Philanthropy has consistently overlooked Native American communities, devoting only a tiny percentage of its wealth to Native causes. But some foundations have been steady supporters. Here are the top funders.
Read MoreEdgar Villanueva of Decolonizing Wealth and Christina Snider, tribal advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom, explain philanthropy’s role in a historic reconciliation process between Native and non-Native people in California.
Read MoreThe Schott Foundation for Public Education took a close up look at the data to find out how much education philanthropy is doing to support racial equity and racial justice. Spoiler alert: not nearly enough.
Read MoreA new initiative to support Native American communities hit hard by COVID-19 will offer direct cash relief, a funding strategy that’s growing in popularity. We spoke to Edgar Villanueva about the Decolonizing Wealth Project’s latest move.
Read MoreA small cadre of foundations and nonprofits has been expanding efforts to improve understanding and funding for Native -related causes. One important focus is fueling Native youth activism, work that has been been picking up steam in recent years.
Read MoreIn September, IP contributor Edgar Villanueva made the case that philanthropists must use their assets to protect democracy in the run-up to the 2020 election. He argued that progress on every other front is at stake.
Read MoreAmid this summer’s surging demand for racial justice, there’s been a renewed call for reparations. IP Contributor Edgar Villanueva says philanthropy and finance must answer that call, and there are ways to do so now, no legislation needed.
Read MorePart of philanthropy’s mandate in this critical moment is to challenge old structures that uphold white supremacy, says Edgar Villanueva. In this guest post, he argues that dismantling DAFs as we know them is a great place to start.
Read MoreIt has been 400 years since slavery began in the U.S. How can funders address slavery’s many legacies, like the racial wealth gap? What should a foundation with historic ties to slavery do? How can funders support black-led change?
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