We Serve People, Not Trends. Too often, we see the people we serve treated as trendy investments. We must not allow ourselves to fall into this trap and work to ensure that our community-centered design and giving is not extractive. Our role as funders is not only to provide grants, but to strive to maximize the support we can give beyond just funding. In our funding practices, we should invite those who are most affected by the issues that we strive to solve to have a seat and a voice at the table.
Join COFIE for an important discussion on how we can continue to push the field of philanthropy toward more equitable and inclusive philosophies of giving. Let’s learn to bring our communities with us, and explore how we can continue to push for diversity and equity in our workplaces. RSVP here!