Overview of Movement Investment Project
Social justice movements are the mechanism by which people come together to make their voices heard and change their communities for the better.
When faced with stubborn barriers to achieving healthier, more prosperous communities, movement-building is often the best tool available. When the levers of policy aren’t functioning properly, movements build the will and the power to do the job. And no matter a foundation’s focus or geography, movements can help realize huge gains for us all.
When faced with stubborn barriers to achieving healthier, more prosperous communities, movement-building is often the best tool available. When the levers of policy aren’t functioning properly, movements build the will and the power to do the job. And no matter a foundation’s focus or geography, movements can help realize huge gains for us all.
Testimonials
Here’s what people are saying about The Movement Investment Project:
“The Levi Strauss Foundation is committed to building power and lifting up the rights and dignity of immigrants because we believe that when immigrant communities thrive, all communities thrive. NCRP’s Movement Investment Project is an important resource for funders who are committed to creating impact in the immigrant justice movement.”
"NCRP’s Movement Investment Project is relevant to all grantmakers and philanthropists who want to create a just and equitable future.
“Movement organizations can also use the initiative's recommendations to help make the case for specific funding needs from funders and shape what effective, responsive philanthropy looks like.”
“Funders must show up as allies, providing flexible, long-term support and building partnerships that offer movement leaders the space and solidarity they need to advance change. The Movement Investment Project is a timely and important new project that will show funders how to do just that. This essential new resource for the field is launching just when we need it most.”
Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees On the State of Foundation Funding for the Pro-Immigrant Movement Brief
“NCRP offers concrete recommendations that challenge philanthropy to invest more deeply in movement organizations and to ensure that the entire immigrant rights ecosystem is properly resourced to respond to immediate threats, advance long-term systemic change, and work in concert with other movements for justice.”
“NCRP's Movement Investment Project elevates some of the key challenges facing the immigrant rights movement and it comes at a particularly relevant time for the immigrant communities fighting for their families across the country.”
Ready to Learn More about our Movement Investment initiative?
Discover how grantmakers and donors can fully leverage their dollars and power in support of social movements building a thriving future for all.
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