This current political moment has inspired many funders to begin aligning their grantmaking strategies with their progressive values.

For those who are starting on their journey towards social justice philanthropy, this workshop is a primer on best practices in the field.

We’ll delve into the principles and practices that set social justice philanthropy apart from traditional giving models and explore how various institutions have implemented this framework.

In today's world, we need courageous givers who are strategic about where and how they invest their resources.

Join this workshop to learn how best to move financial resources to organizations on the frontline of social change.

Reimagine the potential of philanthropy, and let's co-create a more equitable, empowered, and just world.

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Differentiate between traditional philanthropy and social justice philanthropy.

• Recognize the importance of social justice philanthropy in addressing systemic societal issues and achieving sustainable change.

• Reflect on personal or organizational giving strategies and identify actionable steps to incorporate social justice principles.

Facilitator

Marsha Davis (she/her) is the CEO and Co-Founder of Davis Squared Consulting. Davis Squared Consulting provides tailored consulting to individuals, families, and foundations who are ready to apply their progressive social justice values to their giving. Davis Squared specializes in crafting strategies and systems to move funds in alignment with the needs of grassroots organizations on the frontlines of social change.

In her prior role as Executive Director at Tzedek Social Justice Fund, Marsha co-led their transition from a funder-led to a community-led fund and designed innovative grantmaking programs to support social justice leaders. She serves on the founding steering committee of the Reparations Stakeholder Authority of Asheville.