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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Learn more about @themvmtcoop.bsky.social, a single entity fund at Tides Foundation, in this Q&A. www.tides.org/blog/how-the...

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

“So rather than having to navigate the database procurement, set it up, staff an engineering team, build data pipelines, and construct security systems, a TMC member can remain focused on their core mission, knowing we’ve handled the rest.”

A man in a brown shirt and a woman in a light brown sweater with a long-sleeved white T-shirt sit at a conference table. Other people and a doorway to the room are visible behind them. Text says: “We’ve become a hub for experts within the movement to push the envelope on what’s possible for organizing work when we unite long-term vision for community power with tech sophistication.” -- Quote from Julia Barnes, CEO of The Movement Cooperative.

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The Movement Cooperative powers organizing through shared governance, shared investment, and long‑term stewardship of movement tech. “By pooling resources, we make it easier for more organizations to securely maintain their data at a fraction of the cost,” says CEO Julia Barnes.

Three people looking at colorful post-it notes placed on a whiteboard under the headers "Weaknesses" and "Opportunities". Text says: The Movement Cooperative Builds Shared Infrastructure for Organizing. These efforts expand access to critical tools and help organizations focus their energy where it matters most: strategy, relationships, and community impact.

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Learn more: book.rashadrobinson.com

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

“There are forces working hard to make sure that movements for justice never make the transition from presence to power. They think they will lose if we win. The challenge for us now and in the years ahead is to become more powerful than those forces, not just more popular,” Robinson writes.

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

It takes power, not mere presence, to effect lasting change, says social justice leader @Rashad Robinson. His new book “From Presence to Power” offers essential lessons about power – how to understand it, gain it, and use it for progress.

Quote from Rashad Robinson, Social Justice Leader & Author, "From Presence to Power", says: Presence and power are not the same thing. Presence is about getting visibility. Power is about getting things done.

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

“Sometimes all young people need is a little push, some light to get them to the other side of a thing. And this is what the Fund provides,” Scott says. Tides is grateful to collaborate with the Fund to increase opportunities for youth in Philadelphia. Learn more: jillscottartsfund.org

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Jill Scott Arts Fund

Founded by Grammy Award–winning artist and Philadelphia native Jill Scott, creating spaces where young people explore their talents, build community, and discover their voice.

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Rooted in the Grammy-winner’s hometown of Philadelphia, the Fund’s next chapter will create opportunities – from STEM and arts education to summer camps, scholarships, and mentorship for young people and families.

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

To turn dreams into reality, young people need space to explore their talents, build community, and discover their voices. Jill Scott knows this personally, and that’s what inspired her to create the Jill Scott Arts and Community Fund.

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

These residents have navigated flooding, heat, and other infrastructure challenges, and their voices will help build a living, community-informed understanding of climate risk that can influence real-world solutions. Read more about this community-driven approach: www.tides.org/blog/partner...

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Partnering for Resilience: Centering Community Voices in Climate Action

In Bushwick, Brooklyn, the Voicing the Flood initiative will center community knowledge alongside institutional data to reimagine climate resilience.

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Real-life experience and shared decision‑making build stronger, more equitable climate solutions. As part of Linguistic Waterways, residents of Bushwick, Brooklyn, are developing climate solutions based on their own lived experiences.

A city skyline showing skyscrapers and residential buildings. Text says: Community Voices, Climate Action. Communities are not just participants in climate solutions — they are essential designers. In Brooklyn, residents shape the work of Linguistic Waterways through dialogue and visual storytelling.

White text on a black background says: “Institutional knowledge about environmental risk often exists, but it doesn’t always reach or reflect the communities living with those realities. Linguistic Waterways is designed to close that gap by redefining what counts as expertise.” – Partnering For Resilience: Centering Community Voices In Climate Action, Tides Blog, June 17, 2026

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

“There is a way in which people's agency gets activated if they believe their vote matters. And what's really required is relationships—deep meaningful relationships and those relationships is what makes a healthy democracy.” — Minister JaNaé Bates Imari of ISAIAH.

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

In Minnesota, Tides Healthy Democracy Fund partner ISAIAH is doing this work by developing leaders and building power through non-partisan civic engagement.

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

A healthy democracy thrives when every voice feels free to show up, speak up, and be heard. This is the America we strive for, one where everyone has the freedom to shape our future.

A large crowd of people facing a statue in a town or city square. Additional government buildings appear in the background. Text says: “Generosity Builds Freedom. generositybuilds.org”

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

“What is undeniable is that by every metric imaginable — our movements persist — and robust funding for organizers on the frontlines can channel the momentum of these wins into an offense strategy that will safeguard the rights of our people” — Saida Agostini-Bostic, Funders for LGBTQ Issues.

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Yet a new Funders for LGBTQ Issues report shows just 16 cents of every $100 awarded by U.S. foundations in 2024 went to LGBTQ communities. Philanthropy has both the opportunity and the responsibility to do far more. lgbtfunders.org/research-ite...

