POWER MOVES

Individual Donor Brief:

Power Giving: How to Make the Most of Your Philanthropy Impact

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Power Giving: How to Make the Most of Your Philanthropy Impact

Two-thirds of U.S. philanthropy comes from individuals not foundations. Effective individual donors understand the intersection between philanthropy, power, opportunity and equity.

Philanthropic “Power Givers” do 3 things:

1. Give to groups that build community power and movements.

2. Share power with grantees.

3. Wield their power, access and assets for positive impact.

POWER MOVES: Your essential philanthropy assessment guide

POWER MOVES: Your essential philanthropy assessment guide

Uncover how your philanthropy can break through barriers to lasting equitable impact with this comprehensive, one-of-a-kind self-assessment tool.

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BUILDING POWER

BUILDING POWER

Supporting systemic change by funding civic engagement, advocacy and community organizing among marginalized communities.

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SHARING POWER

SHARING POWER

Nurturing transparent, trusting relationships and co-creating strategies with stakeholders

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WIELDING POWER

WIELDING POWER

Exercising public leadership beyond grantmaking to create equitable, catalytic change

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AM I READY FOR A POWER MOVES SELF-ASSESSMENT?

AM I READY FOR A POWER MOVES SELF-ASSESSMENT?

A brief eight-question survey to determine if you’re ready to start on a POWER MOVES journey.

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Case studies, articles, books and other resources to enrich your POWER MOVES journey. We’re constantly adding to this library so keep checking back for new entries.

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ADVISORY COMMITTEE & REVIEWERS

ADVISORY COMMITTEE & REVIEWERS

Meet the leading experts and practitioners from the sector who provided invaluable guidance during the development of POWER MOVES.

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FAQs

FAQs

The POWER MOVES team answers frequently asked questions.

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