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Two-Part Anti-Racist Giving Workshop with CARW

Social Justice Fund, the Coalition of Anti-Racist Whites (CARW), and Plymouth Church will lead a two part workshop to address questions like: How do we decide when, where, and how much to give? How do our social and racial identities shape our relationships with money and giving? What does it look like to center the…
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SJF’s 2023 Annual Celebration! 45th Birthday Party

You're invited to SJF's 45th Birthday Party on Saturday, October 7th! This will be another special hybrid event so whether you join us in-person in Seattle at the historic Washington Hall or attend virtually, we're excited to build community with you. Because this is an extra special celebration, we're shaking things up: this year we'll…
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Workshop: Making a Will That Reflects Your Values

SJF is hosting a workshop for those who want to bring social justice values to the creation of a will. The workshop will include an overview from a progressive estate lawyer about creating a will and vehicles for “planned giving,” as well as a panel of people who have prepared wills and included bequests or…
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Black August Community Kickback

Social Justice Fund is excited to invite all of our Black (African American, African Immigrant, etc.) community members to join us for our Black August Community Kickback event on Saturday, August 19th at the Y-WE Office from 3:00-6:00 PM. This event is intended to center Black joy through delicious food, good music, and lively discussions.…
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SJF’s 2023 Member Meeting & Summer Social

This year the SJF Annual Member Meeting is a hybrid event in conjunction with our Summer Social. RSVP TO ATTEND Annual Member Meeting 4:30 PM PT HYBRID! Online via Zoom & at Coyote Central in Seattle, WA The SJF member meeting is an opportunity to learn more about the state of SJF, vote on new…
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RDCCL Article Club, BIPOC Only

Radical Donors of Color for our Collective Liberation (RDCCL), formerly SEADoC is bringing back our Article Club. The RDCCL Article Club, like book clubs, is an opportunity for the community to come together to discuss a shared article, passage, or other literature. As the conversations are curated for folks who identify as Black, Indigenous, and…
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Anti-Racist Giving Workshop

How do we decide when, where and how much to give? How do our social and racial identities shape our relationships with money and giving?  What does it look like to center the giving of money as part of our anti-racist practice? SJF (Social Justice Fund), CARW (Coalition of Anti-Racist Whites) and Plymouth Church have…
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Workshop: Moving Beyond DAFs to Redistribute Wealth

Join Social Justice Fund and Seeding Justice for a conversation on moving beyond DAF's and imagining new ways of redistributing wealth. This workshop will happen over Zoom; the meeting link will be sent out closer to the event date. We'll explore - What are Donor-Advised Fund (DAFs) and why are they important? - What are…
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Community Happy Hour in Portland

SJF invites you to join us in Portland, Oregon on Friday, April 7th for a community happy hour! We'll use this time to connect, build relationships, and have fun together. Location: Tropicale 2337 NE Glisan St. Portland, OR 97232 Space is limited so please register today.
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Stayed on Freedom: A Book event with Michael Simmons and Dan Berger

Tacoma Arts Community Center 1102 S 11th St, Tacoma, WA 98405 Sponsored by Social Justice Fund NW. The Black Power movement is often associated with iconic spokespeople, but its momentum was due, in part, to the work of those with untold stories. UW-Bothell Professor and historian Dan Berger’s new book Stayed On Freedom: The Long…
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SJF’s Winter Social

Featuring grantee updates, games, food, drinks, and more! In-person: Seattle, Washington Hall 153 14th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 Online via Zoom Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm The SJF Winter Social will be a space to connect and have fun with other members of the SJF community while learning more about our recent programming (including the…
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Anti-Racist Giving Two Part Workshop

Happy new year! Kick off your giving intentions for 2023 by joining our upcoming two-part Anti-Racist Giving Workshop in collaboration with CARW and Plymouth Church. In this interactive online workshop, we'll discuss questions like... How do we decide when, where, and how much to give? How do our social and racial identities shape our relationships…
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2022-25 Strategic Plan & Values Launch!

Big news! SJF is preparing to launch our shiny new 2022-2025 Strategic Plan and Organizational Values this coming November. These projects were a labor of love: the culmination of years of internal transformation and many months of collaborative creation. We're proud of our progress and want to share it with you! In that spirit, we…
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SJF’s 2022 Annual Celebration!

