Fighting for Justice in a Carceral State: US Detention and Increased Violence against Immigrants
The US detention and deportation systems have criminalized immigrants for decades under the leadership of several administrations. With renewed energy under this administration, we now see frightening developments such as worsening conditions in detention and prison facilities, the terrifying and inhumane use of cargo planes to deport people to countries that are not their country…
Read MoreRoots Revealed Report Launch Event: Discussion & Strategy Space
Roots Revealed Report Launch Event: Discussion & Strategy Space Thursday, March 20th 2-3pm ET Please note this event is for a funder-only audience and registrations will be reviewed accordingly. We will be capping registration for this event at 40 so please register promptly to secure a spot! We are delighted to announce the launch of…
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Funding in Turbulent Times: Shared Learnings & Calls to Action In this critical moment, funders will come together to share insights from their grantee partners and discuss how organizations are navigating the challenges of the Trump presidency. This workshop will provide a space to exchange notes, identify common themes, and learn concrete ways our peer…
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Day 1 Agenda
Register for Day 1 using the button to the right → What to Expect 📅 Day 1: Tuesday, March 4 1:00 – 3:00 PM ET Welcome, Grounding, Network Weaving with Small Group Connections Concurrent Program Blocks Rural Prisons & Criminal Legal Reform: The false premise of prisons as economic drivers in rural areas – How…
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Register for Day 2 using the button to the right → 📅 Day 2: Wednesday, March 5 1:00 – 3:00 PM ET Rural Immigrant Safety, Defense & Justice – How are rural communities responding to escalating ICE raids and deportations targeting farmworkers and immigrant families – what funders need to to support now and in…
Read MoreRooted: Integrating Gender Justice into Philanthropic Practice
Click to enlarge. Graphic recording by Jayda Shuavarnnasri. We continue to see sinister encroachment on gender justice – from anti-trans legislation and sentiments to attacks on reproductive rights and disregard of gender based violence. At the same time, community organizers continue to mobilize with a vision of intersectional feminism and justice for impacted communities. We…
Read More2024 Post-Election Call
Over NFG’s nearly 45 year history as an organization we have been a steadfast presence in philanthropy, pushing funders to more deeply and effectively support people of color-led, grassroots organizing, and powerbuilding work in communities across the country. As we prepare for a new presidential administration, we at NFG are holding possibilities for a country…
Read MoreSupporting Multi-Issue Organizing for Climate Justice: October NFG Member Call
To effectively mitigate our climate crisis, we must support multi-issue organizers who are building power for connected priorities in Black, Indigenous, Latinx, AAPI, immigrant and low-income communities. Whether your funding is directed to economic justice, civic engagement, education, or health – there are opportunities and inroads to advocate for climate equity inherent to our movements…
Read MoreMovement-led Community Ownership Models to Support Housing and Land Justice
From colonial land expropriation to the rise of the corporate landlord, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, immigrant, and low-income communities have been forced to navigate ever-changing, rigged housing systems that seek to displace and extract as many resources from communities as possible. Over the last several months, Neighborhood Funder’s Group’s Democratizing Development Program, in partnership…
Read MoreThe Latest: Leveraging Federal Funds & Building Community Capacity in Rural
America’s cities and states – and yes, it’s rural communities! – are in the midst of a once-in-a-generation opportunity to benefit from nearly $4 trillion in federal funds available for infrastructure, environmental, and clean energy projects. Funding opportunities are rolling out at a dizzying pace, with many communities already implementing projects with awarded funds. There…
Read MoreNew York Rural Organizing Portfolio Launch Webinar
Register HERE. Despite being underfunded, Black, Indigenous, and immigrant communities of color are leading transformational campaigns in New York State, particularly in rural geographies. Seven percent of philanthropic funding reaches rural communities. Historically, non-white communities receive even less philanthropic support. Rural organizers of color advance deep canvassing work in and outside of election…
Read MoreUnderstanding Militarism and US Funding of the Genocide in Palestine
Graphic recording by Nafisa Ferdous. Click to enlarge. As we continue to witness the US funded and facilitated genocide in Palestine, we are filled with horror, and also steadfast in our commitment and action toward a free Palestine and the self-determination of all oppressed people. NFG recognizes that the occupation of Palestine is not new…
Read MoreMay CLS Session
On May 15, funders will be invited to sharpen their approach to practicing solidarity with movements. Specifically, we will support participants to: Critically analyze how philanthropy is a contributor to racial capitalism and anti-Black racism Grapple with the origins of their foundation’s assets and what it means to move resources to organizing through a reparative…
Read MoreFunding BIPOC-led Organizations in Transition: April NFG Member Call
As the number of movement and nonprofit organizations that are in a period of leadership transition grows, one common practice of funders – “wait and see” – is failing organizations just when they need extra support. Given that many previously white-led organizations are hiring their first BIPOC leaders, this strategy can have an even more…
Read MoreThe Evolution of Housing and Land Justice 2018-2023
In 2018 and 2019, Amplify Fund worked with local community leaders to create our eight place-based grantmaking strategies. We understood that each place was unique, and our grantmaking approach had to be developed in the local context. As a result of that process, several places identified ‘housing justice’ as a priority including California, Missouri, Nevada,…
Read MoreFJE Network Strategy Session 2024
Funders for a Just Economy: Network Strategy Session “Interlocking Issues of Precarious Work” March 26-28, 9:30-12:30pm PT/ 12:30-3:30pm ET NFG’s Funders for a Just Economy Program invites you to join us for our annual Network Strategy Session! The Network Strategy Session brings together members and allies in a virtual community building, co-learning and strategy…
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