Social Justice Fund NW

?? The 2025 Immigration Justice Grant application is now open! ??? This year's Giving Project will fund movements led by immigrants, refugees, and migrant workers most affected by an immigration system built to dehumanize the people caught in its cyclical violence. The 2025 Immigration Justice Grant seeks to support organizations working to end the systemic discrimination, criminalization, detention, deportation, and harassment of immigrant, refugee, and migrant communities to build a future where borders do not dictate where and how people live, thrive, love, access joy, heal, and make community and family. Eligibility: ? Orgs that work within SJF's community organizing framework ? Nonprofit organizations, tribal agencies, or groups sponsored by a nonprofit organization or tribal agency ? Located in ID, MT, OR, WA, WY ??? Apply by April 17, 2025! ? Info session March 27, 3pm PT / 4pm MT ?? Learn more and register for the info session https://lnkd.in/dGqisEYu

?? Deadline Alert ?? Applications for the second round of EMERGING JUSTICE FUND grants are due Friday, March 14. These smaller, faster grants are designed to activate community action and resource grassroots organizing for communities targeted by Federal, State, and Local policies. The Emerging Justice Fund prioritizes BIPOC-led organizations, moving unrestricted funds to those most underrepresented in traditional grantmaking. Grants are $10,000 for one year. Apply now! https://buff.ly/433qdov

Join us Saturday, March 22, for RISE PORTLAND—a powerful gathering of community, movement leaders, and changemakers. This fundraiser and community event is part of our Rise Together series, connecting grassroots movements across Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. We are excited to announce our speakers for the Portland event will be?Educate Ya,?NATIVEWOMANSHARE,?and Rural Organizing Project. ??? Saturday, March 22 ? 10:30am – 12:30pm PT ??Downtown Portland (exact address shared upon registration) ?? Catering by?Miss'ipi Chef Be part of the movement—RSVP now and join us for this impactful event! (Link in comments) #socialjusticefund?#socialjusticefundnw?#risetogether2025?#riseportland?#portland?#pdx Design credit:?Dream Creative

In the wake of the Trump administration's mass deportation orders, communities across Washington State are mobilizing to protect immigrants and refugees facing heightened immigration enforcement. Join us Thursday, March 6 to hear about the critical responses and strategies already underway, bringing together insights from nonprofit leaders, community organizers and local and state government officials: https://ow.ly/RqpB50V0sMf ???? Shoutout to co-hosts: Pride Foundation, Renton Regional Community Foundation, Magic Cabinet, Seattle Foundation, Washington Women's Foundation, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees, Sheng-Yen Lu Foundation, Social Justice Fund NW, Social Venture Partners Seattle, Four Freedoms Fund and Satterberg Foundation

We've confirmed our full RISE TOGETHER event schedule! Excited to share our Wyoming event will be in Casper on Saturday, June 14. Please also note the corrected date for Missoula is Saturday, May 17. As a donor-organizing foundation, we know the importance of grounding in place and prioritizing political learning from those on the frontlines of social change. That's why this year, we're hosting in-person fundraisers in every state across our funder region: Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. These intimate, connection-focused gatherings are SJF’s community-driven answer to the typical fundraising gala. Save the date for when Rise Together will be in your area and RSVP at https://lnkd.in/gGXRm7EP. We can't wait to connect with you in person very soon. #SocialJusticeFund?#SocialJusticeFundNW?#SJFRiseTogether2025 Design credit: The Dream Creative

It is still very much #Blackhistorymonth?and may this picture serve as reminder that our?#Blackjoy?will not be diminished not now, and not ever.? #Organizing?#socialjustice?#Kirkland?#WA ?? credit: Andriana Alexis

?? Deadline Alert ?? Applications for round one of SEED GRANTS are due Thursday, Feb 20! These small, unrestricted $5,000 grants are designed to support new and emerging groups who are in the early stages of building their community work but may not yet meet all of our regular funding criteria. Seed Grants will resource organizations that are most underrepresented in traditional grantmaking, such as rural and BIPOC groups. Applications will be reviewed quarterly. Learn more and apply now ?? https://buff.ly/3CZNc9j #socialjusticefund #socialjusticefundnw #grantmaking #deadlinealert #2025seedgrants

Scenes from SJF's 2025 Immigration Justice Giving Project. Session two wrapped last night. Participants created community agreements, learned about the #ImmigrationJustice movement, and were reminded of the importance of centering the lived experiences of undocumented and migrant folks. We discussed what's happening for immigrants, migrants, and displaced communities in the current climate, and how we can plug in and fight back. Stay tuned for more updates. Interested in future giving projects? Fill out our interest form: https://lnkd.in/gAb8B2pU #socialjusticefund?#socialjusticefundnw?#givingprojects?#immigrationjustice ?? Sharon Ho Chang

?? JOB ALERT ?? Come join our amazing team! SJF is seeking an Operations Coordinator to assist in the day-to-day operations of our organization. In this role, you will help the critical work of resourcing community organizing and the broader social justice movement, and get to learn about some of the most amazing grassroots organizing in our region. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys making sure every detail is perfect and loves being a crucial support system. If you have a knack for spotting and solving problems, and can think on your feet and adapt to new challenges swiftly, this role is perfect for you. ? Deadline to apply: March 9 ?? Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gD3npUZv UPDATE: THIS APPLICATION IS NOW CLOSED #socialjusticefund?#socialjusticefundnw?#jobalerts

?? SJF is excited to announce our new event series: RISE TOGETHER! ?? As a donor-organizing foundation, we know the importance of grounding in place and prioritizing political learning from those on the frontlines of social change. That's why this year, SJF is hosting in-person fundraisers in every state across our funder region: Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming.?These intimate, connection-focused fundraisers are SJF’s community-driven answer to the typical fundraising gala. At these events you can expect: ? To hear from our grantee partners and movement leaders? ? Connect with other individuals who care about social justice values ? Opportunities to fund SJF so we can continue to organize donors and support movements across the Northwest. Save the date for when Rise Together will be in your area, and RSVP today for the first session, Rise Portland! https://lnkd.in/gba4XWEg We’re excited to connect with you in-person very soon. #SocialJusticeFund #SocialJusticeFundNW #SJFRiseTogether2025 Design credit: The Dream Creative