GEORGIA FUNDERS NETWORK FOR RACIAL EQUITY
SOAR ANALYSIS
OPPORTUNITIES
Harness the timing, momentum and opportunity of racial equity After the summer of racial reckoning in 2020, there seems like there is still an opportunity for GFNRE to capitalize on the momentum and energy around racial equity Partnerships with local and state government leaders to inform policy change, specifically to disrupt the suppression legislative tactics/priorities that are direct threats to justice and addressing inequities in Atlanta "Racial equity remains a critical issue in philanthropy, in the region. Several foundations have yet to address racial equity--origin story, staffing, governance, leadership. GFNRE has not focused on Black women. Last year, the focus was on men"
Leadership development and training among Georgia grantmakers Offer a more structured year long learning and action experience for a smaller cohort to engage staff and board reps more deeply; for a fee. Gaps - would like to see more content around rest and restoration. Not only for grantees but for us a grant makers. Love the "rest and restoration" comment! 100% agree Love to see more small group work
Equity Fatigue Potential threats: 1) "equity fatigue" and 2) continued resistance to efforts that promote racial equity Threats include fatigue in the ecosystem of philanthropy related to equity dialogue. Collective action More convening around racial equity funding/spaces around collective action Alignment and integration with GGA I haven’t been in many funder circles where equity is centered outside of GFNRE and PSE, makes this group
Political backlash Threats include the political backlash associated with equity. Highly visible funding can sometimes bring challenges and harm to grantees by external parties. "MDC (deepen/expand this relationship) Need for ongoing focus on racial justice and equity. Very few other racial equity-focused affinity groups at state levels. Staffing, volunteer resourcing/capacity. Need the ongoing community of practice."
more critical to Ga; lots of asset maps and data collection, how to inform moving from data to implementation
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