JUST. COMMUNITY. comes as an important discussion at time when Charlotte—a city that emerged from Native American trading paths—has just marked its 250th anniversary and as our nation has begun to commemorate 400 years of documented Black life in America.

New Generation of African American Philanthropists, a Charlotte-based giving circle, is proud to join with Bank of America and YMCA of Greater Charlotte in bringing Edgar Villanueva, a North Carolina Lumbee Indian, to his home state and Charlotte to discuss his new book.

In the book Decolonizing Wealth: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance, Edgar Villanueva weaves a provocative analysis of the dysfunctional racial and colonial dynamics at play in philanthropy and finance. Using his own personal experiences as a Native American grantmaker and foundation executive, he offers a prescription for restoring balance and healing our divides using the guidance of indigenous wisdom.

This event will feature in-depth discussion with Edgar Villanueva, and each ticketholder will receive a copy of the book Decolonizing Wealth.

Hosted by New Generation of African American Philanthropists in partnership with Bank of America and YMCA of Greater Charlotte

Please join us for this epic celebration of music, art and culture as we discuss Decolonizing Wealth and healing pathways for racial and economic justice, with author and philanthropist, Edgar Villanueva. 

Decolonizing Wealth NOLA will feature special guest, actress Dawn-Lyen Gardner! Dawn-Lyen has left an indelible mark on viewers as Charley Bordelon in the critically-acclaimed TV series QUEEN SUGAR, created by Ava DuVernay and executive produced by Oprah Winfrey. A Juilliard-trained actor and former teaching artist, her creative work has long intersected with her advocacy work, which has ranged from youth arts empowerment to advancing gender equity to racial justice organizing.

She is a proud member of social justice collective HARNESS - founded by America Ferrera, Ryan Piers Williams and Wilmer Valderrama in response to the 2016 election - whose members work to center marginalized communities in pop culture. In 2018, Dawn-Lyen became an official ambassador for women’s empowerment organization Women for Women International. She recently spoke at the 2018 FACING RACE National Conference and at the 2019 Othering and Belonging Conference in Oakland, CA.

Dawn-Lyen is thrilled to now be working with JLove Calderón, Matt McGorry, Edgar Villanueva and the entire team at Inspire Justice.

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Join Edgar in Victoria, B.C. this June!

Get a sneak peak at the conference experience that awaits you in Victoria this June. Check it out and register today!

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PLENARY: THE ROLE OF PHILANTHROPY IN SHAPING THE FUTURE

To see meaningful change that transcends siloes and achieves population level impact, we need to think differently about our approaches to the problems that seem to defy solution. Hear from four seasoned philanthropic leaders who, in different ways in education, health, economic mobility and children, are addressing the systemic problems at the root of so many of the challenges we face.

Through events like Conversations with Chanda, The Minneapolis Foundation is leading its community on a tough but revealing path of discovery and civic action. They’re calling on everyone to join them in the hard conversations that seek shared understanding. They know even the most candid dialogue remains essentially talk – they seek to spark actions for the community’s grittiest, most vexing problems.  

Join The Minneapolis Foundation for a conversation with Edgar Villanueva, author of Decolonizing Wealth. This book weaves a provocative analysis of the dysfunctional colonial dynamics at play in philanthropy and finance and offers a prescription for restoring balance and healing our divides using the guidance of indigenous wisdom. This intimate yet tough conversation is for everyone with an interest in important civil dialogue.

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The Circle on Philanthropy and Aboriginal Peoples in Canada (The Circle) is pleased to present the Decolonizing Wealth Canadian Tour! More than a book tour, this convening will bring Edgar Villanueva to Canada to amplify his message of using “Money as Medicine,” and how philanthropy can learn to decolonize its wealth. The Circle will convene a dialogue to help participants consider and make a plan for how to take small steps toward increased learning and decolonization both personally and inside their institutions.

Lunch will be provided.

