Our Approach to Impact
We help bridge divides by supporting grassroots leaders and communities working to change the systems at the root of injustice—through organizing, advocacy, and bold ideas that open up new possibilities for lasting change.
We seek transformative and systemic change, prioritizing upstream solutions and root causes.
We seek transformative and systemic change, prioritizing upstream solutions and root causes.
We support innovation and experimentation where traditional approaches have failed.
We invest in authentic leadership from the most impacted communities, often by providing early funding.
We are agile and responsive to the evolving needs of grassroots leaders and changing needs of the field.
We maintain personal and organizational humility both internally and in community with grantee partners.
We Prioritize Work That:
Centers racial, social, and economic justice
Makes strategic use of scarce 501c4 dollars
Addresses root causes and creates systemic change
Has leadership reflective of community and stakeholders
Has a spirit of innovation and experimentation
Clearly articulates and is based on a record of impact for the organization or the leadership
FUNDING DIFFERENTLY
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Explore our strategic pillars and learn how we support transformative work across democracy, justice, and digital equity.