GEORGIA FUNDERS NETWORK FOR RACIAL EQUITY
Promoter Excerpts – “Why or why not?”
The group provides opportunity for regular collaboration in a safe space where people are eager to share with one another. Learning best practices, being introduced to new models and frameworks has been very beneficial. GFNRE provides an important peer-to-peer setting for funds to operationalize strategies, at an individual level and at an organizational level, that promote racial equity and justice in philanthropy. There are lots of venues to learn but few true communities of practice for this purpose. I also believe that Kweku's compassionate and consistent leadership has been a huge reason GFNRE has been effective and is such a welcoming group to participate in. I appreciate the relationship-building and learning that comes from the sessions. I hope to lean in deeper in the new year. I think the tools and other offerings of GFNRE are very helpful, depending on the size of the foundation and their history of engaging on racial equity topics. Great content in meetings and discussions. Good opportunity to connect with other committed to this work. I think it’s a valuable resource and community for anyone who works in GA philanthropy, but especially for those who are focused on moving the needle for racial equity.
Because our philanthropic partners need to begin to have these public conversations related to dei and just tough conversations related to race and equity. And I think this group is the best one to facilitate and make those conversations reality. At this stage, it is obvious that the philanthropic sector has a lot more resources to address issues related to equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice, but GFNRE is a valuable Georgia resource that funders should consider engaging with on some level.
Strong leadership, quality programming, critical topic.
Racial equity is our north star and GFNRE provides a vehicle for learning and focusing on racial equity. The programs are though-provoking, challenging and often uncomfortable, and help me as a white person representing a funder better understand and navigate and act on creating a path to broader racial equity in our community. I always come away from workshops with new information, thought provoking topics that get me motivated to take the next steps toward greater equity in my work. And a lot of times the small break out groups lead to a list of next steps, for leaders from our peers. the resources and content has been very helpful to growing my knowledge about racial equity and how to operationalize it in my grantmaking.
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