How Social Justice Fuels Philanthropy

Philanthropy and its essential partner, fund development, are glorious marvels but they raise some concerns. For example: raising money to fight for justice, not just compensating for injustice. Excessive focus on big donors and major gifts - ignoring gifts of all sizes from diverse donors. It's past time for empowerment, democratizing philanthropy, and producing justice. This webinar is about thinking in a new way. 

At the conclusion of this session, participants will:

  • Understand the distinction between social justice/social change philanthropy and traditional philanthropy.
  • Begin pondering the ethics of access in fundraising.
  • Question the "moral dilemma" of philanthropy.
  • Think beyond strategies and tactics and explore the underpinnings of philanthropy and fund development; the fundamental why of our work; the possible ethical and moral conflicts of our work

About the presenter:

Simone P. Joyaux, ACFRE, Adv Dip is described as one of the most thoughtful, inspirational, and provocative leaders in the philanthropic sector. A consultant specializing in fund development, strategic planning, and board development, Simone guides countless organizations and professionals through her consulting and coaching, teaching, and writing. She works with all types and sizes of nonprofits, speaks at conferences worldwide, and teaches in the graduate program for philanthropy at Saint Mary University, in Minnesota, USA.

Her books Keep Your Donors, Strategic Fund Development, and Firing Lousy Board Members all receive rave reviews. Simone has also contributed to several other books. She writes for the Nonprofit Quarterly, blogs weekly as Simone Uncensored, and publishes a monthly e-news.

As a volunteer, Simone founded the Women's Fund of Rhode Island, a social justice organization. She regularly serves on boards. Currently, she chairs the Advisory Board of the Centre for Sustainable Philanthropy at Plymouth University in the U.K. And, she chairs the Board of Directors of Planned Parenthood of Southern New England. Simone and her life partner have bequeathed their entire estate to charity. Visit her at simonejoyaux.com. 

*IN ADDITION TO CFRE CREDIT, THIS SESSION IS ELIGIBLE FOR 1 HOUR OF ACFRE CREDIT (ETHICS OR LEADERSHIP)