You might know Extinction Rebellion as the brazen activist group raging against the fossil fuel industry. But did you know they also advocate for citizens’ assemblies? In our latest issue of Beyond Elections, Pamela Bailey spoke with XR organizers Marijn van de Geer and Kathie Conn about the group's interest in participatory democracy.
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Joana Ribeiro Mortari
Doadora e ativista por uma filantropia com práticas coerentes com a transforma??o desejada | Cofundadora Movimento por uma Cultura de Doa??o |…
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Ben Wrobel
Editor & Co-Founder, Proximate | Author, "Letting Go"
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Grace Chai
Advancing Equitable Grantmaking, Partnerships, and Investments
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Kevin McClendon
Co-Founder & Co-Director, Proximate
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??? The newest edition of Beyond Elections is out! Discover how Extinction Rebellion is teaming up with democracy reformers to advocate for citizens' assemblies in the UK’s climate policy. ??? The September issue, authored by Pamela Bailey, also tackles the risks of "participation washing" and highlights Ukraine’s strides toward transparency during wartime. As proud content partners with Proximate, we’re thrilled to share these powerful stories that showcase innovative approaches to democratic reform. ?? Sign up for our Beyond Elections newsletter today! https://lnkd.in/dYiiRUc2 #ParticipatoryDemocracy #CivicEngagement #ClimateAction #CitizensAssemblies
A street movement partners with democracy reformers
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Check out our new partnership with Solutions Now Africa – a mini-documentary about a democratic SACCO in Central Uganda
In April 2024, my team at Solutions Now Africa, in partnership with Proximate, traveled to Kasaasa, Kyotera District, Western Uganda, to film another solutions-focused documentary. As journalists, we’re trained to remain detached from our stories, but I must admit that this resilient community left a lasting impression on me. This agrarian community is transforming its fortunes by banking on a crop that is so abundant to them-maize. For years, like many farmers in Uganda, they struggled with middlemen who exploited them, keeping them in a vicious cycle of poverty. By coming together to form a savings cooperative, they’ve cut out the middlemen and are building a better future. They have formed a 30-member committee that makes investment decisions for the rest of the 300 members, after consultation. The most remarkable part (in my opinion)? They’re investing collectively in their local community school, Tatsat Community Secondary School. Even without cash, farmers can make direct maize deposits as school fees! This innovative approach is akin to the days when African communities could pay school fees with produce like sorghum, peas, or beans. ?? You can watch the full story here https://bit.ly/3XMuPfR Kristi Eaton
How a Central Uganda Community Spends Farming Profits Collectively
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Want to learn about how participatory grantmaking adapts to respond effectively in crisis contexts? The Participatory Grantmaking Community of Practice is hosting an event on September 24th, called Participatory Grantmaking During Polycrisis, featuring: ? Ruby Johnson from Purposeful ? Yara Dowani from Rawa fund ? Nino Ugrekhelidze from Dalan Fund ? Moderator: Coco Jervis?from Mama Cash ?? RSVP: lnkd.in/g3JzVmdV
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Our second issue of Beyond Elections is now live, courtesy of editor Pamela Bailey and our partners at People Powered. Beyond Elections is our newsletter on participatory democracy – a collection of stories and conversations about what democracy can look like between and beyond election cycles. Check out this issue for a wide range of stories: ?? Josh Lerner argues that we live in a world of "diverse democracies" – and that we'll need a "just transition" to recognize how they all work together (bit.ly/47g1U6X) ?? Susan C. shares an excerpt from her new book, "Public Engagement Made Easy", on how town hall meetings can be productive, not disastrous (bit.ly/3Ti9HeR) ?? Kudzaiishe Seti chats with us about how rural communities in Zimbabwe are developing climate policies that are more relevant than those developed in the urban capital (bit.ly/3TjdKHD) ?? Jon Alexander talks about his work with the New Citizen Project, and how we can build models to give citizens real power without scaring off politicians (bit.ly/4eaJJSj) Sign up for our Beyond Elections newsletter if you haven't yet! https://lnkd.in/dYiiRUc2
