Trust Building and the Process of Learning: Reflections from the Foundations for Racial Equity March Convening

On March 6-8, twenty-five funders from across the United States and Canada gathered in Portland, OR to kick off Foundations for Racial Equity (FRE), our two-year community of practice for funders who want to undo structural racism to end homelessness. We came together to learn and share resources on racial equity work in our organizations and communities, identify collective action steps, and build relationships and trust with each other.
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Policy Expert Round-Up: Key Thoughts from the FY 2019 Federal Budget and Last Congress
Our national partners weigh in on some of the key takeaways from the latest FY19 federal budget cycle and past Congress.
Read more2019 Funders Forum: Taking Greater Risks to End Unsheltered Homelessness
Regardless of the topic, whenever I leave the flurry of work and family life for three days to attend a funder network meeting, I can’t help but find myself wondering “Will it be worth it?” It was much easier to embrace this risk after learning that the 2019 Funders Forum would be held in San Diego at a time of year when my home town, Omaha, Nebraska, has endured a particularly brutal winter including more than 50 inches of snow and -20-degree temperatures.
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Our Collective Impact in 2018
“Philanthropy is commendable, but it must not cause the philanthropist to overlook the circumstances of economic injustice which make philanthropy necessary.” - The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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From Business Owner to Philanthropist and Advocate