Over 200 People at Celebrations of Marjory and Sharon

Highlights from Peace & Pie in the Park and our Portland party to celebrate two great leaders. More »

Applications Available for Fall Grants

Do you know a grassroots group in your community that’s organizing for justice? Are they looking for funding? Our next General Fund deadline is September 2, 2011 — here’s all the details you need to apply. More »

Welcoming Sharon

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about building new relationships – mostly because this is Sharon Gary-Smith’s first week here as MRG’s new Executive Director! I’ve actually known Sharon for nearly eight years. We first met when she was on the board of the National Network of Grantmakers, an alliance of progressive foundations. I was […] More »

How to Start Your Organization’s Blog

Part Two of a series on how your organization can start blogging More »

21 Groups, $225,000 in Grants this Summer

We’re pleased to announce the latest slate of grants to groups organizing for racial justice, economic justice and environmental protection! More »

Philanthropy's Promise Collage

MRG Foundation Signs onto “Philanthropy’s Promise”

MRG signs onto a national campaign to increase foundation support for marginalized communities and advocacy work More »

I Wish You Were Blogging

Three ideas that can help our grassroots leaders say yes to blogging. More »

Ready for More Google Tools to Advance Your Social Justice Work?

Two more Google tools that can help you reach more people More »

Elements of Effective Advocacy Stories

With these five elements, even a short advocacy story can move people to action. More »

CRM Series, Part Two: Four Steps to Select an Online CRM

Now that we’ve talked about why you need a CRM, here’s how to get one. More »