Equity in Fundraising

Organizations led by people of color have historically had — and continue to have — less access to philanthropic funding and institutional resources than their white-led counterparts. This is not incidental. Philanthropy, as a system, has deep and consequential roots in white supremacy and capitalism. It has reinforced racial inequities even while aiming to solve social problems. I believe that we, especially white fundraisers and consultants, can help change that.

I offer a discount on fundraising services to BIPOC-led organizations with annual budgets under $500,000. This is one way I try to reduce financial barriers and support organizations doing critical justice work with fewer resources.

If your organization is interested in working together or want to learn more about equity in fundraising, reach out or book a call.

  • Discounted services

    Discount for BIPOC-led orgs with budgets under $500,000.

  • Values-based fundraising

    Rooted in goals and practices that are equitable and community-focused.

  • Learning & unlearning

    A commitment to questioning norms and growing.

Resources

I’m continually learning and sharing tools that support fundraisers and organizations who want to move toward more equitable and just fundraising practices. These resources have shaped my own experiences as a fundraiser, and I hope they’re helpful to you, too.

Books & Essays

The Revolution Will Not Be Funded: Beyond the Non-Profit Industrial Complex
A powerful collection of essays from social justice organizers and thinkers that exposes the limitations of the nonprofit model and offers visions for transformative change.

Decolonizing Wealth: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance
By Edgar Villanueva. A bold read on how philanthropy can confront its colonial roots and redistribute resources with accountability and care.

Collecting Courage
This collection of personal stories centers the lived experiences of Black fundraisers navigating racism and injustice within the nonprofit sector.

Frameworks & Principles

Community-Centric Fundraising
A movement that challenges traditional donor-centered fundraising and instead centers equity, collective responsibility, and community power. Visit site →

Blogs & Perspectives

Nonprofit AF
A candid, humorous, and insightful blog by Vu Le on leadership, funding inequities, and the real-life struggles of nonprofit work. Visit blog →

Fakequity
Created by Erin Okuno, this blog offers sharp, accessible writing on race, power, and equity in nonprofit systems—with plenty of tough love and clarity. Visit blog →

Tools for Practice

Trauma-Informed Storytelling: A Guide for Nonprofit Storytellers
By Maria Bryan. A practical guide for telling stories ethically and responsibly, especially when working with people impacted by violence, trauma, or injustice. View guide →

Have a resource to share?

This list is evolving. If there's a book, blog, or tool you think belongs here, I’d love to hear from you. Reach out anytime and help grow this library of equity-centered fundraising resources.