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 are unapologetically bold, political, and risk-taking in our approach.
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
TRUST-BASED PHILANTHROPY
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