Replacing Philanthropy with Ubuntu: I Am Because We Are

If you’re just getting started with participatory grantmaking, join this session to learn about this community foundation’s community-led grantmaking committee that drives their grantmaking process. By moving away from previous exclusive grants selection committees, they can center the voices of those in historically marginalized communities and focus on community problem solving with an intentional equity lens. This session will highlight their evaluation of these efforts, lessons learned, and the rewards of engaging community in decision-making.

Session Designer: Akilah Wilson, Communications Manager, Evanston Community Foundation