Common Counsel Foundation

**WE MOBILIZE RESOURCES TO SUPPORT SOCIAL MOVEMENTS WE BELIEVE** We believe social justice movements are the drivers of progressive social change. These movements are rooted in democratic principles that every person should have a say in the systems and structures that affect their lives. **VISION** We envision a role for philanthropy that resets the power dynamic, from adhering to norms to agitating for social change, and working in allegiance to social movements that are the true drivers of transformative change. In this vision, community organizing and social movements have the resources for systems, policy and narrative change that unravel systems of oppression and set the course for community-driven liberation as well as the reimagined systems to uphold it. This means resourcing movements, aligning and increasing the amount of dollars and social leverage going towards community organizing and other movement-aligned efforts. At the core, this requires deconstructing philanthropy as it currently operates and in its place setting practices that provide social movements control over grantmaking resources and the social leverage that philanthropy holds. **OUR STORY** Founded in 1988, Common Counsel Foundation has prioritized support for community-based organizations, building the leadership of low-income people, women, youth, people of color and others working for justice, equity, and a healthy, sustainable environment.