EDGE is a community of progressive funders based internationally and committed to radical transformation of the philanthropic sector. Our community thrives on deep political conversations, mutual accountability, and a shared commitment to shifting power and rethinking the nature of philanthropy.

As a nexus at which philanthropy meets activism, we provide the space where funders are pushed to take action. Discover them here below!

‘Having a funder space where we can be open and honest about the challenges we face in philanthropy’

Funders Organizing

EDGE members form a global network driving systemic change for equity. We provide spaces for members to build community and transform philanthropy through deep collaboration.

Join EDGEy Wednesdays—a platform where members share initiatives, explore progressive and solidarity philanthropy practices, and collaborate on collective actions.

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Join the EDGEy Breakfast–a monthly informal gathering that fosters community building, allowing members in the same region to connect, exchange ideas, collaborate, and share knowledge.

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Join our PODs–specialized forums for peer collaboration, problem-solving, and action-driven dialogue where members strategize, organize, and take collective action on targeted issues.

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• Global Intermediaries POD

• Impact Measurement POD

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Just Transition and Systemic Change Initiatives

Inspired by grassroots organizers worldwide, EDGE uplifts systemic alternatives for intersectional justice through initiatives that serve as thematic lenses to analyze and implement systemic change in philanthropy. Discover them here!

Climate Justice Initiative

Gender Justice Initiative

Economic Justice Initiative

Join CJI - monthly meetings for funders and activists working on climate justice and fighting false solutions to spotlight priorities and opportunities for interventions.

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Join GJI - a collaborative group of activists and funders working together to share strategies of fighting the global anti-gender movements and what feminist philanthropy can look like.

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Join EJI - a space for feminist economists from academia and civil society to analyze systems, map power, share ideas, and collaborate on a shared vision of feminist economies with EDGE members.

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Movements

As part of EDGE’s new strategy, we are strengthening the role of Movement partners across all our work! Below are some resources from our partners to help deepen your solidarity.

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Take action

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• Community leaders in Ivory Coast have been unjustly detained for protesting harmful carbon offset projects—20 individuals are now detained. We invite you to demand their release and amplify their voices.

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Collaborate

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• Leading up to the 3rd Nyeleni Global Forum, global social movements are extending a special invitation to funders, donors, and philanthropic advisors to contribute their perspectives to the Nyeleni Process. Learn more and register.