Despite their crucial role at the front lines of progressive change, Black feminist leaders face a marked lack of philanthropic backing. Guest authors Tynesha McHarris and Nicky McIntyre challenge funders to step up.
Read MoreGiving to organizations working on criminal justice reform has soared in recent years, expanding the work of existing organizations and seeding the creation of new groups. But fundraisers are wondering how long this trend will last.
Read MoreWith 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.
Read MoreAchieving enduring change often hinges on organizations that serve as “nerve centers” within their movements, but these groups are underfunded. Bridgespan’s Lija Farnham explains how to identify and support such leaders.
Read MoreKresge held off on making a big racial justice pledge this summer, devoting months to hammering out a $30 million slate of new grants. The funding targets four cities, along with national groups, to support long-term movement infrastructure.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MorePolice violence against black communities is spurring new attention and funding for racial justice. Sector leaders and new research illuminate just how underfunded black-led groups are, and how funders can best support them.
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