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REJ Storyletter: Never Underestimate the Power of a GOOD COVID-19 Newsletter
Volume 1 A Letter from Tracie The global pandemic and nation-wide protests in the aftermath of George Floyd's murder make even more clear the relevancy of news organizations led by and for people of color. Supporting the journalists on the frontlines who are already...
Disability Justice and Inclusion Advocates Invited to Apply to the DIF Grantmaking Committee
Dear Disability Inclusion Fund community, We’re excited to announce a call for applications to join the inaugural Disability Inclusion Fund (DIF) Advocate Grantmaking Committee. The DIF Grantmaking Committee will have equal representation from disability inclusion and...
REACH Storyletter: #liberationispossible
Volume 1 Welcome to the REACH StoryLetter. Each month we will bring you one interview from a REACH grantee, donor or team member with a deep dive into an area of their work in racial equity. We will also share articles, podcasts and reports that the REACH team are...
Crisis Funding is Not Enough: Invest in Black Communities for the Long Term
The shockingly brazen murder of George Floyd while he pleaded for his life has shown in unmistakable terms what anti-Black racism and police brutality look like in the United States. While Mr. Floyd’s horrifying death has galvanized millions, state-sanctioned...
Support These 100+ Incredible Black-Led Grantees
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...
Meet the New Grantees of the Black-Led Movement Fund
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. ...
Leading Forward: Changes at Borealis Philanthropy
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...
COVID-19 and the Role of Philanthropy: How We Can Become Better Grantmakers
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...