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Community-Centric Fundraising @comm_centric

Fundraising principles grounded in equity and social justice. No longer active here. Find us on Insta and LinkedIn, or join our Mighty Networks. đź”— in bio.

Joined March 2020
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From the Archives: "VOX ATL teens who have participated in our fundraising work have helped compile a list of what to do — and more importantly, what not to do — to ensure that you are keeping things VOXy." Read more by Allison Hood: communitycentricfundraising.…

A teen’s guide to putting the FUN in fundraising

By Allison Hood and Sophie James VOX ATL is a teen-led organization. For us, that means teens are involved in every aspect of the organization — they serve on the board of directors, work as peer...

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NEW ESSAY: "Like resource organizers have always known, the interest of those with money and class privilege comes and goes, but the work continues. I know the work we do matters, and I am grateful that I get to do it with you."
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Read more of "When my life is no longer a priority funding issue: A love letter and a thank you note to resource organizers" by Aileen "AJ" Joy: communitycentricfundraising.…

When my life is no longer a priority funding issue: A love letter and a thank you note to resource...

Like resource organizers have always known, the interest of those with money and class privilege comes and goes, but the work continues. I know the work we do matters, and I am grateful that I get to...

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In three weeks, join CCF chapter WA Ignite! for a Lunch and Learn at Freighthouse Station! There's no better time than this moment for us to come together in community, build solidarity, and strategize on how to keep the work moving. Register: eventbrite.com/e/wa-ignite-l…

WA Ignite! Lunch & Learn

Monthly offering to talk about Community-Centric Fundraising (CCF), the principles, and get to know each other.

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From the Archives: "We need to make intentional power shifts within our organizations to promote emerging BIPOC leaders." "Cultivate talent with the same energy level you cultivate gifts — especially with your BIPOC support staff," by Priscilla Lopez: communitycentricfundraising.…
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In three weeks, join CCF Denver at @hopetankdenver for the CCF Denver Hope Tank Meet Up! The plan for November’s meeting is to continue our conversation about how we can support the QTBIPOC Mutual Aid Fund. Space is limited, so register to save your spot: eventbrite.com/e/ccf-denver-…

CCF Denver Hope Tank Meet Up

Gather in community with other community-centric fundraisers from the Denver area at Hope Tank!

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NEW ESSAY: "How my lived experience as both charity recipient and fundraiser taught me that true stewardship should center community, not cash..." Read more of Maria Rio's piece "Rethinking stewardship: Who deserves our time (and why)": communitycentricfundraising.…
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From the Archives: In this episode of @theethicalrain, @MichelleSMuri speaks with @kishshanapalmer about living well to lead well, performative allyship, authenticity, financial fortitude and her new podcast! Listen to the podcast: communitycentricfundraising.…
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From the Archives: "...nearly 1/4 survey respondents who identify as BIPOC said fundraisers main goal should also include addressing systemic injustice, compared to 1/8 survey respondents who identify as white." Read more y Anna Rebecca Lopez: communitycentricfundraising.…
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NEW ESSAY: "Examining your positionality before, during, and after engaging with historically marginalized communities is so important to the work and allows you to reflect deeply on who you are working with, and why you are working with them."
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Read more of "From assumptions to integration: Examining your positionality throughout your community-engaged partnerships" by Charisse Iglesias: communitycentricfundraising.…

From assumptions to integration: Examining your positionality throughout your community-engaged...

Examining your positionality before, during, and after engaging with historically marginalized communities is so important to the work and allows you to reflect deeply on who you are working with,...

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From the Archives: "Why are we still forcing ourselves to work an 8 hour day? How can we better manage employee workloads? And how do we better assess employee performance in order to prevent employee burnout?" Read more by Lauren Brooks: communitycentricfundraising.…
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NEW ESSAY: "But what is unrestricted funding, and what room is there for it in the philanthropic sector? More importantly, how will it change the way we manage programs, and how will it contribute to building more equitable and anti-colonial practices...
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"...within a still-colonial system?" Read more of "The case for unrestricted funding: Why true equity in philanthropy starts with autonomy" by Ena Taguiam: communitycentricfundraising.…

The case for unrestricted funding: Why true equity in philanthropy starts with autonomy

But what is unrestricted funding, and what room is there for it in the philanthropic sector? More importantly, how will it change the way we manage programs, and how will it contribute to building...

