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Blog Archives: March 2022

The Time is Now: Narrative Matters in Narrowing the Wealth Gap

March 30, 2022
Valerie Red-Horse Mohl, East Bay Community Foundation
At Confluence Philanthropy’s recent Practitioners Gathering, I had the honor of moderating a provocative panel on the importance of language and framing—especially in the context of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) investment themes. Our focus was about how if we are not careful, catch-all concepts and acronyms can be yet another excuse to avoid racial equity and racial justice in our investment discussions and documents. Joining me on stage was Fred Blackwell, CEO, San Francisco Foundation; Kristin Hull, Founder, Nia Community ...

The Time Is Now: Interview with Tracy Gray

March 30, 2022
Confluence Philanthropy
Tracy Gray, Founder & Managing Partner of The 22 Fund spoke with Confluence Philanthropy’s Vice President of Programs and Climate Solutions Director, Jason K. Babbie following the 12th Annual Practitioners Gathering. This interview has been edited.   You’ve said we cannot separate race and communities of color from addressing climate change because these are the most impacted people. How would you define Climate Justice as the founder of a VC investment management firm? Let me just say that when I think about climate and any kind of ...