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2024 Resource Tracking Report

The 2024 Resource Tracking Report: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Grantmaking by U.S. Foundations (2026) explores the scope and character of U.S. foundation funding for LGBTQ communiti...

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Hundreds of anti-LGBTQ+ bills. Rollbacks of federal protections. Coordinated campaigns targeting trans youth, healthcare, and schools. The attacks are relentless, but organizers are fighting back — and winning.

A person holds a sign reading “Protect Trans Kids” in pink and blue ink, and a rainbow flag is in the background. Text says: Love wins. But justice needs investment. Show up for LGBTQ communities every month, every day, all year.

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

"We remain steadfast in standing alongside communities, advancing dignity and autonomy in all ways, and most of all, we will continue supporting doers working toward a future where reproductive justice is fully realized for all."

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Our commitment to reproductive freedom is unwavering. “On this anniversary of the Dobbs decision, we recognize that true reproductive freedom requires more than legal rights; it demands equitable access, resources, and support for every person," says Tareya Palmer, Just Health Fund, Tides.

Text on a blue background says: "True reproductive freedom requires more than legal rights; it demands equitable access, resources, and support for every person." -- Quote from Tareya Palmer, Just Health Fund, Tides

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

At Tides, Donor Advised Fund (DAF) holders aren’t just account numbers. They’re partners in a shared commitment to social justice. Learn more about the Tides difference: www.tides.org/blog/why-val...

Text says: Tides helps donors move money toward justice.

Our Donor Advised Fund (DAF) holders are partners who share a commitment to shifting power to communities historically denied it.

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The challenges we face demand action. Through Tides’ partnerships with community leaders and funders, we move power, money, and resources to local organizations at the forefront of climate justice, racial equity, reproductive freedom, democracy, and more.

Text on a light blue background says: Philanthropy must get uncomfortable to be effective. Move money, share power, take risks.

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Tides stepped in to fill the gap, and our 50th anniversary — if we do it right — is a demonstration. A proof of concept that the infrastructure we built is not just surviving today’s stress test, but is built precisely for it.

Text says: What Tides set out to do 50 years ago has grown into something clearer and more pointed: to shift resources and power to communities historically denied both, so they can create a just and equitable future.

Tides’ mission has evolved.
So has the urgency behind it.

Join us in funding the next 50 years. Donate today.

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

50 years ago, Tides was founded in a moment that rhymes hard with this one. Like now, philanthropy needed to channel resources to the grassroots organizers and emerging movements responding to local issues in real time.

A woman smiles as a young boy places a sticker on her face. Text says: Built for This Moment. Ready for the Next 50. For 50 years, Tides has built the infrastructure to help move resources where they're needed most. Today, that means ensuring communities fighting for a just and equitable future have what they need to thrive.

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Across Tides, we share a commitment and sense of urgency to address inequities. We know the social sector can do better. We simply must accelerate the pace of change.

White and orange text on a purple background says “If your giving doesn’t shift power, it’s not justice – it’s PR.”

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Today, let’s honor not only the service members who lost their lives, but also George Floyd, who lost his life to state violence six years ago on this day. While many have wavered, Tides remains committed to the doers in communities across our country and connecting them to power and resources.

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

You don't need to start a nonprofit to drive change. Partner with others to resource organizations that are already doing important work and need more support. Learn more on our website: www.tides.org/what-we-do/p...

Black background with a blue graphic in the right corner. Text says: There’s power in numbers. Collective Action Funds at Tides (AKA pooled funds).

A gray background with two half-moon graphical elements – one blue and the other yellow. Text says: A collective action fund (CAF) is a way to unite with others to support an issue you care about

On a light gray background decorated with a blue quote bubble, text says: Unlike a donor-advised fund, a collective action fund awards grants based on the recommendation of an independent advisory committee of experts with deep connections to the issue.

On a black background decorated by a blue line, text says: You don’t need to start a nonprofit to drive change. CAFs let you get started faster by partnering with others to resource organizations that are already doing important work and need more support.

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Community voices hold the power to drive meaningful social change. People with firsthand experience of the issues corporate and philanthropic partners want to address have expertise that can help organizations make their investments more effective and reduce risk. www.tides.org/blog/3-steps...

A woman in a crowd smiles as she speaks to someone. Text says: 3 Steps to Include Community Voices. Social impact work must include the voices of the communities it's meant to benefit. Here's how to get started.

Text on a dark background says: Define Your Community. Define your stakeholders by considering the issues you seek to address, the communities most affected, and your goals for community engagement. You may collaborate with community leaders, grantees, nonprofit partners, or employees. Additional text describes the image on the prior slide and says: Cover photo: Asian American Advocacy Fund, a Tides. Immigrants-Belong Fund grantee.

