Yes! We’re very happy to be among the initial co-signers of the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy‘s new campaign, Philanthropy’s Promise, which impels grantmaking institutions to commit “at least half their grant dollars for the intended benefit of underserved communities, broadly defined, and at least one quarter of their grant dollars for systemic change efforts involving advocacy, community organizing and civic engagement.” Not only will this commitment help to channel grant dollars to communities most in need, it also offers a smart strategy for helping to maximize philanthropy’s collective impact! The Kapor Foundation is proud to join the 60+ other grantmakers, including many of our Bay Area colleagues, who have made this commitment.
Learn more about the initiative here: PhilanthropysPromise.org!
Read our statement here (pdf): Kapor Foundation’s Commitment
Thanks for your leadership on this, Cedric! Philanthropy already does so much good in the world — but we know our sector can do a much better job of prioritizing and empowering communities of color, women and girls, people with disabilities and others who have been left out or marginalized in some way.