Leading with intention: What AGAG offers philanthropy in a time of crisis
Across the globe, civil society protections are under threat—from rising political hostility to declining support from funders and mounting attacks on human rights.
Recently, our Founder and Managing Director and Africa Grantmakers’ Affinity Group (AGAG) steering committee member, Yvonne Moore, along with moderator Nyeleti Honwana, Senior Program Officer, Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation; and panelists Steven Lawrence, Independent Research Consultant; and Niamani Mutima, AGAG Executive Director, led The Power of Intentionality in Times of Crisis and Transformation—a virtual conversation on how AGAG, a pioneering network for grantmakers funding in Africa, used intentional practices to guide grantmaking practitioners in times of transformation, offering valuable lessons for today’s philanthropic landscape.
In Alliance Magazine, Niamani Mutima offers ways philanthropy can meet this critical moment, quoting Yvonne and the other panelists. Drawing on decades of experience leading AGAG, she shares a model—honed through crises—that centers on purpose, community, and trust.
From Scarcity to Strategy: Funding Black and African Entrepreneurs with Intention
By Yvonne L. Moore, Founder and Managing Director, Moore Philanthropy
At this year’s Skoll World Forum, a packed session at Rhodes House gathered funders, founders, and ecosystem builders to explore a crucial question: What will it take to foster genuine investment in African and Black-owned businesses and ensure that support translates into sustained, scalable impact?
The session, Investing in African and Black-Owned and Led Businesses: Fostering Connections and Multiplying Impact, didn’t just name the problem—it offered clear, grounded solutions rooted in connection, accountability, and equity.
I moderated this conversation alongside emcee Almaz Negash, Executive Director of the Africa Diaspora Network, and panelists Erika Seth Davis, Founder of the Racial Equity Asset Lab, and James Muraguri, Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of Public Finance, Kenya. Together, we offered bold calls to action for investors, policymakers, and organizations alike.
Global Philanthropy Forum Leaders’ Summit: Paving the Future of Philanthropy with Bold Women at the Helm
The future of philanthropy lies in the hands of women challenging the status quo, redefining philanthropy—not just how money is given, but who benefits and to what end.
As the world faces unprecedented challenges, women philanthropists are continuing to advance justice with community-grounded solutions. At the 2025 Global Philanthropy Leaders’ Summit, our Founder and Managing Director, Yvonne Moore, participated in “Paving the Future of Philanthropy with Bold Women at the Helm,” a discussion exploring how women and underrepresented groups are driving transformative shifts in philanthropy.
She was joined by Stacey Boyd, Founder and CEO of Olivela; Amy Dornbusch, Founder of AtlasDaughters and Director at Marks Family Foundation; and Ruby Khan, Strategist at a Private Family Office. Moderated by Kristin Hayden, Founder and President of Vision Powered Ventures, the session called on donors to meet this urgent moment with action: to lead with values, give boldly, and resist the instinct to pause or pull back.
On Alliance Magazine, Chisina Kapungu and Jane Mariara share their takeaways from the Leaders’ Summit discussion.
Maurice Stinnett, MA, PhD, Appointed to Moore Philanthropy Board of Directors
NEW YORK, January 21, 2025 – Moore Philanthropy is thrilled to announce that Maurice Stinnett, MA, PhD, has joined the Board of Directors for its public charity or 501(c)(3) exempt entity.
Dr. Stinnett brings to Moore Philanthropy expertise in global leadership, strategic planning, communication, and organizational transformation, as well as inclusion and equity across the corporate, nonprofit, and education sectors. He is a dynamic public speaker who fiercely advocates for equity and inclusion. Prior to this, he served as the inaugural Global Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Warner Music Group, where he was recognized on their “Billboard Power List,” which ranks the most influential people in the music industry.
Previously, Dr. Stinnett made history as the first Black man to be appointed Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion for an NBA team in his work for BSE Global, owner of Barclays Center and the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets.
Moore Philanthropy and Hispanics in Philanthropy Hold “Global Changemakers: The Vision and Impact of International Generosity”
On September 17, 2024, Moore Philanthropy and Hispanics in Philanthropy held a virtual panel, “Global Changemakers: The Vision and Impact of International Generosity.” The event featured Yvonne Moore, Managing Director at Moore Philanthropy; Ana Maria Guerrero, President of the Board at Fundación Carvajal; and Ese Emerhi, Global Network Weaver at The Global Fund for Community Foundations. Panelists highlighted how historically oppressed communities have been redefining philanthropy and moving money in impressive ways, and explored how funders can help international donors enhance their global impact.
Moore Philanthropy Supports Tomorrow’s Leaders with Comic Relief US Grant for Youth-Led Changemakers
Moore Philanthropy is proud to support the Juntanza Fund as a fiscal sponsor, enabling youth-led organizations around the globe to ignite change. In partnership with Comic Relief US, which has invested $50,000 into the Fund, we are dedicated to amplifying the efforts of young leaders driving social impact. This collaboration highlights our commitment to fostering innovative solutions and empowering the next generation of changemakers.
Read the full press release here.