Democracy Starts With How You Live
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Nossos amigos da Rede Comuá, no Brasil, est?o realizando a segunda edi??o do mês da Filantropia Transformadora em setembro. Este ano, eles est?o explorando a liga??o entre as mudan?as climáticas e a filantropia comunitária e de justi?a ambiental. Saiba mais abaixo para participar. E se você estiver em Nova York para a Semana do Clima, confira o evento da Proximate sobre a localiza??o do financiamento climático em 22 de setembro! → bit.ly/3Mv5JLR — Our friends at Comuá Network in Brazil are hosting the second edition of the Transforming Philanthropy month this September. This year, they are exploring the link between climate change and community and environmental justice philanthropy. Learn more below to get involved. And if you’ll be in NYC for Climate Week, check out Proximate’s event on localizing climate funding on September 22! → bit.ly/3Mv5JLR #MêsDaFilantropiaQueTransforma #EuApoioTransforma??o #ShiftThePower
?? O Mês da Filantropia já come?ou! Confira no carrossel ao lado algumas das atividades que acontecem agora, no início de setembro. A programa??o completa, com todas as informa??es sobre as atividades, conhecimentos e conteúdos que ser?o compartilhados ao longo do mês, você encontra no site da Rede Comuá: ?? https://lnkd.in/dvftXXzq #MêsDaFilantropiaQueTransforma
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Heading to Climate Week NYC? We put together a list off 11 events focused on the theme of locally-led development. Check it out and let us know what we missed! Featuring panels, happy hours and discussions hosted by: ? Alianza Socioambiental Fondos del Sur ? Youth Climate Justice Fund ? Adeso ? The Global Fund for Community Foundations ? Casa Socio-Environmental Fund ? The International Land and Forest Tenure Facility ? Land Portal Foundation ? Global Alliance of Territorial Communities ? WINGS ? Ford Foundation ? World Wildlife Fund ? Maliasili ... and more!
Navigating Climate Week: A Guide to Events On Locally-Led Development
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Not all DAF sponsors are created equal. That's the argument Gerry Roll made in a recent Chronicle of Philanthropy op-ed, where she made the case for regulation that favors community foundations over large, private gift funds like Fidelity and Schwab. Grace Chai chatted with Gerry for the latest story in our Unlocking Abundance series with Magic Cabinet, exploring the future of DAF reform.
Gerry Roll is Calling for Community Foundation DAFs to Be Regulated Differently – Here’s Why
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Honored to be the co-author on this with my friend, colleague, and co-conspirator in global disability justice, Catherine Hyde Townsend. Thanks to Proximate for publishing! ????
Advocate, infiltrator and coach towards equity and disability inclusion. Helping philanthropy (and others) get it right.
In these tumultuous times, how can philanthropy remain relevant, impactful and legitimate? In our decades of work in progressive philanthropy, the idea that wealth equals wisdom underlies a system of individual heroism. Decision-making structures are mostly hierarchical rather than communal. The disability rights movement’s mantra of “nothing about us without us” offers a concrete pathway forward for participatory philanthropy.? "?Diana Samarasan Disability Rights Fund #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #ShiftThePower #DecolonizePhilanthropy #MeaningfulParticipation
Patriotism is Participation
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As foundations wait on federal DAF legislation, some are taking matters into their own hands – and taking back control from donors. Check out the latest story in our Unlocking Abundance series with Magic Cabinet, exploring the future of DAF reform. This piece by Kaila Philo features the work of organizations like Seeding Justice, Possibility Labs, Amalgamated Foundation and RCF Connects (formerly Richmond Community Foundation) that are self-regulating their DAF accounts to ensure they live up to standards of transparency, accountability and equity that current regulations don’t require.
Not Waiting Around: The Foundations Transforming DAFs from Within
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