As attacks on democratic norms escalate and civil society faces mounting pressure, philanthropy has a critical role to play—not just in funding programs, but in resourcing power, protecting community infrastructure, and standing up to authoritarianism.
Join us for a candid about how the current political climate is shaping foundations and their funding strategies—and what it will take to sustain movements, civic participation, and organizational resilience in the months and years ahead.
Panel:
Bahati Aimee, Program Officer, Woods Fund Chicago
Kerrie Covey, Senior Director of Development, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
Leslie Ramyk, Executive Director, Conant Family Foundation
Alison Upton López, Senior Director, Ktisis Capital