Design for Equity. Build reciprocity into the process. Center voices of the most marginalized. Create a safe, comfortable, accessible environment. Place relationships first. Prioritize participants’ experience.

Start small while being future-focused. Start with one listening session. This should help you connect, build trust, and formulate a model that can
be embedded into future engagement.

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

We all deserve a just, equitable future. We understand that the best solutions come from the places and people most impacted by the issue, and Tides shifts resources and power to communities historically denied both.

Text on a dark background says “Change who decides, not just who receives. Communities belong in control.”

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Not all DAF providers are created equal. Together with our donors, we direct investments toward communities facing systemic barriers—advancing solutions that build a more just and equitable world. www.tides.org/what-we-do/p...

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Donor Advised Funds

Read how donor advised funds (DAFs) at Tides help funders leverage social justice philanthropy to advance organizations on the ground.

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

When democracy is under pressure, organizers need resources early. In our latest conversation, we sit down with grantee partners @isaiahmn.org and the Alliance for Youth Organizing to talk about what civic engagement looks like on the ground today. Watch now → bit.ly/4rxUioX #AllbyApril

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

“Philanthropy must be willing to undo its own traditions to serve justice.” — Janiece Evans-Page, CEO, Tides. On #MLKDay, she calls on philanthropy to act with courage, clarity, and joy in service of justice. Read her reflection: bit.ly/4qYpCgx

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Thanks to our donors and partners, Tides Foundation and Tides Center moved $325M+ in 2025 — defending democracy, advancing justice, and fueling community-led solutions rooted in care, courage, and connection. Explore how our community’s giving was distributed across movements in 2025.

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

After a trip to the U.S.-Mexico border in 2019, Alex Rojas, Tides' Director of Philanthropic Services, saw both the harm of disinformation and the hope found in human connection. Read Alex’s reflection on the Tides blog: bit.ly/3X6KCVE

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

The Immigrants Belong Fund and @defineamerican.bsky.social are amplifying immigrant voices and driving real change. Experience how storytelling sparks hope and justice—read our latest blog --> bit.ly/4oFKfxq

Image with quote on top half and picture of group of people from Black Alliance for Just Immigration on the bottom. The quote reads, "Policy doesn't change until the conversation around the issues shift. We need to shift hearts and minds, and the way to do that is through storytelling." - Shauna Siggelkow, Vice President, Define American

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

#ElectionDay is a reminder that democracy needs you to GET OFF YOUR ASSETS. Voter access is under threat from new laws and disinformation, but your action can make a difference. Join Tides’ Healthy Democracy Fund. Read our blog to learn more: bit.ly/43C91G7

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

This giving season, support a future where LGBTQ+ people thrive. Join Tides in breaking barriers—read our latest blog to see how your support makes change possible: bit.ly/43C91G7 #GetOffYourAssets

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Immigrants face barriers that harm their rights and dignity. Tides’ I-Belong Fund is fueling a narrative movement to rebuild compassion and belonging. Read more on the Tides blog: bit.ly/43C91G7

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Extreme weather and pollution hit frontline communities hardest — but they also lead the solutions. Through WE LEAD and the Frontline Justice Fund, Tides backs communities driving climate justice solutions. Get off your assets and fund change. Learn more: bit.ly/3KY7gwG

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Communities need you to get off your assets. Rising costs and funding shortages are pushing basic needs further out of reach, with 85% of nonprofits expecting higher demand. It’s time to move money out of your DAF—and add more to it—to meet this moment.

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

LGBTQ+ advocates give their all every day to support LGBTQ+ youth. Funders need to do the same — not just during Pride, but every month of the year. Here are 11 groups to get you started.

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How To Support LGBTQ+ Youth This Pride Month

LGBTQ+ advocates give their all every day to support LGBTQ+ youth. It's time for funders to do the same.

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MSI Reproductive Choices @msichoices.org · 02/05/2025

We're so honoured to be supported by Cyndi Lauper's 'Girls Just Want To Have Fundamental Rights' Foundation! Thank you so much Cyndi and @tidescommunity.bsky.social for supporting reproductive choice around the world 💙

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Thank you for supporting the Girls Just Want To Have Fundamental Rights Fund!

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Jimmy Kimmel @jimmykimmel.com · 01/05/2025

I’m proud to join the great Cyndi Lauper in the fight for women’s rights & healthcare. Go to www.bonfire.com/girlswantrights2025 to get a shirt and learn more about the #GirlsJustWantToHaveFundamentalRights Fund. @tidescommunity.bsky.social

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Tides @tidescommunity.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Cyndi Lauper's Girls Just Want To Have Fundamental Rights fund at Tides Foundation has announced its second round of grants to support organizations addressing issues impacting the lives of women and girls around the world. Learn more and get involved: www.cyndilauper.com/fund

We're excited to announce our newest round of grants. $152,000 has been donated to 8 incredible organizations.

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