“Unprecedented Change” or More of the Same? Reports Assess Funders’ 2020 Response

“Unprecedented Change” or More of the Same? Reports Assess Funders’ 2020 Response

Two new reports unpack philanthropy’s 2020 response to calls for racial justice and the COVID pandemic. While both studies cite positive developments, progress, as always, is in the eye of the beholder.

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Four Questions for D’Artagnan Bernard Caliman, Director of Justice Oregon for Black Lives

Four Questions for D’Artagnan Bernard Caliman, Director of Justice Oregon for Black Lives

We talk to Justice Oregon for Black Lives Director D’Artagnan Bernard Caliman about the results of the organization's initial call for proposals, and about his own experience returning to Oregon after 20 years to lead the effort.

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How Solidaire Is Funding Black Liberation—and What Other Funders Can Learn From It

How Solidaire Is Funding Black Liberation—and What Other Funders Can Learn From It

Solidaire Network’s Black Liberation Pooled Fund has released its first round of grants to 102 Black-led organizations. The initiative offers important lessons on how to support far-reaching social movements.

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Philanthropy Is Still Underfunding Black Liberation

Philanthropy Is Still Underfunding Black Liberation

With increased funding, Black Lives Matter has been met with deeply problematic demands to “look under the hood.” Instead of skepticism, Robin Beck and Malachi Garza argue that philanthropy should be offering far greater support.

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How the World’s Biggest Boy Band Rallied an Army to Support Black Lives Matter

How the World’s Biggest Boy Band Rallied an Army to Support Black Lives Matter

BTS has a huge, remarkably dedicated following, and that’s translating to fundraising gold—the K-pop band and its fans raised millions for Black Lives Matter. An organizer of the fundraiser explains how it came together.

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The Movement for Black Lives Is on the Rise—and Funders Are Paying Attention

The Movement for Black Lives Is on the Rise—and Funders Are Paying Attention

The Movement for Black Lives has served as a national platform for the Black Lives Matter movement since 2014. We spoke with M4BL’s Charles Long about the group’s fundraising and future ambitions in this pivotal moment.

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