Social justice philanthropy is an approach to giving that focuses on addressing the root causes of injustice, and shifting power towards the hands of people impacted by the problems that philanthropy aims to address. 

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We teach and practice social justice philanthropy principles through our core programming: Praxis, the Groundswell Giving Circle, and the National Gathering. 

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From 2017-2021, Resource Movement members were engaged in efforts to structurally transform philanthropy in Canada, in collaboration with other progressive allies. We hosted workshops and panel discussions about social justice philanthropy at philanthropic conferences, such as the Philanthropic Foundations of Canada conference in 2018. We also hosted private workshops with philanthropic institutions. This structural advocacy work is not currently active, but it could be revived -- if you are interested in launching a social justice philanthropy initative through the vehicle of Resource Movement, feel free get in touch.

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Here are some resources we recommend for learning more learning more about social justice philanthropy and the shortcomings of traditional philanthropy:

• RM’s annotated reading list on social justice philanthropy (old - from 2019)

• The Philanthropic Trap: How Charity Can Legitimize Systemic Problems

• Another World is Possible: A Vision of Putting Philanthropy Out of Business

• 10 things progressive funders must learn from conservative ones, or we are all screwed

• How “movement capture” shaped the fight for civil rights

• Money Power: “If we want to move toward a world that meets everyone’s needs, we will need to get serious about the role of money on the left.”​​​​

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