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From the Archives: In honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, check out the essay, "In a season of rampant anti-Indigeneity, here are some things you should and shouldn't do to be pro-Indigenous" by @mxchristalbot. communitycentricfundraising.…
Banner says From the Archives. It includes the quote On days including and between Indigenous People’s Day and Native American Heritage Day, I feel like I run a gauntlet of aggressions, micro and macro, from white-led environmental nonprofits, white people in environmental nonprofits, and sometimes even from my kinfolk who aren’t transparent when trying to get white peoples’ money to continue their good works in their nonprofits. It’s a tiring set of days that I wish I got hazard pay for enduring each year.", title, and author from the text of the post. In the bottom right corner is a photograph of Chris.

ALT Banner says From the Archives. It includes the quote On days including and between Indigenous People’s Day and Native American Heritage Day, I feel like I run a gauntlet of aggressions, micro and macro, from white-led environmental nonprofits, white people in environmental nonprofits, and sometimes even from my kinfolk who aren’t transparent when trying to get white peoples’ money to continue their good works in their nonprofits. It’s a tiring set of days that I wish I got hazard pay for enduring each year.", title, and author from the text of the post. In the bottom right corner is a photograph of Chris.
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From the Archives: "There are individuals being harmed by the NPIC. But let’s be clear; the people being harmed are certainly not the institutions and wealthy individuals for whom this system was created." Read more by Rachel D'Souza: communitycentricfundraising.…
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From the Archives: "In this moment, people are committing to be reparationist and committing to reparations as a spiritual practice." Listen to more of "@theethicalrain: Reparations and truth telling with Dr. David Ragland: communitycentricfundraising.…
Banner says From the Archives. It includes the full quote, "In this moment, people are committing to be reparationist and committing to reparations as a spiritual practice. At the same time, this is one of the most vibrant moments for the discussion of reparations, and I’ve never seen the proliferation of more reparations organizations, and that’s wonderful.", title, and that the podcast is hosted by Michelle Shireen Muri. In the bottom right corner are photographs of Michelle and Dr. David Ragland.

ALT Banner says From the Archives. It includes the full quote, "In this moment, people are committing to be reparationist and committing to reparations as a spiritual practice. At the same time, this is one of the most vibrant moments for the discussion of reparations, and I’ve never seen the proliferation of more reparations organizations, and that’s wonderful.", title, and that the podcast is hosted by Michelle Shireen Muri. In the bottom right corner are photographs of Michelle and Dr. David Ragland.
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NEW ESSAY: "The actions of the Federal Government have caused harm...life-saving measures that were going to be implemented will not." Read more of "Defunding of the ECJ Communities Grants: The scale of what is being taken from communities nationwide": communitycentricfundraising.…
Banner says New Essay. It includes the quote, "The actions of the Federal Government have caused harm. For grantees, this has in some cases led to them laying off staff, spending limited resources without reimbursement, and may even result in threatening an organizations’ existence. It has certainly eroded relationships built with communities over years. And life-saving measures that were going to be implemented will not.", title, and author from the text of the post. In the bottom right corner is a photograph of Jenny.

ALT Banner says New Essay. It includes the quote, "The actions of the Federal Government have caused harm. For grantees, this has in some cases led to them laying off staff, spending limited resources without reimbursement, and may even result in threatening an organizations’ existence. It has certainly eroded relationships built with communities over years. And life-saving measures that were going to be implemented will not.", title, and author from the text of the post. In the bottom right corner is a photograph of Jenny.
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NEW ESSAY: "Someone working from [a Collective Abundance] model doesn’t wait for big grants to trickle down. They find creative, hyper-local ways to resource others in the community by sharing donors ethically, co-hosting campaigns, exchanging labor, pooling sponsorships, and...
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"...even trading non-cash resources that reduce expenses." Read more of "Maybe it's time to acknowledge scarcity... in order to cultivate collective abundance" by Nel Taylor: communitycentricfundraising.…

Maybe it's time to acknowledge scarcity... in order to cultivate collective abundance

Someone working from [a Collective Abundance] model doesn’t wait for big grants to trickle down. They find creative, hyper-local ways to resource others in the community by sharing donors ethically,...

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