Economic Development
Starting in Our Own Backyards
An excerpt from Wealth Supremacy on building an economy for all of us
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Tag: Economic Justice
Philanthropy & Funding
When It Comes to Promoting Prosperity, Production Beats Consumption
Development philanthropists should focus on building the productive capacity of entire countries to achieve large-scale economic transformation, rather than enabling a few individuals to increase their consumption.
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Philanthropy & Funding
Compounding Unearned Advantage
An excerpt from Rich White Men on the life-changing impact of inherited privilege
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Leveraging the Collective Power of Philanthropy
When funders collaborate, they can more effectively address the intersectional social and economic issues that affect housing stability and create a solid foundation for people’s health, wealth, and education.
Podcast
Leadership
Crisis and Change: Conversations With Leaders—Economic Opportunity in America
Larry Kramer of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and La June Montgomery Tabron of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation discuss the origins of wealth inequality and its impact on American democracy. They also share how their institutions are creating new pathways for all communities to access secure and vibrant futures. Produced in partnership with The Pew Charitable Trusts.
Philanthropy & Funding
Strengthening the Philanthropic Supply Chain
Optimizing the path from funder to fundee isn’t something philanthropy has thought about systematically, but the sector should take this moment to build some muscle into it, with an eye toward racial and economic justice.
Environment
An Indigenous Systems Approach to the Climate Crisis
Climate justice means centering the Indigenous communities who have been on the ground implementing regenerative solutions.
Impact Investing
Financing Social Justice
For people who are looking to invest responsibly, Adasina Social Capital has established the Adasina Social Justice Index, which informs investors about opportunities in four areas: racial justice, gender justice, economic justice, and climate justice.