September 9, 2025 | 2:00pm ET, 1:00pm CT, 12:00pm MT, 11:00am PT, 10:00am AK

State-sanctioned violence is increasing across the country. Black and Indigenous people, other people of color, and all people who live at the sharpest intersections of oppression bear the brunt of harm from cruel and authoritarian policies.  

But as we defend against inhumane policies at all levels of government, we can’t lose sight of our long-term, generational visions for housing and racial justice, which transcend election cycles. We will not waver in our values.  

Expanding on the work of our Foundations for Racial Equity (FRE) cohorts, Funders Together is excited to announce Foundations for Liberation—our new community of practice to support philanthropy in deepening our collective analysis and mobilizing us for this political moment. This new cohort will support participants in transforming philanthropic practice, strengthening relationships, and taking collective action across philanthropy. 

By the end of the webinar, participants will:

• Understand the story and purpose behind the development of the Foundations for Liberation community of practice
• Learn key logistical details about the two-year cohort experience
• Gain insight into the content areas, design approach, and structure of the program
• Become familiar with the application process and expectations
• Hear directly from the facilitation team and past cohort alumni to gain peer perspectives

Speakers

• Rachelle Matthews, Director of Membership and Programs, Funders Together for Housing Justice 
• Michael Durham, Director of Networks, Funders Together for Housing Justice
• Joshua Perrin, Communications and Program Manager, Funders Together for Housing Justice
• Foundations for Racial Equity (FRE) Community of Practice Alumni 

Registration

Please RSVP for this webinar using the button below. You will receive your unique Zoom link once a Funders Together staff person has approved your registration.  

Participation Eligibility

Please note: Participation in Funders Together programming is limited to foundations, United Ways, corporate giving programs, philanthropy-serving organizations, and members of Funders Together. Government funder and staff at organizations where grantmaking is not the primary function are not eligible to participate. If you have any questions about your eligibility to participate, please email Rachelle A. Matthews, Director of Membership and Programs.   

Technology 

This funder call will take place via Zoom meetings. Registration will be open until September 9. If you do not receive your Zoom link or have technical issues logging into this call, please reach out to Rachelle A. Matthews.   

This call will last 60 minutes.