Partners: Toronto Foundation, Mastercard Foundation, SHARE, The Lawson Foundation

Please reach out to Sasha Chabot-Gaspe at schabotgaspe@torontofoundation.ca to request any additional requirements you may have in order to fully participate in the event.

This year, in Vancouver, the Summit will gather their global network to examine the what it means to center impacted and historically marginalized communities. How does historical context show up today? How do we show up in ways that allow us to contribute to transformation? How do we honor communities we seek to work with?

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The summit will bring together civic, business, philanthropy leaders and practitioners, advocates, and experts with members of the general public to share strategies for advancing equity in education, housing and economic mobility for communities of color and other marginalized groups. The overarching aims of this summit are to foster cross-sector dialogue and develop best practices that will contribute to systemic change in Seattle and Washington State, for a future where prosperity is broadly shared.

Drinks and Conversation with Edgar Villanueva, Author of Decolonizing Wealth, VP of Programs and Advocacy at the Schott Foundation for Public Education and Rodney Foxworth, Executive Director, BALLE

Join us for a Skoll World Forum Ecosystem Event — open to all — for drinks, light snacks, and conversation about our role in keeping equity at the fore of philanthropic giving. We'll meet informally as old colleagues and new friends with a shared vision for how our collaborations can put the needs of communities first.

The Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship  is the premier international platform for advancing entrepreneurial solutions to the world’s most pressing problems. The four-day program spans a range of mainstage and more intimate sessions, peer-led discussions, networking elements, performances, meals, and more. Curated and produced by the Skoll Foundation, its mission is to accelerate the impact of the world’s leading social entrepreneurs by uniting them with essential partners in a collaborative pursuit of learning, leverage, and large-scale social change. 

Edgar will be speaking on “Is Philanthropy The Solution or Part of the Program” on Wednesday, 4/10 at the Nelson Mandela Lecture Theatre.

We often find ourselves impatient with the pace of social change. As our community convenes, we’ll explore how global leaders, thinkers, and doers "Accelerate Possibility." We’ll consider the growing sense of urgency that demands we accelerate ideas into action to architect a fair, inclusive, and sustainable future. Global phenomenon Desi Hoppers, the hip-hop dance crew from Mumbai, will join us for an unforgettable performance of their joyful choreography.

Featured speakers:

• Ai-jen Poo, activist and Director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance

• Anab Jain, futurist, filmmaker, and co-founder of design studio Superflux

• Edgar Villanueva, social-justice philanthropy expert and author of Decolonizing Wealth

Doors open at 3:30pm. Seating will be in the Circle and Balcony and is first-come, first-served.

Please join the Point People for a breakfast with Edgar Villanueva

Hosted by: The Point People. Invited: key funders and radical change-makers for a conversation hosted by Fozia Irfan, CEO Beds & Luton Community Foundation and trustee of the Association of Charitable Foundations. The event will be from 8.15 (8.30 start) - 10.00..

Join Edgar at Housing Works Bookstore Cafe on March 25th!

In Decolonizing Wealth: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance, award-winning Native American funder Edgar Villanueva weaves a provocative analysis of the dysfunctional colonial dynamics at play in philanthropy and finance, and offers a prescription for restoring balance and healing our divides using the guidance of indigenous wisdom.

Edgar Villanueva is a nationally-recognized expert on social justice philanthropy. Edgar currently serves as Chair of the Board of Directors of Native Americans in Philanthropy and is a Board Member of the Andrus Family Fund, a national foundation that works to improve outcomes for vulnerable youth.

In addition to working in philanthropy for many years, he has consulted with numerous nonprofit organizations and national and global philanthropies on advancing racial equity inside of their institutions and through their investment strategies.

Edgar holds two degrees from the Gillings Global School of Public Health at The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Edgar is an enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and resides in Brooklyn, NY.

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CO Impact Days is where leaders of the Impact Investing movement are born.  The event culminates with an in-person Social Venture Marketplace (also open to the public) - essentially a farmers market for investors filled with valuable social ventures (projects, nonprofits, for profits, and funds) that are seeking investments!