We invite you to join us on Saturday, October 1, 2022 for SJF's Annual Celebration — for the first time as a hybrid event! Join us in person at the beautiful Block 41 space in Seattle or tap in virtually for our interactive online option. Either way, we can’t wait to be in community with…
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Anti-Racist Giving: Two Part Workshop

Social Justice Fund, CARW, and Plymouth Church are back with our popular Anti-Racist Giving Workshop — but this time we're going deeper by splitting it into two parts and putting the lessons in practice, together. Over two sessions on Monday, 9/12 and Monday, 9/15 from 5:30-7:30PM, we'll explore questions like... How do we decide when, where,…
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SJF’s 2022 Member Meeting — Part 2

If you are a member of SJF (see member info below), you're invited to join us on August 31. This year SJF is doing our annual Member Meeting in two parts! The first session on June 30 focused on recent internal transformations at SJF, new organizational values and a changing culture that centers wellness. This…

SJF’s 2022 Member Meeting – Part 1

The SJF member meeting is an opportunity to learn more about the state of SJF, have the opportunity to vote on new board members, review and reflect on our programming for the year, and hear about some of our plans for what’s ahead. This year SJF is doing our annual Member Meeting in two parts!…
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Anti-Racist Giving Workshop

The next Anti-Racist Giving Workshop is coming up on June 2! Set your justice-centered giving intentions for the rest of the year in this interactive, cross-class virtual workshop. Developed in partnership with the Coalition of Anti-Racist Whites (CARW), this 2.5 hour workshop explores questions like... How do we decide when, where, and how much to…
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Social Justice Giving Workshop with SeaDoC – 5/14/22

Join us for a free workshop open to people who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color on aligning your giving with social justice movement work on Saturday, May 14 from 2-4PM PST. From mutual aid to rising collectives to urgent fundraisers, many of us have upped our giving over the past few years. Giving…
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Resource Fund Organizing: How SJF shifted our development strategy to start living up to our values

Join SJF for a virtual presentation on our transformed approach to development strategy and donor organizing, the theories behind it, lessons we've learned, and our recommendations for how you can begin moving toward new strategies with similar principles in mind. What is the difference between mainstream fundraising and grassroots fundraising strategies? How do we understand…
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Anti-Racist Giving Workshop

We're kicking of 2022 with our popular Anti-Racist Giving Workshop on Tuesday, February 1! Set your justice-centered giving intentions for the year in this interactive, cross-class virtual workshop. Developed in partnership with the Coalition of Anti-Racist Whites (CARW), this 2.5 hour workshop explores questions like... How do we decide when, where, and how much to…
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SJF’s 2021 Community Appreciation Party

This one's for you — for the donors, members, grantees, and community that support and sustain SJF, and for all the people who remind each other to rest and dance and eat good food. We're holding our annual Community Appreciation Party to celebrate your joy and power on Wednesday, December 8 from 6-7:30pm PST. Come…
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Solidarity Toward Liberation: SJF’s annual celebration, October 2, 2021!

Join Social Justice Fund NW and friends for a virtual evening of community and fundraising to celebrate the solidarity that forms the constellation of our movement. Hear from SJF staff and grantees, local artists, and an exciting keynote speaker as we reflect on the power of solidarity to connect our struggles and bring us closer…
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Movement Solidarity: A Grantee Panel

Join us for an engaging panel conversation with current Social Justice Fund Grantees! It's back! In 2020 we changed things up at our annual celebration by introducing the grantee panel: a space for grantees to speak on the beauty, challenges, and lessons of their grassroots movement work. As an organization, SJF is honored to lift…

Workshop: Making a Will That Reflects Your Values

Social Justice Fund NW is hosting a workshop for those who want to bring social justice values to the creation of a will. The workshop will include an overview from an estate lawyer about creating a will and vehicles for "planned giving," as well as a panel of people who have prepared wills and included…
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SJF Member Meeting — August 12

If you are a member of SJF (see member info below), you're invited to join us at our 2021 member meeting. The SJF member meeting is an opportunity to learn more about the state of SJF, have the opportunity to vote on new board members, review and reflect on our programming for the year, and…
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Social Justice Giving Workshop

