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Social Justice Philanthropy Restructures to Focus on Power

Louise Lief
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Lief reports on a significant shift within justice-oriented philanthropy, where funders are moving beyond traditional grant distribution to prioritize power redistribution. Through examples like Justice Funders, the article demonstrates that equity now encompasses decision-making, land reparations, and donor accountability. It highlights a strategic pivot towards redistributive practices and systems-level transformation in philanthropic approaches, emphasizing the need for foundations to challenge traditional funding norms and actively support marginalized communities.