Big Philanthropy and the Funding of Black Organizations

Corporate Philanthropy and Inner-City Social Action Groups: Can Partnership Policies Succeed?

“…Business' avoidance of inner-city social action groups has been seen to spring from the controversial nature of these groups (Bakal, 1979;Henry, 1979). Racial and ethnic bias by white management towards blacks, Hispanics, or other non-whites also has been held to be a key factor (Henry, 1979;Browne, 1977).…”

“…Racial and ethnic bias by white management towards blacks, Hispanics, or other non-whites also has been held to be a key factor (Henry, 1979;Browne, 1977). Social class differences have created a chasm between managers and inner-city residents that has been difficult to bridge.…”

“…Inner-city social action groups are especially concerned because, despite considerable attention by business to the idea of social responsibility, corporate discretion has tended to exclude them from funding (Bakal, 1979: 67 ff. ; Henry, 1979;Browne, 1977). Much work must be done to revitalize U.S. inner-city areas.…”

Addressing Traumatizing Environments: A Case Study of the Showing up for Black Power, Liberation, and Healing Initiative

“…These racist and anti-Black policies, systems, and practices have shaped organizational practices such as hiring and firing staff and programmatic integrity, ultimately stripping funding away from Black-led organizations. 42,67,68 Since its inception, SUSTAIN has centered on racial and social justice through our organization's shared values, prioritizing Black and Latinx-led organizations for funding and providing training and capacity-building around healing justice and racial-justice-focused trauma-informed care.…”