News & Updates
No Pride in Detention: The Fight for LGBTQ+ Liberation Continues
Pride month has come to a close–and while the continued existence and persistence of LGBTQ+ folks is always cause for celebration, last month forced a critical moment of reflection for all of us at Borealis Philanthropy. In the beginning of June, we lost our...
What We Learned: Strengthening BIPOC Media as an Antidote to Mis/Disinformation
At Borealis Philanthropy, we believe that building a just, multiracial democracy relies on a strong movement ecosystem, and we recognize a diverse and independent media sector as an essential part of this ecosystem. On May 24, 2022, Borealis Philanthropy’s...
The Communities Transforming Policing Fund Shares Five Lessons from Participatory Grantmaking
*For ASL translation, click here. *Para ver en español, haga clic aquí. Dear Community, Last fall, we at the Communities Transforming Policing Fund (CTPF) shared an update with you, our community of grantee partners, applicants, community members, and donors,...
The Communities Transforming Policing Fund Grants $3.9 Million to 26 Grassroots Organizations Through Participatory Grantmaking Process
*For ASL translation, click here. *Para ver en español, haga clic aquí. The Communities Transforming Policing Fund (CTPF) is thrilled to announce its newest grantee partners selected by the Fund’s participatory grantmaking committee. 26 grassroots organizations based...
What is Philanthropy Missing? Disability Inclusion Fund Grantee Partners Have Some Thoughts.
Historically, Disabled-led organizations, groups, and collectives have experienced outright exclusion from philanthropic support despite the breadth of social, political, cultural, and movement legacies that have contributed to well-being and justice in our...
Three Questions on Disability Inclusion in Philanthropy with Ford Foundation’s Darren Walker
This month, DIF checked in with Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation and Co-Chair of the Presidents’ Council on Disability Inclusion in Philanthropy, to hear more about how Ford is approaching this work and what philanthropy might accomplish together. 1....
We Keep Us Safe: Philanthropy’s Role in this Critical Moment #BeyondRoe
They threaten to come for our freedoms—and they do. The morning of Friday, June 24, the Supreme Court’s extreme right majority ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade, eliminating the constitutional right to abortion. The decision is expected to result in an abortion ban...
There would be no Pride if not for Juneteenth.
All month long, we’ve been inspired by the Pride celebrations happening across the country, and across the world. It is a wonderful thing to witness the boldness of trans and queer folks eager to proclaim unabashed pride in their diverse and beautiful identities. This...