Transforming Jewish Philanthropy
As Jewish institutions evolve to meet the changing demands of social movements, our funding practices must change as well. The Brick-by-Brick Fellowship is a year-long cohort experience for Grant Officers, Executive Directors, and Board Members of philanthropic institutions that are grappling with the contradictions of progressive grantmaking, and driven to bring their giving more in-line with progressive values and the needs of social movements.
We know that Jewish funders are ready to support progressive power-building movements
However, today’s progressive funders are often working two steps behind the real-time needs of movements. Many funders are missing perspectives from front-line organizers, and they lack a team of peers they can turn to when facing challenges in grantmaking. These factors create a gap that leaves our movements wanting for more efficient and impactful philanthropy. We have an opportunity as Jewish funders to demonstrate what values-aligned philanthropy can look like.
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None of us can do this alone
Brick by Brick will bring visionary movement leaders into conversation with funders to share experiences about how philanthropic institutions have helped - or have hindered - their work. Funders will have the opportunity to:
Learn from and build shared political analysis with frontline organizers.
Collaborate with peers in progressive philanthropy to find solutions to shared challenges.
Develop giving practices that are aligned with the values and needs of movements.
Work in trusting partnership with grantees to unlock the resources and relationships that power campaigns.
Receive a community of support for experimentation: taking bold new steps is scary! We’ve got you.
We are not consultants
The Brick-by-Brick program will feature an all-star cast of activists, organizers, and philanthropic leaders. The program facilitators are a team of people who care about helping funders make meaningful, values-aligned choices and holding each other accountable to equitable, powerful grantmaking.
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Imagine a new kind of relationship
This cohort will be a place for funders to experiment with new ways of being in relationship with their grantees and movement partners. In order to bring forth a just future for all of us, we need relationships grounded in mutuality, honesty, reciprocity, trust, and understanding. Brick by Brick is the container to experiment and build those together.
