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Introducing: Equity Overhaul by Rachel Kimber

A new column by Rachel Kimber on the journey to shape equity in grants management

Rachel Kimber
Introducing: Equity Overhaul by Rachel KimberIntroducing: Equity Overhaul by Rachel Kimber
Democracy
Participatory democracy
Let’s Integrate Participatory Budgeting and Citizens’ Assemblies

The two most important democratic innovations of the last 30 years have developed in parallel but not in unison

Nick Vlahos
participatory budgeting, citizens assemblies
You Don’t Have to Choose One: Let’s Integrate Participatory Budgeting and Citizens’ AssembliesYou Don’t Have to Choose One: Let’s Integrate Participatory Budgeting and Citizens’ Assemblies
A Vision for Philanthropy in the Shadow of Russia

The Dalan Fund is shifting power in grantmaking to Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central and North Asia

Ben Wrobel
Participatory grantmaking, Russia, CEEECCNA
The Dalan Fund Has A Vision for Philanthropy in the Shadow of AuthoritarianismThe Dalan Fund Has A Vision for Philanthropy in the Shadow of Authoritarianism
Melinda French Gates speaks about participation

Yes, we read that op-ed. Melinda French Gates wrote about her vision to “play offense” on womens’ and reproductive rights.

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Field Note: Melinda French Gates speaks about participationField Note: Melinda French Gates speaks about participation
Silencing proximate leaders on Palestine

We made a roundup of news and updates on Palestine from the field of grassroots grantmaking

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Silencing proximate leaders on Palestine Silencing proximate leaders on Palestine
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