“Racism never concedes. Racism is extremely adaptable. It’s going to adapt to any reconstruction we’ve built… Now we’ve seen the word “pluralism” is being used as the stand-in for ending racial progress” - Rinku Sen #ForumCon23

Narrative change is long term work. It’s not about technocratic argumentation. It’s more than storytelling. It starts with values and then use that to create intentional messaging. It’s not all about data. The idea is the most important thing - Rinku Sen #ForumCon23

“No change comes without a constituency demanding it” - Rinku Sen #ForumCon23

“We can live in courage or we can live in fear. Yes there’s points in between … but if we live at the fear end then it’s difficult to organize people, believe change is possible, and make a plan & execute it” - Rinku Sen #ForumCon23

So far this yr I've been to 4 conferences. Last yr was 7. While each wonderful + innovative in their own ways, e.g. more efforts for health, disability + language access, I can't help but feel that #philanthropy still needs a fundamental redesign + repatterning in how we convene.

Grateful to Funders Together to End Homelessness board member Susan Thomas Melville Trust for her clarity. If Black women ran philanthropy we would have housing justice. philanthropy.com/article/what-w…

Psst...Mark your calendars for our 2024 Funders Forum in San Francisco on March 4, 2024. More information and registration coming soon! #FTEH2024 funderstogether.org/2024_funders_f…

I don’t know who needs to hear this (I do actually, but whatever), but, #RightToShelter in NYC is *NOT* the cause of the (manufactured) migrant crisis— that’s right-wing, violence and Mayor Eric Adams’s attempt to undo it, is a harmful neoliberal response.

🌈 📣 Borealis Philanthropy's Emerging LGBTQ Leaders of Color Fund uplifts young trans and queer leaders, strengthening LGBTQ and racial justice movements, and their Fund for Trans Generations invests in trans-led organizing for a future of freedom, safety, and autonomy 💪 🏳️‍🌈 🧵3/5 #NCOD

🕵️‍♀️ The countdown begins! Unlock NYC is gearing up to release the names you need to know. Stay tuned! #EndSOIDiscrimination #WeUnlockNYC #FairHousing

Yasss Odessa Kelly! Representing for all the “hood babies” causing good trouble for good CHANGE Philanthropy #2023UnitySummit

"This can be a space for humanity. This can be a space for joy."✨ What it can look like to develop communities with anti-racist approaches designed by the people most affected. Put this piece from Next City on your podcast playlist. ThirdSpace Action Lab RWJF nextcity.org/podcast/can-de…

Mandate for funders: ask yourselves — “What risk am I taking for the liberation of my people today?” - Ola Osaze TJFP Closing Plenary #FF2023 Funders for LGBTQ Issues

On Thursday APD, the FBI, GBI, and ATF executed three search warrants and made one arrest in pursuit of evidence related to an act of arson on police motorcycles. Thursday evening, a journalist asked if organizers [condemn] the arson. Mary Hooks from Vote to Stop Cop City responded:

#Breaking TPS lawsuit has come to a close! Today we're formally closing a 6 yr Ramos/Bhattarai v. Mayorkas lawsuit which successfully protected 400,000+ TPS holders from losing their status when the Trump admin. first announced TPS termination for 🇳🇵🇸🇻🇭🇹🇭🇳🇳🇮🇸🇩 in 2018.

GEO is celebrating the launch of our new strategic direction today in New York City with members of the GEO community. We are excited to continue our long-term work of transforming philanthropic culture and practice.

On behalf of the GEO Community, we will miss you! On behalf of the GEO staff and board, we will continue to support the Philanthropy SE staff and board. Your legacy is secure, Janine! Thank you for so many memorable moments. bit.ly/3P4hquJ

I’ve been using this tool as a NYC renter for years! So glad it has been revamped and is being lifted up as a vital resource!