Listening at the heart of our work.
High-quality listening must be in service of – and rooted in a commitment to – equity. Check out our Equity Principles and other resources to help you understand that critical connection.
Have you seen funder listening in action? Share your stories to demonstrate what’s possible when grantmakers center the people and communities most impacted by their decisions.
Tools to help funders listen to the people and communities most impacted by their decisions.
Listen through your role or function
Listen through various approaches
Reflect on listening and power
Learn how to host listening sessions that encourage meaningful community engagement and empower those most affected — yet often least consulted — to influence your foundation’s work.
News, updates, case studies, and opinion pieces highlighting how philanthropy and nonprofits advance impact and equity by listening to the people at the heart of their work.
