Does your foundation or those in your area invest in the South in ways that promote strong, vibrant communities where all residents thrive?
If not, you’re not alone.
“Many philanthropists choose not to invest in Southern communities or choose short-term opportunities that undermine the long-term capacity of Southern nonprofits. Other funders invest in what they think is ‘safer’ direct service work. While aid to those in need is undoubtedly critical, only investments in systemic change can achieve widespread, deep impact in the region.”
– LaTosha Brown and Aaron Dorfman
in “Foreword” of As the South Grows: On Fertile Soil
You can do something about this now.
Read the stories of four nonprofit leaders from the Deep South and how they are standing up for the well-being of communities of color, the poor, women, immigrants and other vulnerable populations in NCRP’s newest report As the South Grows: On Fertile Soil.
Like many of their colleagues, these activists face opposition that have considerably deeper pockets in their work for racial, economic and social justice. And oftentimes, they see very little philanthropic support.
We can learn much from these Southern leaders.
“Our new national reality of unified, reactionary, anti-democratic government has been a reality for Southerners off and on for more than a generation. Therefore, national and non-Southern organizations have much to learn from their Southern counterparts.”
– LaTosha Brown and Aaron Dorfman
in “Foreword” of As the South Grows: On Fertile Soil
Learn about:
- Four Southern leaders who are working to make their communities stronger even with very few resources.
- The Do’s and Don’ts from Southern leaders, advocates and funders about more effective and sustainable impact in the region.
- Four practical recommendations to get you started in high-impact philanthropy in the South, including additional resources.
We hope “As the South Grows” inspires you to look at the South as a fertile ground for deeper investments, collaboration and partnerships.
Yna C. Moore is senior director of communications at the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP). Follow @ynamoore and @NCRP on Twitter.
Photo by Wendy Ettinger, 2016. Used with permission.
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