A conversation to explore concerns and possible solutions with peers.
Many funders understand that solutions are more likely to be successful when the people who are most affected have a voice in shaping them. When it comes to authentically sharing power, however, the work often stalls before it starts.
What if we can’t do what the community wants? Don’t our staff already know the community perspective? In working with funders to create community-led research and planning processes, we at Community Wealth Partners have heard the concerns and misconceptions that often create that gap between intention and action. In this conversation with GEO and Community Wealth Partners, we will dig into these concerns and explore ways funders can take steps toward building enduring relationships and deeper collaborations with the communities impacted by their work.
