Resources for Radical Funders
We’ve gathered some content that will expand your notion of philanthropy, giving, funding, channeling of resources into causes with political impact. The dominant narrative in the foundation world have antiquated systems of clinging to power or metric-dogma or strategic micromanagement, instead we can lean into more radically egalitarian frameworks, participatory power-sharing processes or trust-building cultures that support grassroots emancipation. No return on investment, except deep systemic shifts. Dive in (and if you have great, relevant content to share, write to us at: ivan@guerrillafoundation.org).
Tools & Edgy Reads
If you’re at the start of your wealth redistribution journey, the article How to Create Safety and Security Without Accumulating Wealth is a solid starting point that can be useful to evolve your thinking and strategy on giving. Besides, there’s the Good Ancestors Movement’s “reimagining wealth” course for funders seeking support on wealth stewardship for redistribution that is values-led, regenerative and reparative.
Listen Up
Privilege Check Diagram from Resource Generation
A Radical Approach to Funding the Climate Justice Ecosystem
Extracts from a course on Active Philanthropy looking at how foundations could better support climate justice movements to address the climate crisis.