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.
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.
Mo’ Money, Mo’ Progress: Amplifying the Impact of Donors of Color
On April 9, 2024, the Marmalade Festival hosted the panel discussion “Mo’ Money, Mo’ Progress: Amplifying the Impact of Donors of Color.” The event featured influential figures in philanthropy like Yvonne Moore, Managing Director of Moore Philanthropy; Hilda Vega, Vice President of Philanthropic Knowledge and Practice; and Solome Lemma, Executive Director of Thousand Currents, who addressed the evolving landscape of philanthropy as shaped by communities of color and historically marginalized groups.
The panelists discussed the overlooked contributions of these communities, the narrow current definition of philanthropy, and the necessity for inclusive practices that recognize and support diverse giving traditions such as mutual aid and giving circles. The 90-minute conversation also explored new strategies for empowering donors of color, aiming to create a more equitable philanthropic sector.
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Yvonne Moore Named to Denver Urban Spectrum’s “African Americans Who Make A Difference” List
Congratulations to our Founder and Managing Director, Yvonne Moore, for joining the Denver Urban Spectrum’s list of “African Americans Who Make A Difference,” highlighting individuals on Black History Month for their devotion to the Black community.
Throughout her career, Yvonne has worked to build the wealth and influence of communities of color, helping direct critical resources to social, economic, and racial justice movements worldwide.