Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors 246d ago

Philanthropy has the power to create meaningful and lasting change in the world. However, to do so, we must center people and communities in our work. This is the first session of our webinar series where we explore the importance of centering the voices of impacted communities in philanthropy as we work towards a just world. In this session, as we delve into the critical role of philanthropy in addressing social and environmental issues, we focus on the need to listen to and learn from communities who are impacted by these issues, and how to prioritize their voices in our decision-making processes. We explore ways to center these voices, including community engagement, partnership-building, and empowering community-led solutions, among other tactics. We also examine the importance of intersectionality in our philanthropic work. We explore how issues of race, gender, class, and other forms of oppression intersect to create systemic barriers to change. We discuss ways to address these barriers, including investing in organizations and movements led by marginalized communities. By the end of this session, you will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of centering people and communities in philanthropy. You will learn practical steps you can take to center these voices in your work and create meaningful and lasting change in the world. Featuring: Don Chen, President, Surdna Foundation Crystal Hayling, Executive Director, Libra Foundation Angelique Power, President & CEO, Skillman Foundation Melissa Berman, President & CEO, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (moderating)