Resources
Melinda’s Resources
Melinda has researched and authored resources including field reports, case studies, peer review articles, book chapters, and a book, guiding funders and nonprofits in advancing progressive change. Some reports were produced in collaboration with Fine Consulting Affiliates.
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How Philanthropy Support Organizations Understand and Advance Community Power Building
Approaching the Intersection: Will a Global Pandemic and National Movement for Racial Justice Take Philanthropy Beyond Its Silos?
(Un) precedented: The First Year of a New Presidency Moves Philanthropy to Action
Greater Power, Lasting Impact
Building Capacity to Sustain Social Movements
Strengthening Collaboration to Build Social Movements
Maximizing Collaborative Power
(Re) thinking Funder Networks and Collaboratives
The Missing Link for Maximizing Impact: Foundations Assessing Their Capacity
Trends in Education Philanthropy
What Surprises Me About Human Rights Grantmaking
Strength in Numbers
Effective Strategies to Support Advocacy Campaigns
What Does Fieldbuilding Mean
Changing Mandatory Drug Sentences
Preventing Homelessness
You Can’t Just Say the Only Ones Who Agree with Your Position: Political Discourse in the Classroom
Habits of Mind: Struggling Over Values in America’s Classrooms
Partner Resources
We are grateful to learn from many colleagues whose deep wisdom strengthens organizations and movements for progressive change. Here are some of the resources we turn to and encourage others to explore.
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Power Moves: Your essential philanthropy assessment guide for equity and justice
Philanthropy’s Reflective Practices
The Case for Funding Black-Led Social Change
Pocket Change: How Women and Girls of Color Do More with Less
Many Hands, More Impact: Philanthropy’s Role in Supporting Movements
Smashing Silos in Philanthropy: Multi-Issue Advocacy and Organizing for Real Results