Social movements are about changing how and why we do what we do. To that end, some have been asking if fundraising as a field can support social movememtn organizations. Can it? Should it? If not fundraising, then how will organizations gather the money, resources and support required?
How do you change how people see themselves from being served to being in service? The Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI) does this by advancing the concept of sovereignty in an urban context. Poverty or prosperity: a tale of community defining itself with a vision of what it "has" and what it needs, to rebuild their community after generations of neglect.
Everyday you see news reports that highlight the need for us to wake up and address global environmental issues. Will we miss another opportunity to make fundamental change to our throw away lifestyle? What is at the root of current environmental problems? Is it capitalism, population growth, a mindset of privilege...or is it something deeper?
Mario is an average guy. He works hard to support his three daughters, one in college, one in high school and one in elementary school. Yet despite his dedicated hard work, long hours and budgeting, Mario has discovered that one job in an unjust workplace isn't sufficient to take care of his family.
Elly and Kate are founding Headwaters donors whose investment and faith in Headwaters helped launch a bold, new form of philanthropy in Minnesota. They continue a long family tradition of giving back to the community and the world, particularly helping to strengthen the local community by supporting emerging, cutting edge issues.