Most funding models—grants, philanthropy, lending—are built on scarcity, competition, and top-down control. This webinar explores what becomes possible when we move beyond those constraints toward more democratic, participatory approaches to resourcing social impact. We’ll examine how alternative models—like collective giving, community-controlled funds, and shared ownership—shift power and decision-making. Together, we’ll consider how funding can better align with the realities of complex ecosystems rather than reinforcing silos. This is a conversation for anyone ready to rethink how money moves—and who gets to decide.

Panelists:

• Diana Medina, Deputy Director of Fondo Semillas, a feminist fund in Mexico with 35 years mobilizing resources for grassroots feminist movements.

• Elle Griffen writes The Elysianwhere sheexplores a utopian future through essay collections and print pamphlets. Recent projects include We Should Own the Economyand Let Cities Build Utopia, her deep-dive research into land trusts, community owned towns, and cities that benefit residents—not private developers or far away governments.