In early 2010, the Working Group on Philanthropy for Social Justice and Peace took an unapologetically normative approach to the question, “What is good social justice philanthropy?” Here we Take a stab at describing the values and practices we believe are imperative for social justice grantmaking. Our aim was not to cut off debate but to encourage it, to create a space in which our differences can be aired and we can all find ways to improve our work. In retrospect, we will be developing a description both of the aspirational values and practices underpinning social justice philanthropy – and what we believe are the non-negotiables.
Take a look. What do you think?