Convening on Community Organising

In April 2023, select members of the Philanthropy sector in Ireland convened a meeting to explore the potential of ‘Philanthropy for Community Organising’

Community Organising can powerfully impact democratic skills. Collaboration listening, forging consensus; power balance; negotiations, etc. It can provide a sense of agency and build capacity to positively influence for reform.

What is the potential for philanthropic investment in Community Organising? This is an opportunity to explore this question led by peers and colleagues leading on grant making.

Summary of Key Considerations & Useful Resources

1. Notes from the meeting on April 21, 2023.

   
   

2. To Save Democracy,Fund Organizing – SSIR

3. The Social Change Nest Impact Report 2020-2022

   
   

4. A Social Movement Requires Momentum – SSIR

   
   

5. Sustainable Future Programme Review Report: Voices from the Ground – Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust

   
   

6. Why are Ireland’s anti-refugee protests erupting now? Look across the Irish Sea – Guardian

   
   

7. The Birthplace of Community Organising – Chicago Stories

   
   

8. Community Organizing in Chicago – Bread for the World

Useful links shared by attendees:

1. The Black Feminist Fund

   
   

2. Christian Aid claims it was subject to act of ‘lawfare’ by pro-Israel group  – Guardian

   
   

3. Countering Authoritarianism: Forging a Progressive Response to Fragmentation – NonProfitQuarterly

Would you like to share relevant resources/inputs/suggestions? Get in touch!