services as well as broader justice reform advocacy.

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Funders Partner with the Biden Administration to Back Workers' Rights Around the Globe

Funders Partner with the Biden Administration to Back Workers' Rights Around the Globe

With support from major U.S. funders, a new initiative called M-POWER is combining the forces of government, philanthropy and labor organizations to bolster workers’ rights and advance democracy.

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Climate Justice Pledge Keeps Winning New Commitments, but Many Funders Still Silent

Climate Justice Pledge Keeps Winning New Commitments, but Many Funders Still Silent

The Climate Funders Justice Pledge has helped shift $60 million in new commitments to BIPOC-led climate groups since early 2021. Still, despite its intentionally low bar, many top grantmakers have yet to sign on.

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At 42 and Counting, Horizons Foundation Punches Way Above Its Weight

At 42 and Counting, Horizons Foundation Punches Way Above Its Weight

An iconic LGBTQ community funder, the Bay Area-based Horizons Foundation has spent decades building up the grassroots. Today, though it’s still modest in size, its impact extends to the national and international stage.

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Cautious Optimism: Giving to Protect Abortion Access May Not Be Fading Away

Cautious Optimism: Giving to Protect Abortion Access May Not Be Fading Away

Since June, one concern has been that an initial spike in giving to protect abortion access would fall away. However, the National Network of Abortion Funds still reports solid engagement from donors large and small.

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Organizers Are Burned Out. New Research Shows How Funders Can Improve Labor Standards

Organizers Are Burned Out. New Research Shows How Funders Can Improve Labor Standards

The front-line workers who make organizing groups work are burned out, underpaid and under-appreciated. Guest authors from Ford Foundation and All Due Respect argue that funders can and must make organizing sustainable.

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After Pooling Their Money to Take on Corporate Monopoly, Funders See Signs of Progress

After Pooling Their Money to Take on Corporate Monopoly, Funders See Signs of Progress

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?

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Philanthropy Has Taken a Big Interest in Narrative Change Strategies. Is It Paying Off?

Philanthropy Has Taken a Big Interest in Narrative Change Strategies. Is It Paying Off?

Interest in funding narrative change is growing, but there’s little consensus on how to pursue that goal, or who should lead the charge. A new report dives into those questions, explicitly acknowledging that “values” are at stake.

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Don’t Try to Reinvent the Wheel: Lessons from the Ongoing Rush to Support Abortion Care

Don’t Try to Reinvent the Wheel: Lessons from the Ongoing Rush to Support Abortion Care

As donors large and small scramble to support people seeking abortion care, here are a few things to keep in mind about what the field needs now and what it needs over the longer term.

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In the Housing-Starved Bay Area, a MacKenzie Scott Gift Fuels Grassroots Approaches

In the Housing-Starved Bay Area, a MacKenzie Scott Gift Fuels Grassroots Approaches

Thanks to a $20 million gift from MacKenzie Scott, United Way Bay Area is expanding its housing justice work. It’s one example of how the mega-donor’s unrestricted funding is being used to tackle a pressing regional need.

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Is Philanthropy Finally Responding to the Crisis of Anti-Transgender Hatred in the U.S.?

Is Philanthropy Finally Responding to the Crisis of Anti-Transgender Hatred in the U.S.?

Trans and gender-nonconforming people are facing a rise in physical and legislative violence. Overall, philanthropy continues to dedicate mere pennies to the problem, but there are some signs of an uptick in funding.

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The New Labor Movement Is Having a Moment. Here Are Eight Funders That Have Its Back

The New Labor Movement Is Having a Moment. Here Are Eight Funders That Have Its Back

The movement for workers’ rights has never been a philanthropic staple, but recent unionization wins on the ground have coincided with broadening funder support. Here’s a short list of labor-friendly funders we’re keeping an eye on.

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