Fliplanthropy S02E06: Organize the Rich – Mobilizing Money for Collective Power Fliplanthropy

What does it take to build lasting left governing power? This episode brings in the vision & work of Solidaire (and beyond) to explore the long game of resource mobilization, movement alignment, and the untapped potential of wealth holders in liberatory struggle.

We discussed the long-arc approach rooted in three pillars: a resourcing agenda, an accompaniment agenda, and a movement-aligned donor base that matches movement strategy with real capacity. At the same time, we situate Solidaire as one tool among many, emphasizing deep accountability and collaboration as essential to sustainable power-building.

About our speaker

Michael Gast, Solidaire member and author of Organize the Rich, pushes the conversation beyond traditional philanthropy. Michael names the need to move past hesitation around wealth, urging those with class privilege to claim their positions openly, not as a liability, but as a source of strategic power. His framing opens the door to multi-class strategies that are honest, robust, and capable of winning.

We want to make the case that organizing the rich is not about charity, but about showing up with intention, accountability, and a commitment to collective liberation.