Social Justice Resources

The Foundation Center and Independent Sector define social justice philanthropy as: the granting of philanthropic contributions to nonprofits that work for structural change to increase the opportunity of those who are the least well off politically, economically and socially.

Community Foundation Social Justice Fund is a field of interest fund dedicated to understanding and interrupting the traditional patterns of exclusion which prevent equal opportunity for all.

Check back here often as additional  resources will be added. We intend these resources to be used to plan, deliver and evaluate programs to advance social justice. If you have resources to suggest to add to this page, please email us at info@cftompkins.org.

Community Foundation is also skilled at using these resources to provide advice to donors and professional advisors to help with gift planning.

The Road to Achieving Equity: Findings and Lessons From a Field Scan of Foundations That Are Embracing Equity as a Primary Focus

10 Ways to Practice Institutional Racism at Your Nonprofit Organization

Ignite the Power of Your Philanthropy for Equity and Justice

Community Foundation offers these data as examples and resources for your planning purposes. We do not vet these resources and acknowledge that imperfections and incompleteness exist. Please contact us with additional resources by emailing us at info@cftompkins.org.