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In recent years, many funders have focused on how to better infuse equity into their philanthropy, and, separately, on the role of advocacy in their work. What few have realized is that these two concepts are deeply intertwined.

The systemic imbalances of power that give rise to advocacy work are also at the heart of many of the pressing challenges facing communities of color. Forward-thinking funders looking to have impact must address both. This session will explore the connection between race, power, inequity, and pressing social issues.

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Grassroots: Moving Together With Purpose

Why are grassroots movements so effective and how can your organization learn and support them? Jennifer Ching, the Executive Director of North Star Fund, will share her organization’s experience in creating people-powered philanthropy that mobilizes resources towards social justice movements.

This panel discussion will explore what it means to be a transformational organization, one with policies reflecting a commitment to  anti-racism and attitudes that are inclusive and equitable for all members of the community. Panelists will discuss:

Who wins when a neighborhood changes? Traditional real estate investment and market-based incentives do not prioritize local residents. Join this panel to hear from two organizations, one in Philadelphia, that are moving real estate assets out of the speculative private market. In both models they are centering neighborhood governance and local control over the assets for the benefit of the communities that live there.

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