Philanthropic Culture

Many funders— even ones who fund progressive activity— have practices that serve to maintain structures of oppression. Learn more about how we intend to uproot those practices and turn them on their heads!

Funding for a Dynamic Movement - Grantmaking Philosophy & Priorities

Progressive movements need funding that is both agile and stable. Funders must understand and be able to respond to the dynamic needs of frontline organizers and provide nourishment that comes from a place of steady, shared values and goals. JLF prioritizes funding a healthy progressive movement that has the capacity to win cultural and legislative victories.

funding a movement→

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A group of about 20 children with signs made to protest gun violence.

Trust in movement leaders

Jewish Liberation Fund practices participatory grantmaking. This means that making a donation to JLF is an act of radical trust— decision-making power is held not by donors, program officers, or JLF staff, but by leaders in the Jewish progressive movement we all hope to nurture.

participatory grantmaking→

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Respect for our relationships

As a funder, and a fundraiser, JLF is committed to treating both our grantees and our donors with respect and integrity. In the interest of transparency, all of our grantmaking criteria, decision-makers, and processes are public and available online.