Storytelling & Culture

From a book to a movement

Our storytelling invites people to think about the connection between wealth and wellbeing. From data-driven narrative strategies to events that build relationships and bridge divides, we create spaces that invite audiences to envision a more connected world.

Speaking events featuring DWP Team Members

250+

Impressions MEDIA IMPRESSIONS in 2024

1.9B+

3K+ Multichannel Followers and Subscribers

50K

‍Storytelling & Culture Programs

Care and Repair Research

Collective wellbeing requires us to invite people to see the best version of themselves—centering connection, relationship, and belonging.

Celebrating Indigeneity at New York Fashion Week

Named one of The Hollywood Reporter’s Hottest NYFW Parties in 2024. Celebrating Indigeneity brings together front and back-of-house Indigenous creatives and allies during September NYFW to build community and connection.

Creating cultural moments that shift perspectives

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

Storytelling

Free Leonard Peltier

DWP is proud to be a funder and supporter of the documentary, Free Leonard Peltier, which premiered at Sundance in January 2025. Films like this transform narratives by illuminating hidden histories, building empathy, and mobilizing movements for justice and repair.

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Data Derived Strategies For Ally Support

This report summarizes more than two years of audience research and offers insights into audience engagement with the core narrative tested – that reparations are a form of healing that leads to racial repair and harmony for all of us.

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Our Other Strategies

Sector Transformation

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

Grantmaking

Shifting power. Unlocking resources. For community by community.