Through research and advocacy, NCRP continues to promote the vision of a more democratic and responsive philanthropic sector that is a pivotal force for social progress
These initiatives promote grantmaking that prioritizes underserved communities, demonstrates effective grantmaking practices and is accountability and transparent to the public by:
Below are opportunities to encourage grantmakers to strengthen our communities.
The Movement Investment Project is a long-term initiative to drive more philanthropic resources to multiple social movements so that organizations leading the way towards a fairer, more inclusive and just future can succeed.
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Effective philanthropy helps change the world. The NCRP Impact Awards recognize that fact and celebrate foundations of all shapes and sizes that have shown leadership, innovation and commitment to solving the country’s toughest problems.
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POWER MOVES: Your essential philanthropy assessment guide for equity and justice is a complete self-assessment toolkit to determine how well you are building, sharing and wielding power and identify ways to transform your programs and operations for lasting, equitable impact.
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Philanthropy’s Promise celebrates funders that apply two high impact strategies in their grantmaking: targeting grant dollars to address the needs of underserved communities, and empowering them by funding advocacy, organizing and civic engagement.
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