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Dream Boldly, Practice the Future

FREEDOM DREAMS IN PHILANTHROPY
Reimagining Philanthropy in Service to Collective Liberation

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What if philanthropy was about remaking the world into a thriving multiracial democracy?

We are a collaborative of social sector professionals who embrace the tradition of Freedom Dreaming* to imagine what our field and institutions could and must be to center racial justice.

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Without new visions, we don’t know what to build, only what to knock down. We not only end up confused, rudderless, and cynical, but we forget that making a revolution is not a series of clever maneuvers and tactics, but a process that can and must transform us.”

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– Robin D.G. Kelley in Freedom Dreams: The Black Radical Imagination

At Freedom Dreams in Philanthropy, we invite philanthropy to explore with us through:

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Practices of imagining, becoming, and transformation through written pieces, curated virtual convenings, in-person gatherings, and multimedia.

Spaces where visionary leaders can gather to connect, share, and  practice the future.​

Deep relationships between philanthropy and multidisciplinary leaders, scholars, and artists who are practicing the future.

PROJECTS

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Becoming the Vision Podcast

A show where we talk with visionaries who embrace the tradition of freedom dreaming.

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Virtual Events

Stay in-the-know about upcoming virtual events to share space and connect with like-minds.

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In-Person Practice

Convening in-person to seed freedom dreaming in leadership and philanthropic practice

RESOURCES

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FREEDOM DREAMING A NEW COLLABORATIVE

Read up on our collaborative as we invite philanthropy to reimagine itself in ways we've only dreamed of! (Subscription purchase required)

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VIRTUAL EVENT #2

Join the team as they talk Heartbreak & Hope in Philanthropy with Elmina B. Sewall Foundation Executive Director Gabriela Alcalde (she/her/ella).

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IT'S NOT YOUR MONEY

Join Jessamyn Shams-Lau, Camelback Ventures Funder in Residence, as she leads "It's Not Your Money"–– Real talk about achieving racial equity in philanthropy.

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VIRTUAL EVENT #1

Join the Freedom Dream Team as they Launch their first Virtual Event and discuss the purpose and intention of Freedom Dreams In Philanthropy.

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HEARTBREAK & HOPE INTERPRETATION

Join Artist Alvin Schexnider as he unveils his beautiful artistic representation of our conversation based on what he heard, saw and felt.

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