SJF believes that giving to social justice movement work, especially work led by Black, Indigenous, and people of color, is necessary to confront the full spectrum of white supremacy, hate, and inequality and build momentum towards a better, more just world in our region and beyond. One way to do that is by making a…

Anti-Racist Giving Workshop

How do you decide when, where and how much to give? How do social and racial identities shape relationships with money and giving? What does it look like to center the giving of money as part of an anti-racist practice? SJF and CARW (Coalition of Anti-Racist Whites) have teamed up to present this interactive workshop…
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Upcoming grantee webinars

Social Justice Fund has two upcoming opportunities for prospective grantees to connect with us, learn about our grantmaking process and eligibility requirements, and ask any questions you need to feel confident applying. We're excited to connect with you! Prospective Grantee Webinar - Wednesday, February 17, 4-5:30pm PST Register here Designed for prospective grantees, this webinar…
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Social Justice Giving Workshop

The first few weeks of 2021 have demonstrated with intense clarity the very real and very well resourced threat of white supremacy. We believe that giving to social justice movement work, especially work led by Black, Indigenous, and people of color, is necessary to confront the full spectrum of white supremacy, hate, and inequality. Momentum…

Year-End Community Appreciation Event

Join SJF for a celebration of our accomplishments in 2020 and a look ahead to next year and beyond. December 3, 2020 -- 6 to 7:30 pm Online (RSVP and you'll receive additional details & a Zoom link the week before the event) We want to thank you -- SJF members and donors -- for…
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Anti-Racist Giving Workshop

How do we decide when, where and how much to give? How do our social and racial identities shape our relationships with money and giving? What does it look like to center the giving of money as part of our anti-racist practice? SJF (Social Justice Fund) and CARW (Coalition of Anti-Racist Whites) have teamed up…
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SJF’s Annual Celebration 2020

Things are looking a little different this year, but we can't wait to party with you! We've expanded our annual celebration to include three events: Voices from the Frontlines Grantee Panel, Wednesday 9/18, 6-8PM Our centerpiece Annual (Virtual) Dinner, Saturday 9/26, 7-8:30PM Virtual Dance Party + Fund 4 the Frontlines Campaign Launch, Sunday 9/27, 1-2:30PM We've decided…

Webinar: Undoing Anti-Black Resourcing in BIPOC Spaces

There is no liberation without Black liberation. How do we transform anti-Black resourcing in BIPOC spaces? Join Seattle Donors of Color for webinar discussion on anti-Black resource distribution and liberatory strategies in BIPOC spaces. We'll dig into how fundraising looks different for Black people, apply intersectional analysis, and engage in how we as Black, Indigenous, and People of…

Webinar: Transforming Philanthropy Towards Black Liberation

NOTE: This event is open specifically to descendants of the African diaspora (Black, African, African-American, Afro-Caribbean etc) ------ Black Liberation is the future. Is there a place for philanthropy in it? Though philanthropy is largely a white dominated sector, many grassroots movements were funded by Black people and continue to be resourced by folks working…
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SJF Member Meeting — August 18

If you are a member of SJF (see member info below), you're invited to join us at our 2020 member meeting. The SJF Member Meeting is our annual check-in with members on the state of SJF. As part of the SJF Member meeting on August 18 you'll have the opportunity to vote on new board…
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Social Justice Giving Workshop

COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter uprising have swept the country, revealing with increased clarity all of the ways in which our government and society are failing Black, Indigenous, and people of color. Momentum to defund and abolish the police and build a better and more just world is mounting in our region, led by…
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COVID-19 Social Justice Giving Plan Workshop

COVID-19 has swept the country, revealing with increased clarity all of the gaps to resources we need to survive this crisis together. The impacts of this pandemic will become even more apparent in the coming weeks, especially for the most vulnerable in our communities. That’s why it's time to step up our solidarity by giving…
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Postponed: Fund 4 the Frontlines Public Launch

You're invited to a special party introducing SJF's Fund 4 the Frontlines campaign -- an opportunity to build a stronger base for social justice movements through multi-year grants that are much larger than any we've ever made before. The public launch will include grantee presentations, organizers perspective on base-building strategies, SJF's vision for the future…
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Social Justice Giving Plan Workshop

