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Working for Social Justice: A Conversation with Aaron Dorfman of the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy

The COVID-19 pandemic and anti-racism protests have exposed long-standing racial disparities that exist across institutions and systems. In response, many are asking how they can fund social justice work.

Bold investments that support advocacy, civic engagement and grassroots organizing in marginalized and under-resourced communities can transform society. But in order to be transformational, donors and funders must reimagine their rulebooks and address the disparities philanthropy often perpetuates.

Join us virtually for a conversation with Aaron Dorfman, President and CEO of the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy, a research and advocacy organization that works to ensure America’s grantmakers and wealthy donors are responsive to the needs of those with the least wealth, opportunity and power.

Denise St. Omer, the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation’s Vice President of Grantmaking and Inclusion Initiatives will lead the discussion, helping us understand what social justice philanthropy is and isn’t, and how donors at all levels can participate.

Date: Thursday, July 30

Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Central

Please use the form below to confirm your attendance. We will email Zoom information the morning of the virtual event. 

Questions? Contact Sidney Peterson at peterson@growyourgiving.org or 816.627.3414.