Freedom Dreams in Philanthropy

Join us on 6/28 for a conversation with Freedom Dreams in Philanthropy! Together we will ground this work, discuss its origin & significance, & share insights from interviews with over 25 foundation CEOs & Executive Directors of Color. Register now bit.ly/FDIP628

In a recent press conference, NBA player Jalen Brown highlights the wealth disparities in this country, particularly for Black people, and lays out his dreams and plans for bridging those gaps. This is #FreedomDreaming in motion. ow.ly/fO6E50PEZ3h

In honor of #BlackPhilanthropyMonth @nff_news recently shared this 2022 Philanthropy News Digest article co-written by Dr. Chera Reid on Black-led change and philanthropy. Read more at: philanthropynewsdigest.org/features/comme…

Have you checked out the new show, "The Bear", on @hulu? Our team member, Efrain Gutierrez, has been tuning in and has this to share: linkedin.com/posts/efrain-g… #FreedomDreaming #JustDreaming #RacialJusticePhilanthropy #TransformingPhilanthropy #RadicalImagination

@CalEndow has sowed a seed in our #FreedomDreaming, & we couldn’t be more grateful for their gift. We also want to uplift their President & CEO, Robert K. Ross, this #BlackPhilanthropyMonth, for his commitment to philanthropy, equity, & community.

Thank you, data2insight, for featuring Efrain Gutierrez in your August newsletter as part of your author's series.data2insight.com/blog/qa-efrain… #FreedomDreamsPhilanthropy

If you’re in Detroit this #BlackPhilanthropyMonth, we recommend visiting "The Soul of Philanthropy" at the @DHSDetroit. The exhibit reframes what it means to be philanthropic by showcasing Black donors & their beautiful love for what it means to be human. tsopmichigan.org

Freedom Dreams in Philanthropy is supported by terrific funders who hear the need for collective visions for just futures. Thank you to @calwellness for their seed investment in the research that grounds our efforts! #FreedomDreaming #RadicalImagination

@yesmagazine feat. of Indigenous photographer Matika Wilbur’s new book, "Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America", resonated with us in its discussion of how stereotypical representations of native peoples limit the futures they can imagine ow.ly/MbSQ50PjMk3

Join @camelbackorg on Tues. 7/25, for the next episode of “It’s Not Your Money!” Dr. Chera Reid, PhD, and Efrain Gutierrez will sit down with Jessamyn Shams-Lau to discuss #FreedomDreaming, liberation & why #philanthropy should care. Register at linkedin.com/events/it-snot…

Our very own Dr. Trinel Torian will speak at @3rdSpaceCLE's virtual gathering on 7/21 about the criticality of Black joy + imagination to movement work. Learn more and register at eventbrite.com/e/2023rdspace-…

Join us on 7/25 for the next episode of 'It's Not Your Money' feat @efragu & Dr. Chera Reid from @FreedomDreamNow! We'll be diving deep into 'Freedom Dreaming,' envisioning a radical future, and what philanthropy would look like with true justice. RSVP ➡️ bit.ly/3PVnaYX

Happening tomorrow with our very own Efrain Gutierrez. Click below to learn more! #TranformingPhilanthropy

We asked people to share what #FreedomDreaming meant to them at our #FreedomDreamsinPhilanthropy virtual kick-off event; below is what they shared! We want to hear from you. Comment ⬇️ to share what #FreedomDreaming means to you!

"We're good because we're beginning" - Dr. Chera Reid #FreedomDreamsNow

“Their (philanthropic leaders of Color) #FreedomDreams are about everyone having a place, that is a place of freedom, security, love, and belonging”. Dr. Chera Reid shares insight philanthropic leaders of Color shared with the FDIP team. #FreedomDreamsNow

“When we go back to the decades long definition for philanthropy it is about love for humankind” - Dr. Chera Reid #FreedomDreamsNow

"This work isn’t easy when it’s embedded in your consciousness." Dr. Trinel Torian explains the work of Paulo Freiere. You can learn more about their work in "Pedagogy of the Oppressed" envs.ucsc.edu/internships/in… #FreedomDreamsNow

“Praxis is about reclaiming our humanity agency in the face of injustice” - Dr. Trinel Torian #FreedomDreamsNow

"Freedom Dreaming can look like for us reflection on what is, being rooted in what is, and also what can be." - Dr. Trinel Torian #FreedomDreamsNow