Name: How to fund real change in your community
Uploaded: 2023-06-28T14:47:23Z
Duration: 12 min 34 s
Description: Is there a way to give back that benefits everyone? Citing the success of collective giving practices from around the world, philanthropic advisor Rebecca Darwent asks donors to let communities lead decision-making, ushering in a new era of philanthropy that's rooted in interconnected humanity.

Rebecca Darwent: How to fund real change in your community

How to fund real change in your community

Is there a way to give back that benefits everyone? Citing the success of collective giving practices from around the world, philanthropic advisor Rebecca Darwent asks donors to let communities lead decision-making, ushering in a new era of philanthropy that's rooted in interconnected humanity.

Philanthropy remains broken when a handful of wealthy donors dictate priorities, leaving vital community needs unfunded. Nearly 70 percent of donations are steered by the top one percent, often benefiting causes close to donors' lives instead of those most in need. Proven collective giving models, such as the 'box hand' practice, show that pooling resources and making decisions together can lift up everyone. By shifting decision-making power to local experts, community-led funds unlock more effective and equitable change.