Funding Narrative Change: How Communities are Shaping and Wielding Narrative Power
Through in-depth case studies and spotlights by lead researcher and author Mik Moore, this follow up to the September 2022 Funding Narrative Change report explores a variety of powerful methods to advance community narrative power. From TikTok campaigns and documentary film, to community theater and local media engagement, it offers a window into the strategies that are shaping public will and driving systemic change. Moving from theory to practice, this report explores breakdowns on narratives, recommendations for funders, and insights on how community-led organizations are building and exercising narrative power to advance systemic change.
Season 2, Episode 4: Hutchinson’s Fight for Justice: How Community Advocacy Revived a Civil Rights Office
Featured Image Description: Darrell Pope, former leader of the Hutchinson chapter of the NAACP, has partnered with Hutch in Harmony on civil rights initiatives aimed at promoting community equity and justice. (Photograph by Sandra J. Milburn/Hutchinson News) How many of my friends and kids with similar stories to mine fall through the cracks? I mean, […]
Podcast Season 2: Potent Stories of Resilience and Action
We are living in a time marked by deep challenges and extraordinary potential. Daily, waves of crises crash against our communities. But in those moments, there’s something remarkable that emerges: the people. The leaders on the frontlines, holding their corners, building systems of care and justice, and showing us all what collective care and leadership […]
Powerful Ripples of Change: Growing Civic Power for Systemic Change That Lasts Generations
Breaking down barriers to political and civic engagement is an integral part of building long-term community power. Our grantees, Destination Innovation, The Community / La Comunidad, and Omni Circle Group, are showing up for their communities by investing in young people’s leadership, making government services more accessible, and demystifying the political process. Part three in “Powerful Ripples of Change,” blog series.
Narrative Power Unleashed: Communities Shifting and Claiming the Narrative
Three years ago, Convergence Partnership shifted our funding strategies to focus on the intersections of racial justice and health equity. We are now celebrating nearly $3 million in grants to 12 frontline, people of color led and staffed organizations that are growing civic, economic, and narrative power. We are marking this milestone in a series of blog posts, “Powerful Ripples of Change,” that spotlights these organizations, their accomplishments, and the powerful work they have underway.