How do you put your social justice values into action? How do you give money without reinforcing oppressive dynamics? What does a good plan look like? This interactive, cross-class workshop will help you to think through these questions and get you on the path of a giving plan that challenges you while aligning with your…
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Join SJF at our December Donor Appreciation Event

You're invited to the Social Justice Fund NW year-end Donor Appreciation Event! We want to thank you -- SJF members and donors -- for helping make our grantmaking and donor organizing work successful in 2019. The event is not a fundraiser but an opportunity for us to share accomplishments, see familiar faces, meet new people,…
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SJF’s Annual Dinner — Oct. 5, 2019

SJF's Annual Dinner is sold out! We are thrilled to have Edgar Villanueva, author of "Decolonizing Wealth," as our 2019 keynote speaker. Edgar Villanueva weaves a provocative analysis of the dysfunctional colonial dynamics at play in philanthropy and finance and offers a prescription for restoring balance and healing our divides using the guidance of indigenous…
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Seattle Giving Plan Workshop

In this challenging political climate, many of us are ready to support those on the front lines of the fight for progressive change. We know that donating to grassroots, social justice organizations is one way to engage. But how do we decide when, where, and how much to give? Should the urgency of the current…
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SJF Member Meeting

If you are a member of SJF (see member info below), you're invited to join us at our 2019 member meeting. The SJF Member Meeting is our annual check-in with members on the state of SJF. As part of the SJF Member meeting on August 14 you'll have the opportunity to vote on new board…
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SJF Portland Cookout

Social Justice Fund NW invites you to our Portland Cookout on Sun, Aug. 11, to fund our movements, to connect with one another and to celebrate our grantees' work building power for lasting change. Tickets include food (vegan, vegetarian and meat options) as well as beverages (beer and non-alcohol options). Join us because you know…
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SJF Seattle Summer Social July 29 ?

Join recent Giving Project alumni and other Social Justice Fund NW members for a summer gathering in Seward Park. Enjoy snacks and cold drinks, jump in the lake, bring kids for fun on the nearby playground, and bask in the sun or shade of a midsummer afternoon in Seattle. RSVP The Summer Social is a…
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You’re invited to the Social Justice Fund NW Donors of Color Happy Hour!

You're invited to the Social Justice Fund NW Donor of Color Happy Hour! Come spend time with us and other Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) to have casual conversations about giving, moving resources, and supporting our own liberation. We'll talk more about networking as an organizing strategy Thursday, June 13 from 5:30-7:30pm. Because space…
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Seattle Giving Plan Workshop

In this challenging political climate, many of us are ready to support those on the front lines of the fight for progressive change. We know that donating to grassroots, social justice organizations is one way to engage. But how do we decide when, where, and how much to give? Should the urgency of the current…

Funding Our Own Liberation: Grassroots Fundraising Workshop for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color

Building collective power, raising money, and leveraging those funds to sustain movements is crucial to liberatory work. However, there are many systemic barriers to economic access for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)*. Whether you're new to fundraising, experienced but need a reboot or refresher, or are in the middle of a fundraising campaign right…
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SJF POC Winter POCLuck

You're invited! Let's spend time together with good people and good food.Please join us on March 26 in Seattle for an evening to enjoy good food, learn about upcoming events, share ideas, see old friends, and meet new people of color! There will be a brief agenda but mainly we want to hang out with you.When: Tuesday, March…
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Missoula Giving Plan workshop

In this challenging political climate many of us are ready to support those on the front lines of the fight for progressive change. We know that donating to grassroots, social justice organizations is one way to engage. But how do we decide when, where and how much to give? Should the urgency of the current…
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POC Political Giving: A Free Workshop for People of Color

Join us Wednesday for an evening workshop on political giving for people of color, hosted by Progress Alliance and Social Justice Fund. We’ll explore how people of color are giving, and why politics is one part of a multi-faceted strategy for your giving. Hear from Kirsten Harris-Talley, Program Director of Progress Alliance and former interim…
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Creating Your Social Justice Giving Plan Workshop (January 2019)

In this challenging political climate many of us are ready to support those on the front lines of the fight for progressive change. We know that donating to grassroots, social justice organizations is one way to engage. But how do we decide when, where and how much to give? Should the urgency of the current…
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Portland Happy Hour

