Neighborhood Funders Group

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NFG organizes philanthropy to support power building so communities of color & low-income communities can thrive. Programs:

Oakland, CA
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    Jan 20

    Save the date for NFG's 2022 National Convening! Come back together with the NFG community on June 14-16 in Wilmington, NC. Connect with new & familiar fellow grantmakers and BIPOC leaders building power in Eastern North Carolina.

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    Mar 16

    *Deadline Extended!* Now, you can sign up your for the by Wednesday, March 23rd. Learn more about the DAPP and how it aims to advance in the sector - Sign up -

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    Mar 16

    As we mark one year since the horrific murders of 6 Asian American women and girls in Atlanta, and at least two more recently in New York City, the public safety of Asian American and Pacific Islander women and girls is heavy on our hearts and minds...

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    Mar 10

    has a responsibility to resource trans organizing in this heightened moment of anti-trans legislation & beyond so that trans movements are sustained for the long-haul. Read FTG 's call to action in my op-ed:

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    Mar 14

    Native Americans in recognizes the need for increased representation, visibility & inclusivity of & peoples in data collection. We've compiled information to provide more of an understanding of this issue in regards to data disaggregation.

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    Mar 10

    “Trust-based philanthropy is really critical to our Native Tribes.” -JoAnn Melchor (Santo Domingo Pueblo), President and CEO, New Mexico Foundation

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    Mar 8

    BIG news! 🎉 U.S. Secretary of Transportation , will join us virtually as the Keynote Speaker for 's Communities First hybrid event! 🌟Learn more: ;

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    Mar 7

    Registration open for ABFE's 2022 Annual Conference! Join us for the nation's largest convening of Black professionals in philanthropy. Enjoy a series of thought-provoking sessions focused on subjects important to Black communities.

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    Feb 15

    2022 Discount Foundation Legacy Award - The $20,000 award annually identifies, supports, and celebrates an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and contributed significantly to workers’ rights movements.

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    Feb 13

    Listen to learn, not respond; do your homework; visit Native communities; hire Native staff; provide long-term + flexible support to Native-led organizations.” 's report explores how philanthropy can better support Indigenous-led work.

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    Feb 14

    Feb. 14th marks the National Day of Action & Memorial for our Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives - a day that is recognized throughout Turtle Island as a means of demanding change around this growing epidemic of global proportions. 🔴 Art: Linnea Kingbird-Martini

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    Feb 14

    Happy Valentine's Day and Happy Birthday Frederick Douglass! We’re celebrating by sharing with a gift of art and poetry from us and our community members to you—to inspire, to hope, to dream of a better future for all of us.

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    Feb 13

    Appreciating this post on funding equitable human resources by REACH Fund . Funders can ensure equitable pay by not neglecting organizational health beyond programs. Also, "overhead caps" perpetuate these inequities like this. We should stop.

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    Feb 14

    “We are in the middle of a severe affordable housing crisis with gaping holes in our social safety net. We have a systemic power imbalance that favors landlords at the expense of low-income tenants.” CEO Diane Yentel.

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    Feb 14

    In a consistently changing world - understanding how to have the right relationship with change is vital. Join and as they discuss using change to shape an equitable and just future made for everyone.

    We’re thrilled to have join us for the first conversation of 2022: The Right Relationship with Change. Join us on March 16:
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    Feb 14

    "If funders want to make a difference in the communities that are most impacted by the effects of climate change, they must listen to community leaders and let them lead."

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    Feb 14

    Our sibling fund created a zine celebrating and loving organizing, and sharing gifts of poetry and art with community. Spend some time with it today!

    Happy Valentine's Day and Happy Birthday Frederick Douglass! We’re celebrating by sharing with a gift of art and poetry from us and our community members to you—to inspire, to hope, to dream of a better future for all of us.
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    Feb 9

    🧵NEW: We filed an amicus brief in & other Black-led organizations’ case challenging Florida’s , a law aimed at suppressing protesters lawfully exercising their rights for racial justice and police reform. 1/17

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    Feb 12

    Don’t miss this resource published by + Engage New York outlining the critical need for philanthropy to resource multiracial organizing in rural communities in New York.

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    Feb 8

    Don't forget to share this opportunity with amazing organizers leading the way in worker justice!

    aaaaand we're live! 🎬 Nominate an amazing organizer in the worker justice movement for a chance to receive the Discount Legacy Award & $20,000! This is a unique opportunity to recognize the often unsung & unseen leaders in our movements.
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    Feb 9

    What you and have built is truly a wonder. ACRE is a powerful tool for those who know you can't talk about the economy without talking about race, and you're not really talking about race if you're not talking about the economy.

    Our fearless leader, Maurice BP-Weeks is stepping down from his position as co-executive director of ACRE. We're so proud of what we've accomplished together and can't wait to see what lies ahead. ❤️ Read more in his own words here:
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