Category: Blog Posts
Continuing to Diversify our Board Toward Equitable Grantmaking
In 2017, the Andrus Family Fund welcomed our first cohort of community members, ushering in a new era of next-gen philanthropic leadership. We … Read More >
A Conviction is Not Justice
Dear Community, This week we heard a verdict that delivered some justice to George Floyd’s family, to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color … Read More >
6 Ways Funders Can Support Visionary Freedom
The following article is co-authored by Manuela Arciniegas, Director of AFF, Bryan Perlmutter and Jessica Pierce of Piece by Piece Strategies. Manuela is … Read More >
AFF Board Member & AFF Consultant Develop A Racial Justice Curriculum for Family Foundations
The National Center for Family Philanthropy has launched the Racial Justice Learning and Action Network to deepen engagement with issues of race in … Read More >
How AFF’s Inaugural Movement Partner Advisory Council Will Help Build A More Aligned, Liberated Philanthropic Practice
Recently, movement leaders, board members and AFF staff gathered (virtually) for our annual board meeting. This meeting was a historic occasion for our … Read More >
Nothing About Us Without Us: AFF Welcomes Movement Partner Advisory Council
“Nothing about us without us.” James Charlton, Disability Rights Movement Author Dear Community, After 20 years of philanthropic work, AFF is excited to … Read More >
A Letter to Foundation Trustees: 5 Things You Can Do Right Now To Show Up For Racial Justice
The year 2020 holds challenges for us all — a triple-layered challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic, the police killings and resulting uprisings calling … Read More >
The Andrus Family Fund Announces New Board Leadership
The Andrus Family Fund, a program and sub fund of the Surdna Foundation, is pleased to announce our new board chair: C’Ardiss “CC” … Read More >
Stepping Up for Racial Justice
The Andrus Family Fund is a program and sub fund of the Surdna Foundation. Across the U.S., millions have stepped up in support … Read More >
We say her name: BREONNA TAYLOR
The following is a statement co-signed by our Director, Manuela Arciniegas, who serves as the co-chair of Funders for Justice. There is no … Read More >
Surdna and the Andrus Family Fund Join Foundations and Donors in Pledging to Redouble Commitments to Puerto Rico
New York, NY (September 30, 2020) – Today, 22 foundations and major donors signed a joint pledge to redouble their commitments to Puerto … Read More >
Rest in Power: Remembering the Legacy of Allison Brown
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our beloved colleague and friend Allison Brown, the founder … Read More >