PEAK Grantmaking is a thriving national association of professionals who manage how grants get made. PEAK Grantmaking connects members of the grantmaking profession, offers educational opportunities for grants management professionals at all levels, and guides grantmakers in strengthening practices—leading to improved outcomes for grantmakers and grantseekers alike.

At PEAK2019, our 14th Annual Conference, you can build your expertise and engage with colleagues, at the only conference dedicated to advancing grantmaking. With a total of more than 50 plenary presentations, breakout sessions, roundtable discussions, and peer-to-peer workshops—plus access to more than 20 philanthropy partners—PEAK2019 is the go-to place to elevate your practice.

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Private Event

Private event for the board, staff and donors of The Denver Foundation. Dialogue with author Edgar Villanueva on his new book Decolonizing Wealth, which offers a new perspective on the future of philanthropy and finance. Mr. Villanueva offers practical solutions to restore the balance and heal the divides in American society, specifically in the philanthropic sector.

#OVOS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SCHOTT FOUNDATION, IS HOSTING A COMMUNITY RECEPTION AND FILM SCREENING OF "BACKPACK FULL OF CASH". This film is a cautionary tale about how privatization and funding cuts have had a devastating impact on public schools, and the most vulnerable children who rely on them. The film also showcases a model for improving schools. BACKPACK features genuine heroes like the principals, teachers, activists, parents and most hearteningly, students who are fighting for their education. BACKPACK builds a case for public education as a basic civil right, which #OVOS Leaders label the modern day 'HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUE OF ALL TIME".

FILM SCREEN "BACKPACK FULL OF CASH" Narrated by Matt Damon

FOLLOWED BY A BOOK SIGNING WITH EDGAR VILLANUEVA author of "Decolonizing Wealth"

Space is limited so RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY! This is not a child friendly event. We ask only adult and youth ages 13 and older attend. Thank you!

Confluence Philanthropy's Practitioners Gathering brings our member delegates together with foundation leaders, high-net individuals, and their investment advisors who are working at the cutting edge of investing. This is an invaluable chance to meet face-to-face with innovators who are shaking up the financial industry – while building meaningful, lasting relationships with each other. Please join us! The Practitioners Gathering has a strong reputation for deep strategic thinking, critical discussion, connection, sharing and, most importantly, fun!

In 2019, we dive into the theme of “Truth and Transparency.” Now is the time to be honest with ourselves about how we steward our wealth and resources and how we build disruptive industries and social movements for a sustainable future. In our increasingly connected world, transparency tied to justice is more important than ever before. We will focus on the intersection of finance and philanthropy to accelerate movement-building. Join us for a critical dialogue about how and why we invest, and discover tools you can use to create the change we want to see in the world.

Foundant’s National Summit User Conference is the best way to tackle challenges, find new and better ways to do things, and create lasting relationships that will make your philanthropic work easier and more rewarding. Summit 2019 gives you access to Foundant’s team of experts as well as a community of peers to share stories and advice on becoming more efficient and effective.

Please join us on February 27, 3:00-6:00 p.m. (program 3:00-5:00) in downtown Chicago for a special Decolonizing Wealth book event. The event will feature an in-depth conversation between Villanueva and Chicago community-based leaders about the book and how institutions that control access to money can advance racial equity and better serve the needs of communities of color. The event will also highlight stories of Chicago area nonprofit organizations about their journey to lead with racial equity. Speakers will be announced soon and the discussion will be moderated by Tracie Hall (Joyce Foundation).

Following the conversation, guests are invited to a reception and book signing with Villanueva from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm.

 This event is hosted by Arabella Advisors, Crossroads Fund, Erikson Institute, The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation, Iris Krieg & Associates, Forefront, Goodman Theatre, Morten Group, LLC , Polk Bros. Foundation, TRHT Greater Chicago, Woods Fund Chicago, Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy Chicago, Chicago Latinos in Philanthropy, and Chicago African Americans in Philanthropy.