A word from our founder on our inception the impact of COVID-19 on our grantmaking, and our evolving funding philosophy
This fund originated, during the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the hope for a quick solution to the pandemic and the understanding of what we were really dealing with, were both naive and aspirational…
One of the Stand Outs
Most fundraisers and people working in other areas of philanthropy are friendly, make good conversation, and are good listeners. It’s a job requirement—some stand out for their empathy, not merely kindness but by offering a true spirit of solidarity. Elsa Gomes Bondlow, of the Social Equity Access Fund, is one of those “standouts”…
Philanthropy Must Widen the Lens on Racial Equity Work.
By Ben Hires, CEO of BCNC
Published on The Center for Effective Philanthropy
Philanthropy must recognize it is part of a more diverse country and that racial equity work extends beyond Black and white. In the United States, racial equity can be white-centric or focused on the white/Black paradigm, in many cases very appropriately...
Social Equity Access Fund: A Declaration of Worth, An Antidote to Despair
By Brandon Little
The Social Equity Access Fund is so exceptional because it is run by a team of amazing women well-versed in traditional, large-scale philanthropy, yet pragmatic enough to know that some of the most life-changing grants are small, direct, and needed quickly. The team at Social Equity Access Fund also know that achieving equity means supporting those that are often overlooked in our society…