GEORGIA FUNDERS NETWORK FOR RACIAL EQUITY
What do participants say is the impact of GFNRE?
Safe space to share and explore best practices with peers. Tremendous social resource and network for making connections with people that align with similar interests and curiosities in philanthropy GFNRE is filling a gap no other organization or network is Extremely informative and enlightening Opportunity to connect with some wonderful people doing very inspiring work addressing racism, economic inequality, and the imbalance of power. Eye-opening topics Important to imbed equity in our conversations. GFNRE is thoughtful about the engagement and inclusion of all Atlanta. The more funders are able to implore to center racial equity in their grant making and their practice, the more likely we are to reach a tipping point and drive real, tangible change for Atlanta's families.
The programming and the community- building are very important in roles that often feel very isolating when focused on this critical work. The workshops and trainings are usually informative and relevant to my grantmaking in the state. It's also a great way to connect with other Georgia funders. Opportunity for regular collaboration in a safe space where people are eager to share with one another. 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. Relationship-building and learning 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. Strong leadership, quality programming, critical topic.
48 The resources and content has been very helpful to growing my knowledge about racial equity and how to operationalize it in my grantmaking This is the only table in Atlanta Philanthropy that is continuing to go deep in the movement for critical consciousness around racial justice with diverse representation and voice. 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. Racial equity is our north star and GFNRE provides a vehicle for learning and focusing on racial equity. The programs are thought-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
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