Sector Transformation

From our philanthropic roots to sectors beyond, we're transforming wealth into collective wellbeing.

Our journey began by challenging unhelpful practices in philanthropy, demonstrating how money can be used as medicine for historical harms. Today, we partner with individuals, financial institutions, corporations, universities, and faith organizations to transform their relationships with wealth. Through our Reparative Philanthropy framework, we guide both institutional shifts and personal journeys, embracing the principle "Mitakuye Oyasin" - all suffering is mutual and all healing is mutual.

Influenced through direct donor engagement

$700M+

Wealth represented in our Reparative Philanthropy™ cohort

$13B+

Academic citations of the book, Decolonizing Wealth

165+

Sector Transformation Work

Global

Building on our success in the U.S., our global initiative engages philanthropic institutions in the UK and the Global South to reimagine their funding through a reparative lens.

Reparative Philanthropy

Reparative Philanthropy has emerged as a leading best practice to foster equity both within foundations and individuals.

Philanthropy So White

Since 2019, DWP has convened PhilanthropySoWhite, an exclusive forum for white philanthropic leaders to candidly explore equity. These transparent conversations conclude with powerful feedback from women of color, inspiring accountability and transformative action across the sector.

Transforming Sectors Through Reparative Philanthropy

Earth & Climate

California Tribal Land Return

A dynamic fund and community learning experience supporting 31 California tribes engaged as individuals and consortiums seeking the rematriation of more than 25,000 acres of land.

Wellbeing

National Truth And Healing

Addressing the painful legacy of Native American boarding schools by providing funding to support efforts to advance truth, reconciliation, and healing across Indian Country

Wellbeing

California Truth And Healing

Created to ensure tribal engagement during the state of California's Truth and Healing Council process, this fund also supports tribes engaging in unique healing and cultural practices within tribes across California.

Wellbeing

Youth Mental Health Fund

Addressing the critical need for culturally responsive mental health care for youth navigating intersecting identities and systemic challenges.

Economic Solidarity

Case For Reparations

The first-of-its-kind fund to support the U.S. reparations movement and Black economic transformation and repair.

Earth & Climate

Indigenous Earth Fund

Investing in Indigenous solutions for climate resiliency and land conservation

Going Global

Reimagining global philanthropy through a reparative lens

Building on our success in the U.S., our global initiative engages philanthropic institutions in the UK and the Global South to reimagine their funding through a reparative lens.

About our Global Work

Reparative Philanthropy Community of Practice

Our Reparative Philanthropy Community of Practice brings together a small cohort of philanthropic leaders committed to addressing their institutions' histories and wealth origins. Through quarterly group sessions and 1:1 coaching, participants receive support to implement reparative actions, taking their organizations beyond surface-level practices to real healing and transformation.

About Reparative Philanthropy

Our Other Strategies

Storytelling & Culture

From a book to a movement.

Grantmaking

Shifting power. Unlocking resources. For community by community.