Why Should We Invest in the Next Generation of Leaders?
Moderated by Hafeeza Rashed, Director of Programs and Partnerships at Moore Philanthropy, Comic Relief US recently convened its first grantee gathering since 2019. The event featured a thought-provoking panel discussion on the importance of investing in Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and youth-led organizations. Leaders shared insights on why including youth as decision-makers is essential to solving complex problems and creating the change we want to see in the world.
Corporate America and Philanthropy Must Deliver on Racial Justice Promises
By Yvonne L. Moore
In the wake of George Floyd’s murder at the hands of Minneapolis police, corporations and philanthropy worldwide promised to join the fight against racial injustice and voiced their support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Billions of dollars were pledged to tackle systemic racism and inequality in communities of color.
A New Era of Giving – Reflections on Philanthropy for Social Justice
Our founder, Yvonne Moore, contributed to A New Era of Giving – Reflections on Philanthropy for Social Justice, a collection of essays and conversations by the ISDM Centre for Philanthropy for Inclusive Development. Her essay explores how motivation and intent are critical to the success of our philanthropic pursuits for equity and social justice.
“We Are the Wealth We Are Looking For.” Yvonne Moore on Black Philanthropy, DAFs and More
Inside Philanthropy
Yvonne Moore got her start in philanthropy in the late 1990s as a program associate and director. She went on to become the executive director of the Daphne Foundation in New York and chief of staff for Abigail Disney, where she oversaw the family’s network of media, philanthropic and advocacy organizations. But Moore has worn many hats over the years, and become an influential voice in the sector along the way.
Realizing Just and Liberated Futures for Black Girls, Femmes, and Gender-Expansive Youth
Yvonne Moore, Founder and Managing Director of Moore Philanthropy, talks with Dr. Monique Couvson, President and CEO of Grantmakers for Girls of Color, about the urgent need in philanthropy to support Black girls. They discuss how financial institutions must reimagine how they serve Black communities and not “bring a frozen turkey to a house with no oven.”
Tune into their enriching conversation to learn more about Yvonne’s mission and beliefs in serving Black communities and their philanthropic needs.
Bringing Together Donors and Funding to Move the Needle Toward Real Change
As one of the few Black-led and woman-owned philanthropic advisory firms, Moore Philanthropy continues to be a leader in reversing the lack of investment in communities of color. We ensure that changemakers can access the support and financial tools to create change and build generational wealth.
As we close 2022, we look toward the future and the work yet to be done. Despite the charitable nature of philanthropy, the lack of diverse leadership and low funding levels for leaders of color are clear indicators of the sector’s continued shortcomings.