In a new piece from Inside Philanthropy, DA president Pamela Shifman notes that “Black voters in Mississippi are energized, engaged and determined in the face of efforts to diminish their political power. The South is where the fight against authoritarianism will be won or lost. Investing in Black political power is how we ensure democracy wins. This is a big opportunity for donors.”
Shifman added: “For far too long, trusted Black-led organizations have been asked to do twice the work with half the resources. That is not only morally wrong, it’s bad strategy. More and more donors are realizing that. Organizers are in this work for the long haul, and donors must be too.”