Please join us to celebrate a year of exciting growth for SJF in Portland--including our first year of being featured in the Willamette Week Give!Guide. You're invited to reconnect or to meet us for the first time at our upcoming Happy Hour gathering at The Oregon Public House. SJF events are always a fun time and…
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Creating Your Social Justice Giving Plan in Portland

In this challenging political climate many of us are ready to support those on the front lines of the fight for progressive change. We know that donating to grassroots, social justice organizations is one way to engage. But how do we decide when, where and how much to give? Should the urgency of the current…
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SJF’s Annual Dinner and Dance Party

SJF's Annual Dinner and Dance Party (SOLD OUT) Oct. 6, 2018, 6-11 pm Block 41, 115 Bell Street, Seattle, WA, 98121 Our dinner is SOLD OUT. If you already purchased tickets and have questions  email chris@socialjusticefund.org This year, we are thrilled to feature three incredible speakers and artists: Daniel Pak Monserrat Padilla DJ SassyBlack MONSERRAT…
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Creating Your Social Justice Giving Plan Workshop

In this challenging political climate many of us are ready to support those on the front lines of the fight for progressive change. We know that donating to grassroots, social justice organizations is one way to engage. But how do we decide when, where and how much to give? Should the urgency of the current…
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SJF Portland Barbecue

Social Justice Fund NW invites you to a BBQ in Portland on Sun, Aug. 12, to fund our movements, to connect with one another and to celebrate FOUR decades of building power for lasting change. Tickets include food (meat, vegetarian and vegan options) as well beverages (beer and non-alcohol options). Join us because you know SJF…
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SJF 40th Anniversary Celebration

Join Social Justice Fund NW in celebrating 40 years of building power for lasting change. Go here for details and to get involved. Go here to purchase your tickets today.
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Funding Our Own Liberation – POC Fundraising Workshop in Portland

We know how crucial it is to build collective power, raise money, and leverage those funds into our own communities. We also know there are many systemic barriers to economic access for people of color. Whether you're new to fundraising, experienced but need a reboot or refresher, or are in the middle of a fundraising…
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SJF Grantee Summit in Seattle

The SJF Grantee Summit in Seattle brings together grassroots leaders from across our five-state region for discussions on gender justice, environmental justice, racial justice, mass incarceration, native-led and black-led organizing, rural organizing, movement strategy, and more. The summit is a fantastic space to hear organizers, radical thinkers, and leaders share their work and ideas on…
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Creating Your Social Justice Giving Plan in Portland

In this challenging political climate many of us are ready to support those on the front lines of the fight for progressive change. We know that donating to grassroots, social justice organizations is one way to engage. But how do we decide when, where and how much to give? Should the urgency of the current…
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Eastside Tech Happy Hour

You're invited to join us for our upcoming Eastside Tech Happy Hour. On Thursday, April 23, Social Justice Fund NW will gather people from the tech industry on the Eastside interested in innovative, sustainable, and impactful ways of funding grassroots work, and have like minded people network while building strategies on investing toward social good.…
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SJF Grantee Summit in Portland

You're invited to register for Social Justice Fund NW's Grantee Summit in Portland! The Grantee Summit brings together grassroots leaders from across our five-state region for discussions on gender justice, environmental justice, racial justice, mass incarceration, Native-led and Black-led organizing, rural organizing, movement strategy, and more. Spend an afternoon in social justice community learning about…

Funding Our Own Liberation: Fundraising Workshop for People of Color

Because of popular demand Social Justice Fund is holding another Funding Our Own Liberation, a fundraising workshop specifically for people of color on Sunday, April 15. Especially today we know how crucial it is to building collective power, raise money, and leverage those funds into our own communities. We also know there are many systemic…

SJF Workshop: Creating your Social Justice Giving Plan

Register here In this challenging political climate many of us are ready to support those on the front lines of the fight for progressive change. One way to engage is by donating to grassroots, social justice organizations. But how do you decide how much and to who? Should the urgency of the current moment change…
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Event: Who Profits From Philanthropy?

You're invited to join us for an interactive and educational event on alternatives to big philanthropy! Speakers will include representatives of CAGJ, Social Justice Fund NW, Resource Generation and Thousand Currents. Who Profits From Philanthropy? SPEAKERS: Burke Stansbury - Social Justice Fund NW Simone Adler - Community Alliance for Global Justice AGRA Watch Ruth Sawyer…