Social Justice and a Relevant Philanthropic Sector: Grantmakingrantmaking: Grantmaking

This report examines how foundations can transition towards social justice philanthropy through grantmaking practices that prioritize equity and systemic change. It recommends strategies such as fostering trust with communities, providing flexible funding, implementing participatory grantmaking, ensuring data transparency, and adopting internal DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) principles. The report incorporates insights from 40 foundations actively engaging in justice-oriented grantmaking, advocating for approaches that truly empower marginalized communities and challenge one-size-fits-all evaluations.