The Legacy of Longform: A Retrospective on the Responsive Philanthropy Journal - NCRP NCRP Editorial Manager Suhasini Yeeda shares the history of our “Responsive Philanthropy” journal and notes how important storytelling is for creating impact.

NCRP has never treated philanthropy as neutral.

Through As the South Grows, Black Funding Denied, Cracks in the Foundation, and Regressive Philanthropy, we’ve paired research with narrative to push the sector beyond “business as usual.”
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Fund Faith: Why Philanthropy Must Prioritize Faith-Led Advocacy Now More Than Ever - NCRP CEO of Faith in Public Life Jeanné Lewis writes about NCRP’s legacy as a thought leader pushing the field and challenges funders not to overlook the importance of faith in driving progressive change.

If philanthropy is serious about democracy, faith-led advocacy is infrastructure.

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Honoring 50 Years of the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy and Its Imprint on Women’s Funding - NCRP Author and Philanthropist Tracy Gary reflects on NCRP’s legacy and shares personal stories of how Bob Bothwell, NCRP’s first executive director, inspired her own work in the sector, particularly in wo...

Tracy’s message today:

If you want philanthropy to evolve, fund the organizations that challenge it.

Here’s to 50 years of accountability — and 50 more.

Read: bit.ly/RPTracyGary

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Philanthropy must evolve - NCRP Javier Alberto Soto reflects NCRP’s 1993 critique of The Denver Foundation’s lack of commitment to diversity and what the foundation has done to address this, both in its work and internally on its bo...

Soto’s bigger point: philanthropy isn’t just the purview of the wealthy.

It’s immigrant parents sending small donations. It’s mutual aid. It’s shared responsibility.

We must redefine who counts as a philanthropist.

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From Legacy to Impact: How NCRP Shaped My Journey in Philanthropy - NCRP NCRP Board Chair Dr. Dwayne Proctor shares his personal story in philanthropy and the way his family’s legacy is intertwined with NCRP’s mission.

Now at Missouri Foundation for Health, Proctor challenges funders:

Norms are suggestions. Go three steps further. Be bold. Let community wisdom lead.

📖 Read “From Legacy to Impact” by: Dr. Proctor: bit.ly/RPDrDwaynePr...

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As we approach our 50th anniversary in 2026, we’re reminded that the sector’s greatest impact comes from accountability, collaboration, and love for the public good. Here’s to the next chapter of philanthropy that builds power, not just reputation. #ImpactAwards #ResponsivePhilanthropy

NCRP Honors Robert Wood Johnson Foundation with its “Get Up, Stand Up” Award for Rapid-Response Grantmaking - NCRP Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is celebrated for modeling how to build fair systems to resource and support health equity, especially with ongoing threats to racial and Indigenous health.

🏆 Honored as NCRP’s 2025 “Get Up, Stand Up” Award recipient for Rapid-Response Grantmaking.
🔗 Read their Story of Impact: bit.ly/RWJFGGUSU
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✨ Ben Barge - Democracy
✨ Russell Roybal - Protecting Health Access for Latinx Communities
Together, they will explore how funders and movements can work together to build a just, inclusive future.

🔗 Learn more about our sessions: bit.ly/4oA89tT
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Building the democratic world we want through anti-authoritarian storytelling - NCRP 22nd Century Initiative’s co-founder and director Scot Nakagawa brings over 4 decades as a political strategist and organizer to his RP article. Nakagawa reminds us that the art of storytelling is not...

📣 “It’s about building the democratic world we want through the very practice of telling stories together.”

Read why storytelling isn’t optional—it’s essential: bit.ly/summerRPScot...

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Progressive funders: Are you matching that strategy?
📚 Read the piece in Responsive Philanthropy: bit.ly/summerRPRyan...
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📈 Want to fight authoritarianism? Fund infrastructure. Fund organizers. Fund with political clarity.

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Rainbow White House oil on wood 2024 Painting by Gregg Chadwick

Honored that a selection of my social justice oriented artworks are featured in the latest edition of Responsive Philanthropy where organizers and grant-makers recommend how to build a more safe and just democracy before, during, and after election years.
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