by Borealis Communications | Jun 2, 2020 | News & Updates, Uncategorized
Movements are powered from the ground up. That’s how they should be funded, too. Since May 25, people in all fifty states and 60 countries have marched and rallied in defense of Black lives. This unprecedented wave of local action owes much to the tireless...
by Borealis Communications | May 27, 2020 | Grantee News & Updates, News & Updates
The Black-Led Movement Fund (BLMF) at Borealis Philanthropy is excited to announce it has awarded $915,000 in grants to 16 new grantees advancing Black liberation across the country, in addition to the Groundswell Fund’s Black Trans Fund in its inaugural year. ...
by Borealis Communications | May 19, 2020 | Borealis News & Updates, News & Updates
I am writing today to share with you the news that I am transitioning from my leadership role as President of Borealis Philanthropy at the end of this month. As the founder, this decision was not one I made lightly. I recognize that the timeline is short and amidst a...
by Borealis Communications | May 14, 2020 | Borealis News & Updates, News & Updates
Over the past couple of months, the impacts of COVID-19 have expanded in ways that have challenged us in philanthropy to reflect on our role right now. The challenges brought about by this global pandemic are in fact an opportunity for us to become better...
by Borealis Communications | May 12, 2020 | Grantee News & Updates, News & Updates
In March 2020, the Transforming Movements Fund hosted a convening for eight of its Young Trans Women of Color (YTWOC) grantees in Miami, Florida. YTWOC is a grantmaking program that helps address the lack of resources supporting women of color leaders who are...
by Borealis Communications | May 12, 2020 | Grantee News & Updates, News & Updates
The Transforming Movements Fund (TMF) at Borealis Philanthropy is excited to announce the Fund has awarded $470,000 in renewed grant support for LGBTQ grassroots organizations and leaders across the country. Grants include support for general operating costs,...
